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AP Pro Football WriterEx-Steelers star linebacker Harrison signs with PatriotsBy ARNIE STAPLETONJames Harrison is no longer the odd man out or the oldest man in the locker room.The ex-Steelers star signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, three days after his unceremonious departure from Pittsburgh.The...

AP Pro Football WriterEx-Steelers star Harrison signs with PatriotsBy ARNIE STAPLETONFormer Pittsburgh Steelers star James Harrison has signed with the New England Patriots.The Patriots announced the move Tuesday, three days after Harrison's unceremonious departure from Pittsburgh.The 39-year-old linebacker posted a photo of himself with 40-year-old quarterback Tom Brady in...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans coach not ruling DeMarco Murray out vs. Jaguars yetBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee fans wanting to see Derrick Henry start at running back instead of DeMarco Murray will get their chance to see what that looks like in the Titans' most important...

Vikings place Easton on injured reserve, sign OverbaughEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have signed long snapper Jeff Overbaugh and placed guard Nick Easton on injured reserve.Overbaugh was signed to fill in for Kevin McDermott, who injured his shoulder on Saturday night at Green Bay. McDermott's status...

Jason Spriggs to IR as injuries shuffle Packers OL againGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers will have another new starting right tackle for their season finale at Detroit after Jason Spriggs was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.Spriggs left following the first play from...

Jaguars WR Strong out for season with torn knee ligamentJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have lost another receiver for the season.Jaelen Strong said Monday he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee at San Francisco. Strong announced the news in two Instagram posts, saying ''this...

Pittsburgh WR Brown headlines inactives against TexansHOUSTON (AP) Pittsburgh's Antonio Brown, who leads the NFL in yards receiving, was inactive against the Houston Texans on Monday after injuring his left calf last week.Brown is out indefinitely as the AFC North champion Steelers chase a first-round bye in the...

AP Pro Football WriterPrescott sees humbling side of NFL, bright Cowboys futureBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Now that Dak Prescott knows how the other half lives in the NFL, the Dallas quarterback can see where it was easy to think every season would be like his remarkable rookie...

AP Sports WriterPatriots in driver's seat, Bills facing must win in finaleBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) With one game left in the regular season, the New England Patriots are exactly where they want to be.Gone are most of the questions that dogged the defending Super Bowl champions after...

AP Pro Football WriterGritty Seahawks keep playoff hopes alive, eliminate CowboysBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Already missing two of their defensive stars for the season, the Seattle Seahawks were coming off their most-lopsided loss under coach Pete Carroll and facing Ezekiel Elliott in his return to the Dallas...

AP Pro Football WriterGurley helps Rams clinch NFC West in 27-23 win over TitansBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Putting the ball in the hands of Todd Gurley is the easiest decision for the Los Angeles Rams. The star running back is doing his best to push himself...

AP Sports WriterThomas' mere presence mattered in Saints win over FalconsBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) With a playoff berth at stake, the Saints found ways to capitalize on the mere presence of hobbled star receiver Michael Thomas.New Orleans had been working on ways to exploit the attention opposing...