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AP Sports WriterDavis complains about Colts' handling of injury situationBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis is upset he was demoted because of what the team called a non-injury related matter.The two-time Pro Bowler says he has been limited by a lingering groin injury.Davis was hurt...

Ex-Colts linebacker Mathis charged with intoxicated drivingNOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) Former Indianapolis Colts defensive star and current assistant coach Robert Mathis has been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, endangering a person.The misdemeanor charge was filed Tuesday in Hamilton Superior Court.Police in the Indianapolis suburb of Carmel say...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL HALFWAY: Rams, Bills, Jags succeeding with new coachesBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Of the half dozen first-year NFL head coaches, Vance Joseph inherited what was widely considered the best situation: a team just one year removed from a Super Bowl parade with a championship-caliber defense...

Bears place TE Miller on IR because of left knee injuryLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have placed tight end Zach Miller - recovering from surgery to save his left leg - on injured reserve.Miller had surgery in New Orleans to repair a torn artery he suffered...

Texans sign quarterback Josh Johnson, release Matt McGloinHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans have signed free agent quarterback Josh Johnson and released Matt McGloin.The moves come a day after coach Bill O'Brien said they had discussed the possibility of adding Colin Kaepernick in the wake of a season-ending knee...

Ex-Colts linebacker Mathis charged with intoxicated drivingNOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) Former Indianapolis Colts defensive star and current assistant coach Robert Mathis has been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person.The misdemeanor charge was filed Tuesday in Hamilton Superior Court.Police in the Indianapolis suburb of Carmel say...

AP Sports WriterEagles, Steelers remain top 2 in the latest AP Pro32 pollBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) Halfway through the NFL season, some familiar teams have been playing especially well.The dominating Philadelphia Eagles. AFC powerhouses the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots.And Carson Wentz and his high-flying...

49ers sign DB Antone Exum Jr.SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers signed defensive back Antone Exum Jr. to a one-year contract.San Francisco placed offensive lineman Garry Gilliam on injured reserve with a knee injury Tuesday to make room on the roster.Exum played 27 games for Minnesota...

Jaguars exec Coughlin voices support for Ramsey after fightJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars executive Tom Coughlin is backing cornerback Jalen Ramsey, saying he ''was playing football within the rules'' when Cincinnati Bengals receiver A.J. Green attacked him Sunday.Ramsey and Green were ejected late in the first half of...

New York Giants reinstate cornerback Janoris JenkinsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have reinstated cornerback Janoris Jenkins from suspension.The Giants announced the move Tuesday, one of several the team made after its 51-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams highlighted several roster moves.Jenkins was suspended indefinitely...

Ex-player's NFL concussion payment would go to restitutionCLEVELAND (AP) If former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Reggie Rucker gets money from a potential settlement between the NFL and athletes who suffered concussions, he'll have to use it to pay restitution for stealing from his nonviolence nonprofit groups.Rucker's attorney previously...

AP Sports WriterA.J. Green faces fine, no suspension from Bengals' implosionBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Receiver A.J. Green faces a fine but no suspension from his on-field fight with Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey, the defining moment of the Bengals' biggest meltdown of the season.Green grabbed Ramsey around the neck,...