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AP Sports WriterDolphins' Gase again considering lineup shakeup on offenseBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Jay Cutler will start at quarterback next week for the Miami Dolphins, but coach Adam Gase says other jobs on offense are up for grabs because some of the best players aren't sufficiently dedicated.Gase's...

Jets' Lee fined $45K, Bengals' Burfict docked $12K for kickBy The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) Jets linebacker Darron Lee was fined $36,464 by the NFL for a roughing the passer penalty and another $9,115 for a facemask call in New York's loss at Miami last Sunday.Lee, in his...

Houston Texans CEO apologizes over 'inmates' commentHOUSTON (AP) Bob McNair, the chairman and chief executive of the Houston Texans, apologized Friday after a report said he declared ''we can't have the inmates running the prison'' during a meeting of NFL owners over what to do about players who...

AP Pro Football WriterOakland Raiders prepare for 10-day road trip to East CoastBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) After pulling off a successful 10-day stay on the East Coast last year, the Oakland Raiders are ready to do it again.The Raiders flew to upstate New York on Friday to...

AP Sports WriterRedskins' Vernon Davis going strong and long downfield at 33By STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Jay Gruden will have what Vernon Davis is having.Marveling at the physical condition of the 33-year-old tight end, the Washington Redskins coach asked Davis what he had for lunch and came away...

Redskins center Spencer Long to miss Cowboys gameASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins will be without center Spencer Long against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and without linebacker Mason Foster for longer than that.Long has a knee injury, and Foster is set to have surgery on his right...

Jets' Lee fined $45K, Bengals' Burfict docked $12K for kickBy The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) Jets linebacker Darron Lee was fined $36,464 by the NFL on Friday for a roughing the passer penalty and another $9,115 for a facemask call in New York's loss at Miami last Sunday.Lee,...

AP Sports WriterSteelers WR Bryant says he'll be benched against LionsBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers have no plans to trade Martavis Bryant. They also apparently don't have any plans to play him either. At least not in Detroit.Bryant indicated he'll be inactive when the first-place Steelers...

AP Sports WriterLondon calling: Kizer starting at QB for Browns in EnglandBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) DeShone Kizer has been benched at halftime, during the week and in the third quarter over the past three weeks.Misbehaving kids don't get grounded as often as the Browns rookie quarterback, who...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Chargers send WR Inman to BearsBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) A source with knowledge of the deal says the Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to trade receiver Dontrelle Inman to the Chicago Bears for a seventh-round pick.The source spoke to The Associated Press...

AP Sports WriterRivera not worried about Newton's sudden dip in productionBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers coach Ron Rivera isn't the least bit concerned about Cam's Newton's sudden dip in production.He believes most of it is not his quarterback's fault.The 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player has completed just...

Panthers LB Kuechly returns to practice, might play vs BucsCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly practiced in full pads and coach Ron Rivera says he's on pace to play Sunday against the Buccaneers.Kuechly participated in all of practice Wednesday but has not yet been cleared from...