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Linebacker Adams cut day after Bills claimed him on waiversORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have designated linebacker Tyrell Adams as being waived/injured a day after he was claimed off of waivers.Adams had been claimed by Buffalo after the second-year player was released by the Oakland Raiders....

AP Sports WriterGore, Mack team up to give Colts ground game change of paceBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Chuck Pagano has a new recipe for the Indianapolis Colts offense.And he plans on giving opposing defenses a full helping.As the Colts deal with the likelihood that short-yardage specialist Robert Turbin...

AP Sports WriterSteelers searching for cure to red-zone issuesBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The drive that put the NFL's last unbeaten team on notice started three feet from the Pittsburgh Steelers own end zone.Over the course of the next five minutes, the Steelers put their considerable offensive talents on...

AP Sports WriterFalcons 'on edge' as they take 2-game skid to New EnglandBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons haven't won a game since September.The long wait for a win would be enough to generate unrest among players. Blowing leads in two straight losses adds to...

Panthers LB Kuechly, WR Benjamin remain out of practiceCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers could be without two key players when they visit the Chicago Bears.Three-time All-Pro middle linebacker Luke Kuechly missed his third straight day of practice Thursday with a concussion while wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin missed a...

AP Sports WriterGiants CB Rodgers-Cromartie accepts blame for suspensionBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) A seemingly happy Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has returned to the New York Giants and is accepting the blame for a blowup with coach Ben McAdoo that led to a one-game suspension.The cornerback practiced with the...

AP Pro Football WriterGoodell: NFL not changing its national anthem policyBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) In the face of fan unrest and accusations from the president about the league being unpatriotic, the NFL is not changing its national anthem policy to require players to stand.Commissioner Roger Goodell and...

Associated PressCardinals RB Adrian Peterson back in London as star manBy MATTIAS KARENSUNBURY-ON-THAMES, England (AP) Adrian Peterson is racking up the frequent flyer miles with his back-to-back trips to London. This time he's hoping to pile up the yards as well.Peterson is back in Britain with the Arizona...

Colts keeping Luck out of practice because of sore shoulderINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Andrew Luck has stopped throwing passes for now, and it's not yet clear when he'll resume.On Wednesday, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said the team has instructed the star quarterback to take a break from throwing...

AP Pro Football WriterThe big screen: Vikings make use of old-fashioned pass playBy DAVE CAMPBELLEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings made all kinds of changes to their offense this season, from new linemen to new blocking strategies to a new backup quarterback.One of the biggest goals was...

AP Pro Football WriterSuspension on hold again, Cowboys' Elliott returns to teamBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Ezekiel Elliott was back with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, his six-game suspension over domestic violence allegations on hold again after the star running back served a day of it waiting for...

AP Sports WriterBills starter Tyrod Taylor acknowledges he can play betterBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor says he doesn't need his detractors to realize his share of shortcomings this season.Taylor refers to the team's 3-2 record to acknowledge it's time for the...