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Jaguars downgrade RB Fournette to doubtful with illnessJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is doubtful to play in the team's season finale against Indianapolis because of an illness.Fournette posted a message on Twitter saying he won't be able to play ''due to the flu I...

Chiefs lose pair of starters to injuries in practiceST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) Kansas City Chiefs right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif left practice Sunday to be evaluated for a concussion, while defensive tackle Xavier Williams and running back Damien Williams also left early.The Chiefs said Xavier Williams had a stinger...

NFL Notes: Gronk solves post-playing stress with puzzlesBy The Associated PressRob Gronkowski is enjoying life in retirement - one piece at a time.The former star tight end who helped the New England Patriots win three Super Bowls during his nine-year career uses jigsaw puzzles to lower his stress levels...

Tennessee Titans draft capsuleBy The Associated Press25. TENNESSEE TITANS (10-8)LAST SEASON: Disappointed at missing AFC South title in season both Andrew Luck and thrilling rookie Deshaun Watson missed serious time with injuries. Titans still reached playoffs as wild card with second consecutive 9-7 record and turned in playoff comeback...

AP Sports WriterBengals practice in Dayton, site of NFL's inaugural gameBy JOE KAYDAYTON, Ohio (AP) What's regarded as the NFL's first game didn't involve Lions, Bengals or Bears. Instead, the Triangles and Panhandles went at it on an October afternoon in a triangle-shaped park at the confluence of...

AP Sports WriterPro day cancellations forcing changes to draft processBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Bill Polian simplified the NFL's draft process years ago.He studied film, relied on medical experts, checked the numbers and interviewed players.With the flurry of canceled pro days, the Hall of Famer who constructed multiple Super...

AP Sports WriterBag of tricks helps Dolphins rally past Eagles 37-31By STEVEN WINEMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) DeVante Parker made two acrobatic touchdown receptions and kicker Jason Sanders also had a circus-like scoring catch to help the Miami Dolphins rally past the slumping Philadelphia Eagles 37-31 Sunday.Miami overcame a...

AP Sports WriterRookie linebacker improving by leaps, bounds for ColtsBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts figured Darius Leonard would emerge as a defensive playmaker one day.He skipped the learning curve.Two weeks into his rookie season, the weakside linebacker leads the NFL with 27 tackles, already has forced...

AP Sports WriterSteelers rookie LB Highsmith ready to fill in for DupreeBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Bud Dupree stood at the line of scrimmage during a stoppage in play Wednesday against Baltimore and did what the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker almost always does when there's a lull in action.He danced.Minutes...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans, Bears eager to snap 2-game skids after strong startsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans are not happy. Their sizzling start during which they won their first five games is a distant memory with the fresh pain of back-to-back losses for the...

AP Pro Football WriterRavens lose Lamar Jackson's playoff debut, 23-17 to ChargersBy HOWARD FENDRICHBALTIMORE (AP) Lamar Jackson's passer rating was bottoming out at 0.0, he'd endured a first half with a combined total of fumbles and interceptions (three) that was higher than his number of completions (two), and...

Hester, Forte to sign 1-day contracts, retire with BearsCHICAGO (AP) Record-setting return specialist Devin Hester and running back Matt Forte will sign one-day contracts with the Chicago Bears and retire as members of the organization where they starred.The team says they will make it official at a ceremony...