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Colts unveil Manning statue outside Lucas Oil StadiumINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts have unveiled a statue of Peyton Manning on a plaza outside Lucas Oil Stadium in a ceremony attended by hundreds of fans and featuring remarks from Hall of Famers coach Tony Dungy and executive Bill Polian,...

Jaguars rule out starting center Linder, promote ReedJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have ruled out starting center Brandon Linder for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.The team says Linder (illness) and receiver Jaelen Strong (hamstring) did not make the trip.Linder missed practice earlier this week and had been listed...

Vikings list Bradford as questionable to play vs. BearsEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford has been listed as questionable to play in the upcoming game at Chicago.Bradford, who has not played since the season opener because of trouble with his left knee, again took part...

Jaguars promote OL Chris Reed, release QB Ryan NassibJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have elevated offensive lineman Chris Reed from the practice squad and released quarterback Ryan Nassib.The addition of Reed to the 53-man roster likely means the Jaguars (2-2) are concerned about the health of center...

Vikings list Bradford as questionable to play vs. BearsEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford has been listed as questionable to play in the upcoming game at Chicago.Bradford, who has not played since the season opener because of trouble with his left knee, again took part...

AP Pro Football WriterPackers vs Cowboys: Great NFL rivalry is renewedBy BARRY WILNERFrom Lombardi and Landry through Reggie and Brett, Troy and Emmitt.From the tundra of Lambeau to the gap in the Texas Stadium roof to Jerry's palace.Packers-Cowboys has been one of the NFL's most entertaining and meaningful rivalries...

Bills promote Mabin from practice squad; cut Philly BrownORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have promoted cornerback Greg Mabin from the practice squad and released receiver Philly Brown, four days after signing him.Cutting Brown leaves the Bills with just four healthy receivers for their game at Cincinnati...

Ravens' Smith, Redskins' Breeland fined $18,231 for hitsBy The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) Baltimore linebacker Za'Darius Smith and Washington cornerback Bashaud Breeland have been fined $18,231 by the NFL for hits last weekend.Smith was called for roughing the passer after hitting Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in the Ravens' loss...

AP Sports WriterHoop dreams: Lions TE Darren Fells took unique path to NFLBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Darren Fells dreamed of being in the NFL while he was playing professional hoops overseas.Instead of sticking with basketball as a profession and collecting a steady six-figure salary for a sixth season,...

AP Sports WriterGiants making things easier for players in effort to winBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants are going to simplify things in an effort to get a win.While coach Ben McAdoo wouldn't say precisely how the Giants would change for Sunday's game against...

AP Sports WriterBrowns VP remains confident in plan despite losses piling upBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Twenty games. One victory. The Browns don't seem to be getting any better.But while the losses have piled up quickly over the past two seasons, the man overseeing Cleveland's reconstruction remains undeterred...

AP Sports WriterLuck faces limitations after returning to Colts' practiceBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Andrew Luck put on his familiar red No. 12 jersey, trotted onto the practice field and got back into his normal Wednesday routine.A little stretching, a little footwork, even a little throwing.Even he figured it's...