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AP Sports WriterBills coach Ryan calls Landry's hit on Williams 'dirty'By JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills coach Rex Ryan is challenging the NFL to consider ejecting players for blindside hits to the head such as the one by Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry that leveled Buffalo safety Aaron...

AP Sports WriterCam can; Versatile Steelers DB Sutton ready for playoff testBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Cam Sutton isn't picky. He can't afford to be. The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back has spent too much time during his four seasons in the league bouncing around from spot to spot.Nickelback. Dime...

Vikings to induct former coach Dennis Green in Ring of HonorEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings will induct former head coach Dennis Green into their Ring of Honor this season.The Vikings announced Monday they'll hold a halftime ceremony with Green's family during their Sept. 23 game against Buffalo....

AP Sports WriterRomo remains with CBS after agreeing to long-term contractBy JOE REEDYTony Romo will remain with CBS as its top NFL analyst after agreeing to a record extension.CBS Sports spokeswoman Jen Sabatelle said that the network and Romo have agreed to a long-term contract. The New York Post...

SAN DIEGO (AP) - San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer says the city could hold a special election by Dec. 15 on a new stadium for the NFL's Chargers, a few weeks before a team could file to relocate to Los Angeles under league rules.Faulconer addressed reporters Monday after a...

AP Pro Football WriterJets agree to terms with Eagles exec Joe Douglas to be GMBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have hired Philadelphia Eagles executive Joe Douglas to be their general manager.Douglas, the Eagles' vice president of player personnel, was one of four candidates...

Steelers fullback Rosie Nix dealing with knee issuePITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers will likely be without fullback and special teams captain Rosie Nix for Sunday's visit by Seattle.Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Nix is dealing with a knee injury sustained in a 33-3 loss to New England...

AP Sports WriterJonathan Williams surprise cut after Bills add 3 off waiversBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Add running back Jonathan Williams to the mix of former Buffalo Bills draft picks no longer on the team.The 2016 fifth-round selection was regarded as the most surprising Bills player cut...

The NEW ORLEANS and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/11/2017 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW ORLEANS vs MINNESOTA When: 7:10 PM ET, Monday, September 11, 2017 Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT TEAM PS OU ML 479 NEW ORLEANS -3.5 (-110) 48 (-110) 140 -160 480 MINNESOTA TV: 7:10 PM LINE: -3.5 PREDICTION: MINNESOTA , NEW ORLEANS Oddsmakers currently have the...

AP Sports WriterClutch: 1st-place Bengals showing new ability for big playsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Sitting in the end zone after his game-turning catch, A.J. Green raised the ball in celebration as Bengals teammates streamed toward him. They haven't had many moments like this one - not in recent...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) With Tom Brady under center, the Patriots have always had one of the NFL's best passing games. But New England is starting its playoff run with unprecedented efficiency. The Patriots set an NFL record this season by throwing just two interceptions . The previous record for fewest...

Giants release veteran cornerback Rodgers-CromartieEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants cut veteran cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie on Sunday.Rodgers-Cromartie and the team failed to rework his contract, which called for him to make $6.5 million in salary and a cap hit of $8.5 million.The 2017 season was a...