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AP Sports WriterRavens hope win over Browns provides spark for playoff pushBy DAVID GINSBURGAn emotional, uplifting victory on the road against a division rival strongly enhanced the Baltimore Ravens' chances of reaching the playoffs and provided a positive vibe during a season marred by injuries, a three-game skid and...

AP Sports WriterChargers' WR Allen productive despite lack of touchdownsBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Keenan Allen is having another productive season for the Los Angeles Chargers with the exception of one area - touchdowns.The wide receiver has the second-most receptions (41) and yards (506) through seven games...

AP Sports WriterBrees' form suggests he'll shatter all-time yardage recordBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints quarterback Drew Brees has sought to squash any notion that he's preoccupied by his impending career yards milestone.''For me, this isn't a time for reflection,'' Brees said when asked about the likelihood of...

AP Sports WriterCardinals lose star RB David Johnson to dislocated wristBy BOB BAUMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals lost way more than a game in their season opener in Detroit.Star running back David Johnson dislocated a wrist, Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said, and probably will require surgery.Arians said...

Bears receiver Cameron Meredith carted off with injured kneeNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Chicago wide receiver Cameron Meredith has been carted off the field after hurting his left knee late in the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans.Meredith made a 16-yard catch Sunday when he was hit by Titans cornerback...

AP Sports WriterSaints recall tension, tears in Vikings' last playoff visitBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Ten years ago, when the Minnesota Vikings last visited New Orleans in the playoffs, Saints punter Thomas Morstead wasn't prepared for what he saw.''I remember after the game was over, I didn't expect...

Place-kicker Josh Lambo signs 4-year extension with JaguarsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Place-kicker Josh Lambo has signed a four-year contract extension with the Jacksonville Jaguars, keeping him from hitting free agency next month.Lambo tweeted a photo of him signing the deal Wednesday on Twitter, adding ''Doggone good news!! We'll be...

Jets claim Cunningham off waivers; cut Archer, RobinsonFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have claimed tight end Jerome Cunningham off waivers from the Giants, and waived running back-kick returner Dri Archer.Also Monday, the Jets signed cornerback Bryson Keeton, a tryout player in rookie minicamp over the...

Texans sign quarterback Josh Johnson, release Matt McGloinHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans have signed free agent quarterback Josh Johnson and released Matt McGloin.The moves come a day after coach Bill O'Brien said they had discussed the possibility of adding Colin Kaepernick in the wake of a season-ending knee...

Jaguars give Foles help by signing Conley, OgbuehiJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars gave new quarterback Nick Foles some help Saturday by signing receiver Chris Conley and right tackle Cedric Ogbuehi.Conley started 34 of 53 games in four seasons with Kansas City, totaling 104 receptions for 1,238 yards...

Former Broncos wide receiver Jack Dolbin Jr. dead at 70DENVER (AP) Jack Dolbin Jr., a wide receiver who was on the Denver Broncos' first Super Bowl team in 1977, had died at age 70.Dolbin, who became a chiropractor, educator and lecturer after football, died Thursday at Lehigh Valley...

Chargers don't have much time to make changes on offenseBy The Associated PressLOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-11)CAMP SITE: Costa Mesa, CaliforniaLAST YEAR: Chargers' seven-win decline from 2018, when they made playoffs, was worst drop-off in league last season and second biggest in franchise history. Nine losses were by one score....