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AP Sports WriterSmall, speedy Nelson emerging as Cardinals' big-play threatBy BOB BAUMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) J.J. Nelson got so sick of people telling him he was too small to play football that he gave it up in middle school. Fortunately, a few years later, he was convinced to come...

Associated PressJaguars' Ramsey wants defense to earn recognitionBy ZAC BOYERLONDON (AP) Jalen Ramsey knew the Baltimore Ravens were considered to have one of the better defenses in the NFL. Five turnovers in consecutive games to open the season will earn a team that reputation.But Ramsey, the Jacksonville Jaguars'...

The breakdown of the players who protested during the anthemBy The Associated PressThe Associated Press observed more than 130 players around the NFL kneeling or sitting during the national anthem in the league's first nine games on Sunday morning and early afternoon.The highest total was 35 protesters at the...

Titans RB Murray active after missing 2 practicesNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee Titans Pro Bowl running back DeMarco Murray is active Sunday after missing two practices and being limited on Friday.Murray was bothered by a hamstring injury during the week.Wide receiver Eric Decker is starting against Seattle with rookie...

Titans RB Murray active after missing 2 practicesNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee Titans Pro Bowl running back DeMarco Murray is active Sunday after missing two practices and being limited on Friday.Murray was bothered by a hamstring injury during the week.Wide receiver Eric Decker is starting against Seattle with rookie...

The Latest: Benjamin out for rest of the gameBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the third Sunday of the NFL regular season:---2:30 p.m.The Panthers have ruled out wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin for the rest of the game. Benjamin's knee was bent backward after making a catch at the end...

Associated PressLewis scores 3 TDs as Jaguars rout Ravens in LondonBy ZAC BOYERLONDON (AP) Jaguars wide receiver Allen Hurns knew Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens had to be different.It was - significantly. Blake Bortles threw four touchdown passes, three to tight end Marcedes Lewis, and the Jaguars...

Ravens play Londoner Eluemunor in loss to JaguarsLONDON (AP) Baltimore Ravens rookie offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor, born in London, not only is active for the first time in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium, he has played.Eluemunor got onto the field at right guard several...

AP Sports WriterLions confirm they signed Caldwell to extension months agoBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Jim Caldwell is under contract beyond this season.The Detroit Lions confirmed Saturday they signed their coach to a multiyear deal months ago.Caldwell has a 29-21 record in Detroit over three-plus season. He is 0-2...

Associated PressChargers CB Verrett set for season-ending knee surgeryBy DAN GREENSPANCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett will undergo season-ending knee surgery for the second consecutive year.Verrett will end the season on injured reserve for the third time in his four-year career. Verrett was limited...

AP Pro Football WriterMarc Buoniconti tells AP it's time to ban youth footballBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) A victim himself of the sport, Marc Buoniconti wants youth football banned.He hasn't always felt that way. Now, as his Buoniconti Fund and the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis also researches...

Associated PressChargers CB Verrett set for season-ending knee surgeryBy DAN GREENSPANCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett will undergo season-ending knee surgery for the second consecutive year.Verrett will end the season on injured reserve for the third time in his four-year career. Verrett was limited...