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The Latest: Fitzgerald tosses first career TD passBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL's Week 16 (All times Eastern).5:31 p.m.Larry Fitzgerald has thrown his first touchdown pass for the Arizona Cardinals.The Los Angeles Rams have a 21-9 halftime lead in what may be the final home game of Fitzgerald's...

AP Sports WriterDebate on racism renews calls for Redskins to change nameBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe recent national debate over racism has renewed calls for the NFL’s Washington Redskins to change their name, with Native American advocates believing the climate is right for action despite no evidence owner Dan Snyder is...

AP Pro Football WriterElway goes with maturity, experience in 2018 NFL draftBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Out with the long-shot projects and in with the long-term prospects.Denver Broncos general manager John Elway's 2018 draft haul looks vastly different than his previous two classes that were short on experience...

The Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Lambeau Field. Seattle at Green Bay When: 8:30 PM ET, Sunday, September 20, 2015 Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Packers -3.5. O/U: 49 PREDICTION:...

Injury-depleted Eagles add a receiver and running backPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles have signed wide receiver Shelton Gibson and running back Elijah Holyfield.The NFC East champions placed three-time Pro Bowl right guard Brandon Brooks and defensive end Daeshon Hall on injured reserve. The Eagles also signed offensive tackle...

Vikings hire ex-Raiders offensive coordinator Todd DowningEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have hired Todd Downing as a senior offensive assistant, bringing him back to his hometown team after serving last year as offensive coordinator of the Oakland Raiders.Downing will begin his 18th season in the NFL,...

Union leader Domonique Foxworth says NFL players don't trust commissioner Roger Goodell because of the Saints bounty case, in particular. The NFLPA president added he wouldn't be able to persuade players to have faith in the league even if he wanted to. Speaking on a conference call Tuesday, days before union...

Packers president: GM Ted Thompson doing a "great job"GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy says general manager Ted Thompson is doing a great job, and the team will have a plan in place whenever he decides to retire or step down.The 64 year-old Thompson...

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...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks get crucial win to stay in NFC playoff conversationBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) For the Seattle Seahawks to have a say in the NFC playoff picture, they had to get past Green Bay. A loss would have likely proved too much to overcome with games...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings boast backfield depth as injuries elevate BooneBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Standing safely on the sideline in their caps and sweats, Minnesota's starters found a compelling reason over each of the last two preseasons to pay attention to the second half of those otherwise...

Associated PressRams rookies Smart, Price excited to learn from Aaron DonaldBy DAN GREENSPANTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Tanzel Smart and Ejuan Price share the same admiration for Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald. However, that respect was built from different vantage points.Price was a college teammate of Donald's...