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AP Pro Football WriterDefensive additions fail to make early impact for RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders set out to bolster the middle of their defense this offseason by adding a penetrating defensive tackle in Maliek Collins and a versatile linebacker in Cory Littleton.Through three games, the return on...

AP Sports WriterWinless Falcons may not get chance to blow lead at Green BayBy STEVE MEGARGEEThe next challenge for the winless Atlanta Falcons is imposing enough that it might not afford them an opportunity for another fourth-quarter collapse.After blowing two-touchdown leads in the final period each of the last...

AP Pro Football WriterDerek Carr, Josh Allen meet again when Raiders host BillsBy JOSH DUBOWDerek Carr and Josh Allen first crossed paths seven years ago at a summer camp at Fresno State.Carr was the star quarterback for the Bulldogs at the time, while Allen was a scrawny high school...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans back to waiting after NFL postpones game vs. SteelersBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans find themselves back in a waiting mode, hoping the NFL allows them back inside their headquarters by Tuesday.Their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers is now postponed until...

AP Pro Football WriterDefensive additions fail to make early impact for RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders set out to bolster the middle of their defense this offseason by adding a penetrating defensive tackle in Maliek Collins and a versatile linebacker in Cory Littleton.Through three games, the return on...

AP Sports WriterChiefs potentially down 2 more defensive starters vs. PatsBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs learned shortly before kickoff last week that offensive lineman Andrew Wylie had been taken to the hospital for a suspected case of appendicitis, leaving them even more short-handed...

AP Pro Football WriterWinless Broncos, Jets square off looking to avoid 0-4 startsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Banged up, struggling and desperate for a win.That describes both the Denver Broncos and New York Jets, who'll square off Thursday night at MetLife Stadium with their seasons spiraling,...

AP Sports WriterFoles gets a chance to show he's more than a good backupBy ANDREW SELIGMANCoach Matt Nagy sensed the calm in Nick Foles as the veteran quarterback led the Chicago Bears to another comeback victory last week.It struck him right before the go-ahead touchdown pass to Anthony Miller...

Associated PressNFLPA asking teams to change all fields to natural grassBy BRIAN DULIKBEREA, Ohio (AP) Fifteen NFL teams play their home games on artificial turf. Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter wants to see that number reduced to zero.The NFL Players Association president cited the league's official injury reports...

Jets' Perriman out vs. Broncos; Crowder, Becton questionableFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman will be sidelined a second straight game because of a sprained left ankle.The speedy receiver was ruled out, as expected, on Wednesday for the Jets' home game Thursday night against...

Jernigan signs with Denver 2 days after being cut by JaguarsENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos signed free agent defensive lineman Timmy Jernigan on Wednesday after placing five-time Pro Bowler Jurrell Casey on injured reserve along with tackle Elijah Wilkinson and linebacker Austin Calitro.The Broncos (0-3) also promoted...

AP Sports WriterRhule: Panthers' biggest issue is taking poor tackle anglesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) While Panthers coach Matt Rhule says Carolina's first win of the season last week against the Chargers was a step in the right direction, he's still concerned about the team's substandard tackling.Carolina's defense...