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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Wes Schweitzer was in no mood to talk Wednesday. That was obvious as soon as he got to his locker. The Atlanta Falcons offensive guard rummaged through his belongings, barely acknowledging a pair of reporters standing behind him. When he finally turned around, he answered a...

AP Sports WriterDismal opener has Colts contemplating Week 2 changesBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano is already considering making changes.Exactly what, if anything, will look different Sunday against Arizona remains a mystery.But Pagano's coy play is all part of a broader strategy, designed to keep...

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals added two running backs in the wake of the injury to standout David Johnson. The re-signing of Chris Johnson and signing of D.J. Foster off the New England practice squad gives Arizona five running backs on the roster. Quantity, though, probably won't replace the...

AP Sports WriterDareus' playing time drops as part of Bills D-Line rotationBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills rookie coach Sean McDermott is sticking to his philosophy of rotating defensive linemen to keep them fresh during games.And that includes resting tackle Marcell Dareus, Buffalo's top-paid player.Salary doesn't...

AP Pro Football WriterTexans LB Brian Cushing suspended 10 games by NFLBy BARRY WILNERHouston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing has been suspended for 10 games by the NFL for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.It's the second time Cushing has been suspended; he missed four games in 2010 under...

Jaguars WRs Allen Robinson, Dede Westbrook undergo surgeryJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars receivers Allen Robinson and Dede Westbrook are recovering from surgery.Robinson had surgery Monday to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He tore the ligament while making a catch in the season opener at...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz says it's cool that the winner of the Miss America contest credits him with inspiring her. Wentz graduated from Bismarck, North Dakota's Century High School one year ahead of Miss America Cara (KAHR'-uh) Mund. Mund said after winning the title Sunday that ''if Carson...

AP Sports WriterAfter Irma, Dolphins back to football on California coastBy GREG BEACHAMOXNARD, Calif. (AP) The Miami Dolphins hit the practice fields Wednesday for the first time in a week, working out under cloudless blue skies in 72-degree, humidity-free California weather.Hurricane Irma and its devastation to South Florida...

AP Sports WriterRavens QB Flacco feeling good about results in delayed debutBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) In his 2017 debut, Joe Flacco put up numbers unworthy of flowery superlatives.Under other circumstances, the quarterback's statistics in Baltimore's 20-0 victory over Cincinnati would be considered downright awful: Nine for...

AP Pro Football WriterWatch Out: Sacks galore likely in Texans at BengalsBy BARRY WILNERJudging by the performances of their blockers in the opening week of the season, it's fair to wonder if there will be more sacks than points in Thursday night's game between the Texans and Bengals.Cincinnati allowed...

AP Pro Football WriterAfter winning opener, Eagles' offense looks to improveBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Carson Wentz misfired on some deep throws and tossed a pick-6, the run game was ineffective, and the offensive line had some rough moments.Despite winning their opener, the Philadelphia Eagles have room to improve...

AP Sports WriterRams All-Pro Aaron Donald back in practice after holdoutBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) One week after Aaron Donald ended his four-month contract holdout, the All-Pro defensive lineman probably will go straight into the Los Angeles Rams' starting lineup.Most players would struggle with that swift transition....