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AP Sports WriterLions and Texans meet with coaches whose jobs are not secureBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions decided to give Matt Patricia another chance to coach this year and have chosen to stick with him during a shaky season.So far.Patricia may be running out of time,...

AP Sports WriterSplish, splash, Browns coach Jackson takes a Lake Erie bathBy TOM WITHERSBAY VILLAGE, Ohio (AP) Hue Jackson survived a zero-win season and a chilly dip in the lake .Cleveland's coach made good on his promise and jumped into Lake Erie on Friday, a plunge he hopes...

The fans at Lincoln Financial Field will be treated to a game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles when they take their seats on Sunday. Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 23, 2016 Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Oddsmakers currently have the Vikings listed as...

AP Sports WriterSay his name: Rookie WR Valdes-Scantling on rise for PackersBy GENARO C. ARMASGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Packers receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling turned to Twitter to give a tutorial about how to pronounce his first name.Get it straight: It's "mar-QUEZ" and not ''mar-KEZ.''''It happens all the time,'' Valdes-Scantling...

Dolphins sign Maualuga, place Ford on IRDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Linebacker Rey Maualuga has signed with the Miami Dolphins, who put wide receiver Isaiah Ford on injured reserve.Maualuga gives the Dolphins some needed linebacker depth, especially after rookie Raekwon McMillan was lost for the season with a knee injury...

Titans extend deal with 2-time Pro Bowler Jurrell CaseyNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a multi-year extension with two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jurrell Casey.The team announced the extension Friday as the Titans went through their conditioning test.Casey still had two seasons remaining on his...

AP National WriterSafeties first: Polamalu, Atwater heading to Hall of FameBy EDDIE PELLSMIAMI (AP) He grew his hair so long, it flowed out of his helmet and obscured the name on the back of his jersey.Didn't matter. Everyone knew where to find Troy Polamalu on Sundays.The Steelers great...

The Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Lambeau Field. Atlanta at Green Bay When: 8:30 PM ET, Monday, December 8, 2014 Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Packers -12.5. O/U: 55.5 PREDICTION:...

Associated PressWhite House cancels NFL Eagles ceremony, criticizes teamBy JILL COLVIN and JONATHAN LEMIREWASHINGTON (AP) After President Donald Trump canceled Tuesday's salute to the NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles, the White House accused the players of abandoning their fans because many had said they wouldn't show up. Trump quickly...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Rookie free-agent tight end CJ Conrad might be the biggest surprise at the New York Giants' training camp. The University of Kentucky product is catching passes at practice every day, has shown he can block and even got a couple of first-team reps with Eli Manning...

AP Sports WriterPlayers meet with Panthers owner to discuss social issuesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers say team captains and other selected players met with owner Jerry Richardson at his home Tuesday to ''discuss social issues affecting the league and solutions moving forward.''Carolina spokesman Steven Drummond said...

Ravens sign veteran WR Michael FloydOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens have signed veteran wide receiver Michael Floyd, who will provide another target for quarterback Lamar Jackson.Floyd caught 10 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown in 2018, his only year with the Washington Redskins.The 29-year-old Floyd...