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AP Pro Football WriterDarnold the big-time selling point for Jets in coach searchBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The sales pitch from the Jets to prospective head coaching candidates begins with Sam Darnold.Everything else is a distant second.Sure, being in the New York/New Jersey area is an obvious...

AP Sports WriterMiddle men: Browns hoping erratic kickers straighten outBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns coach Freddie Kitchens isn't quite ready to give his kickers the boot.Despite erratic performances - wide right, wide left, short, off the uprights - in training camp and exhibitions by incumbent Greg Joseph...

Associated PressBlood clots in lung could sideline Patriots C AndrewsBy MARK FARINELLAFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) With time growing short before their season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New England Patriots suddenly have an unexpected hole in the middle of their offensive line following the weekend hospitalization of starting...

Titans place pair of starters on IR in Brown, SambrailoNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have placed a pair of starters on injured reserve in linebacker Jayon Brown and left tackle Ty Sambrailo.The Titans also designated three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern, cornerback Tye Smith and cornerback Kristian...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata has returned from suspension not a moment too soon for New Orleans' defensive front. The Saints allowed more yards rushing in Week 1 against Houston - 180 - than in any game last season and now have to face the Rams' Todd...

Falcons place P Bosher on IR, re-sign WileFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have placed longtime punter Matt Bosher on injured reserve and re-signed Matt Wile ahead of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.The 31-year-old Bosher will miss at least eight weeks because of a groin injury....

Houston Texans CEO apologizes over 'inmates' commentHOUSTON (AP) Bob McNair, the chairman and chief executive of the Houston Texans, apologized Friday after a report said he declared ''we can't have the inmates running the prison'' during a meeting of NFL owners over what to do about players who...

AP Pro Football WriterMahomes leads champion Chiefs to 14-2 mark in stacked AFCBy ARNIE STAPLETONSo often, uneasy is the head that wears the crown. Yet the Kansas City Chiefs followed up their first Super Bowl title in half a century by posting the NFL's best record at 14-2,...

AP Sports WriterRB Todd Gurley gets $60 million contract extension from RamsBy GREG BEACHAMIRVINE, Calif. (AP) Todd Gurley was the key to the Los Angeles Rams' offensive transformation last season, and the Rams have rewarded their star running back with a game-changing contract.The NFL's offensive player of the...

Seahawks add needed depth, sign veteran DT Earl MitchellRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks added needed depth on their defensive line by signing tackle Earl Mitchell on the eve of training camp.Mitchell's signing came two days after the Seahawks learned they would be without Jarran Reed for the...

AP Sports WriterPosluszny would rather retire a year early than a play lateBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Sitting in the front row with his wife and two young daughters, Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny got blind-sided like never before in his NFL career.A guy known for his meticulous...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL players continue fighting for social justice, diversityBy ROB MAADDITAMPA, Fla. (AP) NFL players and their union want the league to continue fighting for social justice and they're still seeking an increase in the number of minority coaches.After briefly joining NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on...