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AP Sports WriterAP source: Ravens offer Saints WR Snead 2-year contractBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that the Baltimore Ravens have offered New Orleans Saints restricted free agent receiver Willie Snead a two-year, $10.4 million contract.The person spoke...

Associated Press'No Comment:' Jalen Ramsey mum about fight with Giants' TateBy DAN GREENSPANTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Whatever happened before, during and after the post-game fight between Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey and New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate, neither man is saying.Ramsey declined to comment when...

Steelers sign Pro Bowl FB Nix to 4-year contractPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Pro Bowl fullback Roosevelt Nix to a four-year contract.The 25-year-old Nix played in all 16 games for the AFC North champions this season. Used primarily as a blocking back for All-Pro Le'Veon Bell,...

AP Pro Football WriterMyers kicks Jets-record 7 FGs in 42-34 win over ColtsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Jason Myers kicked a franchise-record seven field goals, Sam Darnold threw two touchdown passes, and the New York Jets held on to beat the Indianapolis Colts 42-34 on Sunday...

AP Pro Football WriterPat Bowlen was not your typical NFL ownerBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Hall of Famer Gary Zimmerman realized Pat Bowlen wasn't your typical, meddlesome NFL owner his first Thanksgiving in Denver when he found a sign-up sheet for a turkey, surely a prank on the rookies...

AP Sports WriterSteelers believe Stephon Tuitt's injury not season endingBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Stephon Tuitt made his way into the Pittsburgh Steelers' locker room late Monday afternoon, sat down in his chair and started fiddling with his laundry bag.No sign of immediate pain from the biceps injury that...

Dolphins' McDonald complains about NFL safety rulesDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins safety T.J. McDonald, still steaming Monday about a receiving a costly penalty, said rules protecting the safety of offensive players are hurting the game.''It's getting out of hand, man,'' McDonald said. ''We've got a job to do....

AP Sports WriterFighting through injuries, surging Packers get December joltBy GENARO C. ARMASGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Three straight wins are nice for the Green Bay Packers, but don't start talking to coach Mike McCarthy about postseason possibilities until they get to 10 victories.To do that, they need to...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders receiver Antonio Brown loses grievance over helmetBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Oakland Raiders receiver Antonio Brown lost his grievance with the NFL on Monday over his use of an old helmet that is no longer certified as safe to use for practice or play.The...

The Latest: Rams backup QB Wolford starts against SeahawksBy The Associated PressThe Latest on wild-card Saturday in the NFL playoffs (all times EST)4:40 p.m.The NFC wild card weekend is under way with the Los Angeles Rams visiting the Seattle Seahawks and John Wolford is getting the start for the...

AP Sports WriterBills QB Allen resumes practice 3 weeks after elbow injuryBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Rookie quarterback Josh Allen has resumed practicing for the first time since spraining his right throwing elbow, though Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott says it's too early to determine whether he...

AP Sports WriterMayfield says 'no words' for ref's explanation of helmet hitBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) The explanation didn't make any sense at the time. Days later, Baker Mayfield remains baffled.After the Browns rookie quarterback was blasted in the helmet on Sunday by Tampa Bay safety Jordan Whitehead,...