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AP Pro Football WriterCowboys DL David Irving banned 4 games for 2nd straight yearBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman David Irving has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, the second straight year the pass rusher is facing a ban to start...

Dante Fowler Jr.'s rookie season lasted less than an hour, ending abruptly when he suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during 11-on-11 drills in the first day of the Jacksonville Jaguars' rookie minicamp. The 6-foot-3, 261-pound defensive end is facing surgery and a grueling rehab that could last...

Associated PressAfter routing Browns, unbeaten 49ers still looking for moreBy MICHAEL WAGAMANSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) For a team that hasn't had a winning season since 2013, the San Francisco 49ers are taking their 4-0 start this season pretty mildly.No hoopla or big celebrations. A few handshakes, plenty of...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - The New England Patriots have signed their first-round draft pick, defensive lineman Malcom Brown from Texas.The Patriots chose Brown with the 32nd pick after his three-year college career in which he had 8 1/2 sacks, two fumble recoveries and 165 tackles in 39 games, 26...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Adrian Peterson has informed Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer that he will not be attending the team's optional practices that start on Tuesday.Peterson has been unhappy with the Vikings for a perceived lack of...

Falcons sign 3 RBs following Coleman's hamstring injuryATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons added insurance for injured running back Tevin Coleman on Tuesday by signing three running backs, including Stevan Ridley, who began his NFL career with New England and also played for the Jets.The Falcons also signed Terron...

Jets sign 16 undrafted FAs, including brother of C.J. MosleyFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The Jets signed 16 undrafted free agents, including former Alabama linebacker Jamey Mosley, who joins older brother C.J. Mosley on New York's defense.The younger Mosley had two sacks and 21 tackles in 31 games for...

AP Sports WriterPanthers coaches to mask up for 'Sweet Caroline' celebrationBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said the team's coaching staff will be masked up for future victory celebrations in the locker room that include the singing of ''Sweet Caroline.''A decision on whether the...

AP Sports WriterSteelers won't tag Bell; will explore trade for BrownBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Le'Veon Bell is free to go. Antonio Brown, maybe not so much.The Pittsburgh Steelers have no plans to place a transition tag on Bell, allowing the star running back to reach the open market...

AP Sports WriterHines' long returns help send Colts past Carolina 38-6By MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Nyheim Hines pulled off a rare feat Sunday for the Indianapolis Colts.He scored on two punt returns, set up another touchdown with a 40-yard return four plays into the game and provided the jolt...

49ers signed OL Tomlinson to 3-year extensionSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson to a three-year contract extension through the 2021 season.The 6-foot-3, 315-pound Tomlinson started 15 games for the 49ers at left guard last season.He was acquired from the Lions...

The fans at Soldier Field will be treated to a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears when they take their seats on Sunday. Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016 Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois ROT ...