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The Latest: Panthers pull even with Saints in 4thBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times local):3:50 p.m.Kyle Allen threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore on fourth down to pull the Carolina Panthers into a 31-all tie with New Orleans with 9:23...

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill has been arrested after police say he assaulted his girlfriend and kept her in his home against her will. According to a release from the Issaquah Police Department on Wednesday morning, Hill was arrested on investigation of unlawful imprisonment-domestic violence and third-degree assault-domestic violence. Issaquah...

Jets re-sign OLs Dozier, QvaleFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have re-signed offensive lineman Dakota Dozier.The Jets also announced Friday that offensive lineman Brent Qvale has signed his restricted free agent tender, worth $1.907 million this year.Both Dozier and Qvale add depth and versatility to an...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys, Elliott agree on $90 million deal that ends holdoutBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Ezekiel Elliott was finishing the early stretching at the first practice since ending his long holdout with the Dallas Cowboys when the star running back was called to the front of...

Titans LB Jayon Brown to miss playoff game with RavensNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee starting linebacker Jayon Brown will miss the Titans' AFC divisional playoff game with the Baltimore Ravens because of an injured shoulder.The Titans ruled out Brown and wide receiver Adam Humphries for Saturday night's game. Humphries...

AP Pro Football WriterPenn vows to get rid of rust by opener after shift to rightBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Donald Penn acknowledged being a big rusty when he got his first game action in more than nine months at an unfamiliar position.He was beaten for a sack...

AP Sports WriterJerry Jones: Cowboys still exploring latest Elliott incidentBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday the team is still gathering details over Ezekiel Elliott's involvement in an altercation at a Dallas bar, the latest off-field incident for the star running back.Elliott, who...

AP Pro Football WriterAP Source: Broncos agree to 2-year, $5.7M deal with VannettBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Denver Broncos have agreed to a two-year free agent deal with former Seattle and Pittsburgh tight end Nick Vannett...

AP Sports WriterQuestions about Giants, McAdoo after Jenkins' suspensionBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants linebacker and defensive captain Jonathan Casillas stood in front of his locker for more than 10 minutes answering questions, and only one dealt with playing the surprising Los Angeles Rams this...

AP Sports WriterGiants looking for more than making the playoffs this seasonBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) After years of being asked when are they are going back to the playoffs, the New York Giants have the potential to make a run at a title again.Playing most of...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Colin Kaepernick jumped into the open arms of his leaping coach and all seemed right with the San Francisco 49ers for a few hours Saturday night.Then, in a matter of minutes, a matter of three clutch completions by Philip Rivers, the good feelings were...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have declared receiver Julio Jones and center Alex Mack out for Sunday's game at Kansas City. Jones, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, will miss his third straight game with a hamstring injury. Mack, a six-time Pro Bowl pick, will miss his first game...