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The Cincinnati Bengals and the New England Patriots will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Gillette Stadium. Cincinnati at New England When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 16, 2016 Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts Oddsmakers currently have the Patriots listed as 8-point favorites versus the Bengals, while...

Longtime NFL scouting specialist Tom Modrak dies at 74ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) Longtime NFL scouting and personnel specialist Tom Modrak, who broke into the league with his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers, has died. He was 74.Modrak died at his home near St. Augustine, Florida, on Tuesday as a result...

AP Pro Football WriterDalton comes home to Texas as Prescott's backup with CowboysBy SCHUYLER DIXONAndy Dalton is coming home to Texas as Dak Prescott's backup with the Dallas Cowboys.Dalton and the Cowboys agreed Saturday to a one-year deal that guarantees the former Cincinnati starter $3 million and could be...

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Randy Moss. Josh Gordon. And now Antonio Brown. A dozen years after Bill Belichick took a chance on Moss when the talented but troubled receiver had worn out his welcome in Oakland, the Patriots picked up Brown on Saturday hours after he was released by the Raiders...

NFL CalendarBy Associated PressFeb. 24-March 2 - NFL scouting combine, Indianapolis.Feb. 25 - First day for clubs to designate franchise or transition players.March 10 - Deadline for clubs to designate franchise or transition players before 4 p.m. EDT.March 18 - Free agency, trading periods begin, 4 p.m. EDT.March 29-April...

AP Sports WriterAmerican Airlines first sponsor for Rams, Chargers stadiumBy JOE REEDYINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) The new stadium at Hollywood Park being built for the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers has reached another milestone - its first corporate sponsor.The LA Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park...

Jaguars release 5, including Middleton, to cut roster to 80JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars parted ways with five players Saturday, including third-year safety Doug Middleton, to reduce their roster to 80.The team also waived running back Tavien Feaster, place-kicker Brandon Wright and offensive linemen Tyler Gauthier and...

The Denver Broncos have made a major splash in free agency, agreeing to terms with wide receiver Wes Welker on a two-year contract. Welker's deal is worth $12 million, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reports. Broncos executive vice president of football operations John Elway tweeted the club's agreement with the former...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Raiders OL Jackson out 8 weeks with knee injuryBy JOSH DUBOWNAPA, Calif. (AP) Oakland Raiders starting right guard Gabe Jackson will be sidelined about eight weeks after injuring his left knee during Thursday's joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams.A person familiar with...

The MIAMI and the LA CHARGERS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/17/2017 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MIAMI vs LA CHARGERS When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017 Where: StubHub Center, Carson, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 277 MIAMI -4.3 (-110) 45 (-110) 130 -150 278 LA CHARGERS TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chargers -4.5. O/U: 45 PREDICTION: Chargers 26, Dolphins 24 Oddsmakers currently have the...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL teams seek to replace stars like Brady, Hopkins, YandaBy JOSH DUBOWWhen the season starts, plenty of eyes will be focused on the New England Patriots as usual.Only this time it will be to see how 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton fares replacing three-time MVP and...

RENTON, Wash. (AP) At this point, enough time has passed and enough turnover has taken place that most of the players Cliff Avril knew in Detroit have moved on. That part of Avril's career seems a lifetime ago. Back when he was on the other end of the spectrum from...