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AP Sports WriterRedskins' Williams suspended 4 games for substance abuseBy STEPHEN WHYNOWashington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.It's his second four-game suspension, after testing positive multiple times for marijuana during the 2011 season.Williams will miss Washington's games against...

Associated PressEagles player charged for pot, gun after traffic stopBy JOSH CORNFIELDA Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver was charged Tuesday with possession of a 9 mm handgun without a permit and for a small amount of marijuana after he was pulled over for speeding, according to a court complaint.Josh Huff...

AP Sports WriterFitzpatrick blames Jets' early struggles on himselfBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) There's plenty of blame to go around for the New York Jets' 3-5 start. Ryan Fitzpatrick points the finger solely at himself.The veteran quarterback has been bad, benched - and, lately, bounced back.Fitzpatrick has...

Arians: Replay system was shut off on 'blown' fumble callTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians says the ''fumble'' ruling that resulted in the Carolina Panthers' first touchdown Sunday was not overturned because the NFL replay system had been shut down.All touchdowns are reviewed but after Carolina's...

Associated PressBrowns acquire Pro Bowl linebacker Collins from PatriotsBy BRIAN DULIKBEREA, Ohio (AP) The winless Cleveland Browns were perceived to be sellers, not buyers, on the eve of the NFL's trade deadline. They proved that theory wrong Monday.Cleveland acquired Pro Bowl linebacker Jamie Collins from the Patriots in...

Associated PressSteelers QB Roethlisberger practices in limited capacityBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger practiced in a limited capacity on Monday, just two weeks after undergoing surgery to repair the meniscus in his left knee.Whether Roethlisberger is healthy enough to start under center when the Steelers...

AP Sports WriterInconsistency plaguing Rex Ryan's prized Bills defenseBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills coach Rex Ryan is having difficulty assessing why his prized defense is playing so inconsistently.One week, Miami's Jay Ajayi gained 214 yards rushing against Buffalo. The next, New England quarterback Tom Brady piled...

AP Sports WriterCostly cussing: Jets coach Bowles gets a 'swear jar'By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Todd Bowles needs to curb his cussing - or it'll cost him.The New York Jets' normally low-key coach used some profanity during his news conference after a 31-28 victory over winless Cleveland...

Bears' Long, Sitton out for Vikings game because of injuriesCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bears are holding star right guard Kyle Long and left guard Josh Sitton out of their game against the Minnesota Vikings.Long, a three-time Pro Bowl lineman, was listed as doubtful after exiting last week's loss...

AP Sports WriterRaiders overcome record 23 penalties in latest winBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Whether it was lining up with too many people or in the wrong place, holding too much or hitting too late, the Oakland Raiders spent nearly the entire game on the wrong side of...

AP Sports WriterBrady, Patriots roll into halfway point back on top of AFCBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) So much for ''Deflategate'' having a lasting impact on the Patriots this season.New England has reached the halfway point of its 2016 season and enters its bye week - surprise - with...

AP Sports WriterLions can't just rely on last-minute comebacksBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions were in a familiar spot, down a few points with time running out - only this time, they couldn't get the ball back.That's the problem with putting yourself in that position...