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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarelle Patterson has a concussion after his best game of the season. Patterson was held out of practice Thursday. He took some hard hits in the team's loss last week at Philadelphia, where he caught all seven passes thrown to him for...

RENTON, Wash. (AP) The aftermath of the first NFL tie since 2014 became a study in the delicate psyche of kickers, and how they are handled by their coaches. Last Sunday's 6-6 tie between Seattle and Arizona was remarkable from many aspects. One of the lasting memories were the reactions...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets might be without the man in the middle of their offensive line. Center Nick Mangold appears unlikely to play Sunday at Cleveland because of a sprained right ankle that has him in a walking boot. ''It doesn't look good right now,'' coach Todd...

AP Sports WriterColts' offensive line starting to show signs of improvementBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The stats still look bad for the Indianapolis Colts' offensive line.The game tape is finally starting to become more palatable.After allowing a league-high 25 sacks and seeing franchise quarterback Andrew Luck get knocked around...

Associated PressTackle Joe Thomas hopes Browns don't trade himBy BRIAN DULIKBEREA, Ohio (AP) Joe Thomas has taken his share of lumps with the Cleveland Browns. He is willing to absorb many more.The six-time All-Pro left tackle expressed his strong desire to remain with the team Wednesday rather than...

Associated PressSteelers' tight end Green practicing this week after injuryBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Steelers tight end Ladarius Green is finally starting to roll with his new team after seven months sidelined with injury.Now comes a three week wait to determine whether Pittsburgh will put him on the 53-man...

Seattle releases C.J. Spiller, signs FB Will TukuafuRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks released veteran running back C.J. Spiller on Wednesday and signed fullback Will Tukuafu.Spiller was signed on Sept. 28 but became expendable after the return of rookie C.J. Prosise, who was targeted to be Seattle's third-down...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos RB C.J. Anderson has right knee injuryBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) C.J. Anderson is seeking a second opinion on his injured right knee 48 hours after his best performance of the season sparked Denver's 27-9 win over the Houston Texans.The Broncos are unsure how...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall and center Nick Mangold were among 12 players who sat out practice Wednesday. Marshall has been dealing with a sore foot for a few weeks. Mangold sprained his right ankle against Baltimore last Sunday and was walking gingerly through...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans have been so bad in recent years that each sees the other as an opportunity for a rare win. In the woeful AFC South, Thursday night not only offers the lone prime-time opportunity this season for both teams, but the chance...

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones was held out of practice Wednesday with a knee injury. Coach Jay Gruden says Jones reported soreness while moving laterally and pain when cutting. It's unclear how the injury will affect Jones' availability for the Redskins' game Sunday against the Cincinnati...

AP Sports WriterHit to head has changed QB Newton's thinking on concussionsBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has changed his stance on how he views concussions now that he's had one.Newton, who just last month downplayed concerns over the long-term effects of repeated blows to...