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AP Sports WriterPeterman is Bills' starting quarterback ahead of AllenBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Quarterback Nathan Peterman never lost faith in himself following the most difficult moment of his young NFL career. What's more important, neither did Bills coach Sean McDermott.In 10 months, Peterman has gone from...

AP Pro Football WriterFreeman, Miller, Thomas among big NFL names still unsignedBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Roster cuts were made and practice squads filled out around the NFL during what's always a busy weekend on the league's waiver wire.Several familiar names and players on roster bubbles took...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders activate 7 defensive players from COVID-19 listBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders have activated seven players off the COVID-19 list after they missed practice this week as ''high risk'' close contacts to a teammate who had tested positive.Safety Johnathan Abram, defensive tackle Maliek Collins, defensive...

AP Sports WriterReich still confident in Vinatieri despite early-season woesBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich still wants Adam Vinatieri to be his kicker.For now, he is.The NFL's career scoring leader left the team complex Monday afternoon without speaking to reporters, though he promised a day...

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...

Associated PressJudge: Ex-NFL players must see neurologists close to homeBy MARYCLAIRE DALEPHILADELPHIA (AP) Retired NFL players seeking testing as part of a $1 billion concussion settlement must see a doctor close to home to prevent fraud and ''doctor shopping,'' the federal judge overseeing the case ruled.Lawyers for thousands...

AP Sports WriterNew York Giants finalize deal to make Joe Judge head coachBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New England Patriots special teams coordinator and wide receivers coach Joe Judge has been hired as the New York Giants head coach.The Giants and representatives for Judge reached a contract...

AP Sports WriterPatriots still searching for answers after latest loss to KCBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) No team is immune from hearing the frustrations of its fan base. Not even the six-time Super Bowl champion Patriots.Philadelphia Eagles fans infamously pelted Santa Claus with snowballs while watching their two-win...

AP Sports WriterJaguars need to find way to keep Yannick Ngakoue beyond 2020By MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue is essentially guaranteeing himself another year with the Jacksonville Jaguars.Ngakoue has six sacks in the past seven games, showing he's fully recovered from a hamstring injury that...

AP Sports Writer'Goldbergs' show throwback love to Super Bowl champ EaglesBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles might want to make room on the shelf for some Emmys next to the Lombardi Trophy.The real Philly Special was throwing it back to the `80s on an episode of ''The...

AP Sports WriterRams defense generating plenty of accolades after 3 weeksBy JOE REEDYThe Los Angeles Rams receive plenty of accolades for their offense, but the defense is what really has stood out the past two games.One week after holding New Orleans without a touchdown, the Rams put up an...

AP Pro Football WriterFormer Titans see game vs. Ravens as chance for some revengeBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Chris Johnson saw his rookie season end at Baltimore's hands with his ankle injured so much he missed the Pro Bowl.To Eddie George, a divisional round loss to the...