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Dolphins RB Myles Gaskin activated off IR for Bengals gameMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin was activated off injured reserve Saturday after missing four games because of a knee injury.The Dolphins also elevated safety Nate Holley as a COVID-19 replacement for Sunday's game against Cincinnati.Gaskin, a...

AP Sports WriterCarlos Hyde knows role in Seattle could be as No. 2 optionBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) When he was an opponent playing in the same division, Carlos Hyde admired the way the Seattle Seahawks operated from afar.Of course he would. He’s a running back and very...

AP Sports WriterPanthers sign LB Thomas Davis to 1-year contract extensionBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have signed outside linebacker Thomas Davis to a one-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2018 season.Financial terms were not released by the team on Tuesday.The 34-year-old Davis...

Associated PressRedskins full of uncertainty after injury-riddled seasonBy BOBBY BANCROFTASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins' constantly changing personnel reminded cornerback Josh Norman of a game show.''It's like watching `Jeopardy,''' Norman said as players cleaned out their lockers on Monday. ''You watch `Jeopardy?' When you watch it, do you...

In a radical departure from his ground-and-pound philosophy, New York Jets coach Rex Ryan is bringing the West Coast offense to New Jersey. Ryan has decided to hire former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, league sources confirmed. Mornhinweg will replace Tony Sparano, who was fired after one season as...

AP Sports WriterAntonio Brown cut by Patriots amid sexual misconduct claimsBy JIMMY GOLENFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Antonio Brown was released by the New England Patriots on Friday after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct - the third team in seven months to tire of the off-field behavior...

Associated PressPanthers coach visits SC capitol as incentives consideredBy JEFFREY COLLINSCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina lawmakers take time to honor their sports heroes almost daily, but Thursday's welcome to the Carolina Panthers carried higher stakes: Some legislators are trying to entice the North Carolina team to move its...

AP Pro Football WriterStaley's patience pays off with 49ers trip to Super BowlBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) When the San Francisco 49ers were mired in a two-win season back in 2016 and headed to a third straight offseason with a coaching change, Joe Staley wondered if it...

AP Sports WriterJaguars likely to be without starting LT Robinson for openerBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars likely will be without starting left tackle Cam Robinson for their season opener - and maybe longer.It's a potentially significant setback for an offense that was so ravaged by...

AP Pro Football WriterPlayers Coalition members at oddsBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) San Francisco 49ers linebacker Eric Reid says he left The Players Coalition because founder Malcolm Jenkins excluded Colin Kaepernick from meetings, and asked players if they would stop protesting the anthem if the NFL made a charitable...

AP Pro Football WriterJets QB Darnold doubtful vs. Pats, Flacco expected to startBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is doubtful to play Monday because of an injured shoulder, with Joe Flacco expected to start in his place against the New England Patriots.Coach...

Griese, Riddick to serve as analysts on ESPN's late openerBRISTOL, Conn. (AP) ESPN's broadcast crew for the season-opening ''Monday Night Football'' doubleheader between Denver and Oakland will feature analysts who played for the Broncos and Raiders.The network announced Wednesday that former Denver quarterback Brian Griese and former Raiders...