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Injuries always the bane of NFL teams in the summerBy The Associated PressIt is a well-accepted axiom in the NFL preseason that the key is not performance, it's health.Don't lose a major contributor.Several teams failed in their mission this summer, although a few of them should be able to...

AP Sports WriterBengals keep WR John Ross, give him important roleBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) John Ross read the reports that the Bengals were trying to trade him ahead of the draft.Not only did they keep him, they decided not to add any receivers, leaving Ross with an even...

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders have activated cornerback D.J. Hayden from the physically unable to perform list and promoted defensive end Denico Autry from the practice squad. The Raiders also placed defensive end LaMarr Woodley and safety Usama Young on season-ending injured reserve Saturday to make room on the...

AP Sports WriterBrowns remains coachless as 2-week search drags onBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The interviews are over. The wait continues. The Browns are still coachless.After meeting with eight candidates the past two weeks, Cleveland still hasn't decided on a choice for its next coach. The uncertainty could carry...

The CAROLINA and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 10/21/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CAROLINA PANTHERS vs PHILADELPHIA EAGLES When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 21, 2018 Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU ML 459 CAROLINA -4.5 (-110) 45 (-110) 160 -180 460 PHILADELPHIA TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -4.5 PREDICTION: PHILADELPHIA , CAROLINA Oddsmakers currently have the PHILADELPHIA listed...

AP Sports WriterFriends as playoff foes: Packers' LaFleur faces Rams' McVayBy STEVE MEGARGEEGreen Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur and Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay say their friendship and shared history shouldn't have much of an impact on their teams' upcoming NFC divisional playoff matchup.LaFleur was the Rams' offensive...

The Latest: Wilson makes plays to help Seattle take 3-0 leadBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's opening Sunday (all times Eastern):5:55 p.m.A late burst has given the Seattle Seahawks a 3-0 lead at halftime over the Green Bay Packers.The Seahawks couldn't get anything going until quarterback Russell...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars announced plans Friday to play home games in front of a significantly reduced capacity this fall. Fans in attendance will be required to wear face coverings. The team released details in an email to season-ticket holders, saying it expects about 25% capacity at TIAA Bank...

AP Sports WriterEdmonds runs for 3 TDs, Cards top Giants in Barkley's returnBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The game was billed as the return of Saquon Barkley to the New York Giants' lineup and the matchup of first-round rookie quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Daniel Jones. It had...

The Latest: Gano has 63 yard FG on rough day for NFL kickersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 5 (all times EDT):---5:00 p.m.Other than Graham Gano who made a career-best 63-yard field goal with 1 second remaining to lift the Panthers over the Giants, NFL kickers...

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Tight end Julius Thomas has passed his physical with the Miami Dolphins in a precursor to a trade that will be completed next month, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Thomas took the physical as part of a two-day visit...

AP Pro Football WriterWentz back, Eagles aim for return of other top skill playersBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Even with Carson Wentz back, the Philadelphia Eagles are far from complete.Three of the team's top skill position players weren't on the field for Sunday's 20-16 win over Indianapolis but could...