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McCourty returns for Patriots for AFC East matchup vs BillsFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty is back for New England's game against the Buffalo Bills after missing one game with a groin injury.Defensive back Jonathan Jones was out, also with a groin injury, after missing all week...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has apologized to the San Francisco 49ers for his concerns and criticism of the Levi's Stadium grass leading up to Sunday night's preseason game.Jones, speaking outside the Cowboys' locker room after a 23-6 loss, said he should have inspected...

Seahawks sign CB Byron Maxwell, place Sherman, Prosise on IRRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have signed veteran cornerback Byron Maxwell to help make up for the loss of Richard Sherman to a season-ending Achilles tendon injury.Seattle formally announced Maxwell's signing Tuesday and placed Sherman on injured reserve....

AP Sports WriterEli Manning back as New York Giants starting quarterbackBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning is back as the New York Giants' starting quarterback.A week after being benched by former coach Ben McAdoo, Manning was put back into the starting lineup...

AP Sports WriterFalcons open camp with questions about hiring of DurkinBy PAUL NEWBERRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Looking for a positive vibe after a disappointing season, the Atlanta Falcons instead faced scrutiny Monday over a coaching decision that would normally attract scant attention.Shortly after taking the field for their...

AP Sports WriterLuck tells Indy fans he feels better, rules out more surgeryBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Andrew Luck delivered some good news to Indianapolis Colts fans on Tuesday.He feels better. He ruled out additional surgery. And he's eager to play football after spending the last 13 months rehabbing...

AP Sports WriterRooney: Steelers standing pat at QB heading into 2020By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) - Art Rooney II isn't quite sure what to make of what the Pittsburgh Steelers president called one of the "craziest" seasons he's experienced during his 50-plus years around the NFL.The Steelers lost quarterback Ben...

RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: Potential waiver pickups for Week 7By SCOTT ENGELThe Steelers, Packers, Seahawks and Raiders have byes this week, and the real roster management challenge begins.Four or more teams will be off in each of the next five weeks. This is the stretch where depth either really pays off...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Browns trade DT Shelton to Patriots for pickBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Danny Shelton always ended his interviews with a smile and saying, ''Go Browns!''It was the Browns turn to say, ''Go Danny!''New Cleveland general manager John Dorsey agreed to send Shelton, a former first-round...

Panthers longtime running backs coach Jim Skipper retiresCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers running backs coach Jim Skipper has retired from coaching after 32 years in the NFL, including 15 with Carolina.Carolina ranked in the top 10 in rushing yards eight times in Skipper's 15 seasons, including each of the...

AP Sports WriterJags' Coughlin calls out Ramsey, Smith for skipping workoutsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Tom Coughlin took a not-so-subtle shot at two of Jacksonville's top defenders, cornerback Jalen Ramsey and linebacker Telvin Smith, for skipping voluntary workouts.The team's executive vice president of football operations said Thursday that...

AP Pro Football WriterClelin Ferrell out to shoot down mispronunciationsBy ARNIE STAPLETONINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Many prospects use the NFL scouting combine as a chance to clear their good name, rectifying misconceptions about their game or skillset or any misperceptions about their worth ethic or character.Clemson edge rusher Clelin Ferrell...