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Associated PressFant likely to get second start at tackle for SeahawksBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) Seahawks lineman George Fant made his first start in three years at left tackle for Seattle in Cleveland.He was just slightly more prepared for the opportunity this time than he was in 2016.''It...

Steelers cut sack leader, 5-time Pro Bowler James HarrisonPITTSBURGH (AP) James Harrison's long tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers is over.The AFC North champions released the five-time Pro Bowl linebacker and 2008 NFL defensive player of the year on Saturday to make room for right tackle Marcus Gilbert. Gilbert...

AP Sports WriterConfident Darnold hits Jets practice field for first timeBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Todd Bowles chuckled for a moment and then just couldn't resist the urge to break from his normally low-key, stoic public persona.The New York Jets coach had just been asked what...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Quinnen Williams arrested for carrying gun at airportBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams was arrested for criminal possession of a weapon Thursday night when he attempted to board a plane, police said in a statement.New York/New Jersey...

AP Pro Football WriterJumping right in: Rookies make big impact on NFL seasonBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Hey rook, get in there.The salary cap, rookie wage scale and migration of strategies from the college to the professional game have placed more of a premium than ever on playing...

AP Sports WriterKobe Bryant visits Patriots practice; Brady, Gronk not thereBy JIMMY GOLENFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots were thrilled to have a five-time champion with them at practice this week.Not Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant.With their quarterback skipping organized team activities along with tight end Rob Gronkowski,...

Associated PressPolice had previously responded to Bills star's homeBy KATE BRUMBACKATLANTA (AP) Police responded to several nonviolent disputes at the home where Buffalo Bills star LeSean McCoy was attempting to evict his former girlfriend before an unidentified man bloodied the 34-year-old woman in a home invasion, according to...

AP Pro Football WriterICYMI in NFL Week 4: Belichick's Patriots have bad D, 2 LsBy HOWARD FENDRICHNo matter how many yards and points Tom Brady manages to generate, his New England Patriots are not going to go very far this season if they can't get their defense straightened out.Coach...

SEATTLE (AP) Jimmy Graham needed only one hand to catch two first-half touchdown passes from Russell Wilson, and the Seattle Seahawks held off a late rally for a 31-25 win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. Seattle won its 11th straight Monday night game behind a huge game from...

AP Pro Football WriterCarson Wentz keeps Eagles in control of playoff hopesBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Carson Wentz and the practice squad kept the Philadelphia Eagles in control of their playoff hopes.Now they have to keep winning.The Eagles (6-7) snapped a three-game losing streak and moved into a tie...

AP Pro Football WriterCarson Wentz playing more like Ol' Gunslinger Brett FavreBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Carson Wentz is playing more like his favorite player this season.Wentz, who grew up rooting for Brett Favre, has turned into a younger version of the Ol' Gunslinger in his fifth year with...

AP Sports WriterBrowns appear overhyped, reckless in penalty-filled debutBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Baker Mayfield was hurting following a shocking, stinging loss.The Tennessee Titans sacked him five times, chased him all over the field and knocked some of the defiance out of Cleveland's brassy quarterback in Sunday's opener.''I'll be...