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AP Sports WriterRedskins insist they're not underestimating winless 49ersBy STEPHEN WHYNOLANDOVER, Md. (AP) When the Washington Redskins began preparing to face the 0-5 San Francisco 49ers, coach Jay Gruden wanted to get a message across.''They're four plays away from being 4-1,'' Gruden told his players.That may be the...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Jay-Z sells out Kaepernick, grabs big money from NFLBy PAUL NEWBERRYRemember when Jay-Z was a dynamic hip-hop artist whose stark lyrics gave voice to the oppressed and downtrodden?Well, those days are over.He may have 99 Problems - but a conscience certainly ain't one.Completing his transformation to...

AP Pro Football WriterRedskins retire Mitchell's jersey, rename stadium levelBy BARRY WILNERThe Washington Redskins will retire the jersey of Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell. They will also rename the lower level of FedEx Field for him, replacing the section named for former owner George Preston Marshall.The team, which is...

AP Sports WriterChan Gailey resigns as Dolphins' offensive coordinatorBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Chan Gailey has resigned one season after coming out of retirement.The announcement was made Wednesday, one day after Gailey's 69th birthday and one day after coach Brian Flores said he expected...

AP Sports WriterNewton addresses concerns with Goodell; Campbell fined $18KBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's concerns about ''illegal hits'' have been heard by the NFL - and action has been taken.A person familiar with the situation says Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Calais Campbell has been...

AP Pro Football WriterUndrafted players making big impression on RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) After winning just four games last season and holding four picks in the top two rounds of the NFL draft, the Oakland Raiders figured to have plenty of opportunities for rookies to contribute.What's a...

AP Sports WriterJets' Bridgewater believes he can again play at high levelBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Teddy Bridgewater refused to think about the possibility of never playing football again.Not when he was clutching his mangled left leg and screaming in pain. Not during the nearly two years...

AP Pro Football WriterJourneyman Raheem Mostert becomes star for 49ersBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Before taking the field each week, Raheem Mostert seeks out motivation.There it is in a list of all the times he's been cut by NFL teams. Philadelphia, Miami and Baltimore all let Mostert...

Cowboys add defensive line depth with free agent Kony EalyFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys have signed defensive end Kony Ealy to a one-year deal, their latest attempt to add depth to the defensive line through bargains in free agency.Ealy signed Monday after spending last season with the...

Associated PressBills CB Tre'Davious White unsure if he will opt in or outBy MARK LUDWICZAKBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White is unsure if he will opt in or opt out of the upcoming NFL season.White has until 4 p.m. Thursday to decide on his status for the...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Jets lose LB Williamson for season with torn ACLBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) A person familiar with the nature of the injury says New York Jets linebacker Avery Williamson has a torn knee ligament that will sideline him for the season.Williamson injured...

AP Sports WriterBills lean on old veteran and raw rookie to replace McCoyBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Frank Gore isn't sure he would have signed with the Buffalo Bills this offseason if not for being coaxed into it by his long-time friend LeSean McCoy.Devin Singletary, meantime, could...