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WR Smith-Schuster will not play for Steelers vs BillsBy Associated PressPITTSBURGH (AP) Despite some encouraging signs to the contrary earlier in the week, the depleted Pittsburgh Steelers offense won’t be getting its top wide receiver back for what is a crucial game this weekend.JuJu Smith-Schuster will not play...

Cardinals place DL Allen, LB Irving on injured reserveTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have placed defensive end Zach Allen and linebacker Isaiah Irving on injured reserve after a marathon game against the Seahawks.The Cardinals made the moves on Tuesday, two days after a 37-34 overtime victory over...

AP Pro Football WriterBell, Herndon questionable for Jets vs GiantsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell and tight end Chris Herndon are among several players questionable to play Sunday against the Giants.Bell is dealing with knee and ankle ailments and was...

Ravens quarterback cancels Florida event amid virus surgeBALTIMORE (AP) Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has canceled his annual “Funday with LJ” event in Florida due to surging coronavirus cases in the state and strict gathering limits.Jackson's third annual event was set to be held Saturday and Sunday in...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Brady signs 2-year, $70M extension with PatriotsBy ARNIE STAPLETONA person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is signing a two-year, $70 million contract extension that runs through 2021 and includes a hefty raise this...

The Latest: Bills RB McCoy carted off with ankle injuryBy The Associated PressThe latest on Week 17, the last regular-season weekend in the NFL (all times Eastern):---6:25 p.m.Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy has been carted off the field with a right ankle injury in the third quarter at...

Steelers, RB Le'Veon Bell fail to reach long-term dealPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers and star running back Le'Veon Bell failed to reach an agreement on a long-term contract, meaning Bell will play on a one-year tender this season.Pittsburgh placed the franchise tag on Bell in March and had...

AP Pro Football WriterPatriots-Falcons, the latest case of trophy inequityBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe New England Patriots are in the Super Bowl for the ninth time in the last 31 years, chasing their fifth championship next weekend in Houston.No coach or player in the current NFL could have a more palpable...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos coach mulling a change at quarterbackBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Vance Joseph is either going to simplify his offense for Trevor Siemian or send him to the bench in favor of Brock Osweiler.Joseph complained that Siemian made ''three horrific decisions'' on ''three horrible interceptions''...

AP Sports WriterBills coach criticizes past regime for 'irresponsible' movesBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills coach Sean McDermott took a swipe at Buffalo's former front office in defending the team's decision to stand pat at the trade deadline despite having several needs to address.''If there's not a...

Former Raiders, Tennessee OL Marvin dies following ALS fightHENDERSON, N.C. (AP) Former Super Bowl champion and Tennessee player Mickey Marvin has died.Paul Luck of Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Henderson said Marvin died Monday. He was 61 and had been fighting ALS.Marvin was drafted in the fourth round...

Falcons' Julio Jones still has chance to play against BearsATLANTA (AP) Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones still has a chance to play against the Chicago Bears on Sunday after missing practice this week with a hamstring injury.Jones was listed as questionable on Friday.''We'll take it all the...