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AP Sports WriterLuck able to practice but ruled out for Colts' openerBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Andrew Luck will not play in Sunday's season opener against the Los Angeles Rams.General manager Chris Ballard made the official announcement Monday.Luck has not taken a snap or thrown a pass to a...

AP Sports WriterBrowns WR Beckham recovering from surgery on core muscleBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. is expected to make a full recovery following surgery on a core muscle injury that limited the star wide receiver during his first season with the Browns.Beckham had the operation Tuesday...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Colts have waived running back Trent Richardson after two disappointing seasons following a trade that brought the former top-five draft pick from Cleveland.Richardson rushed for 977 yards and six touchdowns in two seasons with Indianapolis. He played one snap in the playoff opener last season...

DETROIT (AP) Matthew Stafford led another crucial drive late in the fourth quarter, and Matt Prater's kicking again helped Detroit to a tight victory over Minnesota. For the second time this month, the Lions edged the Vikings. This time, they didn't need overtime. Prater's 40-yard field goal on the final play...

Titans finalize staff, Haslett to coach inside linebackersNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Mike Vrabel has finalized his Titans coaching staff by hiring Jim Haslett as Tennessee's inside linebackers coach.Who calls defensive plays for 2020 has yet to be determined, but it will be someone currently on staff after the moves...

AP Sports WriterSmith out, Heinicke starts for Washington vs. Tampa BayBy STEPHEN WHYNOLANDOVER, Md. (AP) Alex Smith is not in uniform for Washington's wild-card game against Tampa Bay, with Taylor Heinicke starting at quarterback on Saturday night against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.Smith was listed as questionable, and...

AP Sports WriterPats defense has been cohesive, dominant through 2 gamesBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) With 76 points through two games, plenty has gone right for the New England Patriots.Offense has certainly been a big part of their dominance, but their defense has been equally as impressive in...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos lose running back Devontae Booker to wrist injuryBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos coach Vance Joseph's first training camp got off to a rough start with word that Devontae Booker, who was pushing to unseat C.J. Anderson as Denver's starting running back, will undergo...

AP Sports WriterLions skip practice after discussing shooting of Jacob BlakeBy LARRY LAGEALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions decided not to practice on Tuesday, protesting after a Black man was shot by police in Wisconsin.''We came up with this one as a unit,'' Detroit defensive end Trey...

Redskins LB Trent Murphy suspended 4 games for PED useASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins linebacker Trent Murphy has been suspended the first four games of next season for violating the NFL's performance enhancing drug policy.The league announced the suspension Friday. Murphy is suspended without pay for the first...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Browns agree to acquire QB Taylor from BillsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Two people familiar with the trade say the Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire quarterback Tyrod Taylor from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a third-round draft pick.The teams came to terms on...

AP Sports WriterDolphins' Cam Wake looking forward to 'tremendous season'By STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Cameron Wake will report to Miami Dolphins training camp next month with a starting job secured, which will be a change from last season for the five-time Pro Bowl defensive end.A year ago, Wake...