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AP Pro Football Writer49ers sign former first rounder Dion Jordan to 1-year dealBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Dion Jordan to a one-year contract.The Niners announced the deal Friday to add another former first-round pick to their talented line.Jordan was...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks DE Bennett sits again during national anthemBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Michael Bennett was alone in sitting. He wasn't alone in support from his teammates.Bennett sat on the Seahawks' bench before Friday night's preseason game against Minnesota, the second straight week he remained seated while the...

The Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Levi's Stadium. Baltimore at San Francisco When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, October 18, 2015 Where: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Ravens -3. O/U: 43.5 PREDICTION:...

Wasn't all that long ago that Aaron Rodgers was thought to be on his way to a second consecutive NFL MVP award, while his Green Bay Packers were unbeaten and, some folks were certain, headed for the Super Bowl.Now? Well, the Packers are fighting amongst themselves, they can't win...

AP Sports WriterPhilip Rivers: Decision to bench Eli Manning is "pathetic"By GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Philip Rivers will have the NFL's longest active streak of consecutive starts by a quarterback after Eli Manning gets benched by the New York Giants this weekend.And Rivers isn't happy about it.''I...

AP Sports WriterRedskins' defense ready for Elliott-led Cowboys running gameBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Even after Dak Prescott rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown last week, the Washington Redskins aren't zeroing in on stopping the Dallas Cowboys quarterback.''We don't really care about him running,'' linebacker Zach Brown...

AP Sports WriterWashington gets 2nd chance to win NFC East at PhiladelphiaBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe last time Washington faced Philadelphia, the quarterbacks were Dwayne Haskins and Carson Wentz, and the Eagles were the team with playoff expectations.''It feels like five years ago,'' Washington offensive coordinator Scott Turner said.Week 1 was...

Associated PressSuit alleging Manning sold bogus memorabilia nears trialBy DAVID PORTERHACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) A lawsuit alleging Eli Manning and the New York Giants sold bogus memorabilia to collectors is headed to trial this month in New Jersey.Memorabilia dealer Eric Inselberg filed the suit in 2014 claiming Manning's backup...

Jets decline options on Brooks, Pennel, Pierre-LouisFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have declined contract options on safety Terrence Brooks, defensive tackle Mike Pennel and linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis.The moves Tuesday will make all three players free agents when the NFL's new calendar year begins on March...

AP Sports WriterHumble Arizona RB on top of list of future merchandise salesBy BOB BAUMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) When young people are buying football jerseys, they often pick one with the name of a flamboyant, sometimes brash player.Usually, though, they look to wear the name of someone who is...

AP Sports WriterChiefs' Alex Smith ready for season opener in New EnglandBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Andy Reid has maintained all offseason that Alex Smith is the starting quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, even while Patrick Mahomes II was lighting up defenses during four preseason games.Chiefs...

Jaguars decline to exercise 5th-year option on Dante FowlerJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars declined to exercise the fifth-year option in defensive end Dante Fowler's rookie contract.The decision could mean Fowler, the third overall pick in the 2015 draft who had eight sacks last year, will become a...