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AP Sports WriterMayfield out, Browns welcome Chubb back from knee injuryBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) There was a buzz on the practice field Monday as the Browns returned from their bye with several starters, including star running back Nick Chubb, returning from injuries.However, there was a noticeable absence:...

Former Chicago Bears tight end Chris Gedney dies at 47SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Former Chicago Bears tight end Chris Gedney has died at 47.His death Friday was announced by Syracuse University, where he was an All-American and did commentary for the school's football games and was a senior associate...

Browns-Texans CapsuleBy The Associated PressCLEVELAND (0-5) at HOUSTON (2-3)Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBSOPENING LINE - Texans by 10RECORD VS. SPREAD - Cleveland 1-4, Houston 3-2SERIES RECORD - Texans lead 5-3LAST MEETING - Texans beat Browns 23-7, Nov. 16, 2014LAST WEEK - Browns lost to Jets 17-14; Texans lost to...

Dolphins LB Lawrence Timmons inactive after leaving teamCARSON, Calif. (AP) Linebacker Lawrence Timmons is inactive for the Miami Dolphins' season opener after he unexpectedly left the team one day before the game.The Dolphins got back in contact with Timmons on Sunday, but he wasn't at their game against...

Associated PressSeahawks banged up at safety, OL ahead of Chiefs gameBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seahawks could be without both starting safeties and two starters on their offensive line for Sunday night's matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.Free safety Tedric Thompson was officially ruled out with chest...

Woodyard among 2 defensive starters out for Titans vs BillsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans will be without two defensive starters in Buffalo with coach Mike Vrabel declaring linebacker Wesley Woodyard and safety Kenny Vaccaro both out for the game.Vaccaro's absence Sunday is no surprise as he dislocated...

Sam Adams releases limited edition Tom Brady beerBOSTON (AP) One of Boston's most famous brewers is paying tribute to the city's favorite quarterback.Sam Adams is releasing a beer in honor of Tom Brady ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl when the New England Patriots will play the Los Angeles...

Steelers hire Ike Hilliard as new wide receivers coachPITTSBURGH (AP) Ike Hilliard is the new wide receivers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers.The club announced the move on Tuesday. Hilliard replaces Darryl Drake, who passed away last August during the early days of training camp. Ray Sherman filled the...

The ATLANTA and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/8/2019 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ATLANTA vs MINNESOTA When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 8, 2019 Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT TEAM PS OU ML 453 ATLANTA -4 (-110) 47.5 (-110) 150 -170 454 MINNESOTA TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -4 PREDICTION: MINNESOTA , ATLANTA Oddsmakers currently have the MINNESOTA listed as -4...

AP Sports WriterRedskins hire Ron Rivera as coachBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) The Redskins hired Ron Rivera as their coach on Wednesday in owner Dan Snyder's latest step to try to turn around the wayward franchise.Washington announced the move two days after Snyder fired president Bruce Allen following a...

Charge against NFL player Michael Bennett dropped in TexasHOUSTON (AP) Prosecutors in Texas said Wednesday they are dismissing a felony charge against NFL defensive end Michael Bennett, who was accused of pushing the arm of a paraplegic security guard while trying to get onto the field after the...

AP Pro Football WriterDeMarcus Ware announces his retirement from NFLBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) DeMarcus Ware won't be returning to the Dallas Cowboys nor the Denver Broncos as expected. The 12-year NFL veteran is instead retiring from the NFL.Ware announced his decision Monday on Twitter.Next to a split...