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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan says it's unlikely defensive end Mario Williams will play against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.Ryan provided the update Thursday, when the team's top pass-rushing threat missed his second straight practice after hurting his foot in a 20-13 loss...

AP Pro Football WriterOffensive linemen eager to pick up where Titans left offBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Rodger Saffold compares what the Tennessee Titans face on the offensive line to riding a bike. The linemen know what to do, and it's time to get back to work.It's...

Cardinals sign wide receiver Butler to 2-year dealTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed free agent wide receiver Brice Butler to a two-year contract.Monday's move addresses one of the team's biggest needs, depth at the receiver position, following the departure of John Brown and Jaron Brown to...

Former Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid had a hand in helping the franchise land his successor in Chip Kelly. Reid, the winningest coach in franchise history who was fired after a disappointing 4-12 season, reached out to Kelly, owner Jeffrey Lurie and general manager Howie Roseman in the club's first...

The New Orleans Saints and the Kansas City Chiefs will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Arrowhead Stadium. New Orleans Saints vs. Kansas City Chiefs When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 23, 2016 Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Chiefs -6....

Broncos Training Camp CapsuleBy The Associated PressDENVER BRONCOS (5-11)OPEN CAMP: July 27, Englewood, ColoradoLAST YEAR: Coach Vance Joseph's first year was debacle in every phase. Denver's anemic offense cycled through three QBs during soured season that included eight-game skid, franchise's longest in half-century, and featured eight double-digit losses. Exhausted...

The Latest: Bethea: New NFL policy 'not really a compromise'ATLANTA (AP) The Latest on the NFL's new policy requiring players to stand if they are on the field during the national anthem but permitting them to stay in the locker room if they prefer (all times EDT):---6 p.m.Arizona...

Colts lose Haeg for multiple weeks with ankle injuryINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich says right tackle Joe Haeg will miss a couple of weeks with an injured ankle.Haeg was hurt during the first half of Sunday's loss at Philadelphia.He started the season opener at left tackle...

Cowboys rookie DT Hill active vs Bills after sitting 4 gamesARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Rookie defensive tackle Trysten Hill of the Dallas Cowboys is active for the first time in five games for the Thanksgiving matchup with Buffalo with Antwaun Woods sidelined by a knee injury.Dallas safety Jeff Heath...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL to use advisory committee to avoid conflicts of interestBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL will consult an advisory committee made up of former coaches, general managers and players on such issues as postponing, moving or even canceling games this season due to the coronavirus pandemic.Troy Vincent, the...

Bears release veteran receiver RoyalsLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have released veteran receiver Eddie Royal.Royal was limited to nine games in each of his two seasons in Chicago because of injuries after agreeing to a three-year deal in March 2015. He caught 33 passes for 369...

AP Sports WriterDE Ezekiel Ansah signs franchise tag with Detroit LionsBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Ezekiel Ansah signed his franchise tag Tuesday, signaling his return to the Detroit Lions .''That's a pretty big guy to have returning,'' Lions coach Matt Patricia said recently. ''If he was out there in...