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AP Pro Football WriterBroncos promote Joe Woods to defensive coordinatorBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The ''No Fly Zone'' gets to keep its pilot.Broncos coach Vance Joseph on Tuesday promoted secondary coach Joe Woods to defensive coordinator, replacing Wade Phillips, who left for the Rams.Woods, 46, was in charge...

AP Sports WriterSwearinger brings the noise for Redskins defenseBy HANK KURZ Jr.RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Bashaud Breeland intercepts a pass during practice and heads toward the end zone, and free safety D.J. Swearinger runs alongside hooting and hollering as if the play just won the Washington Redskins the Super...

Associated PressNetflix series examines 'perfect storm' that felled NFL starBy WILLIAM J. KOLEBOSTON (AP) More than two years after he killed himself in his prison cell, former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's story still fascinates - and now it's heading back to the small screen.Netflix is releasing...

AP Retail WriterPapa John's founder out as CEO weeks after NFL commentsBy JOSEPH PISANINEW YORK (AP) Papa John's founder John Schnatter will step down as CEO next month, about two months after he publicly criticized the NFL leadership over national anthem protests by football players - comments for...

The NEW ENGLAND and the CHICAGO will both be gunning for a victory on 10/21/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS vs CHICAGO BEARS When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 21, 2018 Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU ML 453 NEW ENGLAND 3 (-110) 49.5 (-110) -150 130 454 CHICAGO TV: 1:00 PM LINE: 3 PREDICTION: CHICAGO , NEW ENGLAND Oddsmakers currently have...

AP Sports WriterRedskins QB Cousins to play another season on franchise tagBy STEPHEN WHYNOKirk Cousins will be the first quarterback in NFL history to play consecutive seasons on the franchise tag.Cousins and the Washington Redskins didn't sign a long-term deal by the deadline Monday. He will make $23.94 million...

Panthers retain Blackburn as special teams coordinatorCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers are bringing back Chase Blackburn as their special teams coordinator.Blackburn spent the last two seasons in the same role under former head coach Ron Rivera, but was on an expiring contract.Blackburn has some history with new Panthers...

AP Sports WriterLions retain GM Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia for 2020By LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions are retaining general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia for the 2020 season.The team made the announcement Tuesday, ending speculation about the franchise's plans with Quinn and Patricia.Detroit...

CINCINNATI -- Bengals running back Giovani Bernard, who hasn't practiced all week because of hip and collarbone injuries, will miss a game for the first time in his career on Sunday, coach Marvin Lewis said Friday. Bernard, the Bengals' leading rusher with 446 yards and a career-high five rushing touchdowns,...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Panthers expand search for new GM to 9 candidatesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have expanded the search for their next general manager to include at least nine candidates.A person familiar with the situation says Carolina has requested permission to speak with Bears...

Goodell, title game officials to face questions on 'no-call'NEW ORLEANS (AP) A Louisiana judge has ordered that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and three officials from January's NFC title game be questioned under oath in September about an infamous ''no-call'' during January's NFC title game.Attorney Antonio LeMon, who filed...

AP Pro Football WriterAP sources: Jets, backup QB David Fales agree on 1-year dealBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Two people with direct knowledge of the deal say the New York Jets and backup quarterback David Fales have agreed to terms on a one-year contract.The people spoke to...