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AP Sports WriterChargers-Ravens in wild card is rematch of late-season gameBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) It's been six years since the Ravens hosted a playoff game, so forgive Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda for forgetting protocol regarding the distribution of tickets.''Somebody was asking me if we got tickets during...

Falcons' Julio Jones out another game with ailing hamstringFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Julio Jones' lingering hamstring injury will keep him from playing in the Atlanta Falcons' home finale.The team ruled Jones out for Sunday's game against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-5).The Falcons (4-9) also...

49ers activate RB Coleman, CB Williams from IRSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have activated running back Tevin Coleman and cornerback K'Waun Williams from the injured reserve list.The Niners also placed running back Jeff Wilson Jr. on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain and activated...

The Latest: Packers down to 1 halfback after Montgomery hurtBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the 10th Sunday of the NFL season (all times Eastern):2:52 p.m.Green Bay lost another running back when Ty Montgomery got hurt in the first half of the Packers' game at Chicago.The team announced in...

Miami Dolphins free agency capsuleBy The Associated PressMIAMI DOLPHINS (6-10)UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: SS Michael Thomas, Walt Aikens and S Nate Allen; QBs Matt Moore and Jay Cutler; LBs Lamin Barrow and Koa Misi; G Jermon Bushrod; LS John Denney; TE Anthony Fasano; DEs Terrence Fede and William Hayes; K...

AP Pro Football WriterJets without CB Trumaine Johnson, C Ryan Kalil vs. DolphinsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Jets cornerback Trumaine Johnson and center Ryan Kalil have been ruled out for New York's game at Miami on Sunday because of injuries.Johnson is dealing with injuries to both...

Buccaneers sign Ryan Fitzpatrick as Jameis Winston's backupTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to terms Friday on a one-year contract with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick as a veteran backup to Jameis Winston.Fitzpatrick spent the last two seasons with the New York Jets, who allowed the quarterback's contract...

Packers keeping running back/kick returner Tyler ErvinGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers are keeping running back/return specialist Tyler Ervin.Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst announced Monday that the team has re-signed Ervin, who played in four regular-season games and two playoff contests for Green Bay last season.The...

AP Sports WriterLights, cameras, Browns: Team set for "Hard Knocks" seriesBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Mostly unwatchable for several seasons, the Cleveland Browns could become a summer TV sensation.HBO's banking on it.''It's an underdog story,'' said network executive Peter Nelson. ''And people love rooting for underdogs.''Despite the Browns'...

AP Sports WriterKobe Bryant remembered as AFC beats NFC again in Pro BowlBy MARK LONGORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Pro Bowl turned into a Kobe Bryant tribute.Green Bay's Za'Darius Smith, Tampa Bay's Shaq Barrett and Detroit's Darius Slay got together following a second-quarter sack and faked fadeaway jumpers in...

AP Sports WriterFreeman, Coleman provide Falcons with dynamic 1-2 punchBy PAUL NEWBERRYHOUSTON (AP) Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman are so interchangeable in the Atlanta Falcons backfield, Matt Ryan gets a little mixed up at times.''He doesn't even know who's in the game,'' Coleman said, breaking into a huge...

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) Seeking a solution for their longtime kicking trouble, the Minnesota Vikings have acquired specialist Kaare Vedvik in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens. Vedvik has kicked and punted for Baltimore, which was set at those positions with standouts Justin Tucker and Sam Koch. The Ravens announced on...