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AP Sports WriterWinston's 4 INTs leave Bucs with a quarterback questionBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Ryan Fitzpatrick finished his postgame media session, turned the corner and saw Jameis Winston heading down the hallway. The two quarterbacks exchanged a supportive fist-bump.It also might have been a passing-of-the-torch moment.Fitzpatrick took over...

9 finalists chosen for NFL's safety/performance competitionMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Nine finalists have been chosen by the NFL, the Mayo Clinic and Comcast NBCUniversal in the league's annual startup competition to spur novel advancements in athletes' safety and performance.Dubbed 1st and Future, entrepreneurs and innovators will compete in three categories:...

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Two Minnesota Vikings starters, left guard Alex Boone and middle linebacker Eric Kendricks, have returned to practice after missing the last game because of concussions. Boone and Kendricks were on the field Wednesday. Backup guard Zac Kerin, who was out last week against Detroit because of...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin will miss his fourth straight game Sunday at Atlanta, while cornerback Phillip Gaines was added to the injury report as questionable with a knee injury.Maclin had been questionable with a lingering groin injury on the final injury report Friday. The Chiefs...

Steelers sign RB Wendell Smallwood to 1-year dealPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed running back Wendell Smallwood to a one-year deal, giving the backfield a bit of experienced depth heading into training camp.Smallwood joins a group that includes James Conner, Benny Snell Jr., Jaylen Samuels and rookie...

AP Pro Football WriterTV money gives NFL leg up if fans can't fill team's coffersBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Timing favored the NFL over other major pro sports leagues in trying to figure out how to keep the coronavirus pandemic from wrecking the 2020 season.America's most popular sport has...

AP Sports WriterLos Angeles Rams sign DT Ndamukong Suh to 1-year dealBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to a one-year contract with Ndamukong Suh, adding the dominant tackle to their defensive front alongside All-Pro Aaron Donald.The Rams announced the deal Monday.Suh was released...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said he's considering kneeling alongside his players during the national anthem this season in support of the movement against racial injustice. "I would consider anything as we move forward," Rhule said Thursday on a Zoom conference call. "I'm supportive of the cause....

AP Pro Football WriterVersatile Wilkinson shearing locks, protecting Drew LockBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Protecting Drew Lock is Elijah Wilkinson 's job. Shearing locks is his side gig.The Denver Broncos tackle opened a barbershop in Denver last year while still laying the foundation of a budding NFL career.Wilkinson...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy stood near an entrance to Tampa Bay's locker room talking about the end to another disappointing season.But instead of venting frustration, the NFL's highest-paid player at his position spoke about what he's convinced will be much better days ahead...

Panthers claim QB Kaaya, S Cox off waiversCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have claimed quarterback Brad Kaaya and safety Demetrious Cox off waivers.Kaaya was selected in the sixth round this year by the Detroit Lions but did not make the final roster. Kaaya threw for 9,968 yards and...

AP Sports WriterPatriots' Brady looking to stay unbeaten against BearsBy ANDREW SELIGMANLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Tom Brady has five Super Bowl championships, three NFL MVP awards and more victories than any quarterback in a career spanning nearly two decades.One thing he doesn't have: a loss to the Bears....