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Associated PressPredators target NFL concussion victims, lawyers sayBy KRISTEN DE GROOTPHILADELPHIA (AP) Lawyers for former NFL players now eligible for payments under the league's $1 billion concussion settlement said Tuesday they've found evidence that unscrupulous third-party providers are trying to take advantage of players with significant brain damage.Christopher...

The NY JETS and the BUFFALO will both be gunning for a victory on 12/9/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NY JETS vs BUFFALO BILLS When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 9, 2018 Where: New Era Field, Orchard Park, New York ROT TEAM PS OU ML 115 NY JETS -3 (-110) 38 (-110) 130 -150 116 BUFFALO TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -3 PREDICTION: BUFFALO , NY JETS Oddsmakers...

AP Sports WriterJaguars beat Bills 10-3 in ugly, sometimes unwatchable gameBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Blake Bortles put together one decent drive all day, doing as much with his legs as his arm, and the defensive-minded Jacksonville Jaguars eked out an ugly and sometimes unwatchable 10-3 victory against...

Redskins QB Alex Smith sheds leg brace 8 months after injuryASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith has finally shed the massive brace on his right leg eight months after breaking his tibia and fibula in gruesome fashion.Smith's wife, Elizabeth, posted a photo Monday of him holding...

AP Sports WriterReich embraces new role with Colts as coaching backup planBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Frank Reich has been introduced as the Indianapolis Colts new head coach.The former Philadelphia Eagles' offensive coordinator accepted the job two days earlier then signed his contract at the home of team owner...

AP Sports WriterIn strange offseason, Falcons' Quinn embraces the challengeBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) In an offseason that's anything but normal, Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn hasn’t lost his eternal optimism.So what if the NFL is still on lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic?That just gives Quinn a chance...

AP Sports WriterNFL studying helmet face guard that works like surgical maskBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet face guard that might provide the same sort of protection as a surgical mask.Atlanta...

The Chicago Bears and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Raymond James Stadium. Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 13, 2016 Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida Prediction: 23.8 - 26 ATS 49.8...

AP Pro Football WriterKelly outshines Lynch in Broncos scrimmageBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Chad Kelly outshined Paxton Lynch in the Denver Broncos' scrimmage Sunday, and that might have earned him work with the No. 2 offense in his quest to win the backup job behind Case Keenum.''Yeah, he...

Mayfield "absolutely" will kneel during national anthemCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield plans to kneel during the national anthem this upcoming season to support protests of social injustice, police brutality and racism.In answering a post from a fan on his Instagram account Saturday that pleaded with him...

The Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Giants will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at MetLife Stadium. Cincinnati Bengals vs. New York Giants When: 8:30 PM ET, Monday, November 14, 2016 Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Bengals -1. O/U:...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: 49ers agree to 1-year deal with Travis BenjaminBy JOSH DUBOWThe San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent receiver Travis Benjamin.A person familiar with the deal says the sides reached agreement on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity...