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AP Pro Football WriterJackson drawing praise for monster game after Fangio's barbBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Kareem Jackson may not have received kudos from his head coach but he certainly got them from his defensive coordinator.''There's not many people in this league that have transferred to a new...

AP Sports WriterBears' chairman wants to talk to Urlacher about postsBy ANDREW SELIGMANChicago Bears chairman George McCaskey at first thought Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher's Instagram account was hacked last month.The eye-opening posts just didn't mesh with the man he knows. And until they talk, McCaskey is reserving judgment.''Brian...

Texans place RB Johnson on reserve/COVID-19 listHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans have placed running back David Johnson on the reserve/COVID-19 list.Johnson missed practice on Thursday and the report said his absence was not injury-related. On Friday morning, before Johnson was placed on the COVID-19 list, interim coach Romeo...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Bortles, Woods among starts for playoff semisBy JOE GALLINAWeek 15 is another must win situation for season-long fantasy football players in the middle of their playoffs.Continue starting the players who helped you early in the season, but carefully evaluate this week's NFL matchups to submit...

The Associated PressBills acquire WR Clay from Pant for CB Seymour after makingBy JONAH BRONSTEINORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) After establishing their 53-man roster on Saturday for a few moments, the Buffalo Bills made more moves.The Bills traded cornerback Kevon Seymour to the Carolina Panthers for kick return specialist...

AP Pro Football WriterBell, Herndon questionable for Jets vs GiantsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell and tight end Chris Herndon are among several players questionable to play Sunday against the Giants.Bell is dealing with knee and ankle ailments and was...

AP Sports WriterNgakoue skipping Jags camp because 'contract not resolved'By MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue plans to skip Jacksonville's mandatory three-day minicamp that begins Tuesday in hopes of getting a new contract.Ngakoue's agent, Roc Nation Sports, released a statement on behalf of the 2017...

AP Sports WriterJudge says Giants' will approach social issues as a teamBy TOM CANAVANEven before he has spent one day with his full team, Joe Judge has been tested in unforeseen ways.Two months after starting his new job as coach of the New York Giants, the coronavirus pandemic hit....

AP Sports WriterEx-Redskins become Washington Football Team for 2020 seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team for the 2020 season, giving the organization time to choose a new, full-time name.The club announced the placeholder name Thursday, ahead of the...

Dolphins' Ryan Tannehill says he has healed from knee injuryDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Back from a season-ending knee injury, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill says he has healed and feels ''totally normal,'' allowing him to take part in offseason workouts now underway.Tannehill missed last season's final four games, including...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos insist they're focused on football, not noiseBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) After relishing in their rout in Arizona last week, the Denver Broncos have found themselves dealing with trade rumors, Halloween party poopers, a backup quarterback's arrest and the owner's family's fight being...

AP Sports WriterAs injuries mount, Ravens' depth will be tested vs TitansBy DAVID GINSBURGThe Baltimore Ravens enter Sunday's pivotal game against the Tennessee Titans with 11 players on injured reserve and several other key contributors too hurt to practice.Baltimore's offense line is still trying to adjust to All-Pro tackle...