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Associated PressBrowns speak out about social justice at stadium practiceBy BRIAN DULIKCLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Stefanski waited years to conduct his first full practice as a head coach in an NFL stadium.Some things, however, are more important to him than football.Stefanski gathered his players, staff and Browns owner Jimmy...

Rookie WR Johnson paying no heed to Antonio Brown mentionsPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Diontae Johnson understands parallels will be drawn between himself and former Steelers star Antonio Brown. The third-round pick, however, is focused on forging his own path.The comparisons and serendipitous circumstances that link...

The Latest: Browns' Taylor surprised players had no inputATLANTA (AP) The Latest on the NFL's new policy requiring players to stand if they are on the field during the national anthem but permitting them to stay in the locker room if they prefer (all times local):---5:10 p.m.Cleveland Browns...

Associated PressBears' frustration builds with near missesBy GENE CHAMBERLAINLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The more the Chicago Bears think they've found answers to their struggles, the more their losses and frustration build.After starting 1-5 for the first time since 2004, the Bears are heading to Green Bay for a...

The New England Patriots' top-ranked offense will be fine without Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski, who reinjured his arm Sunday against the Houston Texans and is out for the playoffs. New England got plenty of practice and was 4-1 when Gronkowski broke his arm the first time in...

AP Sports WriterChargers LT Russell Okung to make season debut SundayBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Left tackle Russell Okung will make his season debut for the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at Chicago.Coach Anthony Lynn announced the decision Wednesday on Okung, who has been out all season...

AP Pro Football WriterBart Starr, QB who led Packers to greatness, dies at 85By ARNIE STAPLETONBart Starr was an ordinary quarterback until teaming with Vince Lombardi and serving as the catalyst for the powerhouse Green Bay Packers teams that ruled the 1960s and ushered in the NFL as America's...

Saints receiver Thomas a late addition to injury reportMETAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Saints have added leading receiver Michael Thomas to their injury report in advance of Sunday's game against Atlanta.The club says Thomas, whose status was updated Saturday, has a hamstring injury. He is questionable for...

AP Sports WriterDolphins face Giants in game between 2 of NFL's worst teamsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The 2019 season isn't ending the way Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores or New York Giants counterpart Pat Shurmur had hoped months ago.Both knew they were taking young teams into...

Cardinals announce signing of QB Gabbert to 1-year dealTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals officially announced the signing Thursday of quarterback Blaine Gabbert to a one-year contract.Gabbert presumably will compete for the backup job behind 37-year-old starter Carson Palmer but for now is the No. 3 quarterback on...

RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 4By BRANDON C. WILLIAMSWeek 4 of fantasy football can be subtitled, ''Life Without Saquon'' for owners who must reset their running back depth after losing the Giants star to a high ankle sprain.It's also another week without Cam Newton,...

AP Sports WriterEx-Colts GM Ryan Grigson joins Browns' staff as top adviserBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Former Colts general manager Ryan Grigson was hired Friday as a senior adviser for the Cleveland Browns, reuniting with general manager Andrew Berry.Berry, a first-time GM and the NFL's youngest, has now filled...