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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) The most talked-about and obvious move, of course, was the benching of Robert Griffin III in favor of Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback.Turns out that was only the beginning of what is perceived, at least, as a whole new way of doing things around...

Bills add with receiver Corey "Philly" BrownORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills agreed to terms with wide receiver Corey ''Philly'' Brown on Sunday.Brown spent the past three seasons with the Carolina Panthers, catching 79 passes for 1,019 yards and seven touchdowns in 43 games (22 starts). First-year...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Peyton Manning is staying back in Denver when the Broncos travel to Chicago this weekend so he can continue getting treatment on a variety of ailments. He has company in DeMarcus Ware, who's staying behind to keep rehabbing his bad back.''You can go out there...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Jason Babin took part in the Baltimore Ravens' practice Wednesday with an eye toward playing Sunday against the Oakland Raiders.John Harbaugh said there's every reason to believe the 35-year-old veteran could play.The Ravens signed Babin on Tuesday as insurance after Terrell Suggs was lost...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A person with knowledge of the meeting says former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio will interview Saturday with the Washington Redskins for their vacancy in the same position on coach Jay Gruden's staff.Fangio had one interview for the head coaching job with the...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Long before Chip Kelly arrived in Philadelphia and banned junk food in favor of personalized smoothies, fitness experts have been helping NFL players get bigger, stronger and faster by changing their eating habits.Players often transform their bodies during the offseason, but it requires more than pumping...

Associated PressRGIII intends to seize starting opportunity with BrownsBy HAYDEN GROVECLEVELAND (AP) Despite spending an entire season on Washington's bench, Robert Griffin III never doubted he'd be a starter again.His belief became reality Monday, when coach Hue Jackson said ''it's time'' to give Griffin the opportunity to lead...

First-year eligibles LaDainian Tomlinson, Jason Taylor and Brian Dawkins are among 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Also making the finals are Morten Andersen, Tony Boselli, Isaac Bruce, Don Coryell, Terrell Davis, Alan Faneca, Joe Jacoby, Ty Law, John Lynch, Kevin Mawae, Terrell Owens and Kurt...

CINCINNATI -- Bengals running back Giovani Bernard, who hasn't practiced all week because of hip and collarbone injuries, will miss a game for the first time in his career on Sunday, coach Marvin Lewis said Friday. Bernard, the Bengals' leading rusher with 446 yards and a career-high five rushing touchdowns,...

WATFORD, England (AP) Percy Harvin is a question mark that no one seems to be able to answer.The Buffalo Bills receiver, who sat out last week's game with a hip injury, did not travel to London with the rest of the team for what coach Rex Ryan has...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Once a football hero celebrated in New Orleans for his role in the Saints' Super Bowl season, Darren Sharper is returning to the city in disgrace to complete plea deals on charges that he drugged and sexually assaulted women.He has resolved similar charges with pleas...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed running back Jonas Gray off Miami's practice squad, a move that could mean starter T.J. Yeldon won't play Sunday because of a sprained left knee.The Jaguars waived receiver Rashad Lawrence to make room for Gray, who also has spent time...