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AP Sports WriterLamar Jackson helps Ravens run over Cardinals 23-17By DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) Lamar Jackson kept the Cardinals guessing all afternoon, supplementing an effective passing attack with more than an occasional jaunt out of the pocket.Arizona never could figure out what Baltimore's multifaceted star was going to do...

AP Pro Football WriterTagovailoa’s agent says he's healthy, will be ready for campBy ROB MAADDITua Tagovailoa’s agent says the quarterback is healthy and will be ready for training camp.Tagovailoa held a virtual pro day with former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer on Thursday after the former Alabama star’s personal pro...

AP Sports WriterPanthers coach says Cam Newton to begin throwing next weekBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton is almost ready to get back to work.Panthers coach Ron Rivera said the six-year NFL veteran quarterback is ahead of schedule in his rehab from shoulder surgery and is expected...

AP Sports WriterOBJ has Mayfield's back, believes Browns close to breakoutBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. believes the Browns' offense will come around. Until then, he's defending Baker Mayfield.On the heels of Cleveland's quarterback storming away from an interview session and expressing his frustration at losing...

NEW YORK -- The NFL players' union wants to negotiate with the league in changing the personal conduct policy. In a memo sent to each NFLPA player representative and executive board member, the union cites the NFL's "mismanagement" of several incidents, including the Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson cases. The memo...

Bears add free agents Amukamara, Cooper to their secondaryCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bears have signed free-agent cornerbacks Prince Amukamara and Marcus Cooper and re-signed cornerback Johnthan Banks.The signings announced Saturday came after the Bears signed safety Quintin Demps on Friday.Amukamara, who has appeared in 69 games with 57...

The Latest: 5 spots remain in NFL playoff fieldBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL's Week 16 (All times Eastern).4:55 p.m.Seven teams have punched their ticket to the playoffs, and eight teams remain in contention for the final five spots.The Patriots joined the Chiefs and Chargers in the AFC...

AP Sports WriterPayton: Saints doing due diligence on receiver Antonio BrownBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Prolific but embattled free-agent receiver Antonio Brown got his chance to show the New Orleans Saints how he could help them in the playoffs.Whether Brown winds up catching passes from record-setting quarterback Drew...

AP Sports WriterEli Manning downplays the age factor as Giants open campBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Don't bother talking to Eli Manning about his age.Entering his 14th season, the 36-year-old New York Giants quarterback just smiled Friday when asked about the number and comments by general manager...

Associated PressHe’s cooking: Vikings RB’s recipe is speed, strength, visionBy BRIAN HALLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Tackling Dalvin Cook has been a challenge this season. The Minnesota Vikings running back has vaulted to the top of the league’s rushing list while leaving behind a trail of defenders who have either...

Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu will start against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday night in an AFC wild-card playoff game, coach Mike Tomlin told the team website. Polamalu has missed the last two games because of a knee injury but he practiced all week. The Steelers listed the 12th-year veteran...

AP Sports WriterPass-rusher Ngakoue no longer wants to re-sign with JaguarsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Standout defensive end Yannick Ngakoue no longer wants to sign a long-term deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars.Ngakoue announced his desire to play elsewhere via social media on Monday, a move that could force...