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AP Pro Football Writer49ers sign former first rounder Dion Jordan to 1-year dealBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Dion Jordan to a one-year contract.The Niners announced the deal Friday to add another former first-round pick to their talented line.Jordan was...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders passing offense focuses on TE Darren WallerBy JOSH DUBOWThere was no hiding who Derek Carr's favorite target has been so far this season.The Las Vegas Raiders quarterback has completed 18 passes to star tight end Darren Waller through two weeks, more than double the total...

AP Pro Football WriterTale of 2 left tackles: Taylor Lewan and Garett BollesBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) - Just like Denver's Garett Bolles, Tennessee's Taylor Lewan has been dogged by penalties all season, and the Titans' struggling left tackle did just what the Broncos' grabby left tackle did earlier this...

Steelers sign former Green Bay safety Burnett to 3-year dealPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers value versatility in their defensive backs. Morgan Burnett should fit right in.The two-time defending AFC North champions signed the free agent safety to a three-year deal on Tuesday, part of an overhaul in the...

Associated PressGiants' defense hits lowest point in 51-17 loss to RamsBy ERNIE PALLADINOEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants' defense has hit rock bottom, at least for now.It allowed four passes of 35 yards or more, two runs in excess of 20 yards, and 473 yards of...

AP Pro Football WriterJets hit rock bottom with 1-7 start as Gase's seat heats upBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) It took just eight games for a season that began with high hopes to hit rock bottom for the New York Jets.Adam Gase is on the hot seat....

Chargers' Gordon expected to play after being activatedMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is expected to play Sunday at Miami after reporting to the team this week and ending his holdout.The Chargers moved Gordon to the active roster Saturday. Coach Anthony Gordon was...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys release Dez Bryant, look to catch salary-cap reliefBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dez Bryant never lived up to the big contract he signed with the Dallas Cowboys when he was among the best receivers in the NFL.If the franchise leader in touchdown catches is...

AP Sports WriterSteelers offense showing signs of life under RudolphBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) JuJu Smith-Schuster was covered. Blanketed actually. Mason Rudolph didn't care. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback flicked a pass down the left sideline and trusted Smith-Schuster to do the rest.As the ball dropped out of the sky,...

Lions hire special teams coordinator Brayden CoombsALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have hired special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs.The team made the announcement Saturday, a week after firing special teams coordinator John Bonamego and five other members of Matt Patricia's staff.Coombs was the assistant special teams coach...

The Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at NRG Stadium. Baltimore at Houston When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 21, 2014 Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Ravens -5.5. O/U: 41.5 PREDICTION: Ravens 25, Texans 13 Join BetOnline...

Former Denver Broncos backup QB pleads guilty to trespassingCENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) Former Broncos backup quarterback Chad Kelly has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor second-degree criminal trespassing for entering a couple's suburban Denver home uninvited.After Kelly entered the plea Wednesday in Arapahoe County District Court, he was sentenced to one...