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AP Pro Football WriterMinus Jay Ajayi, Eagles turn to banged-up groupBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Losing Jay Ajayi means the Philadelphia Eagles will have to turn to a banged-up committee of running backs.While the front office ponders making a deal to replace Ajayi, the Eagles (2-3) will rely on...

AP Sports WriterWilliams building strong case to be Browns' next head coachBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) The Browns' playoff odds remain immense, nearly impossible.Gregg Williams' chances, on the other hand, have improved.Since being elevated to Cleveland's interim coach when Hue Jackson was fired on Oct. 29, Williams, the...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars know the biggest improvement they'd like to see in Week 2.Find the end zone more often.The Dolphins (1-0) and Jaguars (0-1) each scored one offensive touchdown in their season openers, a lack of production they want and need to...

AP Sports WriterSaints set to add Smith, Meredith to potent passing gameBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints record-setting quarterback Drew Brees has his three most productive receiving targets back from last season - and then some.The addition of free agent Cameron Meredith and rookie Tre'Quan Smith, combined with...

Gil Brandt, Pat Bowlen nominated for Hall of FameCANTON, Ohio (AP) Gil Brandt and Pat Bowlen have been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame as contributors to the game.Currently a consultant to the NFL and one of the key figures in the staging of the draft,...

AP Sports WriterBengals' Kirkpatrick & Falcons' Jones resume Alabama rivalryBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick got to see receiver Julio Jones' rare abilities during practice at Alabama.They've never gone head-to-head in the NFL, which is about to change on Sunday in Atlanta when they're paired again in...

FRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas Cowboys receiver and return specialist Lucky Whitehead won't play against the New York Giants on Sunday night for an unspecified violation of team rules. The team announced Saturday that Whitehead didn't make the trip for the Cowboys' rematch with the only team to beat them this...

The LA RAMS and the SEATTLE will both be gunning for a victory on 12/27/2020 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LA RAMS vs SEATTLE When: 12/27/2020 4:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 475 LA RAMS 0 (-110) 47.5 (-110) -110 -110 476 SEATTLE TV: 4:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: SEATTLE , LA RAMS Oddsmakers currently have the SEATTLE listed as 0 point...

AP Sports WriterPanthers have injury concerns entering huge game vs SaintsBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers are heading into the biggest game of their season with some major injury concerns.Carolina (8-3) is tied with New Orleans for first place in the NFC South entering Sunday's pivotal showdown...

AP Sports WriterBlast from past: Fitzgerald, Suggs make plays for CardinalsBy DAVID BRANDTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals may represent the future of the NFL with their rookie quarterback and first-year head coach.But some of the team's highlights from Week 1 could have been from 2009 just as...

NFL suspends QB Sanchez 4 games for PED violationNEW YORK (AP) The NFL has suspended free agent quarterback Mark Sanchez for the first four games of next season for violating the league's policy against performance-enhancing substances.The league announced the punishment Friday. He is eligible to participate in offseason...

AP Sports WriterRavens GM Ozzie Newsome to step down after 2018 seasonBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Ozzie Newsome's reign as the only general manager in Baltimore Ravens history will come to an end after the 2018 season.Newsome signed a five-year extension in 2014 with the understanding that...