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AP Sports WriterSmall-schoolers Everett, Kupp could be big catches for RamsBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Tight end Gerald Everett played at two junior colleges and a university that dropped its football program before finishing up at a school that had never produced a drafted NFL player before...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos' Jamaal Charles shares story of 'outcast' childhoodBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) For most of his NFL career, Jamaal Charles hid the challenges of his childhood when he was badgered over his reading disability before finding a lifeline in the Special Olympics.''I feel like I...

Bears release TE BrauneckerLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears released tight end Ben Braunecker on Thursday.Undrafted out of Harvard in 2016, Braunecker caught 13 passes for 142 yards in 47 games for Chicago. The Bears now have eight tight ends on their roster, including second-round draft pick...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Andrew Luck still remembers the pressure he faced in Round 1 against Todd Bowles' defense.Twenty-two months ago, the Colts' second-year quarterback was still trying to learn how to challenge the NFL's best defensive minds - and the Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator seemed to have Luck figured...

AP Sports WriterPatriots have much to fix with Newton's status up in the airBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots anticipated having some offensive limitations without starting quarterback Cam Newton in the lineup against the defending champion Chiefs.It turned out to be worse than expected.A whirlwind week for...

Lions rule out Robinson, Wagner, Jones for this weekendALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions ruled out defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson, tackle Rick Wagner and linebacker Christian Jones for Sunday's game at Denver.The Lions, of course, have injury problems well beyond that. They put quarterback Matthew Stafford on...

AP Sports WriterMiami's Cutler returns from concussion and will start SundayBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Twice sidelined this season by injuries, Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Cutler is back in the lineup for a team that has lost five consecutive games and allowed seven sacks last week.Excited, Jay?''I'm excited,''...

Buffalo Bills hire Kelly Skipper to coach running backsORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) New Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has hired Kelly Skipper to oversee LeSean McCoy and the NFL's top-ranked running attack.Skipper takes over as Buffalo's running backs coach after spending the previous two seasons holding the...

Giants place suspended DB Moore on exempt listEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have received a commissioner's exemption for suspended defensive back Kamrin Moore.The Giants announced the move late Wednesday, a little more than a week after suspending the safety amid charges he punched a woman,...

Associated PressAP analysis: The NFL keeps going younger and cheaperBy EDDIE PELLS and LARRY FENNBy the time NFL players reach their third and fourth years in the league, the vast majority are struggling just to hang on because of injuries or younger, faster and often cheaper rookies out for...

AP Sports WriterBlitz-happy Dolphins will try to slow Mahomes and ChiefsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The focus is on the matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Tua Tagovailoa, even though there's no debating the Kansas City Chiefs have the better quarterback.The Miami Dolphins might have the superior defense, however,...

PHOENIX (AP) - NFL owners are considering a proposal to stop games when a medical adviser sees a player displaying obvious signs of disorientation.The proposal was a late addition by the powerful competition committee at the owners' meetings that began Monday. It would allow a medical spotter upstairs to...