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Kaepernick to release memoir through his publishing companyBy Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) Colin Kaepernick can add author and publisher to his resume.The former NFL quarterback who knelt during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality announced Thursday he's writing a memoir through his own publishing...

Lions sign TE Luke Willson and DT Sylvester WilliamsALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed tight end Luke Willson, adding a potential starter in place of Eric Ebron, and bolstered their defensive line by adding Sylvester Williams.Detroit addressed needs on both sides of the ball with...

AP Pro Football WriterZack Martin rejoins Cowboys with big new contract imminentBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Zack Martin is practicing with the Dallas Cowboys again as the two-time All-Pro closes in on a contract that's expected to make him the highest-paid guard in the NFL.Martin skipped all nine...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans kicker OK kicking extra points instead of field goalsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have found a way to fix the NFL's worst field goal unit: Ignore the kicker and just score touchdowns.The Titans went a measly 8 of 18 on...

AP Sports WriterSteelers star Brown out vs. Texans, Conner done for seasonBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says star receiver Antonio Brown will miss Pittsburgh's Christmas Day visit to Houston with a contusion on his left calf.The NFL's leading receiver left in the second quarter against...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Eli Manning just signed what could be the last big contract of his career with the New York Giants, two years after Dallas' Tony Romo did the same during the offseason.If these rival quarterbacks in the NFC East stay healthy, they will likely oppose each...

RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: Potential waiver pickups for Week 7By SCOTT ENGELThe Steelers, Packers, Seahawks and Raiders have byes this week, and the real roster management challenge begins.Four or more teams will be off in each of the next five weeks. This is the stretch where depth either really pays off...

AP Pro Football WriterHall of Famers Bednarik, Dawkins among Eagles' best picksBy ROB MAADDIBEST FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICK: C/LB Chuck Bednarik. Concrete Charlie was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1949 NFL draft and is the league’s last full-time two-way player. He missed three games his rookie season and...

Redskins LT Williams expects to be back for training campASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams says he expects to be back for training camp after having surgery on his right knee.Williams wore a bandage on his knee as he spoke to reporters Wednesday after the...

HOUSTON (AP) Brock Osweiler is getting a second chance to start for the Houston Texans. With Tom Savage out with a concussion, the Texans will look to their $72 million man to lead them in their wild-card playoff game against Oakland on Saturday. Osweiler joined the Texans in the offseason on...

Jaguars activate LB Ryan from injured list, waive RB ErvinJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have activated linebacker Jake Ryan from the reserve/non-football injury list and waived running back Tyler Ervin.Ryan missed the first 11 games of the season after going on the non-football injury list in late...

AP Sports WriterGiants' Eli Manning retires after 16 seasons, 2 Super BowlsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Eli Manning, who led the New York Giants to two Super Bowls in a 16-year career that saw him set almost every team passing record, has retired.The Giants said Wednesday that...