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AP Sports WriterAbout face: Mayfield's 'stache a new topic as Browns slideBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Baker Mayfield completed his media session without incident and even sported the same mustache he woke up wearing.At this point, those two things are considered progress for the Browns' struggling second-year quarterback.With...

Patriots sign free agent RB Rex BurkheadBOSTON (AP) The Patriots have signed free agent running back Rex Burkhead.The move was announced Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed. Burkhead, 26, comes from Cincinnati, where he has spent all four years of his NFL career since being drafted in the sixth...

AP Sports WriterJoe Cool: Burrow confident in adapting to Bengals offenseBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Back in pads for the first time since he won a national championship at LSU, Joe Burrow got a baptism in NFL red-zone defense.The new Bengals quarterback fumbled a snap - a steady rain...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Rookie free-agent tight end CJ Conrad might be the biggest surprise at the New York Giants' training camp. The University of Kentucky product is catching passes at practice every day, has shown he can block and even got a couple of first-team reps with Eli Manning...

AP Sports WriterChiefs prepped for Texans in pseudo-rematch of Week 6By DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs will welcome the Texans to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday for the divisional round of the playoffs, a rematch in name only of their Week 6 nail-biter won by...

AP Sports WriterFalcons keep close eye on position battles against JetsBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons will be searching for the final piece of the offensive line charged with protecting Matt Ryan when they open their preseason schedule at the New York Jets.Right guard is...

The Detroit Lions and the New York Giants will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at MetLife Stadium. Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016 Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey ROT ...

AP Sports WriterAntonio Brown cut by Patriots amid sexual misconduct claimsBy JIMMY GOLENFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Antonio Brown was released by the New England Patriots on Friday after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct - the third team in seven months to tire of the off-field behavior...

Giants' Williams designated with non-football injuryBy The Associated PressNew York Giants defensive tackle Leonard Williams has been designated with a non-football injury as the team made several moves to get to the 80-player limit.Williams was acquired from the Jets in October for two draft picks. He has 17 1/2...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings lose standout rookie Dalvin Cook to knee injuryBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Dalvin Cook had picked up another first down, with Minnesota clinging to a one-point lead over Detroit midway through the third quarter, when he planted his left leg on the turf with a...

AP Sports WriterSteelers won't tag Bell; will explore trade for BrownBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Le'Veon Bell is free to go. Antonio Brown, maybe not so much.The Pittsburgh Steelers have no plans to place a transition tag on Bell, allowing the star running back to reach the open market...

NFL teams with foundation to support veterans, familiesNEW YORK (AP) The NFL is joining an effort for nonprofit organizations to support healthy lifestyle programs for veterans and their families.The league will contribute $2 million to the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which was established in 2006 after the television journalist...