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AP Sports WriterJaguars hire former Redskins coach Jay Gruden as OCBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone didn't really have time to break in a new offensive coordinator.That's why Marrone interviewed four former head coaches with play-calling experience for the job. Marrone ended up hiring...

Chiefs sign top draft pick Speaks to rookie contractKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs signed second-round draft pick Breeland Speaks to his four-year rookie contract Thursday, making him the third of their six draft selections to sign a deal.Kansas City did not have a first-round pick this year...

Associated PressRedskins full of uncertainty after injury-riddled seasonBy BOBBY BANCROFTASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins' constantly changing personnel reminded cornerback Josh Norman of a game show.''It's like watching `Jeopardy,''' Norman said as players cleaned out their lockers on Monday. ''You watch `Jeopardy?' When you watch it, do you...

Chargers place leading tackler Kyzir White on COVID-19 listCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have placed linebacker Kyzir White on the COVID-19 list and called up three players from the practice squad Saturday.White is in his third season and is the Chargers leading tackler with 68....

The Latest: Alex Smith (leg) gives way to Haskins at halfBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 14 in the NFL (all times EST):---6:15 p.m.Starting quarterback Alex Smith has left Washington's game against San Francisco because of a problem with his right leg, the one he broke in two...

The Latest: Murray sharp early for CardinalsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 3 (all times EDT):4:30 p.m.Kyler Murray is clicking early against Carolina.The Arizona Cardinals were plagued by slow starts in their first two games, but jumped on the Panthers early for a 7-0 lead.Murray hit 6...

The Buffalo Bills and the Oakland Raiders will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Oakland Alameda Coliseum. BUFFALO vs OAKLAND When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, December 4, 2016 Where: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 367 BUFFALO -3.5 (-110) 50 (-110) 130 -150 368 OAKLAND TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Raiders -3. O/U: 49 PREDICTION: Bills...

Strong suspended 1 game for substance abuse violationHOUSTON (AP) Houston Texans receiver Jaelen Strong has been suspended without pay for the team's season opener for violating the league's substance abuse policy.Strong can participate in Houston's last two preseason games and all practices in preseason. He can return to...

AP Sports WriterDalton the focus as Bengals, Texans get past awful openersBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Andy Dalton was dreadful in the Bengals' opener, turning over the ball five times and finishing with the second-lowest passer rating of his career. He'll have one thing in his favor Thursday night:...

AP Sports WriterSeattle's defense coming around just in time for stretch runBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Justifiably maligned for the first half of the season, something has happened to the Seattle Seahawks defense in the past three weeks.They're getting stops. They're causing disruption and forcing turnovers. They're starting to...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed kick returner Corey Grant and receiver Tony Washington on injured reserve.The team also promoted receiver Neal Sterling from the practice squad Tuesday.Grant tore a hip flexor in a loss to Houston on Sunday, and Washington severely strained a hip flexor.The...

AP Pro Football WriterGase hands off playcalling, but Jets offense stalls in lossBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Adam Gase decided it was time to change things up with the New York Jets' inept offense.So, he handed off the playcalling duties to coordinator Dowell Loggains, and the...