Falcons waive disgruntled former 1st-round pick McKinleyFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons on Monday waived defensive end Takk McKinley, a 2017 first-round pick, less than one week after he made public his displeasure he had not been...

AP Sports WriterMayfield out, Browns welcome Chubb back from knee injuryBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) There was a buzz on the practice field Monday as the Browns returned from their bye with several starters, including star running back...

AP Pro Football WriterSlow-starting Denver Broncos aim to quit playing catch-upBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos have a knotty path to avoid infamy.They need a strong second-half surge to avoid becoming the first franchise in NFL...

AP Sports WriterFalcons reach bye week on a modest two-game winning streakBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have reached their bye week on a modest two-game winning streak and with three victories in their past four games.Almost...

AP Sports WriterHerbert exceeding expectations despite Chargers' 2-6 recordBy JOE REEDYJustin Herbert has exceeded expectations for the Los Angeles Chargers while the rest of the team has been a disappointment.Herbert is a contender for Offensive Rookie of the Year...

49ers put Kendrick Bourne back on COVID-19 listSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have placed receiver Kendrick Bourne back on the COVID-19 list three days after removing him.Bourne tested positive for the coronavirus last week and...

AP Sports WriterPackers' ability to avoid slumps has them in enviable spotBy STEVE MEGARGEEDuring a year in which so much else has changed across the NFL, one constant has allowed Green Bay to maintain its status as the NFC...

AP Sports WriterStefanski steady in first season, has Browns in playoff huntBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Stefanski came to Cleveland armed with a coaching plan drawn up over 14 seasons cutting his teeth as an assistant with Minnesota.With...

AP Sports WriterTexans hope 3 stars can help team finish 2nd half strongBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Houston stars J.J. Watt and Will Fuller were both the subject of trade rumors leading up to last Tuesday's deadline after the...

AP Sports WriterFormerly high-scoring Rams now struggling to put up pointsBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Midway through Sean McVay's fourth season in charge of the Los Angeles Rams, his team's identity has flipped.The coach who revolutionized offensive...