Saints’ Payton shuffles roster to revamp special teams

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METAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints coach Sean Payton expressed frustration with New Orleans' special teams play this week, and now he's tinkering with the roster...

49ers preparing for yards leader David Johnson

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The 49ers are growing tired of answering questions about their lowest-ranked run defense that allowed 100-yard rushers in seven straight...

Big change in offensive line behind Cardinals’ Palmer

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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals already were having problems protecting Carson Palmer. Now they must deal with the loss of Jared Veldheer. The 6-foot-8,...

Jets’ Fitzpatrick ‘definitely optimistic’ about playing

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Ryan Fitzpatrick thinks he'll be back under center Sunday. The New York Jets quarterback just needs his sprained left knee to...

Seahawks struggling to get any rest for their defense

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RENTON, Wash. (AP) Just as the Seattle Seahawks are evolving offensively and appearing to find success, they have another problem emerging. In the last few...

Rams’ dominant defense focuses on creating more turnovers

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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Although the Rams' defense has been largely outstanding this season, Alec Ogletree is still searching for ways to improve while...

Voters overwhelmingly reject Chargers’ plan for new stadium

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SAN DIEGO (AP) Voters have called the San Diego Chargers' bluff, leaving the NFL team to decide whether to try one more time to...

Seven added to Buck Buchanan Award Watch List

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(STATS) - Quickness, power and athleticism link the seven nominees to the STATS FCS Buck Buchanan Award Watch List on Wednesday. All upperclassmen, they've enjoyed...

Chiefs’ Ware passes concussion test, Houston could be back

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The only news that got Alex Smith more excited than learning he'll be back under center Sunday at Carolina was...

Bemidji State football coach fired; group to file grievance

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BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) Longtime Bemidji State football coach Jeff Tesch has been fired. Tesch had been on paid administrative leave since August after allegedly uttering...