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Saints QB Derek Carr clears concussion protocol, could play vs. Panthers
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Derek Carr cleared the concussion protocol on Friday evening, increasing the liklelihood that he'll start on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Carr, who left New Orleans' 33-28 loss to Detroit last week with a concussion as well as shoulder...
Justin Jefferson set to return as Vikings face the Raiders
MINNESOTA (6-6) at LAS VEGAS (5-7) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE: Vikings by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Vikings 7-5; Raiders 6-6. SERIES RECORD: Raiders lead 9-6. LAST MEETING: Vikings...
Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller out vs. Vikings with shoulder injury
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Left tackle Kolton Miller, the Las Vegas Raiders' best offensive lineman, will not play in Sunday's home game against the Minnesota Vikings because of a lingering shoulder injury. Miller played in the Raiders' most recent game two weeks ago against Kansas...
Overlooked players have helped Packers' secondary shine during win streak
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — In the Green Bay Packers’ Week 1 victory over the Chicago Bears, Jaire Alexander and Rasul Douglas started at cornerback and Darnell Savage and Rudy Ford started at safety. That secondary has been picked apart, although not by opposing quarterbacks. ...
Browns not naming starting quarterback for Jags, will be either Flacco or rookie Thompson-Robinson
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Joe Flacco 's second straight start for the Browns appears inevitable, if not essential. It's just not official. Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski remained noncommittal about his starter for Sunday's crucial game against Jacksonville despite Flacco...
Islanders acquire Bortuzzo from the Blues for a 2024 7th-round pick after putting Pulock on IR
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders acquired Robert Bortuzzo in a trade with the St. Louis Blues on Friday that gives the Eastern Conference playoff contenders some much-needed size and depth on the blue line amid injuries. The Islanders sent a seventh-round pick in the 2024...
The Titans place punter Ryan Stonehouse on IR with season-ending injury
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans placed punter Ryan Stonehouse and linebacker Joe Jones on injured reserve Friday after both suffered season-ending injuries in last weekend's overtime loss to Indianapolis. Titans coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that Stonehouse would need...
Jaguars, Browns square off with playoff implications as teams juggle quarterbacks amid injuries
JACKSONVILLE (8-4) at CLEVELAND (7-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BETTING LINE: Browns by 3 according to FanDuel Sportsbook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Jaguars 8-4; Browns 6-5-1. SERIES RECORD: Jaguars lead 12-6. LAST MEETING: Browns...
Chiefs missing 4 starters, including top RB Isiah Pacheco, with Buffalo visiting on Sunday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs will be without four of their starters, including running back Isiah Pacheco and left tackle Donovan Smith on offense, when they play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The Chiefs also will be without linebacker Drue Tranquill and safety...
UConn basketball coach Geno Auriemma forced to change strategy after injuries and 5-3 start
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn basketball coach Geno Auriemma thought he'd put together the pieces to make a strong run at a 12th national championship this season. Even after losing a potential starter in 6-foot-5 Egyptian national star Jana El Alfy to an offseason Achilles injury,...
