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Falcons QB Ridder vows to shake off rough day after INTs in 23-7 loss to Jaguars

Oct. 01, 2023 15:36 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Desmond Ridder hasn't put up big numbers in his handful of NFL starts for the Atlanta Falcons. At least he hadn't thrown many interceptions, though. Until Sunday. The second-year Atlanta quarterback threw two interceptions, including a...

Raiders' O'Connell expected to make first start at QB with 3 Chargers defensive starters inactive

Oct. 01, 2023 15:29 PM EDT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell is expected to make his first NFL start against a depleted Los Angeles Chargers defense. Safeties Derwin James Jr. and Alohi Gilman along with linebacker Joey Bosa have been declared inactive for Sunday's game...

Former Texans star JJ Watt inducted into team's Ring of Honor

Oct. 01, 2023 15:06 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — J.J. Watt was inducted into the Houston Texans’ Ring of Honor on Sunday, bringing the defensive end back to the place where he became a superstar. “I’m back with all my family,” Watt said. “It feels like home. I just love it.” Watt became...

Lawrence, Ridley and defense help Jaguars beat Falcons 23-7 in London

Oct. 01, 2023 14:16 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Calvin Ridley is making the most of his second chance, in more ways than one. The wide receiver held on to a touchdown pass — after a couple of key drops last week — to help the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-7 on Sunday at Wembley Stadium. ...

After playing four seasons with the Giants, Julian Love is returning to MetLife with the Seahawks

Oct. 01, 2023 13:22 PM EDT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Defensive back Julian Love learned, grew as a player and dealt with a lot of losing in spending his first four NFL seasons with the New York Giants. Love had three coaches, three defensive coordinators and three losing seasons before New York turned it...

Bills safety Damar Hamlin returns to action in first regular-season game since cardiac arrest

Oct. 01, 2023 13:18 PM EDT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Damar Hamlin's objective to resume his playing career after a near-death experience in early January became complete on Sunday, when the Bills safety took the field as part of Buffalo's kickoff return unit to open its game against the Miami Dolphins. The...

Saints QB Derek Carr starts against Tampa Bay one week after his shoulder injury

Oct. 01, 2023 13:08 PM EDT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr, who entered Sunday listed as questionable with a sprained throwing shoulder, is starting Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Carr, who signed a four-year, $150 million free-agent contract with New Orleans...

Browns QB Deshaun Watson sitting out with shoulder injury; rookie Thompson-Robinson starts vs Ravens

Oct. 01, 2023 12:38 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson's right shoulder isn't right. Cleveland's quarterback will miss Sunday's game against Baltimore with a bruised throwing shoulder suffered last week, pushing rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson into his first NFL start against the Ravens. ...

Jaguars' return specialist Agnew inactive. Patterson set for season debut for Falcons

Oct. 01, 2023 08:21 AM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Return specialist Jamal Agnew will be inactive Sunday for the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium because of a thigh injury. Agnew had been listed as questionable this week in practice. Since entering the league in 2017, he leads the...

Aaron Rodgers rejoins the Jets and is expected to attend their game vs. Chiefs, AP source says

Oct. 01, 2023 01:34 AM EDT

Aaron Rodgers attended a team meeting at the New York Jets’ New Jersey hotel Saturday night and is expected to attend the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The four-time NFL MVP had been healing and...