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Rodgers announces he's "medically cleared" to return, starting vs. Carolina
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has been “medically cleared to return” to action after missing seven games with a broken right collarbone, the Green Bay Packers quarterback announced…
Read MoreMcCarthy: Packers doctor evaluating tests on Rodgers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers coach Mike McCarthy was cautious. His players seemed hopeful. Green Bay might be getting quarterback Aaron Rodgers back soon from a collarbone injury. But…
Read More1-on-1, play after play, NFL CBs and WRs can get on nerves
When the Jalen Ramsey vs. A.J. Green, and Aqib Talib vs. Michael Crabtree in-game tussles played out, Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Ronnie Lott thought back to advice…
Read MoreEnd of winning streak gives Vikings enough time to recover
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings returned home from Carolina as a defeated team for the first time in 10 weeks, carrying with them a long list of…
Read MorePanthers' D records 6 sacks, 3 takeaways to beat Vikings
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers were determined not to let quarterback Case Keenum get comfortable in the pocket. They succeeded in that mission Sunday. Carolina turned up the heat…
Read MoreRodgers poised for return after Packers beat Browns in OT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Aaron Rodgers stood on the sideline, fighting off the December chill inside a large green Packers jacket and stocking cap. His game-day look could soon be more…
Read MoreWATCH: Seattle DT heads for stands, as Seahawks melt down in final seconds
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks defensive end Quinton Jefferson was jogging off the field when something whizzed by his head. Jefferson stopped, pulled off his helmet and headed toward…
Read MoreAs Packers prepare for Rodgers' return, winless Browns await
CLEVELAND (AP) — Barely, but the Green Bay Packers somehow survived without Aaron Rodgers. They just need to do it for one more week. With Rodgers on the verge of…
Read MoreKeenum, Vikings can clinch NFC North this weekend
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Case Keenum’s improbable season has the Minnesota Vikings thinking playoffs. Keenum entered the league as an undrafted rookie in 2012, one year after Cam Newton made a…
Read MoreBROWN OUT: Browns fire VP, coach Jackson keeps job for '18
CLEVELAND (AP) — Sashi Brown brought analytics, a bevy of draft picks and some stability to the Cleveland Browns. In the end, losing mattered most. With the Browns not winning…
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