Headlines from the Associated Press

Jets waive CB Carroll, sign LB Cummings

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:32:33 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- The New York Jets waived cornerback Ahmad Carroll, one of their special teams standouts, and signed linebacker Kenwin Cummings from the practice squad Monday....

Pats' Belichick defends decision to go for it

By HOWARD ULMAN — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:47:45 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Bill Belichick stands by his decision to go for it on fourth down rather than punt to the Indianapolis Colts. In his news conference Monday, New England's coach says he thinks that strategy gave his team its best chance to win Sunday night. The gamble failed to produce a first down, however, and Indianapolis took over at the Patriots 29-yard line with two minutes left. Peyton Manning then threw a touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne, and the Colts won 35-34....

Westbrook's status uncertain after concussion

By ROB MAADDI — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:46:05 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Brian Westbrook's status is uncertain after the former All-Pro running back sustained another concussion in Philadelphia's 31-23 loss at San Diego....

Bengals interested in RB Larry Johnson as backup

By JOE KAY — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:23:38 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Larry Johnson might get to revive his troubled career with a team known for giving second chances....

Big plays help Vikings overcome carelessness

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:14:50 GMT

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings committed 13 penalties and turned the ball over three times in the red zone against Detroit on Sunday....

Adams apologizes for obscene gesture

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:14:43 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Titans owner Bud Adams apologized Monday for making an obscene gesture to Buffalo fans while celebrating Tennessee's victory over the Bills....

Redskins' Portis still feeling concussion effects

By JOSEPH WHITE — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:11:57 GMT

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Clinton Portis is still experiencing "a little blurriness" from his concussion, making it uncertain whether the Washington Redskins running back will play next week against Dallas....

NFL, union contributing $50,000 to tsunami victims

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:56:51 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL and the NFL Players Association are contributing $50,000 to help victims of the tsunami that struck American Samoa in September....

Manning rallies Colts after Patriots' late gamble

By The Associated Press — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:16:49 GMT

With his team trailing by six points and approaching the 2-minute warning, Peyton Manning was on the sideline getting ready to lead the Indianapolis Colts' offense back onto the field....

Manning-Brady a draw, but Belichick takes the loss

By JIM LITKE — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:45:15 GMT

The argument over who's the better quarterback, Peyton Manning or Tom Brady, will continue long after both have stashed enough souvenirs in the Hall of Fame to qualify it as a second home....