Football (NFL)

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman were nicknamed “The A Team” when they joined Cris Collinsworth to form Fox's top NFL broadcast crew in 2002. There were even promotional ads shot featuring Aikman dressed as Mr. T.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Tannehill's first big move as a reserve quarterback for the Tennessee Titans came as he worked his way back into practice.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Arthur Smith expects to provide clarity on the Atlanta Falcons' long-term plan at quarterback soon. Just not this week.

Philadelphia Eagles starting middle linebacker Nakobe Dean has a Lisfranc sprain in his left foot and will be out of the lineup indefinitely, two people familiar with the injury told The Associated Press.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens says he can get frustrated when he's not heavily involved in the offense but his recent move to briefly erase any Steelers content from his Instagram page was unrelated to football.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are facing a win-win scenario. Beat the Carolina Panthers and they boost their chances at the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have designated running back James Conner to return from the injured list. With Wednesday's designation, Conner now has a three-week practice window and must play by Nov. 29 or miss the rest of the season.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys signed receiver Martavis Bryant to their practice squad Wednesday, ending a five-year absence from the NFL for a player who has been suspended three times.

CAROLINA (1-7) at CHICAGO (2-7) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime BETTING LINE: Bears by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook . AGAINST THE SPREAD: Panthers 1-6-1; Bears 3-5-1. SERIES RECORD: Bears lead 7-4.