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Wilson ramping up his work at Steelers practice

The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Russell Wilson is back to practicing at full speed. When the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback will get back to actually playing is another matter. And the eventual answer might have little do to with his health. While Wilson stressed Thursday the calf injury that’s sidelined him for the opening month of the season is improving, he stopped short of saying he would be available as the backup to Justin Fields on Sunday night when the Steelers (3-1) host the Dallas Cowboys (2-2). “We’re listening to the doctors, listening to coach and just ...

Calf improving but Wilson still the backup for Fields

NFL week No. 5 Who: Dallas (2-2) at Pittsburgh (3-1) When: Sunday, 8:20 p.m. TV: NBC The line: Steelers are 1.5-point favorites By Will Graves The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Russell Wilson ‘s balky right calf is improving. It just might not heal in time for him to wrest the ...

Dallas’ Lawrence to miss four games with injury

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys placed defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence on injured reserve with a foot injury Tuesday, sidelining their second-best pass rusher behind Micah Parsons for at least four games. The Cowboys filled Lawrence’s roster spot by signing defensive end K.J. Henry off Cincinnati’s practice squad. Parsons is also expected to miss Dallas’ game Sunday night at Pittsburgh with a sprained ankle. Lawrence and Parsons were injured in the second half of last week’s 20-15 victory at the New York Giants. Dallas’ open week falls during Lawrence’s first four ...

Good start hits snag with mistake-filled loss

By Will Graves The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin insists the Pittsburgh Steelers don’t rely on a “rabbit’s foot” to help them out when things get tight. “We come out of those circumstances because of what we do, not some mystical thing,” Tomlin said last ...

Backup Flacco helps hand Steelers first loss

By Michael Marot The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — When the Indianapolis Colts needed Joe Flacco to relieve the injured Anthony Richardson, the 17-year veteran kept it simple. The 39-year-old Flacco threw two touchdown passes, and the Colts got the stop they needed in the final ...

Despite loss, Fields makes case to remain starter

By Michael Marot The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Even when Justin Fields’ initial plan goes awry, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback finds a way to prove he should remain ahead of Russell Wilson on the depth chart. Fields did it again in Sunday’s 27-24 loss at ...