Elliott will serve rest of suspension

Cowboys running back

dropped his appeal with five games remaining on his six-game suspension over alleged domestic violence.

Elliott’s agents said Wednesday the decision by last year’s NFL rushing leader “is in no way an admission of wrongdoing.” They said Elliott’s decision came from “a practical assessment of the current legal landscape.”

Elliott had a hearing set in a federal appeals court Dec. 1, four games into the suspension.

He served the first game in the Cowboys’ 27-7 loss to the Falcons last weekend. Elliott is eligible to return for the final two games: Dec. 24 against the Seahawks and Dec. 31 against the Eagles.

Ezekiel Elliott

Rookie replaced as the Bills’ starting quarterback in an abrupt move coach said he made in a bid to improve the team.

McDermott said he reached the decision on his own Tuesday in what became a change of heart, after he backed Taylor as the starter immediately following the game and again Monday.

Nathan Peterman Tyrod Taylor Sean McDermott Philip Rivers

is practicing with the Chargers after reporting symptoms of a possible concussion earlier in the week.

Coach is optimistic that the veteran quarterback will play against the Bills. Rivers has started 194 consecutive games for the Chargers since 2006, the fourthlongest streak of consecutive starts by a quarterback in NFL history.

Anthony Lynn

SAM FARMER’S THURSDAY NIGHT PICK The Titans are starting to show their capabilities, and they have Dick LeBeau returning to Pittsburgh. But they’re at the Steelers, and the Steelers don’t lose at home in prime time.

Several Browns players feel disrespected by Jacksonville safety

harsh comments. Gipson was a Pro Bowler with the Browns before the team chose not to re-sign him as a free agent after the 2015 season.

Earlier this week, Gipson took some swipes at the Browns front office for letting him leave, predicted the Jaguars will score 40 points against the NFL’s only winless team and believes the Browns will “probably go 0-16.” Browns linebacker

said Gipson is only trying to “rile up” his teammates, but that his words have provided some extra motivation. Kirksey and Gipson are close friends.

Gipson’s Keenum Lang Mount Kasim Edibali. Tashaun Christian Kirksey Case

will start again at quarterback this week for the Vikings against the Rams. Keenum has started five and finished six of the team’s seven victories this season . ... Lions OL

fully participated in practice after missing last weekend’s game against the Browns because of a concussion . ... The Broncos promoted OLB to take the place of

Edebali had just one tackle and one quarterback hit this season.

T.J. Deiontrez