With suspension over, Jets cut WR Jeremy Kerley

The New York Jets have waived wide receiver Jeremy Kerley, who had been on a one-week roster exemption following a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancers.

Kerley was suspended by the league without pay on Nov. 6 after testing positive for Turinabol, an anabolic steroid. The 5-foot-9, 180-pound Kerley issued a statement at the time, saying he was “shocked” by the result of the test and insisted he has never used steroids. Kerley, who was able to practice last week, reiterated that he didn't knowingly ingest a performance enhancer but jokingly said perhaps “a ghost put it in me.”

Kerley had 22 catches for 217 yards and a touchdown in eight games.

NFL suspends Carolina linebacker

The NFL has suspended Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis for two games following his helmet-to-helmet hit on Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams.

Adams left Sunday's game in the third quarter with a concussion after being blindsided by Davis following a Carolina interception. Davis was penalized 15 yards, but not ejected.

Davis, the 2015 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year, was visibly upset on the sideline after the play.

Panthers coach Ron Rivera expressed concern earlier Monday that Davis might be suspended, but said he didn't believe the hit was intentional. Davis can return to the Panthers roster on Jan. 1 should the team qualify for the postseason. Carolina (10-4) can clinch a playoff spot on Sunday with a win against Tampa Bay (4-9).

Browns want to avoid ‘pity parade’

A pity parade has given the Browns more motivation to avoid NFL shame.

Just two losses from becoming the second team in league history to go 0-16, the Browns want to avoid further embarrassment by having their inglorious season celebrated with a parade around their downtown stadium.

A group of fans are planning to gather on Jan. 6 at FirstEnergy Stadium for “Perfect Season Parade 2.0,” a mocking celebration that has gathered momentum in recent weeks and is being partially funded by Excedrin, the headache medicine, which donated $7,683 to complete a $10,000 fundraising effort for costs.

FROM WIRE REPORTS