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Dolphins' Fitzpatrick learns of mom's death before scrimmageMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick's mother died Saturday, and he left a morning scrimmage as it began to be with his family, coach Brian Flores said.The team gathered in prayer as Fitzpatrick departed.''On behalf of my family, I want...

AP Pro Football WriterJets struggling with rash of injuries at wide receiver spotBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Another day, another wide receiver banged up for the New York Jets.Jeff Smith was the latest to leave practice after injuring a shoulder during drills Saturday. Coach Adam Gase...

AP Sports WriterFalcons' Blank supports social reform but hopes games go onBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Arthur Blank's support of the movement to bring attention to social injustice has been celebrated by his Atlanta Falcons players.Blank just hopes the Falcons can continue those efforts without following players in other...

Dolphins' Fitzpatrick learns of mom's death before scrimmageMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick's mother died Saturday, and he left a morning scrimmage as it began to be with his family, coach Brian Flores said.The team gathered in prayer as Fitzpatrick departed. He missed one day of practice...

AP Pro Football WriterDillard's injury forces Eagles to reshuffle offensive lineBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles' new-look offensive line needs to be reshuffled.Left tackle Andre Dillard sustained a biceps injury this week that will end his season. The second-year pro was a first-round pick in 2019. The...

Dolphins' Fitzpatrick learns of mom's death before scrimmageMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick's mother died Saturday, and he left a morning scrimmage as it began to be with his family, coach Brian Flores said.The team gathered in prayer as Fitzpatrick departed. He missed one day of practice...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos get practice for opener in empty stadium scrimmageBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) The Denver Broncos got a taste Saturday of what their season opener will be like when they scrimmaged at an empty Empower Field with crowd noise piped in.''Yeah, it was really weird, without...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL teams huddling up to devise plans for social changeBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Sam Darnold watched as several of his New York Jets teammates took turns speaking, many of whom got emotional.And, the quarterback did what he thought was his best play...

AP Pro Football WriterVikes end stadium practice with statement for social justiceBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings won't have fans at their first two home games, if not for the entire year, the jarring result of the global pandemic that has turned 2020 upside down.Still, they'll try...

AP Sports WriterPackers' Turner criticizes Jones' idea for pregame protestBy STEVE MEGARGEEGreen Bay Packers offensive tackle Billy Turner believes Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' suggested alternative to kneeling during the national anthem would defeat the purpose of the message players want to send.Jones spoke during a radio interview this...

AP Sports WriterStrong safety: Browns’ Redwine committed to change off fieldBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Sheldrick Redwine's passion extends way beyond the chalk-lined boundaries of a football field.A part-time starter as a rookie, the Browns' modest second-year safety has emerged as a trusted and respected voice in a...

AP Pro Football WriterNo football talk as Titans safety sticks to racial injusticeBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro made clear he won't let the fight against racial injustice recede from the conversation even as Tennessee returned to practice Friday.And he won't be talking about...