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AP Pro Football WriterBrandon Aiyuk, Dee Ford leave 49ers practice with injuriesBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers had two key players leave practice early Sunday with rookie receiver Brandon Aiyuk and edge rusher Dee Ford each suffering lower-body injuries.There was no immediate word on...

Cardinals get cornerback help, sign veteran Dre KirkpatrickGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed veteran cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick to boost their secondary after a season-ending injury to Robert Alford.The Cardinals announced on Sunday that Kirkpatrick has agreed to a one-year deal. The 30-year-old spent the first eight...

AP Pro Football WriterLB Williamson, TEs Griffin and Brown practice again for JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The banged-up New York Jets received a boost on the practice field Sunday as linebacker Avery Williamson and tight ends Ryan Griffin and Daniel Brown participated in team drills.Williamson...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL positive COVID-19 tests from NJ lab could be falseBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) The NFL revealed Sunday that several positive COVID-19 tests were found a day earlier by one of its testing partners. Among teams reporting false positives, the Minnesota Vikings said they had...

Associated PressHarry returns, Stidham still limited at Patriots' campBy GETHIN COOLBAUGHFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) One key member of the New England Patriots' offense has returned to practice, yet another remains limited despite the team's assurances that he would be ready to go.Wide receiver N'Keal Harry was back on the...

AP Pro Football WriterJosh Jacobs looks to build on rookie season for RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWJosh Jacobs impressed about everyone other than himself his rookie season.Jacobs set the Raiders rookie rushing record, broke more tackles than any other back in the league and ranked third in the NFL in yards...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL positive COVID-19 tests from NJ lab could be falseBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) The NFL revealed Sunday that several positive COVID-19 tests were found a day earlier by one of its testing partners. Among teams reporting false positives, the Minnesota Vikings said they had...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL positive COVID-19 tests from NJ lab could be falseBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) The NFL revealed Sunday that several positive COVID-19 tests were found a day earlier by one of its testing partners. Among teams reporting false positives, the Minnesota Vikings said they had...

Dolphins' Fitzpatrick returns to camp after 1-day absenceMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick returned to practice Saturday after a one-day absence for personal reasons.Top draft pick Tua Tagovailoa and former Arizona Cardinals first-round pick Josh Rosen had so-so performances Friday in Fitzpatrick's absence, coach Brian Flores said.''I...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks' Jackson 'knocked out'; scrimmage halted earlyBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Branden Jackson was ''knocked out'' and taken off the field on a backboard as a precaution after being injured during the team's scrimmage on Saturday.Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Jackson had movement...

Bumpy 2019 over, Steelers' Rudolph eager to "push" Big BenPITTSBURGH (AP) Mason Rudolph spent a portion of his offseason watching every snap he took for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019. In many cases, more than once.The video reaffirmed to the third-year backup quarterback a couple of things. One,...

AP Sports WriterMcKinley eager to prove Falcons wrong on fifth-year optionBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Takk McKinley has all the motivation he needs heading into the season.The fourth-year defensive end is still smarting from the Atlanta Falcons' decision to decline his fifth-year option. He wants to prove...