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The Latest: 6 teams set to sit out first round of NFL draftBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the first round of the NFL draft.---Six teams are scheduled to sit out the first round of the NFL draft, though that could be a mirage.The Colts, Rams, Texans, Bills, Bears...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL players, owners hold 'constructive' talks on issuesBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) NFL players and owners met Tuesday to discuss social issues, a session Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross called ''constructive.''A group of 11 owners and more than a dozen players met at the league's...

Jaguars fine absent linebacker Smith $88K for missing campJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Absent linebacker Telvin Smith says the Jacksonville Jaguars fined him $88,650 for missing the team's mandatory, three-day minicamp this week.Smith posted a picture of the fine letter on his Instagram story Saturday, adding ''it's still love!!'' The...

Associated PressBig Brother Bryant: Cowboys star mentors rookie Ryan SwitzerBy JAIME DUNAWAYFRISCO, Texas (AP) Ryan Switzer exchanged a high-five with Dez Bryant, then two more, followed by a shoulder bump and a couple of dance moves with his celebrated Dallas teammate.The rookie receiver isn't a typical fourth-round pick...

AP Sports WriterSaints punter Morstead has new 5-year, $20 million contractBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints punter Thomas Morstead figured he had a good command of his value after nine NFL seasons, and he had no interest in playing or living anywhere but New Orleans.Morstead said Friday that...

AP Sports WriterLions staying grounded after big win in prime timeBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Jim Caldwell's demeanor doesn't change much, even after a nationally televised victory on the road.Detroit's famously even-keeled coach had a quick reply when asked about his team's 2-0 start to the season.''Only...

DALLAS (AP) - A fantasy football-themed event in Las Vegas headlined by Tony Romo was called off after the NFL reiterated a policy banning appearances associated with casinos.A league spokesman said Saturday the NFL ''reminded the players association'' of the policy with the National Fantasy Football Convention event scheduled...

Associated PressCardinals switch to rookie Josh Rosen at QBBy JOSE M. ROMEROTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Rookie Josh Rosen will take over as the Arizona Cardinals' starting quarterback this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.Rosen, the 10th overall pick in this year's draft, replaced veteran Sam Bradford in Sunday's 16-14 loss...

Dolphins' Pouncey doubtful against Rams due to hip injuryCARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey is doubtful for Sunday's game at the Rams because of a hip injury.Pouncey left practice Wednesday due to the injury and sat out Thursday's drills. An injury to the same hip forced...

AP Pro Football WriterEagles safety Malcolm Jenkins has quite an ironman streakBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Malcolm Jenkins is quite the ironman.The Philadelphia Eagles' three-time Pro Bowl safety has played 2,420 consecutive defensive snaps since the start of the 2017 playoffs and has only missed 90 out of 5,669...

NFL: Cowboys' Elliott won't be suspended over Vegas incidentNEW YORK (AP) Ezekiel Elliott won't be suspended over an incident in Las Vegas that police said involved an altercation between the star running back of the Dallas Cowboys and a security guard.The NFL said Wednesday that Commissioner Roger Goodell...

AP Pro Football WriterGlove love: Rudolph's mitts go from scam to fundraiserBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) In the celebratory chaos of the victorious locker room, Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph was approached after his game-winning touchdown catch in overtime in New Orleans by a man with a...