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AP Pro Football WriterButler enjoying every minute after missing Titans' AFC runBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Malcolm Butler is so excited to be back practicing with the Tennessee Titans after a season-ending injury that the veteran cornerback is even enjoying practice.Those hot, steamy Tennessee days that used...

AP Sports WriterBrowns owners support Mayfield choice to kneel during anthemBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam will stand in support of quarterback Baker Mayfield and any other Cleveland players who kneel during the national anthem this season.Mayfield was one of the first prominent NFL...

Associated PressWaller hoping for encore to breakout season with RaidersBy W.G. RAMIREZHENDERSON, Nev. (AP) Darren Waller has become many things since joining the Raiders organization.A well-rounded tight end, a leader on and off the field, an inspiration to his teammates and fans, and now, a bargain.When Kansas City's...

AP Sports WriterPanthers sign 'Hard Knocks' Andrew Vollert to rosterBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers signed tight end Andrew Vollert and wide receivers Tommylee Lewis and Marken Michel on Sunday.Vollert earned national attention when he was shown on ''Hard Knocks: Los Angeles'' telling Chargers coach Anthony Lynn...

Associated PressWaller hoping for encore to breakout season with RaidersBy W.G. RAMIREZHENDERSON, Nev. (AP) Darren Waller has become many things since joining the Raiders organization.A well-rounded tight end, a leader on and off the field, an inspiration to his teammates and fans, and now, a bargain.When Kansas City's...

AP Sports WriterPanthers sign 'Hard Knocks' Andrew Vollert to rosterBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers signed tight end Andrew Vollert and wide receivers Tommylee Lewis and Marken Michel on Sunday.Vollert earned national attention when he was shown on ''Hard Knocks: Los Angeles'' telling Chargers coach Anthony Lynn...

AP Pro Football WriterTraining camps have a different feel in this age of COVID-19By ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) From the antimicrobial mist the Denver Broncos strolled through on their way to the practice fields to the hand-held whistles for masked-up coaches, NFL training camps have a very different...

AP Sports WriterPackers sign DT Kenny Clark to four-year contract extensionBy STEVE MEGARGEEGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark has signed a four-year contract extension.The Packers announced the signing Saturday without disclosing the length or terms of the deal. Clark's agent, Doug Hendrickson, confirmed...

AP Sports WriterPackers agree to terms on extension with DT Kenny ClarkBy STEVE MEGARGEEGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension.Clark's agent, Doug Hendrickson, confirmed Saturday that the 2016 first-round draft pick from UCLA reached a...

Former Browns star Chip Banks shot, in serious conditionATLANTA (AP) Atlanta police say former four-time Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl linebacker Chip Banks is in serious condition following a shooting.Atlanta police spokeswoman Marla Rooker said in an email to The Associated Press officers found three men with apparent gunshot...

Former Browns star Chip Banks shot, in serious conditionATLANTA (AP) Atlanta police say former four-time Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl linebacker Chip Banks is in serious condition following a shooting.Atlanta police spokeswoman Marla Rooker said in an email to The Associated Press officers found three men with apparent gunshot...

AP Sports WriterPackers sign DT Kenny Clark to four-year contract extensionBy STEVE MEGARGEEGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay's Kenny Clark says he has always wanted to prove the value of nose tackles as complete players.Now the Packers have given him a contract that showcases that.The Packers announced Saturday...