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AP Sports WriterEdelman confident in all of Tom Brady's potential successorsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) In some ways, the chemistry between Tom Brady and Julian Edelman was as key to the Patriots' success in recent years as the X's and O's.Brady's departure this offseason certainly created a void, but...

Vikings LB Cam Smith to miss season due to heart conditionEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings second-year linebacker Cameron Smith will miss the 2020 season because of a heart condition that was discovered after he tested positive for COVID-19 upon reporting to training camp two weeks ago.The Vikings made...

AP Pro Football WriterNew LT Trent Williams fitting in with 49ersBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) After years of playing in a dysfunctional organization in Washington, the difference in the vibe of a winning franchise hit Trent Williams as soon as he walked into the building for the...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans receiver working hard to build on impressive debutBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown is doing his best to follow Tom Brady's advice.Yes, the three-time NFL MVP and six-time Super Bowl champ told Brown to work at eliminating his weaknesses.Otherwise,...

AP Sports WriterGolden surprised by tender, frustrated by free agencyBy TOM CANAVANFree agency has not been good to linebacker Markus Golden.The 29-year-old pass rusher had to settle for a one-year deal from the New York Giants in 2019 because he was coming off a so-so season with the Arizona...

AP Pro Football WriterA star-studded list of NFL players looking for 2020 reboundBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Von Miller is determined to show 2019 was an oddity, not an omen.Miller's performance last season was nothing to scoff at considering he had eight sacks and made his eighth Pro...

Former Colts receiver Chester Rogers signs with DolphinsMIAMI (AP) Wide receiver Chester Rogers signed with the Miami Dolphins, providing a reinforcement at a position where two players earlier opted out for the season.Rogers started 22 games in 2016-19 with the Indianapolis Colts. He has 111 career receptions for...

Jaguars lose 2 more defensive linemen, agree to sign 2 vetsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are down two more defensive linemen, bringing their total to five just a week into training camp.The Jaguars placed defensive tackles Brian Price (knee) and Dontavius Russell (hip) on injured reserve Sunday,...

AP Sports WriterNew Rams DT A'Shawn Robinson out with non-football injuryBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) New Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson is sidelined indefinitely with a non-football injury, coach Sean McVay says.The Rams put Robinson on the active/non-football injury list Saturday, and McVay discussed their new...

Referees group has agreement with NFL on virus protectionsWASHINGTON (AP) The NFL Referees Association has reached an agreement with the NFL for health protections along with a program allowing game and replay officials to opt out of the season.The association announced Sunday that the NFLRA's board of directors...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' star receiver Landry activated from injury listBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry was activated from the physically unable to perform list, clearing the way for him to practice in training camp following offseason hip surgery.Landry has not missed a game in six...

Pats trade 2022 draft pick to Lions for CB Michael JacksonFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots have traded an undisclosed 2022 draft pick to the Detroit Lions for cornerback Michael Jackson.New England announced the deal Sunday. Jackson was originally drafted in the fifth round in 2019 by Dallas. He...