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Raiders place RT Trent Brown back on COVID-19 listHENDERSON, Nev. (AP) The Las Vegas Raiders have placed right tackle Trent Brown back on the COVID-19 list for a second time this season.The Raiders made the move Thursday because Brown still has complications from the illness after a positive...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings GM: Bridgewater's status still being determinedBy DAVE CAMPBELLEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) General manager Rick Spielman said Wednesday that the Minnesota Vikings have not yet determined whether they will activate quarterback Teddy Bridgewater from the physically unable to perform list next week.Spielman told reporters that...

Patriots sign last remaining draft pick, 2nd-rounder DuggerFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots on Wednesday signed second-round draft pick Kyle Dugger, a defensive back and punt returner from Lenoir-Rhyne.He was the last member of the team's 2020 draft class who had been unsigned.Dugger, 24, had 237 tackles,...

AP Sports WriterBills fire GM Whaley, scouting staff 1 day after NFL draftBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Whether it was sitting together in a golf cart watching training camp or sharing dinner and drinks at a nearby restaurant, Bills owner Terry Pegula and general manager Doug Whaley...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Herndon focused on bouncing back from lost seasonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Chris Herndon was all set for a big breakout season a year ago with the New York Jets.A four-game suspension and a few tough injuries put those plans on hold. Now,...

AP Sports WriterBengals' top pick Williams is injured, watching minicampBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Left tackle Jonah Williams is a lonely figure at the Bengals' minicamp. He walks around the field in his No. 73 jersey watching everyone else work out. The first-round pick stands behind his teammates during...

NFL At 100: AP Was There, 2010 NFC title gameCHICAGO (AP) As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. For opening week, it is the Thursday night game between the Packers...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks start with Reed practicing, Wagner watchingBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Jarran Reed practiced. Bobby Wagner watched.Neither was particularly pleased with his situation as the Seattle Seahawks started training camp Thursday.Reed took part in practice just a few days after learning he would miss the first...

Associated PressCowboys' Elliott presents tough challenge for Falcons' DBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons' defense has one primary goal entering Sunday's game against Dallas: Slow down Ezekiel Elliott and make Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott try to beat them with his arm.The Falcons will need all their resources...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys won a game thanks to a watermelon kick and are now 2-0 after smashing said fruit as a motivational tactic the night before each victory. If that doesn't say it all about the pandemic-altered 2020 season, then how about the woeful NFC East offering...

Man charged in shooting of Giants draft pick and teammateTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) An 18-year-old Kansas man has been charged in the April attack that wounded New York Giants draft pick Corey Ballentine and killed one of his Washburn University teammates, Dwane Simmons.Francisco Alejandro Mendez was charged Friday with...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings acquire center Brett Jones in trade with GiantsBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have acquired center Brett Jones in a trade with the New York Giants for a 2019 draft pick.The Vikings announced the deal, contingent on Jones passing a physical exam, on...