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AP Pro Football WriterAP sources: Jets LB C.J. Mosley opting out of NFL seasonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley has chosen to opt out of the NFL season because of family health concerns, two people familiar with the decision tell The Associated...

Giants extend contract of Nick Gates after Solder's opt outEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Less than a week after left tackle Nate Solder opted out of the season, the New York Giants extended the contract of third-year tackle Nick Gates.The Giants announced Saturday that Gates had signed a two-year...

AP Sports WriterDolphins QB Fitzpatrick says he and Tua have hit it offBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Ryan Fitzpatrick says he has talked with rookie Tua Tagovailoa about the most anticipated handoff in years for the Miami Dolphins.It will happen when Fitzpatrick gives up the starting job at quarterback....

AP Sports WriterBrees will stand for anthem, but respects those who kneelBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he'll remain standing for ''The Star Spangled Banner,'' but professed respect and support for those who protest racism and social injustice by kneeling during the national anthem.''I'll...

AP Sports WriterBrees will stand for anthem, but respects those who kneelBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he will continue to stand for the American flag but respects and supports any form of peaceful demonstration - including kneeling during the national anthem - by...

AP Sports WriterBelichick mum on plans for QB position as camp nearsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Like all NFL teams, the Patriots face a variety of unknowns heading into a 2020 season in the midst of the ongoing pandemic.So it's no surprise Bill Belichick is being coy about his...

AP Sports WriterBears QB Trubisky out to prove doubters wrong, beat FolesBy ANDREW SELIGMANMitchell Trubisky insists he is one motivated quarterback.He comes into a make-or-break season locked in a competition with former Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles for the Bears' job, knowing his future as a starter in Chicago...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: ESPN tabs Levy, Griese and Riddick for MNF boothBy JOE REEDYSteve Levy, Brian Griese and Louis Riddick will be the new announce team for ESPN's ''Monday Night Football'' according to a person familiar with the decision.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of...

AP Pro Football WriterDrew Lock: strange offseason hasn't curbed his expectationsBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The coronavirus pandemic forced NFL teams into an unconventional offseason and wiped out the entire preseason, two factors that led Broncos general manager John Elway to temper his expectations for second-year quarterback Drew...

Officials declare Allegiant Stadium in Vegas almost completeLAS VEGAS (AP) Officials declared ''substantial completion'' of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas after nearly 1,000 days were spent building the $2 billion home for the NFL's relocated Raiders.Friday has been the target date for completion since ground was broken in...

AP Sports WriterBelichick mum on plans for QB position as camp nearsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Like all NFL teams, the Patriots face a variety of unknowns heading into a 2020 season in the midst of the ongoing pandemic.So it's no surprise Bill Belichick is being coy about his...

Lions safety Jayron Kearse suspended 3 gamesNEW YORK (AP) Jayron Kearse of the Detroit Lions has been suspended by the NFL for the first three games of the 2020 regular season for violating league policy on substance abuse.Kearse is eligible to participate in all preseason practices. He will...