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Cardinals release veteran WR Crabtree after just 2 gamesTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have released veteran receiver Michael Crabtree after he played just two games.The 11-year veteran was signed by the Cardinals on Aug. 21. He didn't play in the first game of the season while learning...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL, union approve virtual offseason workout programBy ROB MAADDIThe NFL and its players union have agreed to conduct “virtual” offseason workout programs until every team is permitted to open its facilities.Teams can hold classroom instruction, workouts and non-football educational programs using online platforms, according to a...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Darnold working to put dismal season debut behind himBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Sam Darnold's feet weren't right at times. His arm misfired. And his mind seemed scattered.It was an ugly opening game for the New York Jets quarterback, and a performance that...

AP Sports WriterSuspension won't stop Edelman from focusing on footballBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Julian Edelman has made peace with the fact he won't be playing football for the first four weeks of the regular season.It won't stop the veteran Patriots receiver from preparing like he will be...

Associated PressObama honors Super Bowl champion Broncos at White HouseBy KEVIN FREKINGWASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama honored the Denver Broncos at the White House Monday for winning Super Bowl 50 with one of the best defenses of all time and one of the best quarterbacks of all time...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Le'Veon Bell wants to be No. 1 on field, in rap gameBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Le'Veon Bell was in fifth grade when he simply couldn't shake music from his mind.The creative beats. The grooving basslines. The raw lyrics.He was hooked on...

AP Sports WriterEagles latest to try to take Chargers' home-field advantageBy BERNIE WILSONCARSON, Calif. (AP) The self-proclaimed ''Fight For LA'' is going poorly for the winless Los Angeles Chargers, who will be challenged by Philadelphia both on and off the field at their suburban soccer pitch on Sunday.First,...

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Killing time hours before kickoff at the New York Giants' hotel, Eli Manning plotted a play he wanted to try against the Miami Dolphins.It worked better than he ever imagined. With the game tied in the fourth quarter, Odell Beckham Jr. slipped 5 yards...

AP Sports WriterHit to head has changed QB Newton's thinking on concussionsBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has changed his stance on how he views concussions now that he's had one.Newton, who just last month downplayed concerns over the long-term effects of repeated blows to...

AP Sports WriterIn cryptic tweet, Antonio Brown appears to retire from NFLBy JIMMY GOLENFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Antonio Brown says he is finished with the NFL.In a Twitter rant on the morning his most recent team was getting ready to play without him, the former New England Patriots receiver...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Packers promoting Gutekunst to be next GMBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) The Green Bay Packers are promoting director of player personnel Brian Gutekunst to be the team's next general manager, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.The person requested anonymity because...

AP Pro Football WriterAP sources: Jets, backup QB David Fales agree on 1-year dealBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Two people with direct knowledge of the deal say the New York Jets and backup quarterback David Fales have agreed to terms on a one-year contract.The people spoke to...