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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have been in transition all year.Rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is learning on the job. Coach Mike Zimmer is shaping his new team's mindset. Dave Mansell is making sure a 970-foot steel roof truss will be in place on time and within budget, along...

AP Sports WriterRaiders 1st-round pick Karl Joseph not ready for practiceBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) First-round pick Karl Joseph will have to wait a little bit longer until he can show the Oakland Raiders what he's capable of doing on the field.As the Raiders held their first rookie...

AP Sports WriterBuffalo Bills agree to hire Sean McDermott as coachBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills reached an agreement on Wednesday to hire Sean McDermott to be their next head coach.The deal was reached shortly after the Bills interviewed McDermott for a second time in...

AP Sports WriterPeterson makes grand entrance, Cardinals aim high for 2016By BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson arrived at training camp via helicopter, a grand entrance befitting a team with great expectations.With nearly everyone back from a 13-3 season - a journey immortalized in the acclaimed...

The Latest: Brady finds going rougher against BengalsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week Six of the NFL season (all times EDT):2:41 p.m.The going has gotten a little bit tougher for Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the quarterback's second week back from his ''Deflategate'' suspension.The Cincinnati...

Packers sign first-round pick Kenny ClarkGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers signed first-round pick Kenny Clark on Friday.The 6-foot-3, 314-pound former UCLA defensive tackle was selected 27th overall in April.Clark played three years at UCLA, starting all 13 games in 2015 and making 29 consecutive starts...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL prospects have been prepping for this big weekBy ARNIE STAPLETONINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The 330 players arriving at the league's annual combine have been preparing for this week's ''Underwear Olympics'' like a prize fighter gets ready for his big night, pumping iron and cutting carbs.They've been...

Linebacker Sam Acho re-signs with Chicago BearsLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have re-signed linebacker Sam Acho to a one-year deal.Acho played in 16 games last season with Chicago, making six starts. He had a sack and a forced fumble. He also played special teams.The 28-year-old Acho...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Sen'Derrick Marks slipped by Andy Levitre, grabbed Charlie Whitehurst around the legs and dragged him to the ground.It was the most rewarding sack of Marks' six-year career - literally.Forget that it came against his former team. Forget that it came on the final play of...

Associated PressRaiders will be without running back Latavius Murray againBy MICHAEL WAGAMANALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Raiders running back Latavius Murray will miss his second consecutive game because of a toe injury, leaving rookies DeAndre Washington and Jalen Richard to split the majority of carries against Kansas City on Sunday.Murray...

AP Sports WriterAP Power Rankings: Panthers start regular season at No. 1By SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) The Carolina Panthers finished last season as the runner-up after losing the Super Bowl.The Panthers enter this one as the top team in the AP Pro 32 power rankings .The Panthers earned...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Colts held a meeting this week to ensure the team was headed in the same direction.Players only. No coaches.''It was a chance for a player, if he wanted to leave, it was a chance to leave and not be crucified,'' said receiver Reggie Wayne, who...