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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...

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at NEW YORK GIANTS - EAGLES: OUT: QB Nick Foles (collarbone). DNP: LB Casey Matthews (not injury related). LIMITED: CB Bradley Fletcher (hip). FULL: DT Beau Allen (shoulder), DE Brandon Bair (knee), TE Trey Burton (back), LB Trent Cole (hand), S Chris Maragos (hamstring), WR Jordan Matthews...

CINCINNATI (AP) - The Bengals agreed to a four-deal deal with end Michael Johnson on Sunday, bringing back a player who was a key part of their defense.Johnson left as a free agent and played last season with Tampa Bay, which released him last week.With Johnson, the Bengals had...

Associated PressBrowns acquire Pro Bowl linebacker Collins from PatriotsBy BRIAN DULIKBEREA, Ohio (AP) The winless Cleveland Browns were perceived to be sellers, not buyers, on the eve of the NFL's trade deadline. They proved that theory wrong Monday.Cleveland acquired Pro Bowl linebacker Jamie Collins from the Patriots in...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos promote Joe Woods to defensive coordinatorBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The ''No Fly Zone'' gets to keep its pilot.Broncos coach Vance Joseph on Tuesday promoted secondary coach Joe Woods to defensive coordinator, replacing Wade Phillips, who left for the Rams.Woods, 46, was in charge...

AP Pro Football WriterHarrison denies using PEDs, sends affidavit to NFLBy ROB MAADDIPittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison said in an affidavit sent to the NFL that he never met nor communicated with the source of a media report that linked him and other players to the use of performance-enhancing...

The Latest: Prescott's pick-less streak sets NFL markBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week Six of the NFL season (all times EDT):4:55 p.m.Dallas rookie quarterback Dak Prescott is now in the company of Tom Brady.Prescott set an NFL record in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Green...

AP Sports WriterRaiders GM McKenzie wants more after winning top exec awardBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) General manager Reggie McKenzie got rewarded for orchestrating the rebuild of the Oakland Raiders that got them back into the postseason for the first time in 14 years.Next up for McKenzie after...