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AP Sports WriterChiefs' Spencer Ware tears knee ligament, could miss seasonBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing to play this season without their top running back.Spencer Ware tore the posterior cruciate ligament and caused other damage to his right knee in Friday night's...

AP Sports WriterChiefs' Reid says cutting Maclin been in works for awhileBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Alex Smith acknowledged his surprise over the weekend when he learned the Chiefs had released Jeremy Maclin, depriving the quarterback of arguably his most consistent and veteran wide receiver.Turns out the...

Titans extend deal with 2-time Pro Bowler Jurrell CaseyNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a multi-year extension with two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jurrell Casey.The team announced the extension Friday as the Titans went through their conditioning test.Casey still had two seasons remaining on his...

AP Sports WriterRedskins TE Reed starts camp on PUP list with toe injuryBy STEPHEN WHYNORICHMOND, Va. (AP) Tight end Jordan Reed was a surprise inclusion on the Washington Redskins' physically unable to perform list at the start of training camp because of a toe injury.A team spokesman said...

AP Sports WriterMarshall doesn't mind being in shadow of Odell Beckham Jr.By TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. put on a show on the second day of training camp for the New York Giants, and no one may have enjoyed it more than fellow receiver Brandon...

AP Sports WriterGiants wide receiver Sterling Shepard rolls left ankleBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants may be without starting wide receiver Sterling Shepard for a little while.The team's second-leading receiver last season rolled his left ankle running a short route in Wednesday's training camp...

Cowboys pass rusher David Irving gets 4-game PED suspensionFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas defensive end David Irving has been suspended the first four games of the season for violating the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing drugs.The ban announced Wednesday leaves the Cowboys without two potential starting pass rushers because of...

Warren Sapp to donate brain for medical researchMIAMI (AP) Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp is donating his brain for medical research.Sapp announced on social media Tuesday that his brain will go to the Concussion Legacy Foundation after his death.The 44-year-old said in a statement that he's...

AP Sports WriterRodgers anchors offense, but D key again for Packers' hopesBy GENARO C. ARMASGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Expectations will always be high for the Green Bay Packers' offense with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback.Perennial hopes to return to the Super Bowl might rest on whether the Packers can...

AP Sports WriterChargers rookie OL Forrest Lamp carted off with knee injuryBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers rookie offensive lineman Forrest Lamp was taken off the field on a cart Wednesday with an apparent knee injury.Lamp was hurt during the Chargers' fourth workout of training...

Cowboys release Thornton, fill spot with Price from PackersFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys have released defensive tackle Cedric Thornton, their most expensive free agent a year ago, and claimed Brian Price off waivers from Green Bay to replace him.The Cowboys acquired linebacker Jayrone Elliott from the Packers...

AP Sports WriterRivera: Newton lighter, more confident and ready to throwBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton is ready to roll at training camp.Coach Ron Rivera said he's excited to see a lighter, more confident Newton test his surgically repaired throwing arm when the Panthers take the field...