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AP Sports WriterSmall, speedy Nelson emerging as Cardinals' big-play threatBy BOB BAUMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) J.J. Nelson got so sick of people telling him he was too small to play football that he gave it up in middle school. Fortunately, a few years later, he was convinced to come...

NFL suspends Packers WR Geronimo Allison for season openerGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The NFL has suspended Green Bay Packers receiver Geronimo Allison without pay for the season opener on Sept. 10 against Seattle for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.The league said in a statement on Wednesday that Allison...

AP Sports WriterJaguars select Blake Bortles starting QB heading into seasonBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are sticking with Blake Bortles - because of his legs.Coach Doug Marrone selected Bortles as his starting quarterback for the season opener Saturday, a surprising turnabout that said more about...

AP Pro Football WriterFoster cleared for 49ers practice; Thomas remains unsignedBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Reuben Foster has been cleared to go for the San Francisco 49ers after missing the offseason program rehabilitating his injured right shoulder. The status of San Francisco's other first-round pick remains in...

The Latest: Cardinals RB David Johnson injuredBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's opening Sunday (all times Eastern):3:40 p.m.Arizona running back David Johnson is questionable to return because of a wrist injury against the Lions.Johnson was shaken up after making a catch deep in Detroit territory in the...

AP Sports WriterPanthers rehire Hurney as interim general managerBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Marty Hurney believes he is better prepared to make personnel decisions this time around with the Carolina Panthers.The Panthers Wednesday brought back Hurney to be their interim general manager, two days after owner Jerry Richardson...

AP Sports WriterDolphins LB Koa Misi goes on injured reserveBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins linebacker Koa Misi's season has ended two days before the start of training camp.A six-year starter, Misi was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after he failed to receive medical clearance. Misi suffered...

AP Sports WriterJohn Brown's issues at heart of Cardinals receiving woesBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Not long ago, John Brown was raving about how good he felt, how draining a cyst in his back had been the answer to health problems that dogged him throughout last season.Well, Brown's...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos linebacker Shaq Barrett returns from hip injuryBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The fresh-legged pass rusher lined up against Denver's newly anointed starting left tackle Garett Bolles on Tuesday and promptly bowled the rookie first-round draft pick over.Welcome back, Shaq Barrett .The Denver Broncos' battered...

AP Sports WriterBuffalo Bills rebuilding yet again under new coach McDermottBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills coach Sean McDermott promised he'd build a winner in Buffalo. He didn't exactly say when.Though McDermott refuses to come out and say it, this season has the hallmark signs of a...

AP Sports WriterMcAdoo annoyed with NFL over 4th-quarter non-play and injuryBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo is upset with the NFL's handling of a replay review in a preseason game against the Jets.McAdoo said Sunday that the league failed to alert the...

AP Sports WriterBills QB Taylor returns to practice; not yet cleared to playBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills starter Tyrod Taylor took the next step in recovering from a concussion by returning to practice on Monday.How Taylor feels over the next few days will determine whether he...