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Patriots star WR Edelman out for season with knee injuryFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) New England Patriots star wide receiver Julian Edelman will miss the 2017 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee in a preseason game.The Patriots announced Saturday that Edelman, Tom Brady's favorite target and one...

AP Sports WriterCarroll supports Bennett while saying Seahawks should standBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is supporting Michael Bennett's decision to sit during the national anthem while also saying he believes players should stand for ''The Star-Spangled Banner.''Carroll spoke Tuesday about Bennett's decision to...

AP Sports WriterCarolina WR Kelvin Benjamin dedicates season to his momBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) If Kelvin Benjamin had a bad game, he always knew where to turn.If the media got on him about dropped passes, or people on social media were bullying him for being overweight and...

Saints receiver Willie Snead suspended 3 games for DUIMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints officials say receiver Willie Snead has been suspended for the first three games this season because of an offseason traffic violation for driving under the influence of alcohol.Coach Sean Payton says general manager Mickey Loomis spoke...

Oklahoma man charged with manslaughter in Dennis Byrd deathCLAREMORE, Okla. (AP) An Oklahoma man has been charged with manslaughter almost a year after a collision killed former NFL player Dennis Byrd.Rogers County court records indicate the charge was filed Wednesday against 18-year-old Zachary Reed of Claremore. The records...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks get Richardson from Jets for KearseBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have made a big splash for their top-notch defense just before the start of the regular season.The Seahawks acquired defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson from the New York Jets on Friday in exchange for...

AP Sports WriterWatt returns after injury to lead Texans defenseBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) J.J. Watt is healthy and ready to lead what should be another strong Houston Texans defense.The superstar defensive end is set to return after missing all but three games last season because of two back...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos defensive end Wolfe injuries right leg during drillsBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos' battered defensive line took another huge hit Saturday when Derek Wolfe was carted off the field after injuring his right leg on the second snap of team drills.There was...

Associated PressBig Brother Bryant: Cowboys star mentors rookie Ryan SwitzerBy JAIME DUNAWAYFRISCO, Texas (AP) Ryan Switzer exchanged a high-five with Dez Bryant, then two more, followed by a shoulder bump and a couple of dance moves with his celebrated Dallas teammate.The rookie receiver isn't a typical fourth-round pick...

Jaguars cut 13, place TE Rivera, S Johnson on IRJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars began trimming their roster Friday by parting ways with 13 players and placing tight end Mychal Rivera and safety Jeron Johnson on injured reserve.The Jaguars released three vested veterans: linebacker Akeem Dent, running...

AP Pro Football WriterBrees, Bradford start expiring deals in Saints-Vikes openerBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Drew Brees has reached the home stretch of his extraordinary career, preferring to play out the final year of his contract with New Orleans while trying to bring the Saints back to the playoffs.Then...

AP Sports WriterWith Beckham and Marshall hurt, free agents showing stuffBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) With Odell Beckham Jr. and Brandon Marshall nursing injuries, a couple of young wide receivers are getting a chance to show the New York Giants what they can do.Roger Lewis Jr. and...