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AP Sports WriterNew Patriots receiver Dorsett eager to jump in after tradeBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots got through the preseason virtually unscathed before star receiver Julian Edelman suffered a season-ending knee injury a week before the final exhibition game.Without one of Tom Brady's favorite options, coach...

Injuries always the bane of NFL teams in the summerBy The Associated PressIt is a well-accepted axiom in the NFL preseason that the key is not performance, it's health.Don't lose a major contributor.Several teams failed in their mission this summer, although a few of them should be able to...

Saints long snapper Zach Wood makes NFL debut vs. VikingsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Zach Wood will be the new long snapper for New Orleans, the sixth player the Saints have had at the position since the offseason began.Wood was signed by the Saints in time to make his NFL debut...

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle arrested on weapons chargeSHARONVILLE, Ohio (AP) Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Adolphus Washington has been arrested in Ohio on a weapons charge.The Cincinnati native and former Ohio State standout is accused of improperly carrying a concealed weapon outside a water park in Sharonville.A police report...

AP Sports WriterPolitical football: Patriots gave Trump a Super Bowl ringBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) President Donald Trump has a Super Bowl championship ring - just like Vladimir Putin.New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft gave Trump the diamond-encrusted ring. The sitting president usually receives gifts from sports teams during...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...