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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Sen'Derrick Marks slipped by Andy Levitre, grabbed Charlie Whitehurst around the legs and dragged him to the ground.It was the most rewarding sack of Marks' six-year career - literally.Forget that it came against his former team. Forget that it came on the final play of...

AP Sports WriterSmart moves: Cardinals' RB Kenyan Drake digs into playbookBy DAVID BRANDTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Kenyan Drake was a revelation for the Arizona Cardinals last season, providing a versatile, productive running back after his midseason trade from the Miami Dolphins in October.There's reason to believe 2020 can be...

AP Pro Football WriterJets WR Mims out vs. Seahawks while tending to family matterBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) New York Jets rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims is dealing with a family matter and will miss the game Sunday at Seattle.Mims left the team Wednesday to travel home...

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Dennis Gardeck found himself on the field for more than half of the Arizona Cardinals' defensive snaps Thursday night in the preseason opener, not typical for a player listed atop the depth chart at his inside linebacker position. Then again, Gardeck is accustomed to hard work. It's...

AP Sports WriterSaints' Brees announces intention to return for 2020 seasonBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Quarterback Drew Brees' record-setting NFL career is on track for a 20th season - and a 15th with the New Orleans Saints.The 41-year-old Brees announced his intention to return for what would be...

Associated PressBarkley tries to temper Giant expectations as minicamp opensBy MATT SUGAMEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) When it comes to football, Saquon Barkley has a knack for doing what might sound impossible.Whether it's his freakish feats in the weight room, or his game-breaking plays during a three-year career at...

AP Pro Football WriterZack Martin rejoins Cowboys with big new contract imminentBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Zack Martin is practicing with the Dallas Cowboys again as the two-time All-Pro closes in on a contract that's expected to make him the highest-paid guard in the NFL.Martin skipped all nine...

Broncos sign offensive lineman Chaz GreenENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos signed fifth-year free agent offensive lineman Chaz Green on the eve of a three-day minicamp that will wrap up their offseason work.Green has appeared in 22 games in three seasons with the Cowboys and one with the...

AP Pro Football WriterJenkins among 5 ruled out, Crowder questionable for JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The winless New York Jets will be short-handed in Seattle.Linebacker Jordan Jenkins, wide receiver Denzel Mims, right guard Greg Van Roten and safeties Ashtyn Davis and Bennett Jackson were all ruled...

The Latest: High-flying Rams, 49ers playing defensive gameBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 6 (all times EDT):---5:30 p.m.Two high-flying offenses have made big mistakes in the first half of a defensive struggle between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers.San Francisco and Los Angeles...

AP Pro Football WriterAP Source: Kaepernick ready to compete to playBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Colin Kaepernick is eager to prove he's good enough to play in the NFL.A person close to Kaepernick told The Associated Press on Friday: ''Colin has always been prepared to compete at the highest...

AP Sports WriterWatson poised to lead Texans offense with Hopkins in ArizonaBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) With DeAndre Hopkins dealt to Arizona during the offseason, Deshaun Watson is the undisputed star of the Texans' offense.The quarterback will be leading a team intent on atoning for last year's playoff collapse...