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Cam Newton cleared to play for PanthersCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton has been cleared from the NFL's concussion program and can play Sunday when Carolina visits New Orleans.The team said Saturday in a short statement that Newton had passed the league's concussion protocol. Previously, Panthers coach Ron Rivera...

Lions sign TE Luke Willson and DT Sylvester WilliamsALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed tight end Luke Willson, adding a potential starter in place of Eric Ebron, and bolstered their defensive line by adding Sylvester Williams.Detroit addressed needs on both sides of the ball with...

Bears receiver Cameron Meredith carted off with injured kneeNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Chicago wide receiver Cameron Meredith has been carted off the field after hurting his left knee late in the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans.Meredith made a 16-yard catch Sunday when he was hit by Titans cornerback...

AP Pro Football WriterKaepernick, ESPN team up for documentary series on his lifeBy ROB MAADDIColin Kaepernick will be featured in a documentary series produced by ESPN Films as part of a first-look deal with The Walt Disney Co.The deal between Kaepernick's production arm, Ra Vision Media, and The Walt...

AP Pro Football WriterDraft's biggest losers: prospects without NFL medical examsBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida receiver Josh Hammond was “a little shocked” he didn’t get an invite to the NFL combine.He was equally surprised he didn’t get asked to the Senior Bowl.He settled for a spot in...

AP Sports WriterCollins to test free agency after Giants skip franchise tagBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants are letting three-time Pro Bowl safety Landon Collins test the free-agent market without any restrictions.The Giants on Tuesday elected not to put a franchise tag on their...

Seahawks WR David Moore out for Week 1 with shoulder injuryRENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks wide receiver David Moore will miss the start of the regular season after suffering a shoulder injury in practice.Coach Pete Carroll said Friday that the team is still figuring out the extent of...

AP Sports WriterQuiet rookie Washington fine letting his play do the talkingBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The ball came floating down and James Washington appeared out of position. The back of the end zone was behind him. Green Bay defensive back Demetri Goodson was in front of him. The...

AP Pro Football WriterStrong faith binds Eagles, attracts new fansBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Seventy-two-year-old Susan Collesidis was never a football fan until she heard Carson Wentz talk about his faith.Then she was hooked on the Philadelphia Eagles.When Wentz found out his newest fan was fighting an advanced stage...

Associated PressProsecutor: Ex-NFL player in rape case 'took what he wanted'By JULIE WATSONVISTA, California (AP) Prosecutors at the rape trial of Kellen Winslow Jr., a former first-round NFL draft pick and the son of a Hall of Famer, said Monday he was a man with fame and riches...

AP Sports WriterGase's overachieving Dolphins keep winning close gamesBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Coming from Cleveland, Cody Parkey has a unique perspective on the Miami Dolphins' finishing touch.Last season Parkey had a chance to beat Miami with a 46-yard field goal for the woebegone Browns at the end...

Giants gain cap savings by cutting LBs Ogletree, MartinINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The New York Giants released linebackers Alec Ogletree and Kareem Martin, clearing significant salary cap space Wednesday with the departure of their two most expensive defensive players.Rebuilding anew under rookie head coach Joe Judge, the Giants gained more...