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AP Pro Football Writer'My Cause My Cleats' campaign has taken a foothold in NFLBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) The '' My Cause My Cleats '' initiative has really established a foothold in the NFL.Five years ago, about 500 players participated in the inaugural campaign, marking the first time players...

Raiders sign free agent G Jonathan CooperALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent guard Jonathan Cooper.The team made the move Monday to add a veteran guard after news last week that projected starter Richie Incognito will be suspended for the first two games of the...

AP Sports WriterBengals look for win over Browns to become turning pointBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) A lopsided victory over a winless team has given the Cincinnati Bengals a sense that their season has finally turned.The defending AFC North champions are back in the race after beating the intrastate...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Callaway suspended 4 games by NFL for drug violationBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway has stepped out of bounds again.The NFL suspended Callaway four games without pay on Friday for an unspecified violation of the league's policy and program on substance abuse....

AP Sports WriterBrowns speak with suspended RB Hunt after argument near barBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns say they've spoken to suspended running back Kareem Hunt about an incident this weekend outside a downtown bar.The 23-year-old Hunt got into an argument with a friend late Saturday night....

Associated PressVikings' Barr says he was not trying to injure Aaron RodgersBy SAM EKSTROMEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr said Friday he did not intend to ''take out'' Aaron Rodgers with a hit last weekend that left the Packers quarterback with a broken right collarbone.After...

AP Pro Football WriterSafety protocols: Cousins, Vikings sacked in end zone againBy DAVE CAMPBELLKirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings have failed to establish any type of comfort on the field in this strange 2020 season that's already one-eighth done.They've found safety - and very much the wrong kind.For the...

AP Sports WriterVikings D preparing for all scenarios with Rodgers, PackersBy GENARO C. ARMASGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) For the Minnesota Vikings, it's more about whether Aaron Rodgers will have his full bag of tricks while playing with a knee injury than if he'll be playing at all.The Vikings...

AP Pro Football WriterBurrow, Herbert, Tagovailoa start on same day for 1st timeBy BARRY WILNERJoe Burrow guided his team to a win. Justin Herbert probably deserved one. And Tua Tagovailoa didn't have to do much to be successful in his NFL starting debut.It was a mixed bag Sunday for...

Ravens sign Fluker, who will seek to replace Yanda at guardOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens have signed free agent guard D.J. Fluker, who is expected to compete for the opening on the offensive line created by the retirement of Marshal Yanda.Fluker has 92 games of NFL...

SAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Chargers have fired special teams coordinator Kevin Spencer with five games left in a miserable season.Spencer was fired Wednesday, three days after Jacksonville used an 11-man rush to block a punt by Mike Scifres with 1:30 to go, leading to a touchdown...

AP Sports WriterFitzpatrick awaits battle with Tua for Dolphins' QB jobBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick's house was quiet at midday Thursday, probably because online schoolwork occupied his kids.He has seven. And despite the pandemic lockdown, there are often enough youngsters gathered for the Fitzpatrick...