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AP Pro Football WriterKaepernick determined to showcase skills in strange tryoutBy ROB MAADDIColin Kaepernick has to audition for a job in a workout strangely organized by the NFL while other quarterbacks with lesser talent were given opportunities over the past three years.Of course, the reason Kaepernick hasn't played in...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL at 100: Brady and Belichick build their dynastyBy ARNIE STAPLETONA look at the 2000s, the NFL's ninth decade:FRANCHISESHouston rejoined the NFL ranks in 2002 as the Texans, five years after the Oilers departed for Tennessee. With a 32nd team, NFL owners unanimously approved a realignment...

AP Pro Football WriterKaepernick determined to showcase skills in strange tryoutBy ROB MAADDIColin Kaepernick has to audition for a job in a workout strangely organized by the NFL while other quarterbacks with lesser talent were given opportunities over the past three years.Of course, the reason Kaepernick hasn't played in...

AP Pro Football WriterJamal Adams has been Jets' emotional, playmaking bright spotBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Gregg Williams has coached lots of dominant defensive players during his 30-year NFL career, so he certainly knows talent when he sees it.Well, the New York Jets defensive coordinator can't...

Eagles sign running back Jay AjayiPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles have signed running back Jay Ajayi, bringing back a key offensive player from their Super Bowl championship team two years ago.Ajayi replaces Darren Sproles. The veteran was placed on injured reserve Friday because of a torn right hip...

AP Pro Football WriterWatson-Jackson showcase highlights Texans-Ravens matchupBy DAVE CAMPBELLDeshaun Watson and Lamar Jackson starred three years ago in one of the more meaningful and memorable games of that college football season.This weekend, the NFL gets to stage the show.Watson and the Houston Texans will travel to Baltimore for...

AP Sports WriterMyles Garrett, helmet a ‘weapon,’ banned for rest of seasonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Myles Garrett is done playing for the Cleveland Browns this season. The NFL isn’t saying when the star defensive end will play again.He was suspended for at least the rest of the regular...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos bringing back Patrick, putting Callahan on IRBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos are putting cornerback Bryce Callahan on injured reserve and will bring second-year wide receiver Tim Patrick off IR to take his roster spot before their game Sunday at Minnesota.Coach Vic...

Photo breakdown of Myles Garrett using helmet as a weaponBy The Associated PressMyles Garrett used an opponent’s helmet as a weapon to hit Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph in the head, an attack played over and over on TV and social media. He was swiftly suspended by the NFL.The violence...

Associated PressPats’ N’Keal Harry waiting for an opportunity to contributeBy MARK FARINELLAFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) N’Keal Harry has not had the sort of debut season that might be expected from a first-round NFL draft choice.The wide receiver from Arizona State, picked 32nd overall by the New England Patriots in...

AP Sports WriterColts continue to believe Vinatieri will solve kicking woesBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Adam Vinatieri fielded question after question Thursday.No, he's not worried about his job.No, he hasn't lost confidence.No, he won't dwell on what's gone wrong this season.Instead, the Indianapolis Colts' struggling 46-year-old kicker continues to...

AP Pro Football WriterNow 3-1 as starter, Tannehill gives Titans hope at their byeBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Ryan Tannehill has given the Tennessee Titans more than just the offensive spark they so desperately needed both by throwing the ball all over the field and using his...