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AP Pro Football WriterBroncos' Jamaal Charles shares story of 'outcast' childhoodBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) For most of his NFL career, Jamaal Charles hid the challenges of his childhood when he was badgered over his reading disability before finding a lifeline in the Special Olympics.''I feel like I...

AP Sports WriterLions among NFL teams using instant replay in training campBy LARRY LAGEALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Matthew Stafford dropped back and connected over the middle with Golden Tate.Before the Detroit Lions lined up to take another snap in the two-minute drill, Stafford's short pass to Tate was...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans get linebacker Kamalei Correa in trade with RavensBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans know their newest player very well with a scouting report coming from their new defensive coordinator and not the quarterback.The Titans acquired linebacker Kamalei Correa (KAH-mah-lay corr-A-uh) from...

Rodgers returns to Packers practice after injuring kneeGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has taken part in practice for the first time this week after being held out with a left knee injury.Rodgers was a participant in practice on Saturday after being held out...

Associated PressQuinn: Freeman, Neal, Allen should return by training campBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn says running back Devonta Freeman and safeties Keanu Neal and Ricardo Allen are still on the mend and that he believes each of the injured starters will be...

Associated PressVikings acquire kicker Kaare Vedvik from RavensBy BRIAN HALLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Looking for solutions for their longtime kicking issues, the Minnesota Vikings traded for Kaare Vedvik from the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.Vedvik has kicked and punted for Baltimore, which was set at the position with standouts Justin...

Throw that flag. For those who have short memories - very short - the last time the Rams and Saints met was in the NFC championship game in the Big Easy and an officiating non-call made all the difference. For those who have short memories - very short - the...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders come out flat vs Jets before showdown at Kansas CityBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) After three straight wins put the Oakland Raiders in good shape in the AFC West playoff race, a flat performance against the New York Jets tempered that talk.While some outsiders...

Packers activate center Corey Linsley from injured reserveGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers center Corey Linsley has been activated from injured reserve after missing his team's past three games.Linsley was activated Saturday. He was added to the Packers' injury report with no game status designation for the...

AP Pro Football WriterEagles WR DeSean Jackson apologizes for anti-Semitic postBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has apologized after backlash for sharing anti-Semitic posts on social media over the weekend.''My post was definitely not intended for anybody of any race to feel any type...

Former NFL and USC player David Lewis dies at 65TAMPA, Fla. (AP) David Lewis, a key member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 1979 team that reached the NFC title game, has died. He was 65.Lewis died Tuesday in Tampa. The cause was not immediately known, but he had...

AP Pro Football WriterJake Butt says he was tempted to quit during latest comebackBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Jake Butt is equal parts unfortunate and unflappable.In three seasons with the Denver Broncos, the star-crossed tight end from Michigan has played in as many games (three) as he's had...