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AP Pro Football WriterKelly outshines Lynch in Broncos scrimmageBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Chad Kelly outshined Paxton Lynch in the Denver Broncos' scrimmage Sunday, and that might have earned him work with the No. 2 offense in his quest to win the backup job behind Case Keenum.''Yeah, he...

AP Pro Football WriterMiller loves Pacman signing, takes friendly swipe at TalibBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Von Miller took a friendly, subtle swipe at former teammate Aqib Talib while praising the signing of veteran cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones .''I think it's great,'' Miller said Wednesday following the team's...

AP Pro Football WriterJets OC Bates on Darnold: 'He continues to get better'By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Jeremy Bates likes what he's seeing from Sam Darnold, even if the stats don't necessarily stand out.The Jets offensive coordinator is tasked with developing a rookie quarterback while putting...

Eagles' Chris Long announces retirement after 11 NFL seasonsPHILADELPHIA (AP) Eagles defensive lineman Chris Long has announced his retirement from football, ending an 11-year NFL playing career that included winning two Super Bowl titles and the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.Long posted his decision Saturday night...

Associated PressLions put Kearse on injured reserve, sign QB Josh JohnsonBy MATT SCHOCHALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have placed wide receiver Jermaine Kearse on injured reserve and signed quarterback Josh Johnson.Kearse hurt his left leg during Detroit's first possession of Thursday's preseason opener against New England,...

Tony Dungy was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in part because of his contributions to football as a whole. Yes, he was a player on a Super Bowl champion in Pittsburgh and then won an NFL title as a coach with Indianapolis. He's also an author. LaurenDungy...

AP Sports WriterInjury issues mount for Dolphins WRs Grant, WilsonBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Jakeem Grant’s 2019 season was great for 14 seconds.That’s how long it took the Miami Dolphins receiver to return a kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in Week 11.Otherwise, this...

AP Sports WriterBrowns down 6 players for Jets game due to COVID protocolsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns will try to make the playoffs without four wide receivers, including Jarvis Landry, along with their starting middle linebacker and his likely replacement, because of a positive COVID-19 test and...

Ravens quarterback cancels Florida event amid virus surgeBALTIMORE (AP) Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has canceled his annual “Funday with LJ” event in Florida due to surging coronavirus cases in the state and strict gathering limits.Jackson's third annual event was set to be held Saturday and Sunday in...

AP Pro Football WriterAs camp approaches, how will NFL handle players opting out?By DAVE CAMPBELLThe 60-game mini-season Major League Baseball assembled this summer was still long enough that a dozen or so health-concerned players, even a few stars, decided to skip it.The NFL's player pool is more than twice...

AP Sports WriterBrockers: Rams motivated when comeback fell short in BuffaloBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Rams all realized they did enough to lose in Buffalo long before a highly debatable pass interference call went against them in the last minute.But once Michael Brockers had a...

For several NFL stars, speaking out against social injustice meant speaking to youngsters about racism. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Titans running back Derrick Henry, Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett and Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell each spent time during the season chatting with students about a film that focuses on...