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AP Sports WriterJackson's 5 TD passes help Ravens drub Dolphins 59-10By STEVEN WINEMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Nine minutes into the season, Lamar Jackson had fans booing his hometown team.The South Florida native looked unstoppable from the start Sunday, and tied a Ravens record with five touchdown passes to...

The Latest: Jason Witten scores in return from retirementBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 1 (all times EDT):5:30 p.m.Jason Witten has a touchdown catch in his first game back after a year in retirement.The Dallas Cowboys tight end caught a 4-yard scoring pass from Dak Prescott early...

AP Sports WriterBrowns unveil statue of Hall of Fame QB Otto GrahamBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Otto Graham's remarkable decade of dominance with the Browns has been immortalized.The team unveiled a bronze statue on Saturday outside FirstEnergy Stadium of the late Hall of Fame quarterback, who led Cleveland to...

AP Pro Football WriterCut by Raiders, Brown becoming a Patriot on eve of openerBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Antonio Brown agreed to terms with the New England Patriots hours after the Oakland Raiders cut him, going from the NFL's cellar to the defending Super Bowl champions on Saturday...

AP Sports WriterDavis' injury leaves Broncos exploring at inside linebackerBy PAT GRAHAMENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos are still exploring their options at middle linebacker.Todd Davis was declared doubtful for the season opener at Oakland on Monday night. It's no surprise given he's been out all preseason after...

AP Pro Football WriterCut by Raiders, Antonio Brown is a Patriot on eve of openerBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Antonio Brown has signed with the New England Patriots hours after the Oakland Raiders cut him, going from the NFL's cellar to the defending Super Bowl champions on Saturday...

Chargers kicker Michael Badgley ruled doubtful for openerCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's regular-season opener against Indianapolis.Badgley suffered a groin injury during Friday's practice. Coach Anthony Lynn said then that if Badgley was unable to play, Ty...

Falcons' Julio Jones agrees to 3-year, $66 million extensionFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) One day before the season opener, Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones got his long-awaited contract extension Saturday, agreeing to a three-year, $66 million deal.The extension is nearly fully guaranteed when he signs. It locks in Jones...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders cut Antonio Brown before he ever plays for teamBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Antonio Brown provided 837 catches and four All-Pro performances before wearing out his welcome after nine seasons in Pittsburgh. He wore it out in Oakland before even playing a game for...

Falcons' Julio Jones agrees to 3-year, $66 million extensionFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) One day before the season opener, Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones finally got his long-awaited contract extension Saturday, agreeing to a three-year, $66 million deal.The extension is nearly fully guaranteed when he signs. It locks in...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders cut Antonio Brown before he ever plays for teamBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Antonio Brown provided 837 catches and four All-Pro performances before wearing out his welcome after nine seasons in Pittsburgh. He did the same in Oakland before even playing a game for...

AP Pro Football WriterBrown's release adds more intrigue to Broncos-Raiders openerBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Denver Broncos changed coaches, coordinators, systems and the starting quarterback since they last came to Oakland in the second-to-last game in 2018.The Raiders have merely overhauled the roster in the offseason and...