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AP Sports WriterNFL 2019: Quiet Seahawks hoping to make noise in NFC WestBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) There is an unusual and notable lack of noise surrounding the Seattle Seahawks.The loud personalities of the past are gone. There are no contract disputes. The general buzz around the franchise is...

AP Pro Football WriterEagles get good news on 5 injured startersBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles could have several injured starters in the lineup for the season opener.Coach Doug Pederson said Monday that defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, right guard Brandon Brooks, linebacker Nigel Bradham, defensive end Derek...

AP Sports WriterColts bring in veteran Brian Hoyer to be backup quarterbackBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Brian Hoyer is getting another chance to extend his NFL career.Just two days after being released by the New England Patriots, the Indianapolis Colts have signed the 33-year-old longtime backup to be their...

AP Sports WriterNFL 2019: Watson ready to take next step for Texans in 2019By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) As coach Bill O'Brien prepared for his third season with Deshaun Watson he was asked what he likes best about his star quarterback.O'Brien paused for a few seconds. And even after...

AP Sports WriterGiants will be ready for Dallas with or without ElliottBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants are ready to play the Cowboys whether Ezekiel Elliott plays for Dallas or not.After practicing on Monday for the season opener in Dallas, many of the Giants...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks finalize deal to acquire Clowney from TexansBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks finalized their trade for standout pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney on Sunday, sending two players and a 2020 third-round pick to the Houston Texans.Seattle bolstered one of its biggest needs heading into...

AP Pro Football WriterJets claim K Vedvik from Vikings, cut Bertolet, 3 othersBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets addressed their kicking woes by adding a kicker who had his own struggles this summer.Kaare Vedvik was claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday,...

AP Sports WriterFlores says it again: Dolphins aren't tanking in 2019By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) First-year coach Brian Flores has been saying it since March and said it again Sunday: The Miami Dolphins are not tanking in 2019.The claim sounded less convincing after Miami parted with three veterans in...

AP Sports WriterChargers suspend contract extension talks with RB GordonBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Melvin Gordon's holdout with the Los Angeles Chargers will not end with a new contract.General manager Tom Telesco said during a conference call on Sunday that the team has informed Gordon's agents that...

Bills put TE Croom on IR, plan to re-sign S ColemanORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills are putting tight end Jason Croom on injured reserve and intend to re-sign safety Kurt Coleman to take his place on the roster.Croom has been dealing with a hamstring injury throughout...

AP Sports WriterFlores says it again: Dolphins aren't tanking in 2019By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins first-year coach Brian Flores is still saying what he said in March: His team is not tanking in 2019.The claim sounded less convincing after Miami parted with three veterans in deals that...

AP Pro Football WriterJets claim K Vedvik from Vikings, cut Bertolet, 3 othersBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have claimed kicker Kaare Vedvik off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings and waived Taylor Bertolet after he had an inconsistent summer.The team also claimed wide receiver...