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AP Sports WriterLaFleur: Rodgers to play 'a quarter or so' against RavensBy KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) For the first time this preseason, the world will have the opportunity to see what Aaron Rodgers looks like in Matt LaFleur's offense.The Packers' first-year coach said Tuesday that Rodgers and...

Associated PressSeahawks may turn to committee approach at nickel backBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seahawks may turn to a corner-by-committee strategy to replace Justin Coleman as their nickel back this season.Coleman signed a four-year deal with the Detroit Lions in free agency after serving as Seattle's slot...

Jets sign veteran CB Marcus Cooper for depth in secondaryFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed veteran cornerback Marcus Cooper for depth in their depleted secondary.The team also announced Tuesday it waived tight end Nick Truesdell to make room on the roster.Cooper has played in...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos' Emmanuel Sanders had surgery on both anklesBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Emmanuel Sanders' comeback was more complex than he had let on.The Denver Broncos' 32-year-old receiver revealed this week that he had surgeries on both ankles in the offseason, one to repair his left...

AP Sports WriterGiants WR Tate suspended 4 games for fertility drug useBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate has had the appeal of his four-game suspension for a violation of the NFL's policy on performance enhancers turned down.The decision by an independent...

AP Sports WriterAdrian Peterson declines to address financial woesBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Adrian Peterson says he won't be discussing financial woes that came to light over the summer.The Washington Redskins running back conducted his first interview of training camp Tuesday and declined to answer a question about...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL teaming with Jay-Z on entertainment and social activismBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) The NFL and Jay-Z's entertainment and sports representation company are teaming up for events and social activism.The league not only will use Jay-Z's Roc Nation to consult on its entertainment presentations, including...

AP Pro Football WriterMan in Black: Intense is only way Jets' Gregg Williams knowsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Gregg Williams has been described in many ways during his 30-year NFL coaching career - several flattering, and others not exactly appropriate for young ears.But there's one adjective...

AP Pro Football WriterBrown returns to Raiders after absence for injured feetBy JOSH DUBOWNAPA, Calif. (AP) Antonio Brown walked onto the Oakland Raiders practice field in his familiar No. 84 jersey surrounded by cameras and received warm greetings from teammates.His weeklong absence to deal with his frostbitten feet...

AP Sports WriterGiants WR Tate suspended 4 games for fertility drug useBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate has had the appeal of his four-game suspension for a violation of the NFL's policy on performance enhancers turned down.The decision by an independent...

The HOUSTON and the NEW ORLEANS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/9/2019 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. HOUSTON vs NEW ORLEANS When: 7:10 PM ET, Monday, September 9, 2019 Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana ROT TEAM PS OU ML 479 HOUSTON -7 (-110) 53 (-110) 230 -280 480 NEW ORLEANS TV: 7:10 PM LINE: -7 PREDICTION: NEW ORLEANS , HOUSTON Oddsmakers currently have the...

The PITTSBURGH and the NEW ENGLAND will both be gunning for a victory on 9/8/2019 at 8:20 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PITTSBURGH vs NEW ENGLAND When: 8:20 PM ET, Sunday, September 8, 2019 Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts ROT TEAM PS OU ML 477 PITTSBURGH -6 (-110) 51 (-110) 190 -230 478 NEW ENGLAND TV: 8:20 PM LINE: -6 PREDICTION: NEW ENGLAND , PITTSBURGH Oddsmakers currently have the NEW...