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Cardinals extend GM Keim's contract through 2022TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have extended the contract of general manager Steve Keim through 2022.Keim is a 19-year employee of the Cardinals, starting as a college scout in 1999. He worked his way up through the ranks to be hired...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Josh Gordon cleared by NFL for practices, gamesBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) The NFL has cleared Josh Gordon's route to the field.Gordon, whose career has been derailed by drug and alcohol addictions, ''can return to all activities, including games,'' league spokesman Brian McCarthy said Saturday.Gordon...

Vikings put RG Pat Elflein on injured reserveEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings placed starting right guard Pat Elflein on injured reserve on Thursday, meaning the fourth-year player will miss at least three games.The Vikings did not disclose the injury for Elflein, who has not appeared on the...

AP Sports WriterSmall-school players ready for biggest test at NFL combineBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Connor Harris and Krishawn Hogan are ready to answer questions at this week's NFL scouting combine.Sure, they can recite impressive small-school resumes to anyone who wonders how two relatively unknown players made it to...

Bengals' Williams likely out for year after shoulder surgeryCINCINNATI (AP) Bengals rookie offensive tackle Jonah Williams is expected to miss the season after surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder.The team said in a statement that Williams is expected to make a full recovery. He was...

AP Pro Football WriterDefensive additions fail to make early impact for RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders set out to bolster the middle of their defense this offseason by adding a penetrating defensive tackle in Maliek Collins and a versatile linebacker in Cory Littleton.Through three games, the return on...

Falcons CB Sheffield ruled out for Sunday's game vs CowboysFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons will be without a key member of their cornerback rotation for the second week in a row after ruling Kendall Sheffield out of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.Sheffield is still recovering...

Green Bay Packers say with Pettine as defensive coordinatorGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Packers coach Matt LaFleur has decided to stick with Mike Pettine as his defensive coordinator.In LaFleur's first season, the Packers went from 6-9-1 in 2018 to 13-3 and the NFC championship game this season as second-year...

AP Pro Football WriterDenver's dazzling defense is a real dawdlerBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos' dazzling defense has a fatal flaw: It keeps showing up late.The Broncos (4-2), who host the Houston Texans (4-2) on Monday night in Brock Osweiler's much-anticipated homecoming , have surrendered first-drive...

AP Sports WriterJaguars rookie Williams has huge opportunity with Smith goneBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Quincy Williams forgot to take his watch off before his first workout with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday.He looked down and noticed it wrapped around his wrist following the first pseudo practice of...

AP Sports WriterAnd the winner in Brady-Belichick divorce is: the QBBy JIMMY GOLENIt's time to declare a winner in the divorce between Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, the coach and quarterback who combined to lead the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl championships before splitting up this year.And...

AP Pro Football WriterFoster cleared for 49ers practice; Thomas remains unsignedBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Reuben Foster has been cleared to go for the San Francisco 49ers after missing the offseason program rehabilitating his injured right shoulder. The status of San Francisco's other first-round pick remains in...