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Associated PressCardinals' Kirk gets ready to catch more TDs from pal MurrayBy JOSE M. ROMEROGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Christian Kirk owns the distinction of having caught Kyler Murray's first college touchdown pass, a 10-yarder on Sept. 12, 2015, when both were freshmen at Texas A&M.But the Arizona Cardinals duo...

Associated PressBears kicker candidates facing up to camp pressuresBy GENE CHAMBERLAINBOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) Linebacker Roquan Smith had just witnessed kicker Elliott Fry make a 60-yard field goal Saturday in the Chicago Bears' kicking competition.''That was pretty exciting,'' Smith said. ''You don't have many guys hitting a 60-yarder. It's...

AP Sports WriterChiefs' Pat Mahomes living up to his 'Showtime' nicknameBy DAVE SKRETTAST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) Patrick Mahomes spent this past offseason riding horses through the surf and throwing passes on the beach, swapping jokes with Jimmy Kimmel and hob-knobbing with celebrities on the red carpet.He's the cover...

AP Pro Football WriterCarr hopes new receivers open up deep game for RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWNAPA, Calif. (AP) Whether it was because of the poor pass protection, a lack of big-play receiving threats downfield or a fear of making mistakes, almost no quarterback was as cautious as Oakland's Derek...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Bell to fantasy owners: Sorry about last yearBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Le'Veon Bell has a fantasy tip for this season: Pick him.First, though, the New York Jets running back is sorry to the frustrated people who drafted him in their leagues...

AP Sports WriterAfter offseason hype, Metcalf settling into 1st Seattle campBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Because of the position he plays, his slide during the NFL draft and the team that selected him, DK Metcalf has spent the offseason in the spotlight.As much as he's trying to avoid...

Associated PressGoodell, title game officials to face questions on 'no-call'By KEVIN McGILLNEW ORLEANS (AP) A Louisiana judge ordered that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and three officials from January's NFC title game be questioned under oath in September about the infamous ''no-call'' that helped the Los Angeles Rams beat...

Chiefs lose defensive back Reaser to Achilles injuryST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Keith Reaser, who emerged as one of the stars of the brief Alliance of American Football, hurt his Achilles tendon during practice Monday and could miss the season.Reaser was fourth on the depth...

Buccaneers sign 2nd generation QB Vincent TestaverdeTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed quarterback Vincent Testaverde, whose father, Vinny, was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1987 NFL draft and is still the club's career passing leader.The younger Testaverde played his final college season at...

Goodell, title game officials to face questions on 'no-call'NEW ORLEANS (AP) A Louisiana judge has ordered that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and three officials from January's NFC title game be questioned under oath in September about an infamous ''no-call'' during January's NFC title game.Attorney Antonio LeMon, who filed...

AP Sports WriterFalcons looking for answers at RB behind Devonta FreemanBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) A healthy Devonta Freeman can't answer all the Atlanta Falcons' questions at running back.Even if Freeman avoids injury after missing 14 games in 2018, the Falcons still must replace Tevin Coleman, the...

Associated PressRicardo Allen wants to coach offense when his career endsBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Ricardo Allen plans to start at free safety a few seasons longer for the Atlanta Falcons.When his career ends, Allen wants to transition into coaching, but he has no interest in teaching...