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AP Pro Football WriterNFL scouting combine family affair for lucky fewBy ARNIE STAPLETONINDIANAPOLIS (AP) University of Georgia defensive back JR Reed knew all about the NFL scouting combine long before he had the chance to grip the dumbbell at the Indianapolis Convention Center or spring from the...

Packers' LaFleur says OL Billy Turner doubtful for openerGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Billy Turner didn't practice Friday due to a knee injury and is considered doubtful for the season opener at Minnesota.Turner, who started all 16 games for Green Bay at right guard...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers' 7th-round picks shine in preseason openerBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Jimmy Garoppolo and most of the other high-profile members of the San Francisco 49ers made brief cameos at most in the exhibition opener.That gave a pair of seventh-round picks an opportunity to shine,...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Perriman says late-season breakout was just sneak peekBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Breshad Perriman insists his late-season breakout last year was merely just a promising start.For him to live up to his own expectations.And, to finally prove the doubters wrong.“I think that was...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said he's considering kneeling alongside his players during the national anthem this season in support of the movement against racial injustice. "I would consider anything as we move forward," Rhule said Thursday on a Zoom conference call. "I'm supportive of the cause....

Post: Snyder involved in harassment, Washington owner deniesWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Post on Wednesday reported additional examples of workplace sexual harassment inside the Washington Football Team organization, and allegations that owner Dan Snyder was personally involved.The Post reported a former cheerleader saying Snyder invited her to a hotel...

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...

Brooks looking for more success against Brees, SaintsSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Ahmad Brooks is no stranger to Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Some of the biggest plays of the 49ers linebacker's career have come against the Super Bowl-winning quarterback.''Maybe I just have a ray of light over me when...

AP Sports WriterHumbled Gordon grateful for another chance with BrownsBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Humbled, grateful and determined to make up for lost time and to those who stood by him, Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon stood on an NFL practice field and finally felt peace.Surrounded by teammates...

AP Sports WriterChasing Brady: Donald, Suh to lead Rams' Super Bowl pursuitBy GREG BEACHAMATLANTA (AP) Practically every member of the Los Angeles Rams has a favorite story about Aaron Donald's feats of ridiculous athleticism.Michael Brockers loved the moment at Carolina in 2016 when Donald beat the Panthers' left...

AP Pro Football WriterRyan Tannehill proving he's no 1-year wonder with TitansBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Ryan Tannehill has done his best to put to rest the idea that he's a one-hit wonder.The 2019 AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year who led the league with a...

AP Pro Football WriterLots of questions for Goodell, not a lot of answersBy BARRY WILNERATLANTA (AP) Faced with a blitz of officiating questions and queries about the effectiveness of the Rooney Rule, Colin Kaepernick's football unemployment, and the cancellation of a news conference for a Super Bowl halftime...