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Odell Beckham Jr. misses Giants-Jets with ankle injuryEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. is sitting out the Giants-Jets preseason game with a sprained left ankle.The dynamic Giants receiver did not practice this week after being hurt Monday night in a preseason loss to the Browns in Cleveland.Giants...

Bears agree to deals with Acho, AmukamaraLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have agreed to contracts with linebacker Sam Acho and cornerback Prince Amukamara.A seven-year pro, Acho had three sacks last season. Amukamara had seven pass breakups and 48 tackles after signing a one-year contract.Quarterback Chase Daniel...

Proposed Raiders stadium would be finished by June 2020LAS VEGAS (AP) A preliminary timeline for the proposed stadium that would be home to the Raiders in Las Vegas shows construction would be finished only three months before the 2020 regular season begins.The draft of the timeline made public...

Arians back at work after brief hospital stayTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians was back at work on Tuesday after a brief hospital stay.The Cardinals said via Twitter that Arians was expected to be at practice on Wednesday and on the sideline when Arizona plays the...

AP Sports WriterSteelers confident Roethlisberger can return to form in 2020By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers are confident quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's surgically repaired right elbow will be ready to go in time for the 2020 regular season, so confident there are no plans to look around for...

The Latest: Chargers rookie QB Herbert makes surprise startBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 2 in the NFL (all times EDT):---4:52Rookie Justin Herbert got a surprise first NFL start for the Los Angeles Chargers and led them to a touchdown on his first drive against the Kansas City...

AP Sports WriterBrowns finally practice, roster still unsettled for SteelersBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Stefanski is still stuck in his basement at home. At least the Browns are out and about.Well, most of them.After being unable to practice for two days due to COVID-19 testing and protocols, Cleveland...

Jets sign third-rounder DL Nathan Shepherd to 4-year dealFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed defensive lineman Nathan Shepherd, the team's third-round draft pick out of Fort Hays State , to a four-year deal worth the slotted amount of $3.4 million.The 6-foot-4, 315-pound native of...

Giants sign 2 before start of minicamp Tuesday, waive 1EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have made a couple of roster moves before the opening of a mandatory minicamp.The Giants announced Monday the signing of defensive tackle Jarron Jones and defensive back Kenneth Durden. Rookie free...

Dolphins DE Wake doubtful against Bengals with knee injuryDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake is doubtful for Sunday's game at Cincinnati with a knee injury.Wake sat out practice for the third day in a row Friday. He has been nursing the injury for a couple...

New Orleans Saints release veteran safety Kurt ColemanMETAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Saints have released veteran safety Kurt Coleman after only one season.The move, listed on the NFL's official transactions report on Thursday afternoon, will save the Saints at least $4 million but comes less than a...

AP Pro Football WriterAuburn star Carlson ready as Vikings turn to rookie kickerBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Daniel Carlson's career-best field goal at Auburn was 56 yards. His confidence range indoors reaches 65. During pre-draft training in the high altitude of his home state Colorado, he said, even...