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AP National WriterNo looking back: Watson on point as Texans top Jags 26-3By EDDIE PELLSLONDON (AP) Deshaun Watson's most impressive completion won't even count as one.With a pair of defensive linemen dragging him to the ground, the escape artist who doubles as a quarterback made a backward flip...

Steelers mourning Darryl Drake's death as training camp endsLATROBE, Pa. (AP) The unofficial credo as part of the Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff for Darryl Drake this season was, ''Shut out the noise,'' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger relayed as training camp wrapped up Thursday.Drake perhaps was tacitly referring to some...

Colts keeping Luck out of practice because of sore shoulderINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Colts quarterback Andrew Luck will not practice this week after developing soreness in his throwing shoulder.Luck had been throwing every other day the past two weeks. But general manager Chris Ballard told reporters Wednesday that trainers and...

AP National WriterSafeties first: Polamalu, Atwater heading to Hall of FameBy EDDIE PELLSMIAMI (AP) He grew his hair so long, it flowed out of his helmet and obscured the name on the back of his jersey.Didn't matter. Everyone knew where to find Troy Polamalu on Sundays.The Steelers great...

AP Sports WriterSaints punter Morstead has new 5-year, $20 million contractBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints punter Thomas Morstead figured he had a good command of his value after nine NFL seasons, and he had no interest in playing or living anywhere but New Orleans.Morstead said Friday that...

NFL International Combine headed to GermanyNEW YORK (AP) The NFL International Combine is headed to Germany for the first time.The showcase is similar to the annual NFL Combine that takes place in Indianapolis after the Super Bowl, with the goal of trying to discover and evaluate potential NFL...

Gen. Belichick? Trump says Patriots coach has military chopsFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Bill Belichick has eight Super Bowl rings. Maybe he should also have four stars.In a call with conservative radio show host Hugh Hewitt aired Tuesday, President Donald Trump said he thinks the legendary New England Patriots coach...

Associated PressPredators target NFL concussion victims, lawyers sayBy KRISTEN DE GROOTPHILADELPHIA (AP) Lawyers for former NFL players now eligible for payments under the league's $1 billion concussion settlement said Tuesday they've found evidence that unscrupulous third-party providers are trying to take advantage of players with significant brain damage.Christopher...

Chiefs acquire DE Ogbah in trade from Browns for S MurrayKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs have acquired edge rusher Emmanuel Ogbah from Cleveland in a swap for safety Eric Murray, who was originally drafted by current Browns general manager John Dorsey.Ogbah did not report for...

Brother of 49ers quarterback killed outside Nashville barNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Two men were stabbed to death early Saturday at a Nashville bar and one of the victims was the brother of NFL quarterback C.J. Beathard, authorities said.Nashville Police said 22-year-old Clayton Beathard and 21-year-old Paul Trapeni were stabbed...

AP Sports WriterChargers center Pouncey cleared to play whenever NFL returnsBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Mike Pouncey says he is ready to go whenever NFL teams are allowed to return to their facilities to hold workouts or training camp.The Los Angeles Chargers center said during a conference...

AP Sports WriterStrong safety: Browns’ Redwine committed to change off fieldBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Sheldrick Redwine's passion extends way beyond the chalk-lined boundaries of a football field.A part-time starter as a rookie, the Browns' modest second-year safety has emerged as a trusted and respected voice in a...