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New helmet rules have Brady, at 41, planning for next seasonFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Tom Brady is breaking in a new helmet this exhibition season, yet another sign the 41-year-old quarterback is planning to play in 2019.Brady's old helmet is among the models being phased out by the NFL...

Panthers' DJ Moore cited for driving 113 mph in work zoneCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers coach Ron Rivera says rookie wide receiver D.J. Moore has ''chastised'' after the first-round draft pick from Maryland was cited for driving approximately 113 mph in a work zone in Interstate 77 in Charlotte,...

AP Sports WriterChiefs add Scandrick in hopes of fixing shaky secondaryBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Orlando Scandrick was on a plane headed home for a last-minute visit with his family when the Kansas City Chiefs played the Atlanta Falcons in their second preseason game last week.He didn't...

AP Pro Football WriterNew sound, new look: Jets strike deals with Def Jam, MarvelBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have announced partnerships with Def Jam Recordings and Marvel Entertainment to enhance game-day experiences for fans at MetLife Stadium this season.Def Jam will create...

AP Sports WriterMayfield ends impressive camp with Browns imitating GMBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Baker Mayfield dressed as Browns general manager John Dorsey for the team's rookie talent show.Suiting up as a starting quarterback won't happen for a while.Following practice on Tuesday, Mayfield ended his first NFL training...

Ex-NFLer Incognito accused of threatening funeral home staffSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Former NFL offensive lineman Richie Incognito has been arrested on charges he threatened to shoot employees of a funeral home, authorities said Tuesday.Police in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale said Incognito was being held on suspicion of misdemeanor...

Associated PressFalcons coach: Jones, Freeman held out of 3rd preseason gameBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Julio Jones and Devonta Freeman are healthy and practicing at full speed again this week but will be held out for the third straight preseason game when the Atlanta Falcons visit the...

AP Pro Football WriterCoach: Derrick Henry, Dion Lewis make a potent backfield duoBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Titans coach Mike Vrabel believes Tennessee's running back duo will be a problem for opponents.The former linebacker refused to tip his hand when asked how he would defend Derrick Henry...

Ex-NFLer Incognito accused of threatening funeral home staffSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Authorities say former NFL offensive lineman Richie Incognito has been arrested on charges he threatened to shoot employees of a funeral home.Scottsdale, Arizona police say Incognito is being held on suspicion of misdemeanor charges of threats and disorderly...

AP Sports WriterJaguars' Marrone takes subtle dig at Pederson's critiqueBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) With a straight face and a shoulder shrug, Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone provided a subtle response to being criticized in Doug Pederson's new book.In Pederson's book released Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles coach ripped...

AP Sports WriterGiants receiver Victor Cruz retires, joins ESPNBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz has retired.In making the announcement Tuesday, the 31-year-old Cruz said he plans to join ESPN as an NFL analyst. Cruz will contribute to variety of shows...

AP Sports WriterJaguars' Ramsey, Fowler return, mum on weeklong suspensionsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Cornerback Jalen Ramsey and defensive end Dante Fowler are back from suspension, but neither is talking about what got them banned for a week or how they spent their time away.They were not available...