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AP Pro Football WriterJake Butt prepares for NFL debut after sitting out 2017By ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The forgotten member of last year's deep tight end class makes his NFL debut Saturday night, and Jake Butt is fired up to show he's just as good as O.J. Howard,...

Associated PressVikings Nick Easton's neck injury likely ends seasonBy SAM EKSTROMEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings lost a key member of their offensive line Thursday when left guard Nick Easton was placed on injured reserve because of a bulging disc in his neck.Coach Mike Zimmer made the announcement...

Associated PressVikings Nick Easton's neck injury likely ends seasonBy SAM EKSTROMEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings say left guard Nick Easton's neck injury has landed him on the injured reserve list, likely ending his season.Coach Mike Zimmer says Easton has a bulging disc in his neck. He hasn't...

Associated PressQB Trevor Siemian settling into new role with VikingsBy SAM EKSTROMEAGAN, Minn. (AP) When Trevor Siemian embarked on a Mexican vacation in the thick of NFL free agency, he was excited to relax with his fiancee during her break from law school at the University of Denver.As...

Associated PressQB Trevor Siemian settling into new role with VikingsBy SAM EKSTROMEAGAN, Minn. (AP) When Trevor Siemian embarked on a Mexican vacation in the thick of NFL free agency, he was excited to relax with his fiancee during her break from law school at the University of Denver.As...

Associated PressChargers' Jones, Smith push to back up dependable RiversBy DAN GREENSPANCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers must choose between potential and experience when they select the next primary backup to Philip Rivers.Cardale Jones has displayed in one NFL game the tantalizing physical tools he showed...

AP Sports WriterRookie Rosen happy with progress, ready for preseason debutBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Barring unforeseen circumstances, rookie Josh Rosen will begin his first NFL season on the sidelines as Arizona's backup quarterback.The preseason, though, will be his chance to shine, beginning Saturday night when the Cardinals...

AP Pro Football Writer5 of 6 QBs in Vikings-Broncos matchup have Denver rootsBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Vikings-Broncos exhibition Saturday night features more intrigue than the typical preseason opener.Denver QB Case Keenum gets to face his former teammates whom he helped reach the NFC championship before management...

AP Sports WriterBrowns rookie WR Callaway had bullets, gun part in carBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) As Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway stood by, a police officer said he ''got real nervous'' when he found bullets and a gun part while searching the rookie's vehicle.Callaway was cited for marijuana...

Faye Spanos, wife of Chargers owner Alex Spanos, dies at 92COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Faye Spanos, the wife of Los Angeles Chargers owner Alex Spanos, has died. She was 92.Faye Spanos died late Tuesday night of undisclosed causes.She married Alex Spanos in 1948, and they raised four children...

Associated PressMatt Stafford has modest goals for Lions offense vs. RaidersBy MICHAEL WAGAMANNAPA, Calif. (AP) Because he isn't likely to play more than a series or two in Friday's preseason opener, Detroit quarterback Matt Stafford has a few modest goals for the Lions offense.''Just execute and communicate at...

AP Sports WriterChiefs eager to see Patrick Mahomes II get preseason startBy DAVE SKRETTAPatrick Mahomes II wants to get out of the huddle without any issues, call the right protections and limit his mistakes, all while leading the Chiefs to a couple of touchdowns when he plays the first...