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Panthers sign offensive lineman Larsen to 2-year extensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have signed offensive lineman Tyler Larsen to a two-year contract extension.Larsen is now under contract through the 2020 season. Financial terms of the contract were not available Wednesday.Larsen has played in 23 games with 15 starts...

49ers to honor Dwight Clark with season-long celebrationSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers will honor former tight end Dwight Clark with a season-long celebration of his life that will include unveiling a statue of ''The Catch.''Clark died in June at age 61. He suffered from ALS.All...

AP Sports WriterBrowns rookie WR Callaway had bullets, gun parts in carBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns rookie receiver Antonio Callaway had bullets and gun parts in his car when he was cited for marijuana possession.Dash-camera video obtained by TMZ shows an officer asking Callaway to step out of...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Henry Anderson putting fluke throat injury behind himBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Henry Anderson has a tiny red scar in the middle of his neck that's easy to miss because it's nearly hidden by a crease in his skin.The New York Jets...

AP Sports WriterFalcons keep close eye on position battles against JetsBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons will be searching for the final piece of the offensive line charged with protecting Matt Ryan when they open their preseason schedule at the New York Jets.Right guard is...

Associated PressGruden returning to Coliseum as head coach of Raiders againBy MICHAEL WAGAMANNAPA, Calif. (AP) As much as he tries to downplay the significance, Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden is fully aware Friday's exhibition game against the Detroit Lions will be anything but an ordinary preseason contest.It's been...

AP Sports WriterLuck to make start, may play most of 1st quarter at SeattleBy MICHAEL MAROTWESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) Andrew Luck spent two straight offseasons contemplating how it would feel to play football again.He'll find out Thursday night.Coach Frank Reich announced Tuesday that Luck would start and could play...

AP Sports WriterBrowns rookie WR Callaway cited for marijuana possessionBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Cleveland Browns rookie Antonio Callaway has been cited for marijuana possession, the latest drama involving one of the team's wide receivers.Callaway was pulled over in his car by Strongsville, Ohio police at 2:59 a.m....

Dolphins will move training complex to site by their stadiumMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) The Miami Dolphins will move their training complex eight miles south to a site next to their stadium in north Miami-Dade County.The Dolphins' training headquarters have been at Nova Southeastern University in Broward County since...

Titans agree to terms with Jerome Cunningham, Brandon ChubbNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with tight end Jerome Cunningham and linebacker Brandon Chubb.They also have waived tight end Phillip Supernaw and have placed linebacker Nate Palmer on injured reserve.Cunningham, who is 6-foot-3 and 250...

Associated PressRavens' Yanda works out during Baltimore-LA Rams practicesBy TODD KARPOVICHOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Ravens coach John Harbaugh is reaping some health benefits with the return of Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda.''Seeing him out there doing individual drills was good for my blood pressure,'' Harbaugh said.Yanda participated in...

Associated PressChargers WR Williams back on track after injury-filled 2017By DAN GREENSPANCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams wasn't himself as a rookie.Back and knee injuries limited him to 11 receptions in 10 games last season, and a hamstring injury during OTAs this year...