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AP Pro Football WriterRaiders still waiting on Khalil Mack's arrival in campBy JOSH DUBOWNAPA, Calif. (AP) Jon Gruden targeted Paul Guenther as his defensive coordinator in his return to Oakland even before he got the Raiders job, believing his aggressive defensive scheme was just what the team needed...

AP Sports WriterBrown expects new deal with Seahawks to be last of careerBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Duane Brown's future a year ago at training camp was filled with uncertainty during a holdout. Ever since his trade to Seattle in the middle of last season, he's been ''at...

AP Sports WriterRookie QB Rosen praises Bradford, works on decision-makingBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Josh Rosen is a smart young man and in the early stages of Arizona Cardinals training camp he's doing a lot of thinking.The rookie from UCLA is looking forward to the day where the...

AP Sports WriterPanthers All-Pro Kuechly looks to step up pass rush skillsBy STEVE REEDSPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) Well, it turns out that maybe Panthers four-time All-Pro middle linebacker Luke Kuechly may have a minor flaw in his game.Who knew?The 27-year-old Kuechly, considered one of the best players in the...

AP Sports WriterRecord crowd for Falcons practice sees new roof open, closeBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons couldn't wait to show the biggest crowd to attend one of their practices their stadium's fully functioning retractable roof.The Mercedes-Benz Stadium roof was closed for all but one Falcons regular-season...

AP Pro Football WriterMalcolm Butler never got explanation for Super Bowl benchingBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The question just keeps coming, and Malcolm Butler still has the same answer.No, the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback does not know why Patriots coach Bill Belichick benched him at the Super...

AP Sports WriterLuck felt sore, tired but pain-free after throwing at campBy MICHAEL MAROTWESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) Andrew Luck feels as sore and tired as he expected four days into training camp.He's also pain free - just as the Indianapolis Colts had hoped.Luck passed his first major tests by...

AP Sports WriterJenkins focusing on football, says little of death in homeBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins has been trying to keep his focus on football since the body of a 25-year-old friend was found in his New Jersey home last month.Jenkins'...

AP Sports WriterLions WR Jones returns to practice, RB Blount leaves fieldBy LARRY LAGEALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions had a key player on offense come back from an injury and one walk off the field during practice.Wide receiver Marvin Jones returned to practice a day after...

AP Sports WriterBills sign defensive end Ryan Russell, release OdighizuwaBy JOHN WAWROWPITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills continue shuffling their defensive front during the first week of training camp by signing end Ryan Russell.Russell is listed at 6-foot-5 and 267 pounds, and has three seasons of NFL experience,...

AP Sports WriterMike Brown: Trump tweets have inflamed NFL's anthem issueBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Bengals owner Mike Brown says President Donald Trump's numerous tweets attacking NFL players for kneeling during the national anthem have prolonged the issue, which he sees as one of the league's biggest distractions.Brown says...

AP Sports WriterRevis ends 'amazing' career by signing 1-day deal with JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Darrelle Revis officially shut down his dominant playing career by signing one final contract.The seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback who routinely frustrated opposing receivers with his blanket-like coverage officially retired Tuesday...