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Chiefs sign top draft pick Speaks to rookie contractKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs signed second-round draft pick Breeland Speaks to his four-year rookie contract Thursday, making him the third of their six draft selections to sign a deal.Kansas City did not have a first-round pick this year...

The Latest: Bethea: New NFL policy 'not really a compromise'ATLANTA (AP) The Latest on the NFL's new policy requiring players to stand if they are on the field during the national anthem but permitting them to stay in the locker room if they prefer (all times EDT):---6 p.m.Arizona...

Jets to pay fines if players violate anthem policyFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets say they will pay any fines and not penalize players if they violate a new NFL policy to stand or stay in the locker room during ''The Star-Spangled Banner.''Jets owner Christopher Johnson...

The Latest: Zimmer proud Vikings didn't kneel last yearATLANTA (AP) The Latest on the NFL's new policy requiring players to stand if they are on the field during the national anthem but permitting them to stay in the locker room if they prefer (all times local):---5:30 p.m.The Minnesota...

The Latest: Zimmer proud Vikings didn't kneel last yearATLANTA (AP) The Latest on the NFL's new policy requiring players to stand if they are on the field during the national anthem but permitting them to stay in the locker room if they prefer (all times local):---5:30 p.m.The Minnesota...

The Latest: Browns' Taylor surprised players had no inputATLANTA (AP) The Latest on the NFL's new policy requiring players to stand if they are on the field during the national anthem but permitting them to stay in the locker room if they prefer (all times local):---5:10 p.m.Cleveland Browns...

The Latest: Browns' Taylor surprised players had no inputATLANTA (AP) The Latest on the NFL's new policy requiring players to stand if they are on the field during the national anthem but permitting them to stay in the locker room if they prefer (all times local):---5:10 p.m.Cleveland Browns...

AP Sports WriterWhile Bell stays home, rookie Samuels looks to impressBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Jaylen Samuels smiled at the question. It's not the first time he's been asked where exactly he fits on the football field.The answer during Samuels' time at North Carolina State depended on when you...

Incognito taken into custody for psychiatric examinationBOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) Richie Incognito, the NFL offensive lineman who was once suspended for bullying a teammate, was taken into custody Wednesday for psychiatric examination after an incident at a Florida gym.Boca Raton police spokeswoman Jessica Desir said officers received a...

AP Sports WriterChargers' Telesco laments Henry's injury, demurs on GatesBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Chargers tight end Hunter Henry tore his knee ligament while running an ordinary route during a non-contact workout on the opening day of organized team activities, general manager Tom Telesco confirmed Wednesday.Telesco declined to...

AP Sports WriterLights, cameras, Browns: Team set for "Hard Knocks" seriesBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Mostly unwatchable for several seasons, the Cleveland Browns could become a summer TV sensation.HBO's banking on it.''It's an underdog story,'' said network executive Peter Nelson. ''And people love rooting for underdogs.''Despite the Browns'...

Eagles release starting linebacker Mychal KendricksPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles have released starting linebacker Mychal Kendricks after six seasons with the team.The cost-cutting move announced on Tuesday came after linebacker Paul Worrilow went down with a knee injury on the first day of organized team activities. Kendricks was...