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AP Pro Football WriterBroncos GM Elway, team president Ellis positive for COVID-19By ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The novel coronavirus has reached the highest levels of the Denver Broncos organization with general manager John Elway and team president Joe Ellis testing positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.The Broncos said in...

AP Sports WriterAnother close call: Chargers lose big lead, fall to BroncosBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn pointed toward the official in the end zone who was momentarily waving his arms incomplete, hoping for that decision to be heeded.It wasn't. Another close call that...

AP Sports WriterRavens' Humphrey says he has virus; Packers also have 1 caseBy DAVID GINSBURGBaltimore Ravens All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey says he has tested positive for the coronavirus.In a post on Twitter, Humphrey wrote Monday: ''I got the Rona hopefully I'll be back healthy soon.''Humphrey missed practice last Wednesday...

Herb Adderley, star cornerback with 6 NFL titles, dies at 81By The Associated PressHerb Adderley, the Hall of Fame cornerback who joined the NFL as a running back and became part of a record six championship teams with the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, has died. He was...

AP Pro Football WriterBurrow, Herbert, Tagovailoa start on same day for 1st timeBy BARRY WILNERJoe Burrow guided his team to a win. Justin Herbert probably deserved one. And Tua Tagovailoa didn't have to do much to be successful in his NFL starting debut.It was a mixed bag Sunday for...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys try many tricks with rookie QB, fall to Eagles 23-9By SCHUYLER DIXONThe Dallas Cowboys tried to fake their way through rookie quarterback Ben DiNucci's first - and they're thinking only - start.From the reverses, to the fake reverses, to the receiver option pass play to...

AP Pro Football WriterMoving way up: Avery Williamson goes from Jets to SteelersBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Avery Williamson is going from winless to undefeated.The New York Jets agreed Sunday night to trade the veteran linebacker to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Jets also are sending a 2022...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Jets trade LB Avery Williamson to SteelersBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Avery Williamson is going from winless to undefeated.The New York Jets agreed Sunday night to trade the veteran linebacker to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a person with direct knowledge of the deal...

AP Pro Football WriterMoving on up: LB Williamson goes from Jets to SteelersBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Avery Williamson is going from winless to undefeated.The New York Jets agreed Sunday night to trade the veteran linebacker to the Pittsburgh Steeler.The Jets also are sending a 2022 seventh-round...

AP Pro Football WriterBurrow, Herbert, Tagovailoa start on same day for 1st timeBy BARRY WILNERJoe Burrow guided his team to a win. Justin Herbert probably deserved one. And Tua Tagovailoa didn't have to do much to be successful in his NFL starting debut.It was a mixed bag Sunday for...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys try many tricks with rookie QB, fall to Eagles 23-9By SCHUYLER DIXONThe Dallas Cowboys tried to fake their way through rookie quarterback Ben DiNucci's first - and they're thinking only - start.From the reverses, to the fake reverses, to the receiver option pass play to...

Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussionBy The Associated PressDenver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has cleared concussion protocol and will play against the Los Angeles Chargers.The Broncos were without top wide receiver Tim Patrick (hamstring) on Sunday, replacing him with DaeSean Hamilton in the starting lineup. Austin...