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Dolphins' Parker, Falcons' Sanu inactive because of injuriesBy The Associated PressThe Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons are missing starting wide receivers because of injuries.Miami's DeVante Parker is inactive with an ankle injury after being listed as doubtful on the team's most recent update.As expected, Mohamed Sanu is out for...

AP Pro Football WritersGoodell: Forfeits possible for NFL virus protocol violationsBy TERESA M. WALKER and BARRY WILNERNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is warning the league's 32 teams of penalties including potential forfeits of games for violations of COVID-19 protocols that force changes in the schedule.In a memo sent to the...

AP Pro Football WriterGaroppolo returns to practice for 49ers on limited basisBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo returned to practice on a limited basis for the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday after missing two games with a sprained ankle.Coach Kyle Shanahan said the fact Garoppolo...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos coach still not saying who will start at QBBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos did everything to prepare rookie quarterback Drew Lock for his first NFL start.They designed a game plan around his strengths, had him take most of the snaps with...

Associated PressMore than 66,000 attend Packers' Family Night practiceBy TODD McMAHONGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers completed their first week of training camp under the lights at a packed Lambeau Field on Sunday night.Coach Mike McCarthy put his team through a lively practice of about 90...

AP Sports WriterNagy eyes meeting with mentor as Bears brace for ChiefsBy ANDREW SELIGMANLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Matt Nagy got a big break from Andy Reid, spent a decade on his staffs in Philadelphia and Kansas City before becoming the Chicago Bears' coach last season. He considers his...

Los Angeles Chargers draft capsuleBy The Associated Press17. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (9-7)LAST SEASON: Bolts went winless in first four games of relocation season, but rest of coach Anthony Lynn's first year in charge was very encouraging. Los Angeles won nine of final 12 games with vicious offense led by...

AP Sports WriterBranden Albert, Mario Williams among 4 Dolphins releasedBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Left tackle Branden Albert was among four players released Thursday by the Miami Dolphins, clearing the way for 2016 first-round draft pick Laremy Tunsil to move over from guard.Also departing were four-time Pro Bowl...

Texas Legislature fetes former Cowboys quarterback Tony RomoAUSTIN, Texas (AP) The Texas Legislature is honoring retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, praising his character and humble roots almost as much as his football accomplishments.Romo appeared Wednesday before the Texas House, which halted work so lawmakers could take photos...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Player safety a cost of an expanded seasonBy TIM DAHLBERGRoger Goodell thinks the NFL is doing some great work in making the game safer for players.Believe that if you will, though the statistics don't exactly bear the commissioner out. Concussions were up this year and a...

AP Sports WriterChiefs' Reid has plan in place for pandemic-altered campBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Nobody really had any idea what training camp would like look until the NFL and its players' union came to an agreement late last week to dramatically alter the collective bargaining agreement...

Patriots sign free agent RB Rex BurkheadBOSTON (AP) The Patriots have signed free agent running back Rex Burkhead.The move was announced Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed. Burkhead, 26, comes from Cincinnati, where he has spent all four years of his NFL career since being drafted in the sixth...