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AP Pro Football WriterDomata Peko the antidote for Broncos' biggest bugabooBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) A much better supporting cast awaits quarterback Trevor Siemian in his second season as Broncos starter and Mike McCoy in his second stint as Denver's offensive coordinator.The Broncos bolstered their backfield by bringing in...

AP Sports WriterLuck able to practice but ruled out for Colts' openerBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Andrew Luck's still playing the waiting game.On Monday, two days after being activated from the physically unable to perform list, the Indianapolis Colts' franchise quarterback was ruled out of Sunday's season opener against...

AP Sports WriterJackson insists Browns focused on winning, not developingBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns coach Hue Jackson has four quarterbacks, including a rookie starter, and not one has an NFL win on his resume.He's got only four cornerbacks, a new wide receiver with blazing speed but brittle...

AP Sports WriterJonathan Williams surprise cut after Bills add 3 off waiversBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Add running back Jonathan Williams to the mix of former Buffalo Bills draft picks no longer on the team.The 2016 fifth-round selection was regarded as the most surprising Bills player cut...

AP Pro Football WriterQB Kyle Sloter says he's signed with Vikings practice squadBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Kyle Sloter, who started just nine games at quarterback in college but became a preseason sensation when he led the NFL with a 125.4 passer rating, said Sunday he's signed with...

Jaguars add 5 off waivers, cut 3rd-string QB Brandon AllenJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars added five players off waivers Sunday and cut third-string quarterback Brandon Allen.The Jaguars acquired tight end James O'Shaughnessy (New England), defensive tackle Eli Ankou (Houston), linebacker Donald Payne (Baltimore), defensive back Lafayette Pitts...

Rams claim Dielman, Neary, Jefferson; set practice squadTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams claimed defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson and centers J.J. Dielman and Aaron Neary off waivers Sunday, bolstering their questionable depth on both lines.To create room on its 53-man roster, Los Angeles waived linebacker Nic...

LA Chargers claim OL Schofield, DB Richards off waiversCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have claimed offensive lineman Michael Schofield and defensive back Jeff Richards off waivers.To make room on their 53-man roster Sunday, the Chargers waived cornerback Craig Mager and receiver Geremy Davis.The Chargers also...

AP Sports WriterChiefs' Alex Smith ready for season opener in New EnglandBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Andy Reid has maintained all offseason that Alex Smith is the starting quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, even while Patrick Mahomes II was lighting up defenses during four preseason games.Chiefs...

AP Sports WriterJonathan Williams surprise cut after Bills add 3 off waiversBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Add running back Jonathan Williams to the mix of former Buffalo Bills draft picks no longer on the team.The 2016 fifth-round selection was regarded as the most surprising Bills player cut...

Cowboys release Thornton, fill spot with Price from PackersFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys have released defensive tackle Cedric Thornton, their most expensive free agent a year ago, and claimed Brian Price off waivers from Green Bay to replace him.The Cowboys acquired linebacker Jayrone Elliott from the Packers...

Associated PressRedskins safety Su'a Cravens talked out of retiringBy BRIAN MCNALLYASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins players said safety Su'a Cravens had to be talked out of retiring, and his future with the team is in doubt.The 22-year-old Cravens, Washington's expected starter at strong safety, has been out since...