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AP Pro Football WriterCowboys' Elliott likely to make preseason debut vs RaidersBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott appears set for the only game he is expected to get until his suspension over a domestic violence incident ends in late October.Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders expect Penn to see some action after ending holdoutBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Oakland Raiders Pro Bowl left tackle Donald Penn is expected to get on the field for at least a few plays this week after ending his lengthy contract holdout.Penn stayed away...

AP Sports WriterBills McCoy says Kaepernick is too much of a distractionBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy believes one reason teams haven't signed quarterback Colin Kaepernick is because he represents too much of a distraction for a player who would likely be...

Sen. McCain drops by for visit at Arizona Cardinals campGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Sen. John McCain dropped by for the final workout of the Arizona Cardinals' training camp at University of Phoenix Stadium on Thursday to chat with team officials and players just a week after the Arizona Republican...

AP Sports WriterGiants' Geno Smith says playing the Jets will be specialBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Playing the New York Jets is going to be special for Geno Smith.Not only is it a chance for the 26-year-old to nail down the Giants' backup quarterback job in the...

AP Sports WriterSaints compliment poise, potential of Texans' WatsonBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) When asked if Deshaun Watson looked like a rookie during joint practices with New Orleans, veteran Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro nodded affirmatively.Then Vaccaro added, ''I go against Drew Brees every day, so everybody looks like...

RT Bryan Bulaga out for Packers at Denver with ankle injuryGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Bryan Bulaga, the Green Bay Packers' veteran right tackle, is cautiously optimistic that he will be ready to go for Week 1 after injuring right ankle at practice.''I'm not too concerned about it,'' Bulaga...

AP Sports WriterAs training camp ends, no real clarity on Jets' starting QBBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets wrapped up training camp and their quarterback situation appears to be the same as it did a month ago.Well, sort of.Josh McCown remains the front-runner...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos' Marshall might revive national anthem protestsBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall was prepared to focus solely on football this season. Yet, after the recent racially charged conflict in Charlottesville, Virginia, he said he's considering reviving his take-a-knee protest during the national...

AP Sports WriterSchwenke's return gives Colts' offensive line a boostBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts spent three weeks trying to plug holes on the offensive line.They may, finally, have one solution.Veteran interior lineman Brian Schwenke was activated from the physically unable to perform list Wednesday, providing some...

Jets sign TE Brandon Barnes, release WR Marquess WilsonFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed tight end Brandon Barnes and released wide receiver Marquess Wilson.Barnes was waived by Detroit on Aug. 9 after being signed as an undrafted free agent out of Alabama State in...

Associated PressQuinn not eager to rush Jones, Freeman back for preseasonBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Falcons coach Dan Quinn says there's no need to rush Julio Jones and Devonta Freeman back to play in an exhibition game.When Atlanta opens the regular season Sept. 10 at Chicago, Quinn...