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AP Sports WriterSaints' Morstead aiming for a career-high in key statBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints punter Thomas Morstead wasn't entirely satisfied with the booming boots he sent soaring nearly 60 yards down field during his latest exhibition outing.While the punts that traveled 57 and 53 yards in...

AP Sports WriterTE Jordan Reed back from toe injury, practices with RedskinsBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Jordan Reed back on the field and healthy could be just what the Washington Redskins' so-far stagnant offense needs.Reed practiced for the first time this preseason on Wednesday and called himself 100...

AP Sports WriterKerwynn Williams wins kick, punt return job in ArizonaBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals drafted T.J. Logan out of North Carolina in the fifth round of this year's draft with the express purpose of having him return kicks and punts.All was going well until...

AP Sports WriterWith Beckham and Marshall hurt, free agents showing stuffBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) With Odell Beckham Jr. and Brandon Marshall nursing injuries, a couple of young wide receivers are getting a chance to show the New York Giants what they can do.Roger Lewis Jr. and...

AP Sports WriterReady or not: Rookie Kizer now Browns starting quarterbackBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) DeShone Kizer will be next through the Browns' quarterback turnstile.He doesn't want it to spin again anytime soon.The rocket-armed rookie QB from Notre Dame was named Cleveland's starter for Saturday night's third exhibition...

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...

AP Sports WriterJets' Forte practices fully, 'no doubt' he'll play in openerBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets running back Matt Forte practiced fully for the first time in more than three weeks and says there's ''no doubt'' he'll be ready to play in the...

AP Sports WriterPolitical football: Patriots gave Trump a Super Bowl ringBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) President Donald Trump has a Super Bowl championship ring - just like Vladimir Putin.New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft gave Trump the diamond-encrusted ring. The sitting president usually receives gifts from sports teams during...

AP Sports WriterFitzgerald on Anquan Boldin: 'He's like a big brother to me'By BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Larry Fitzgerald took a moment Tuesday to talk about the retirement of his good friend and former teammate Anquan Boldin.''It's bittersweet,'' Fitzgerald said. ''He's like a big brother to me.''For six...

AP Sports WriterWaiting game: Browns' Jackson close to choosing starting QBBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Coach Hue Jackson is letting the drama build to a crescendo. His pick as Cleveland's starting quarterback is only hours away.Drum roll, please.Following weeks of training camp practices and two exhibition games, Jackson said...

AP Sports WriterHightower, 2 other key Patriots return to practiceBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Linebacker Dont'a Hightower was one of three key players to return to practice Tuesday as the Patriots prepared to head to Detroit for their third preseason game.Starting left tackle Nate Solder and running back...