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AP Pro Football WriterDenver's defenders say the QB competition helps them, too.By ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Lorenzo Doss began and ended the Denver Broncos' first padded practice Sunday with pick-6s, snaring a Paxton Lynch pass to start things off and snatching Trevor Siemian's toss to end it.''I always...

AP Sports WriterGiants' Casillas sees more give and take with SpagnuoloBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) No one on the New York Giants' defense has spent more time working with coordinator Steve Spagnuolo than weakside linebacker and captain Jonathan Casillas.The two worked together in New Orleans in 2012...

Associated PressPatriots' defensive stalwart Ninkovich retiresBy MAUREEN MULLENFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) New England Patriots defensive stalwart Rob Ninkovich capped his 11-year NFL career by announcing his retirement Sunday after the team's morning practice at Gillette Stadium.Since joining the Patriots in 2009, Ninkovich had proven to be one of the...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks open camp minus Malik McDowell after accidentBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) An offseason that was filled with drama for the Seattle Seahawks added another layer on Sunday as rookie defensive tackle Malik McDowell did not report for the start of training camp after being involved...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders QB Derek Carr looks to maintain upward trajectoryBy JOSH DUBOWNAPA, Calif. (AP) Derek Carr's career has been on an upward trajectory ever since entering the NFL as a second-round pick three years ago.Ten straight losses to open an up-and-down rookie season in 2014 was...

Rhodes closed: Vikings sign star CB to contract extensionMANKATO, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have signed star cornerback Xavier Rhodes to a five-year contract extension.The deal was done on Sunday , with Rhodes entering his fifth NFL season on the final year of his rookie contract. Rhodes was...

Associated PressPatriots' defensive stalwart Ninkovich retiresBy MAUREEN MULLENFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) New England Patriots defensive stalwart Rob Ninkovich capped his 11-year NFL career by announcing his retirement Sunday after the team's morning practice at Gillette Stadium.Since joining the Patriots in 2009, Ninkovich had proven to be one of the...

AP Sports WriterSaints eyeing youth, new additions as pads come onBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints rookie linebacker Alex Anzalone quickly diagnosed a screen pass to running back Adrian Peterson, bolted into the backfield and swarmed Peterson moments after the catch.For the first time this year, Saints coach...

AP Sports WriterMarshall doesn't mind being in shadow of Odell Beckham Jr.By TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. put on a show on the second day of training camp for the New York Giants, and no one may have enjoyed it more than fellow receiver Brandon...

AP Sports WriterBills in no mood to temper expectations despite overhaulBy JOHN WAWROWPITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) Time and patience are two qualities center Eric Wood is running out of when asked to consider how long it might take for the Buffalo Bills to become contenders following their latest offseason...

AP Sports WriterLions report for training camp, Ansah goes on PUP listBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have put defensive lineman Ziggy Ansah on the active/physically unable to perform list.The team announced the move Saturday, the day the Lions reported for training camp. Their first...

Receiver Corey Davis finally has a deal, joining TitansNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have wrapped up the last of the NFL's draft picks still without a deal, agreeing to terms with the first wide receiver selected overall in Corey Davis.The Titans announced the deal Saturday on Twitter...