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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...

AP Sports WriterTo protect and carry: Packers' young backs pick up blockingBy GENARO C. ARMASGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Getting on the field for the Green Bay Packers as a running back means in large part showing competence in one important skill that has nothing to do with carrying...

Associated PressRowe hopes to move up New England secondary depth chartBy MAUREEN MULLENFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Cornerback Eric Rowe added some depth to New England's secondary and performed well after he was traded from the Eagles last year. Now he will have to work his way up the depth...

AP Sports WriterBrowns owner preaching patience after "hard" 1-15 seasonBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Embarrassed by the Browns' deplorable record during his tenure as owner, Jimmy Haslam promised patience will guide him going forward.During his annual press conference at training camp, Haslam acknowledged last season's 1-15 record was...

AP Sports WriterEli Manning downplays the age factor as Giants open campBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Don't bother talking to Eli Manning about his age.Entering his 14th season, the 36-year-old New York Giants quarterback just smiled Friday when asked about the number and comments by general manager...

Associated PressRaiders may be without Donald Penn as training camp beginsBy MICHAEL WAGAMANNAPA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders arrived in Napa on Friday for the start of training camp amid reports that left tackle Donald Penn plans to hold out.Penn, 34, is entering the final year of an...

Bears' McPhee has arthroscopic knee surgery; return unclearBOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) Chicago Bears outside linebacker Pernell McPhee had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. There is no timetable for his return.Coach John Fox described Friday's operation as ''just a cleanup.''The Bears placed McPhee on the physically unable to perform...

AP Sports WriterJets not buying into skeptics' dismal outlook for seasonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) There has been plenty of chatter about the New York Jets this offseason, and none of it has been particularly positive.They've got a three-man quarterback competition, a revamped roster that's minus...

AP Sports WriterJets not buying into skeptics' dismal outlook for seasonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) There has been plenty of chatter about the New York Jets this offseason, and none of it has been particularly positive.They've got a three-man quarterback competition, a revamped roster that's minus...

AP Sports WriterRetooled Patriots receiving corps brings early excitementBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots have had more than their share of luck when it comes to getting the most out of their receivers during the Bill Belichick era.Last season that guy was Chris Hogan, a modestly used...

Titans extend deal with 2-time Pro Bowler Jurrell CaseyNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a multi-year extension with two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jurrell Casey.The team announced the extension Friday as the Titans went through their conditioning test.Casey still had two seasons remaining on his...