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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...

Associated PressFalcon's Freeman keeps spirits up as he awaits new contractBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Devonta Freeman doesn't know how much longer it will take to get a new contract with the Atlanta Falcons.The two-time Pro Bowl running back isn't fretting, though. He reported on time for...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos lose running back Devontae Booker to wrist injuryBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos coach Vance Joseph's first training camp got off to a rough start with word that Devontae Booker, who was pushing to unseat C.J. Anderson as Denver's starting running back, will undergo...

AP Sports WriterMcAdoo finds different way to motivate GiantsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Throughout the history of the NFL, coaches have used an assortment of ways to motivate players.They scream. They yell. They cajole, embarrass, use the fatherly approach, beg, bother, annoy. You name it, coaches have...

AP Sports WriterSpecial One: Top pick Garrett impressive as Browns open campBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) On Day One, Myles Garrett looked like a legitimate No. 1.Bursting off the line of scrimmage during a pass-rush drill, Garrett quickly got around offensive tackle Rod Johnson, a fellow rookie who...

AP Sports Writer'Pacman' accepts suspension, tears up over owner's supportBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Cornerback Adam ''Pacman'' Jones accepted his one-game suspension for an offseason misdemeanor conviction, and he got emotional Thursday over the unwavering support he's received from Bengals owner Mike Brown.Jones is suspended by the NFL for...

AP Sports WriterJaguars open training camp with eye on changing cultureBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jaguars coach Doug Marrone had a predominant theme during his first team meeting of the season: Winning.It hasn't been the focus in Jacksonville for years and hasn't been a reality in a decade....

AP Sports WriterSaints QB Brees calls his contract a 'non-issue'By BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Drew Brees had what would have to be an anxious moment for a 38-year-old quarterback entering a contract year.The New Orleans Saints star nearly became collateral damage when a couple of players got tangled...

AP Pro Football WriterTeddy Bridgewater's return: 'I know it's going to happen'By DAVE CAMPBELLMANKATO, Minn. (AP) Minutes after Teddy Bridgewater's left knee dislocated beneath him, the result of one bad step on a routine drop-back during practice nearly a year ago, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback was hustled into...

AP Sports WriterConfident Buccaneers report for start of training campBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are embracing heightened expectations created by the team's first winning record in six years.Veterans reported for the start of training camp on Thursday confident the Bucs not only have what...

AP Pro Football WriterFoster cleared for 49ers practice; Thomas remains unsignedBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Reuben Foster has been cleared to go for the San Francisco 49ers after missing the offseason program rehabilitating his injured right shoulder. The status of San Francisco's other first-round pick remains in...