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AP Sports WriterRivera: Newton lighter, more confident and ready to throwBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton is ready to roll at training camp.Coach Ron Rivera said he's excited to see a lighter, more confident Newton test his surgically repaired throwing arm when the Panthers take the field...

AP Sports WriterDolphins LB Koa Misi goes on injured reserveBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Linebacker Koa Misi's season with the Miami Dolphins ended two days before the start of training camp.A starter since his rookie season in 2010, Misi was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after he failed...

AP Sports WriterMike Brown defends Bengals' decision to keep Pacman JonesBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Bengals owner Mike Brown is defending his decision to keep cornerback Adam ''Pacman'' Jones despite another arrest, saying he's been ''punished enough'' for his latest troubles.The NFL suspended Jones for the season opener because...

Jaguars sign CB Stanley Jean-Baptiste following injuriesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste two days before the start of training camp, adding depth following injuries to Jalen Ramsey and Aaron Colvin.Ramsey (core muscle) and Colvin (foot) will open camp on the physically unable to...

AP Sports WriterDolphins LB Koa Misi goes on injured reserveBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins linebacker Koa Misi's season has ended two days before the start of training camp.A six-year starter, Misi was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after he failed to receive medical clearance. Misi suffered...

AP Sports WriterRivera: Newton lighter, more confident and ready to throwBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers coach Ron Rivera says he's looking forward to a lighter, more confident Cam Newton testing out his surgically repaired throwing arm on Wednesday night.Newton reported to training camp on Tuesday at Wofford...

AP Sports WriterPanthers' Olsen: Holding out 'wasn't the right thing to do'By STEVE REEDSPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) Panthers star tight end Greg Olsen chose team over himself.Olsen reported to training camp on time Tuesday, saying he didn't want to hold out and be a distraction to an organization aiming...

AP Sports WriterRoof to remain closed for openers at Atlanta's new stadiumBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The retractable roof for the $1.5 billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be closed when the facility debuts for an Atlanta Falcons preseason game next month.There's no date set on when the roof will be...

AP Sports WriterCardinals' Tyrann Mathieu working to get confidence backBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Entering his fifth NFL season, Tyrann Mathieu is trying to get his confidence back.Fighting through injuries in all four of his NFL seasons, he has had a hard time maintaining the dynamic ''Honey Badger''...

AP Sports WriterJerry Jones backs Elliott again as Cowboys prep for campBy SCHUYLER DIXONOXNARD, Calif. (AP) Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reiterated his belief that star running back Ezekiel Elliott wasn't guilty of domestic violence in a case the NFL has been investigating for a year.Jones said Sunday...

Associated PressCardinals' Fitzgerald motivated by quest for championshipBy JOSE M. ROMEROGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Training camp is a drag at this point in Larry Fitzgerald's long and accomplished NFL career. Of course, the quest for the ring is the main reason the 14-year veteran continues to play.The longtime Arizona...

AP Sports WriterJerry Jones backs Elliott again as Cowboys prep for campBy SCHUYLER DIXONOXNARD, Calif. (AP) Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reiterated his belief that star running back Ezekiel Elliott wasn't guilty of domestic violence in a case the NFL has been investigating for a year.Jones said Sunday...