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AP Sports WriterRedskins deny report Williams won't play for them againBy STEPHEN WHYNORICHMOND, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins are denying a report that left tackle Trent Williams has told them he won't play for them again.Williams has not reported to training camp. CBS Sports re-stated a previous report...

AP Pro Football WriterAfter dominant opener, Jets' defense aims to 'step it up'By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets were dominant on defense in their season opener, with one player after another coming up with highlight-reel plays.Five interceptions, big tackles and lots of pressure...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Meyer near deal with Jaguars in coaching returnBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Urban Meyer has won everywhere he's been. Small colleges. Big-time programs. He's been a difference-maker at each stop during his storied coaching career.He's ready to try something new: the NFL.Meyer and...

Panthers QB Newton resting after surgery on injured footCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has had surgery on his injured foot and is resting in his hometown of Atlanta.Carolina interim coach Perry Fewell said Wednesday that the surgery was a success, but added there is no timetable...

Rams, Bills hope to continue surprising successWhen discussing high-potent offenses in the NFL, no one will ever bring up the 2016 Buffalo Bills or the Los Angeles Rams. But the two teams that will be facing off in the Los Angeles Coliseum this Sunday are playing very good defense...

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The strain and sweat on their faces showed just how much one more chance in the NFL means to Michael Sam and 104 others.Except for pro days for college players entering the draft, March isn't usually a time for running sprints and drills before scouts....

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - It's back to the waiting game for Tom Brady.After making his case in a 10-hour hearing, Brady's fate is in the hands of Roger Goodell. Just when the NFL commissioner will announce his decision to uphold, reduce or eliminate Brady's four-game suspension in ''Deflategate'' is...

AP Sports WriterPatriots on top in the latest AP Pro32 pollBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) With the regular season winding down, Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and the rest of the New England Patriots are back in a familiar spot.On top of the NFL.The Patriots moved up two spots...

AP Sports WriterTale of Two Seasons: Falcons turn it around after 1-7 startBy PAUL NEWBERRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Falcons can’t explain it.They’ll try to come up with this reason or that, but the perplexed looks betray that they’re just as baffled as everyone else.In a tale of...

AP Pro Football WriterCoaches, players make best of NFL's 1st virtual offseasonBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Turns out there’s only so much that can be done virtually.Six teams decided to end their offseason programs even with the NFL allowing two more weeks to keep working: the Bears,...

49ers activate Samuel, promote Hasty from practice squadSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have activated receiver Deebo Samuel from injured reserve and promoted running back JaMycal Hasty to the active roster.The Niners also announced on Saturday that cornerback Jamar Taylor and linebacker Joe Walker have been...

Bills hire five assistants under new coachORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Bills have hired five assistant coaches as the team transitions to a new regime for next season.Team officials announced hires Thursday of Phil McGeoghan as wide receivers coach, John Egorugwu as defensive quality control coach, Marc Lubick...