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The Latest: Lions' Peterson has fast start against CardinalsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 3 in the NFL (all times EDT):--4:42 p.m.Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson showed one of his former teams he's still got it, picking up a season-high 27 yards on his first carry and...

AP Pro Football WriterQB Josh McCown retires after 16 NFL seasonsBy DENNIS WASZAK JR.NEW YORK (AP) Josh McCown was sometimes the starting quarterback, often the backup - and always among the most-respected and well-liked players in whatever locker room he was in.And there were many.McCown, who turns 40...

AP Sports WriterJets bringing back QB Josh McCown on 1-year dealBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have agreed to terms on a one-year deal to bring back quarterback Josh McCown, agent Mike McCartney announced on Twitter.The Jets were believed to be one of the...

AP Pro Football WriterDouglas' offseason approach setting new tone for Jets futureBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) No big splash. Not a lot of flash. No breaking the bank.Joe Douglas entered his first full offseason running the New York Jets armed with a clear plan. And, so far,...

The games don't count. That makes the pain from major preseason injuries even more, well, painful.Yet NFL teams go through weeks of training camp in the intense heat of summer, then play four exhibition matches - five if you are chosen for the Hall of Fame game.Despite new rules...

AP Pro Football Writer4 QBs likely to go high, 6 could be picked in 1st roundBy BARRY WILNERFour quarterbacks are certain to go in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night, all of them early.Five might be off the board midway through the top 32 picks. And,...

Former NFL tight end Mitchell Henry dies at 24BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) Mitchell Henry, a tight end for three NFL teams following a standout career at Western Kentucky, has died after battling leukemia. He was 24.Western Kentucky announced on its website that Henry died Friday, and a school...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos look to salvage .500 season as Raiders limp to endBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) For the Raiders, playing out the string of another losing season has become an all-too-regular occurrence in recent years. They are on their way to their 12th season with double-digit...

AP Sports WriterPackers' Wagner savors chance to play for home-state teamBy STEVE MEGARGEEGreen Bay Packers offensive tackle Rick Wagner says the decision to sign with his home-state team was easy.The challenge Wagner now faces is much more difficult.Wagner is attempting to bounce back from a down season while making...

AP Sports WriterLions take advantage of mistakes in 31-23 win over PackersBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions took advantage of some mistakes they forced Green Bay to make and were fortunate some breaks simply went their way.Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and LeGarrette Blount ran for...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings, Cook present NFL's latest RB contract standoffBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Dalvin Cook logged off last week from virtual team activities with the Minnesota Vikings, no longer willing to participate until he has secured a new contract.Cook's situation is the latest standoff of sorts between...

HOUSTON (AP) Riding high from their shocking victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night, the Cincinnati Bengals will attempt to win consecutive games for the first time this season when they visit the Houston Texans on Sunday. The Bengals (3-10-1) were 14-point underdogs and had lost five in a...