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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Sen'Derrick Marks slipped by Andy Levitre, grabbed Charlie Whitehurst around the legs and dragged him to the ground.It was the most rewarding sack of Marks' six-year career - literally.Forget that it came against his former team. Forget that it came on the final play of...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos bringing back Patrick, putting Callahan on IRBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos are putting cornerback Bryce Callahan on injured reserve and will bring second-year wide receiver Tim Patrick off IR to take his roster spot before their game Sunday at Minnesota.Coach Vic...

AP Sports WriterDolphins GM regarding Tua: 'He’s our starting quarterback'By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier gave rookie Tua Tagovailoa a strong endorsement Tuesday, which may tamp down speculation about the team's draft plans.Or not. Grier declined to discuss the draft, when Miami has the...

AP Sports WriterQB Palmer feels strong after limiting offseason throwsBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) For the first time in his career, Carson Palmer abandoned his usual pattern and didn't throw at all for several months.The 37-year-old quarterback says the results are obvious as he begins his fifth training...

AP Sports WriterSteelers still waiting to hear from Antonio BrownBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't ruling out the possible return of wayward wide receiver Antonio Brown.Time, however, appears to be running out.Steelers president Art Rooney II said Wednesday the team still hasn't heard from Brown since...

ATLANTA (AP) Desmond Trufant walked off the field with a game ball. He wasn't about to let it go. After missing much of last season with a shoulder injury, including the Atlanta Falcons' run to the Super Bowl, Trufant is healthy again and playing a big role for a young, aggressive...

Associated PressVeteran CB Haden on track to return for Steelers vs. TexansBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden isn't taking anything for granted.The eight-year veteran, who has never played in the playoffs, experienced a scare when he broke his leg a month ago against Indianapolis. Five...

AP Pro Football WriterAP Source: Jets agree to terms with 2nd-round pick WR MimsBy DENNIS WASZAK JR.The New York Jets have agreed to terms with Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims, their second-round draft pick in April, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press.The person spoke...

Texans place RB Johnson on reserve/COVID-19 listHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans have placed running back David Johnson on the reserve/COVID-19 list.Johnson missed practice on Thursday and the report said his absence was not injury-related. On Friday morning, before Johnson was placed on the COVID-19 list, interim coach Romeo...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bears have hired John Fox as their new coach.The Bears announced the move on Friday, just four days after Fox and the Denver Broncos parted ways.Fox was widely seen as a strong candidate to replace the fired Marc Trestman once he left...

AP Sports WriterPro Bowl becomes gathering place for the brokenheartedBy MARK LONGLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Baltimore Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley has no problem discussing the gut-wrenching way his season ended.He's talked about it with family and friends for nearly a month and openly shared his thoughts with...

AP Sports WriterMike Shanahan returns to Broncos camp after years awayBy PAT GRAHAMENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Mike Shanahan patrolled the sideline with his familiar stare as he watched his son's team practice against his former one.No way could the former head coach stay away from the Denver Broncos headquarters...