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AP Sports WriterPalmer on this year's Cardinals: 'We are pretty good'By BOB BAUMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Carson Palmer knows he has every reason to believe this season could be his best.The 36-year-old quarterback will be at the controls of a high-octane Arizona Cardinals offense that returns every player who...

Buccaneers sign WR Cecil Shorts III, waive Evan SpencerTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free agent receiver Cecil Shorts III and waived receiver Evan Spencer.Shorts entered the NFL as a fourth-round draft pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2011. He spent the first four years...

Colts reach deal with OLB Ayers, finalize practice squadINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts agreed to terms on a contract with outside linebacker Akeem Ayers on Tuesday.Ayers was Tennessee's second-round selection in 2011 but was cut Sunday by the Los Angeles Rams. He's made 57 career starts and enters...

AP Sports WriterAP Power Rankings: Panthers start regular season at No. 1By SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) The Carolina Panthers finished last season as the runner-up after losing the Super Bowl.The Panthers enter this one as the top team in the AP Pro 32 power rankings .The Panthers earned...

Jets waive TE Parker after failed physical, sign S AllenFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets waived tight end Brian Parker on Tuesday after he failed his physical and signed safety Antonio Allen.Parker was acquired on waivers from Kansas City on Sunday. The Jets now have three...

Bears sign kicker Barth to replace GouldLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have signed kicker Connor Barth to replace Robbie Gould.General manager Ryan Pace announced the move on Monday.Barth played in 12 games for Tampa Bay last season, going 23 of 28 on field goals and making...

AP Sports WriterIrsay believes Colts can protect Luck, make playoffs in 2016By MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay mapped out his expectations for the 2016 season Tuesday.He believes the offense will have to hold its own until the defense gets healthy. He expects franchise quarterback Andrew...

Cardinals sign QBs Dysert, Murray to practice squadTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed quarterbacks Zac Dysert and Aaron Murray to the practice squad.Dysert, a seventh-round draft pick by Denver out of Miami in 2013, was on the practice squads for Houston and Buffalo last season. He...

AP Sports WriterRavens' got desired results from the Forsett roster shuffleBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens took a calculated gamble by cutting Justin Forsett and bringing him back two days later.When the Ravens reached the mandatory 53-man limit by releasing the former Pro Bowl running...

AP Sports WriterBills safety Aaron Williams cleared from concussion protocolBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills safety Aaron Williams has returned to practice after missing nearly a month recovering from a concussion and is set to start in the team's season opener at Baltimore on Sunday.Coach Rex...

Saints change kickers, make several other roster movesMETAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Saints have changed kickers, cutting veteran Kai Forbath on Tuesday and signing Wil Lutz, a rookie who spent the preseason with Baltimore.Lutz was a four-year kicker at Georgia State, where he also handled punts his...

Buffalo Bills sign receiver/returner Brandon TateORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have signed receiver Brandon Tate in the team's latest bid to upgrade its special teams return position.Tate was signed Tuesday, a week after being cut by the Bengals. He spent the previous five seasons in Cincinnati,...