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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,...

AP Sports WriterRaiders undrafted rookies thankful for opportunityBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Despite a productive training camp and lots of positive feedback, Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard spent cut-down day nervously looking at the time as he hoped to avoid a bad news phone call from general...

Carolina motivated and Broncos made over for NFL openerBy The Associated PressCam Newton and Von Miller won't be watching much film of the Super Bowl as their Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos prepare for the NFL season-opener on Thursday.The Panthers don't really want to relive the nightmare, and the...

AP Pro Football WriterCarolina has 2 rookie CBs, but Broncos had a major makeoverBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Cam Newton and Von Miller won't be watching much film of Super Bowl 50 as they prepare for Thursday night's NFL kickoff between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos.The Panthers don't...

Associated PressSeahawks' Lane says he will continue to sit for anthemBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jeremy Lane said Monday he will continue to sit for the national anthem when the regular season begins Sunday at home against Miami.After sitting during the anthem in the...

Associated PressSeahawks' Lane says he will continue to sit for anthemBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jeremy Lane says he will continue to sit for the national anthem when the regular season begins Sunday at home against Miami.After sitting during the anthem in the Seahawks'...

Associated PressRGIII intends to seize starting opportunity with BrownsBy HAYDEN GROVECLEVELAND (AP) Despite spending an entire season on Washington's bench, Robert Griffin III never doubted he'd be a starter again.His belief became reality Monday, when coach Hue Jackson said ''it's time'' to give Griffin the opportunity to lead...

Chiefs reveal first depth chart with plenty of questionsST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs released their initial depth chart ahead of their preseason opener, and it left fans wondering just how good they might be once the games start counting.Assuming all those pieces stay healthy. Or...

AP Sports WriterLions decline to provide update on TE Eric Ebron's injuryBy LARRY LAGEALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Eric Ebron walked without a limp onto the practice field about 30 minutes after the rest of the Detroit Lions began practicing Monday.Afterward, Ebron ignored questions from reporters and Caldwell declined...

AP Sports WriterJets activate RB Khiry Robinson (leg) from active/PUP listBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have activated running back Khiry Robinson from the active/physically-unable-to-perform list after he sat out the start of training camp while rehabilitating from a broken leg.Robinson was signed...

AP Sports WriterJets activate RB Khiry Robinson (leg) from active/PUP listBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have activated running back Khiry Robinson from the active/physically-unable-to-perform list after he sat out the start of training camp while rehabilitating from a broken leg.Robinson was signed...