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The Latest: Collins ejected, others injured in NFL's openersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 1 in the NFL (all times EDT):3:05 p.m.Some NFL players' long-awaited debuts didn't last long on opening weekend.Lions linebacker Jamie Collins was ejected in the first half against the Bears when he made contact...

The Latest: NFL, DISH Network reach accord in nick of timeBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 1 in the NFL (all times EDT):3:55 p.m.The NFL and DISH Network have reached a new carriage agreement that restores NFL Network and NFL RedZone to Dish TV and Sling TV.The agreement...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings sign RB Dalvin Cook to 5-year, $63M extensionBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings signed running back Dalvin Cook to a five-year, $63 million contract extension Saturday, giving their dual-threat star some security the day before the season opener.Cook was picked for his first...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Mayfield changes stance, will stand for anthemBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has changed plans and will stand for the national anthem.Mayfield had said during the offseason he intended to kneel in protest of racial injustice, but Saturday announced on Twitter that he...

AP Pro Football WriterVon Miller's ankle injury hits kicker Brandon McManus hardBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Von Miller's devastating ankle injury six days before Denver's season opener against Tennessee was especially gut-wrenching for Brandon McManus.They've been Broncos BFFs since 2015, this mild-mannered kicker from Pennsylvania and the gregarious...

AP Pro Football WriterJets add QB White, WR Malone, RB Adams from practice squadBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have signed quarterback Mike White from the practice squad to serve as Sam Darnold's backup in the season opener at Buffalo on Sunday.The team also...

Jaguars promote RB Cottrell, TE Ellefson from practice squadJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars promoted running back Nathan Cottrell and tight end Ben Ellefson from the practice squad to the active roster in advance of the season opener Sunday against Indianapolis.The team made the moves Saturday, two days...

AP Pro Football WriterJets add QB White, WR Malone, RB Adams from practice squadBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have signed quarterback Mike White from the practice squad to serve as Sam Darnold's backup in the season opener at Buffalo on Sunday.The team also...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers place WR Deebo Samuel on IRBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have placed starting receiver Deebo Samuel on injured reserve.The move made Saturday means Samuel will miss at least the first three games of the season. Samuel broke his foot...

Titans without starting CB Jackson, Vic Beasley vs. DenverNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans will be without starting cornerback Adoree' Jackson and outside linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. on Monday night when they visit Denver for their season opener.The Titans announced Saturday they'll be without five players due to...

AP Pro Football WriterFor visit by Packers, Vikings present crowd-free, revamped DBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The most consistent weapon the Minnesota Vikings have drawn against Aaron Rodgers since he became Green Bay's quarterback has been a defense built around a relentless pass rush and revved up by a...

AP Sports WriterSaints, running back Alvin Kamara agree on 5-year extensionBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints running back Alvin Kamara agreed to a five-year extension, the club announced Saturday.A person familiar with the contract says it is worth up to $75 million on paper, but that the final...