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Packers' LaFleur says OL Billy Turner doubtful for openerGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Billy Turner didn't practice Friday due to a knee injury and is considered doubtful for the season opener at Minnesota.Turner, who started all 16 games for Green Bay at right guard...

Falcons without CB Sheffield, DE Harris for Seahawks openerFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons will be without cornerback Kendall Sheffield and defensive end Charles Harris for Sunday's season opener against the Seattle Seahawks.Sheffield (foot) and Harris (ankle) were ruled out Friday after missing practice all week. Rookie...

AP Sports WriterHouston Texans do little right as they lose to Chiefs againBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans started this season the same way they ended the last one by losing to the Kansas City Chiefs.The offense had trouble sustaining drives and the defense couldn't get off...

AP Pro Football WriterJets rookie Mims injures other hamstring, out vs. BillsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets will be without rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims for the season opener, and possibly beyond.The team announced Friday in its final injury report of the week that...

AP Sports WriterWith Joe Judge era days away, Giants pause to remember 9-11By TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) With his NFL head coaching debut three days away, Joe Judge was well aware of the importance of Friday before the New York Giants headed to practice.While it was another...

AP National WriterAP Exclusive: Disabled NFL retirees slam benefits plan delayBy EDDIE PELLSAn NFL and players union-run fund that helps ailing retired players shut down its application process for nearly six months because of the coronavirus, irritating retirees who complained the league devoted resources toward safely starting the 2020...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: NFL keeps stumbling in fight for social justiceBy PAUL NEWBERRYFour years after Colin Kaepernick took a knee, this is where we are with the NFL.Fans booing a display of unity.Players struggling to find their voice.The league paying little more than lip service to the issues that...

Titans add cornerback Adoree' Jackson to injury reportNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans added starting cornerback Adoree' Jackson to their injury report after he was limited at practice Friday.Coach Mike Vrabel spoke to reporters before practice, which was held on the Titans' indoor field with no media present....

Packers' LaFleur says OL Billy Turner doubtful for openerGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Billy Turner didn't practice Friday due to a knee injury and is considered doubtful for the season opener at Minnesota.Turner, who started all 16 games for Green Bay at right guard...

AP Sports WriterRams defensive guru Brandon Staley took fast track to NFLBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Just four years ago last week, Brandon Staley was preparing for the opening game of his third season as the defensive coordinator at Division III John Carroll University.On Sunday night, Staley...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers teammates back Garoppolo after Super Bowl lossBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) When Jimmy Garoppolo was last seen on the football field he was missing Emmanuel Sanders on a deep pass for a potential go-ahead score in what turned out to be a painful...

AP Sports WriterPackers' Kirksey ready to show what he can do when healthyBy STEVE MEGARGEEGreen Bay Packers linebacker Christian Kirksey is eager to reintroduce himself to the NFL after missing most of the last two seasons.Kirksey once ranked among the league's most prolific tacklers, but a hamstring injury caused...