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QB Aaron Rodgers returns to Green Bay Packers practiceBy GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Aaron Rodgers has returned to Green Bay Packers practice for the first time since having surgery on his right collarbone.The two-time NFL MVP, who is on injured reserve, was designated to return by the Packers....

AP Pro Football WriterTank for Trevor? Jaguars say no way despite roster purgeBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Attention shoppers: There's a fire sale going on in Jacksonville.Starters. Team leaders. Pro Bowlers. Up to 50% off. Hurry. Supplies are limited. Time is running out.The Jaguars might as well place...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Mayfield ready to get past 'worst loss' of careerBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Baker Mayfield bravely stood in the pocket last week, held the ball - sometimes for too long - and took some punishing shots from the Los Angeles Chargers.He hasn't recovered.Physically, he's fine....

AP Sports WriterCardinals' Moubarak Djeri takes long journey in NFL questBy BOB BAUMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The journey from the tiny African nation of Togo to the Cologne Crocodiles of the German Football League to the Arizona Cardinals is a very long one.Now, still learning English, Moubarak Djeri is...

Josh Allen apologizes for offensive tweets sent in 2012-13ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen has apologized for a series of offensive tweets he sent while in high school.The potential No. 1 pick apologized for the now-deleted tweets to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith early Thursday, hours before...

AP Sports WriterRookie Kizer offers Browns hope with strong debut in lossBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) DeShone Kizer didn't deliver a victory in his NFL debut. That would have been asking a bit much.However, the rookie did bring something to the Browns and their browbeaten fans.''This young man gives...

Bills promote Peko, place Harrison Phillips on IRORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have promoted defensive tackle Kyle Peko from their practice squad to replace Harrison Phillips, who was placed on injured reserve.The move was announced Tuesday, two days after Phillips tore a ligament in his left...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos kick off NFL training camps with Sanders on boardBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos are the first team in the NFL to kick off training camp Thursday, and they'll do it with Emmanuel Sanders on hand and also Drew Lock .Sanders won't...

AP Sports WriterPace says Bears remain committed to Trubisky as starting QBBy ANDREW SELIGMANLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears remain committed to Mitchell Trubisky as their starting quarterback despite his struggles this season, general manager Ryan Pace said on Tuesday.Pace stopped short of saying the Bears will...

AP Pro Football WriterJets QB Darnold ruled out vs. Eagles, Falk to startBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Sam Darnold's return will have to wait at least another week.The New York Jets quarterback was ruled out for the team's game at Philadelphia on Sunday as he continues to...

Unable to reach an agreement on a restructured contract, the Arizona Cardinals have released quarterback Kevin Kolb. Kolb was set to make a $2 million bonus if he was still on the club's roster Saturday. He also had a $9 million base salary for this season. Kolb's future in Arizona became...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The loss of safety Earl Thomas to a season-ending injury left a gaping hole in the Seattle Seahawks' formidable defense. The Green Bay Packers are more concerned about the considerable talent still left with the Seahawks. Life without Thomas begins Sunday when Seattle travels to Lambeau Field...