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RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: Changing fortunes for players on new teamsBy DOM CINTORINOChanging teams alter a player's value and role in fantasy - the new circumstances change the opportunity for each player and lead to new outlooks on carries, touches and other factors.As the new season approaches, here is a fantasy...

AP Sports WriterBrowns sign rookie safety Delpit, last of team's 2020 classBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns signed LSU safety Grant Delpit to his rookie deal on Wednesday, meaning all of Cleveland's 2020 draft class is under contract.Delpit was the last of the team's seven selections to sign....

Stafford, several others out for Lions vs. WashingtonDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions have ruled out quarterback Matthew Stafford for a third straight game and will also be without several other players this weekend at Washington.Stafford is out with back and hip problems, putting Jeff Driskel in the lineup...

AP Sports WriterRecord crowd for Falcons practice sees new roof open, closeBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons couldn't wait to show the biggest crowd to attend one of their practices their stadium's fully functioning retractable roof.The Mercedes-Benz Stadium roof was closed for all but one Falcons regular-season...

Coach: Fitzgerald says he'll be back for 2018 seasonPHOENIX (AP) New Arizona coach Steve Wilks says Cardinals standout wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has told him he'll return for a 15th NFL season.Wilks made the comment Thursday in an interview on the ''Doug &Wolf'' sports talk radio show. Wilks...

AP Pro Football WriterPettis hopes to build on strong finish to rookie seasonBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The one benefit for receiver Dante Pettis during a disappointing start to his rookie season for the San Francisco 49ers a year ago was that the knee injury that limited...

AP Sports WriterFalcons 'on edge' as they take 2-game skid to New EnglandBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons haven't won a game since September.The long wait for a win would be enough to generate unrest among players. Blowing leads in two straight losses adds to...

Drew Brees' wife apologizes for husband's comments on flagNEW ORLEANS (AP) New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees has apologized for comments he made in an interview regarding his opposition to Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the national anthem. Now his wife has apologized as well, saying “we are the...

Dolphins' Parker, Falcons' Sanu inactive because of injuriesBy The Associated PressThe Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons are missing starting wide receivers because of injuries.Miami's DeVante Parker is inactive with an ankle injury after being listed as doubtful on the team's most recent update.As expected, Mohamed Sanu is out for...

Associated PressRaiders RB Marshawn Lynch avoids questions about anthemBy MICHAEL WAGAMANNAPA, Calif. (AP) Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch spoke to reporters Thursday for the first time in training camp and avoided questions regarding his decision to sit during the national anthem before last week's preseason game against...

AP Sports WriterPolice: Ravens' Thomas threatened by wife with gun in TexasBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) The lawyer for the wife of Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas said she is being subjected to an “unfounded ongoing investigation" by Texas police after she allegedly pointed a gun at her husband's...

Jaguars sign rookie Chark to 4-year deal worth about $4.5MJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed rookie receiver DJ Chark to a four-year contract worth about $4.5 million.A second-round draft pick from LSU, Chark was slotted to get a $1.3 million signing bonus. He was the 61st...