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AP Sports WriterBills sign ex-Packers receiver Kumerow to practice squadBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Aaron Rodgers' loss in Green Bay is the Buffalo Bills' gain after signing receiver Jake Kumerow to their practice squad on Tuesday, three days after he was cut by the Packers.The Packers' decision to...

AP Sports WriterRivera misses Washington practice to begin cancer treatmentsBy STEPHEN WHYNORon Rivera missed Washington's first game week practice to begin treatment for a form of skin cancer, so Jack Del Rio stepped in as planned.''We carried on as normal,'' Del Rio said Tuesday. ''It was pretty much business...

AP Sports WriterFournette excited for fresh start with Brady-led BuccaneersBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Leonard Fournette feels he and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are an ideal match.The former Jacksonville running back practiced with his new team for the first time Tuesday, and the two-time 1,000-yard rusher is excited...

AP Pro Football WriterNow that NFL supports Colin Kaepernick's fight, what's next?By ROB MAADDIFour years later, the NFL admitted it was wrong and said it now supports Colin Kaepernick in his fight against racial injustice, encouraging players to take a stand - or a knee - for the cause.What...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings choose rookie Chisena for speed on special teamsBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Dan Chisena was the only undrafted rookie the Minnesota Vikings kept on their initial active roster for the regular season.The former Penn State track star was simply too fast to let slip away.The...

AP Sports WriterLogan Ryan happy to be back in Jersey, ready to help GiantsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Logan Ryan is thrilled to be back in New Jersey, looking for an apartment for him and his pit bulls, and willing to do anything to help the New...

AP Sports WriterHilton hopes to add to Colts legacy with healthy seasonBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Ryan Grigson was working in Raleigh, North Carolina, the first time he spotted T.Y. Hilton.He went to dinner after filing the day's scouting reports and started watching a midweek Sun Belt Conference game...

Packers place LB Martin, CB Ento on IR, sign CB NickersonGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers have placed rookie linebacker Kamal Martin and cornerback Kabion Ento on injured reserve and have signed cornerback Parry Nickerson.Martin and Ento will be eligible to return after missing at least...

AP Sports WriterChargers' WR Williams likely to be game decision vs. BengalsBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Mike Williams is likely to be a game-time decision for the Los Angles Chargers' opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.Coach Anthony Lynn said Williams participated in the team's walkthrough on Monday at...

Jets re-sign 4 to active roster, place 5 others on IRFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have re-signed offensive lineman Josh Andrews, tight end Daniel Brown, safety Matthias Farley and cornerback Nate Hairston to the active roster after cutting them over the weekend.The team also announced...

AP Pro Football WriterFreeman, Miller, Thomas among big NFL names still unsignedBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Roster cuts were made and practice squads filled out around the NFL during what's always a busy weekend on the league's waiver wire.Several familiar names and players on roster bubbles took...

Panthers place receiver Kirkwood on IR with shoulder injuryCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have placed wide receiver Keith Kirkwood on the reserve/injured list with a broken collarbone.Under the new league rules, Kirkwood can return to the 53-man roster after three weeks.Kirkwood played eight games with the Saints in...