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AP Sports WriterSteelers sign All-Pro DT Cam Heyward to 5-year contractBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Cam Heyward knew his father, Craig ''Ironhead'' Heyward, bounced around the NFL during a decade-plus career as a running back that saw him suit up for five different teams.As much as Heyward admires his...

AP Sports WriterBrowns starting C Tretter returns to practice after surgeryBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns could have their man in the middle for Sunday's opener.Starting center JC Tretter returned to practice Monday after being sidelined all of training camp following right knee surgery, and it's not out...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers GM: WR Deebo Samuel 'has a shot' to play in openerBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch says starting receiver Deebo Samuel ''has a shot'' to play in the season opener after being sidelined all summer by a...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys players ponder kneeling during national anthemBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dak Prescott wants his teammates on the Dallas Cowboys to decide for themselves whether to protest during the national anthem.Defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford says they have the ''green light'' to do so.Owner Jerry Jones...

Rams claim LB Justin Hollins off waivers from DenverTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams have claimed linebacker Justin Hollins off waivers from the Denver Broncos.The Rams put Hollins in the final open spot on their roster Sunday.Hollins will be reunited in Los Angeles with Brandon Staley,...

AP Pro Football WriterPandemic could lead to pandemonium on offensive linesBy BARRY WILNERThe coronavirus pandemic could lead to pandemonium on offensive lines throughout the NFL.With no on-field offseason programs, no preseason games, no extensive hitting in training camps, chaos rather than cohesion could be the truism for blockers.Don't think...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans announce 1-year deal with OLB Jadeveon ClowneyBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Jadeveon Clowney made clear for months he wanted to be with a team that can win a Super Bowl, and he's finally made his choice even if he didn't get the long-term...

AP Pro Football WriterPandemic could lead to pandemonium on offensive linesBy BARRY WILNERThe coronavirus pandemic could lead to pandemonium on offensive lines throughout the NFL.With no on-field offseason programs, no preseason games, no extensive hitting in training camps, chaos rather than cohesion could be the truism for blockers.Don't think...

New York Giants place McKinney, Mayo on injured reserveEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have placed second-round draft pick Xavier McKinney and veteran linebacker David Mayo on injured reserve.The Giants announced the moves on Sunday while adding tight end Eric Tomlinson and defensive back Brandon Williams...

AP Sports WriterBrowns claim D-linemen Jackson, Taylor off waiversBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns are already busy reshuffling their defensive line.Cleveland went to the waiver wire on Sunday to add some depth and claimed defensive end Joe Jackson and tackle Vincent Taylor, fulfilling general manager Andrew Berry's statement...

Suspended WR Callaway signs with Dolphins' practice squadMIAMI (AP) Receiver Antonio Callaway will get a chance to revive his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins, who signed him Sunday to their practice squad.Callaway's agent confirmed the deal.Callaway was suspended twice in 2019 for violations of the NFL's substance-abuse...

Veteran DB Carr returns to Cowboys on their practice squadFRISCO, Texas (AP) Veteran defensive back Brandon Carr has returned to the Dallas Cowboys as a member of their practice squad after starting every game the past 12 NFL seasons.Carr, who played the past three seasons with the Baltimore...