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AP Sports WriterKoo looks to bring stability to Falcons kicking positionBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) When Younghoe Koo heads out to practice for the Atlanta Falcons, he's the only kicker on the field.That doesn't mean he feels secure.The 26-year-old South Korean knows that he's competing for a spot on...

AP Sports WriterKamara returns to Saints practice amid contract negotiationsBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints running back Alvin Kamara returned to practice Wednesday after declining to take the field in recent days because of his apparent dissatisfaction with progress on a contract extension.''It was good having him back...

AP Sports WriterBengals sign running back Joe Mixon to 4-year extensionBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals felt a backlash when they drafted running back Joe Mixon in the second round, acknowledging they were taking a risk.Three years later, they've made a long-term commitment.Mixon signed a four-year, $48 million...

AP Pro Football WriterFans or not, NFL braces for new stadium feel, sudden changesBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Jerry Jones won't put a number on the attendance for the Dallas Cowboys' home opener until the crowd is announced later this month at AT&T Stadium.The owner of the Cowboys...

AP Pro Football WriterWhat's the rush? QB pressure has been priority in NFC NorthBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe pressure has clearly been on in the NFC North.Oh, there's the usual urgency around Super Bowl aspirations and on-field improvement. Aaron Rodgers has reached the final stretch of his time in Green Bay.Minnesota...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders place WR Tyrell Williams on season-ending IRBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders have placed receiver Tyrell Williams on season-ending injured reserve with a torn labrum in his shoulder.Williams got injured last month in practice and initially was going to try to play through the injury....

AP Sports WriterDecker agrees to new deal with Lions, agent confirmsBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Taylor Decker has agreed to a six-year, $85 million deal with the Detroit Lions that includes $37.5 million guaranteed, agent Jonathan Feinsod confirmed Tuesday.Decker joined the Lions as a first-round draft pick out of...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL faces tough times for 2020, then bright economic outlookBy BARRY WILNERLet's get this straight from the outset: If the NFL has no fans at any games this season - or doesn't have much of a season at all - it will not go out of...

AP Sports WriterRavens MVP Lamar Jackson headlines QB-driven AFC NorthBy DAVID GINSBURGIt's all about the quarterbacks in the AFC North, a division that includes the reigning NFL MVP, the top pick in the 2020 draft and a two-time Super Bowl winner looking to make a successful comeback.The Baltimore Ravens...

AP Sports WriterDolphins coach Flores tries to build on 2019 turnaroundBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Eager to get to the practice field one morning, Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores had an asymmetrical look he blamed on what he called his ''quarantine haircut.''Someone dared to suggest a razor could fix...

AP Sports WriterRams LB Travin Howard out for season with torn meniscusBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Linebacker Travin Howard will miss the upcoming season after tearing the meniscus in his knee, sidelining a probable starter for the Los Angeles Rams.Rams coach Sean McVay announced Tuesday that Howard...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Poole practicing again after 'scary' dehydration issueBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Adam Gase knew something was a bit off as soon as he looked at Brian Poole.The New York Jets had just finished their first training camp practice on Aug. 14 and...