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AP Sports WriterGiants scrimmage for first time under new coach Joe JudgeBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Joe Judge took somewhat of a back seat as the New York Giants scrimmaged for the first time since he took over as head coach.The 38-year-old Judge stood behind the huddle...

AP Pro Football WriterFree of looming suspension, Elliott ready to run for CowboysBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Ezekiel Elliott won't be running off to federal court the week of the season opener the way he did last year, when the star running back of the Dallas Cowboys was...

AP Sports WriterPackers' Turner criticizes Jones' idea for pregame protestBy STEVE MEGARGEEGreen Bay Packers offensive tackle Billy Turner believes Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' suggested alternative to kneeling during the national anthem would defeat the purpose of the message players want to send.Jones spoke during a radio interview this...

RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: QBs to add include Daniel Jones, BrissettBy FRANK STAMPFLAfter three weeks of fantasy football, you should have a pretty good idea of where your team stands.Maybe you started 3-0 and drafted the best team of all time, but maybe you lost your quarterback last week and Saquon...

Associated PressFalcons' Beasley still searching for more sacksBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Vic Beasley says he feels fine, that he's fully healthy and ready to ignite the Atlanta Falcons' pass rush.Trouble is it's Week 15, and Beasley has just four sacks to rank third on the team....

AP Sports WriterArizona Cardinals release running back Chris JohnsonBy BOB BAUMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says the Arizona Cardinals have released running back Chris Johnson.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the team had not officially announced its list of players...

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders are going with rookie Connor Cook at quarterback in their wild-card game against the Texans. Oakland coach Jack Del Rio announced the decision in a conference call with reporters in Houston on Wednesday. Cook gets the nod with Pro Bowler Derek Carr out with a...

Chiefs, team president Mark Donovan sign long-term extensionKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs and team President Mark Donovan announced a long-term contract extension Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed.Donovan joined the Chiefs as chief operating officer in 2009 and was promoted to team president in 2011.''I'd like...

AP Sports WriterJaguars likely to be without starting LT Robinson for openerBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars likely will be without starting left tackle Cam Robinson for their season opener - and maybe longer.It's a potentially significant setback for an offense that was so ravaged by...

AP Pro Football WriterTagliabue, NFL Films' Sabol headed to Hall of FameBy BARRY WILNERFormer NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue has made the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his fifth attempt.Tagliabue and former New York Giants general manager George Young made it to the hall in Canton, Ohio, as contributors....

PHOENIX (AP) With fantasy drafts largely done, it's time to put a full offseason of preparation to the test in the first week of the NFL season. Week 1 marks another first for many fantasy players: Their initial foray into increasingly popular daily leagues.Developments less heralded than the...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers place WR Deebo Samuel on IRBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have placed starting receiver Deebo Samuel on injured reserve.The move made Saturday means Samuel will miss at least the first three games of the season. Samuel broke his foot...