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AP Sports WriterLions' Amendola ready for joint practices with former teamBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Danny Amendola earned plenty of laughs from the assembled reporters when he was asked after practice what he can learn from his younger teammates.''How to run fast,'' Amendola said before wrapping up...

Minnesota Vikings sign guard Tom ComptonEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have signed guard Tom Compton.The Vikings announced Thursday they have signed the former South Dakota offensive tackle who grew up in Minnesota.Compton spent last season with the Chicago Bears, where he played in 11 games with five...

Raiders list Brown, Young, Kwiatkoski as doubtfulHENDERSON, Nev. (AP) The Las Vegas Raiders could once again be without their top two right tackles for this week's game against New Orleans.The Raiders listed starter Trent Brown and backup Sam Young as doubtful for Monday night's game against the Saints....

AP Pro Football WriterQB quest new for Patriots, but familiar for AFC East foesBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Welcome to the club, Patriots.You know, that unsettling feeling over not being sure who your starting quarterback will be this season, next year - or beyond. Just ask New...

NFL teams with foundation to support veterans, familiesNEW YORK (AP) The NFL is joining an effort for nonprofit organizations to support healthy lifestyle programs for veterans and their families.The league will contribute $2 million to the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which was established in 2006 after the television journalist...

AP Pro Football WriterMinshewmania's next stop is in the Rocky MountainsBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) He's the real-life Uncle Rico lookalike from Napoleon Dynamite, the ''Mississippi Mustache,'' the rookie whose legend is growing faster than any of the more celebrated quarterbacks taking their lumps on the field or biding...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: As Falcons head to Super Bowl, remember Mike SmithBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Mike Smith never made it to the Super Bowl with the Atlanta Falcons.Came up 10 yards short .But let's not underestimate the impact he had on the Falcons, who are one win away...

AP Pro Football WriterIt's unanimous: Kuechly repeats as AP's best inside 'backerBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) L-u-u-u-u-u-ke, and this time it's unanimous.Luke Kuechly was voted the NFL's top inside linebacker by The Associated Press for the second straight year Friday, with all 10 members of the panel picking the...

Dolphins' Dion Jordan won't be activated this seasonMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan will remain on the reserve non-football injury list for the rest of the season, delaying until 2017 his return from a long suspension and knee surgery.The Dolphins faced a Tuesday deadline to decide...

The Latest on the NFL's first Sunday of the regular season (all times eastern): --- 6:38 p.m. The Dolphins-Titans game is now the longest since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger. And they haven't even resumed play yet following a second delay for lightning. The game started at 1 p.m. and was halted for nearly...

The virus's toll: How 32 NFL teams have been hit by COVID-19By The Associated PressThe NFL has seen major COVID-19 outbreaks for the Titans and Ravens. Big stars and coaches have been stricken by the disease. There have been plenty of scheduling adjustments. Here's a look at how each...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have signed safety Cooper Taylor and tight end Matt LaCosse to their practice squad.Taylor was released on Oct. 20, one day after the Giants lost in Philadelphia, 27-7. The third-year pro played in three games this sesaon.LaCosse was waived by...