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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Southern Miss' Hopson out as coach; Walden takes overHATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) Southern Mississippi coach Jay Hopson said Monday that he has stepped down and co-offensive coordinator Scotty Walden will take over as interim coach.The school announced the coaching...

AP Sports WriterB12 nears kickoff with games not being played stark reminderBy STEPHEN HAWKINSWith most Big 12 teams getting ready to play season openers this weekend, Commissioner Bob Bowlsby feels good about where the league is and confident that...