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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady pedals a stationary bike on the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Patriots start season at No. 1 in AP Pro32 poll

By Simmi Buttar Sep. 03, 2019 05:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle catches a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half in an NFL football game in Los Angeles. No tight end has ever been as prolific with the ball in his hands as Kittle was for the 49ers last season when he used his speed and ability to run after the catch to record the most yards receiving ever in a season for a tight end. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Prolific TE Kittle takes as much in blocking as receiving

By Josh Dubow Sep. 03, 2019 02:21 AM EDT

Clowney expects to make his Seahawks debut in Week 1

By Tim Booth Sep. 02, 2019 07:41 PM EDT
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Jadeveon Clowney spent Monday exactly where he wanted to end up. He was no longer in Houston. He was in Seattle, the place former...

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns punter Britton Colquitt kicks against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. The Minnesota Vikings have yet another new specialist, veteran punter Britton Colquitt, after making the swap for Matt Wile. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
With Colquitt, Vikings hope to have found kicking continuity

By Dave Campbell Sep. 02, 2019 06:43 PM EDT

Texans work to integrate new players picked up this weekend

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 02, 2019 04:39 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans made a flurry of moves this weekend to give their team a new look. Now, as they prepare to open the season next Monday at New...

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, then-Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) rushes for a 9-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Kansas City Chiefs announced the signing of two-time All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, two days after he was released by Buffalo. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Chiefs announce signing of McCoy to 1-year contract

By Dave Skretta Sep. 02, 2019 12:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone talks to reporters after an NFL football preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette insists he’s made professional progress. Coach Doug Marrone is hesitant to agree. Marrone says “we are going to see.” This much everyone is certain: Fournette’s performance on and off the field will go a long way toward determining whether the Jaguars remain at the bottom of the AFC South or return to being conference contenders in 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Jaguars cancel practice, meetings as Hurricane Dorian nears

By Mark Long Sep. 02, 2019 12:52 PM EDT

From left, Norma Hunt, Martha Ford, Virginia McCaskey, seated, Patricia Rooney and Jane Skinner Goodell pose at the premiere of "A Lifetime of Sundays," in Phoenix, March 25, 2019. The four NFL team owners were reticent about the project when approached by Jane Skinner Goodell, the commissioner’s wife and an executive producer of the movie. Indeed, she received a polite no from each of the women, who range in age from 81 to 96. (Rick Scuteri/AP Images)
NFL At 100: "A Lifetime of Sundays," 4 powerful NFL owners

By Barry Wilner Sep. 02, 2019 11:36 AM EDT

FILE- In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) rushes during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. Two people with knowledge of the deal say the Seattle Seahawks are on the verge of acquiring Clowney from the Texans. Such a move would bolster one of Seattle's biggest needs heading into the season. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the deal is still pending a physical and had not been completed. Seattle reportedly is sending a third-round pick and two players back to Houston. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Seahawks finalize deal to acquire Clowney from Texans

By Tim Booth Sep. 01, 2019 05:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 25, 2019 file photo, Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy stretches during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y. A person with direct knowledge of the decision has confirmed to The Associated Press the Buffalo Bills have released veteran running back LeSean McCoy in a stunning move made as NFL teams set their 53-player rosters. The person spoke to The AP on the condition of anonymity on Saturday, Aug. 31, because the Bills have not announced the decision. ESPN.com first reported McCoy being cut. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
AP source: Chiefs agree to 1-year deal with RB LeSean McCoy

By Dave Skretta Sep. 01, 2019 09:16 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Cody Kessler is sacked by Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Two people with knowledge of the deal say the Seattle Seahawks are on the verge of acquiring Clowney from the Texans. Such a move would bolster one of Seattle's biggest needs heading into the season. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the deal is still pending a physical and had not been completed. Seattle reportedly is sending a third-round pick and two players back to Houston. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Texans set to move on from Clowney, get franchise LT Tunsil

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 31, 2019 10:10 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Kevin Hogan (9) hands off against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
McCoy among prominent cuts as NFL teams pare rosters

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 31, 2019 06:33 PM EDT

Chiefs' Thomas suspended by NFL; 2 trades made on cut day

By Dave Skretta Aug. 31, 2019 06:12 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs wide receiver De'Anthony Thomas was suspended for the season opener for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy Saturday, part of a...

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2017, file photo, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills (10) catches a pass in front of Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Carr in the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore. The Houston Texans continued a busy day of trades by addressing a glaring need to upgrade their offensive line by acquiring left tackle Laremy Tunsil from the Dolphins in a deal which also netted them receiver Kenny Stills, a source familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
AP source: Texans get Tunsil, Stills in trade with Dolphins

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 31, 2019 06:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Cody Kessler is sacked by Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Two people with knowledge of the deal say the Seattle Seahawks are on the verge of acquiring Clowney from the Texans. Such a move would bolster one of Seattle's biggest needs heading into the season. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the deal is still pending a physical and had not been completed. Seattle reportedly is sending a third-round pick and two players back to Houston. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
AP sources: Seahawks close to landing Clowney from Texans

By Tim Booth Aug. 31, 2019 01:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to the media during the NFL football owners meeting in Key Biscayne, Fla. The NFL would love the main focus of 2019 to be on the celebrations of its 100th season. After an egregious missed penalty (or two) that basically kept the Saints from making the Super Bowl and helped the Rams get there instead, there was little chance attention could be diverted from the guys with the whistles and their impact on games. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
NFL 2019: Pass interference reviews main topic in season 100

By Barry Wilner Aug. 30, 2019 01:57 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs' Harold Jones-Quartey tackles a fan that ran on the field during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers defeat Chiefs 27-20 in preseason finale

By Keith Jenkins Aug. 29, 2019 11:57 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyle Sloter throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills' backups stage big rally late, beat Vikings 27-23

Aug. 29, 2019 10:40 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Tom Savage, left, is sacked during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Detroit Lions at Cleveland Browns 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 07:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt, left, talks with running back Nick Chubb during practice at the NFL football team's training camp facility, in Berea, Ohio. Suspended Browns running back Kareem Hunt will not be permitted inside the team’s facility while serving his eight-game ban for physical altercations. The team had petitioned the NFL to allow Hunt to be around his teammates during his ban, arguing he could use the extra support. League spokesman Brian McCarthy said Hunt, who signed with Cleveland in March after being released by Kansas City in December, can’t be at the facility starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Suspended Browns RB Hunt undergoes sports hernia surgery

By Tom Withers Aug. 29, 2019 06:06 PM EDT