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Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) shakes hands with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 17-7. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
NFL 2019: Chiefs aim for Super Bowl with Mahomes at QB

By Dave Skretta Aug. 22, 2019 12:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten runs the ball after a reception at the NFL football team's training camp in Oxnard, Calif. There's so much potential on offense that Witten left the “Monday Night Football” broadcast booth after one year to return for his 16th season. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker, File)
Cowboys Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, right, hands off to Keenan Allen during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Rivers has a talented receiving corps with Allen, Mike Williams and Travis Benjamin as well as getting back Hunter Henry, who missed the regular season with a knee injury. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
NFL 2019: Rivers: 'I feel like we're in that window.'

By Joe Reedy Aug. 22, 2019 12:04 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) throws a pass as he is pressured by Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Shareef Miller during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
NFL 2019: Jaguars' rebound rests on Fournette's progress

By Mark Long Aug. 22, 2019 12:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, right, celebrates after he caught a pass for a touchdown from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. Mahomes has just about everyone back in his quest to get the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl in 50 years, including star receiver Hill, who was cleared to play by the NFL following an offseason domestic violence investigation. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Chiefs Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) rushes the passer during an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Cleveland. Cleveland’s defensive line could be the team’s greatest strength, and Pro Bowl defensive end Myles Garrett may be on the verge of becoming the league’s most unstoppable force. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, right, hands off to Keenan Allen during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Rivers has a talented receiving corps with Allen, Mike Williams and Travis Benjamin as well as getting back Hunter Henry, who missed the regular season with a knee injury. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
Chargers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

Texans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (11-6) New faces: OTs Tytus Howard and Max Scharping, LT Matt Kalil, S Tashaun Gipson, CBs Briean Boddy-Calhoun, Bradley Roby and Lonnie...

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Damon Harrison (98) tackles Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) during an NFL football game in Detroit. The Detroit Lions have signed defensive tackle Damon "Snacks" Harrison to an $11 million, one-year extension. The team announced the signing Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Seahawks Preview capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell takes part in practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J. Bell sat out last season in a contract dispute with Pittsburgh and signed a four-year, $52.5 million contract with New York in March. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Jets Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees reacts after a touchdown carry by running back Alvin Kamara, not pictured, in the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in New Orleans. The NFC South’s reputation as the NFL’s most balanced division has taken a hit. The New Orleans Saints’ two-year run as division champion, including a dominant showing in 2018, has left other teams eager to prove there is still parity in the South. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Saints Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman, right, greets middle linebacker Kwon Alexander as he heads up to the podium to speak to reporters after a combined NFL football training camp with the Denver Broncos at the Broncos' headquarters Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Kwon Alexander ready to show 49ers he's healthy again

By Josh Dubow Aug. 21, 2019 08:08 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid speaks at a news conference after the team's preseason NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 17-7. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Chiefs still emphasize preseason games despite injury risk

By Dave Skretta Aug. 21, 2019 03:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2017, file photo, then-Kansas City Chiefs running back Charcandrick West smiles after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo. Marlon Mack looks around the Indianapolis Colts locker room and sees the nameplates changing on a continual basis. On Monday, Aug. 19, the names of Charcandrick West and Marquis Young appeared in running back row. On Tuesday, James Williams joined the group amid an injury rash that has decimated the Colts’ backfield depth. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs 10/30/2017

Aug. 21, 2019 11:05 AM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes around linebacker Bud Dupree in a drill during practice at NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers' Dupree looks to break out in 5th season

Aug. 20, 2019 07:41 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson catches a ball during NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs rookie RB Darwin Thompson pushing for playing time

By Dave Skretta Aug. 20, 2019 04:41 PM EDT

Chiefs make series of roster moves as camp resumes

Aug. 20, 2019 02:29 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs placed Marcus Kemp on injured reserve with a torn ACL and signed fellow wide receiver De'Anthony Thomas as part of a series of...

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck watches as quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) throws during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in Westfield, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Luck to take another week off because of lower leg injury

Aug. 20, 2019 01:31 PM EDT

Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws a football prior to an NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
San Francisco 49ers at Denver Broncos 8/19/2019

Aug. 19, 2019 07:52 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Pats' Stidham impresses again; Texans' Watson throws TD pass

By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2019 12:05 AM EDT