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Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) makes a running catch on a fly ball from New York Mets Jon Berti in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Braves' new contracts set them up for long-term success

By Paul Newberry 24 hrs ago

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr., left, and safety Nasir Adderley (24) participate in drills during a combined NFL practice with the Dallas Cowboys at the Los Angeles Rams' practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers sign Derwin James to 4-year, $76.5M extension

By Joe Reedy Aug. 17, 2022 12:00 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans linebacker Bud Dupree (48) warms up during training camp at the NFL football team's practice facility in in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, July 28, 2022. Dupree pleaded guilty on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, to a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from an altercation in a Nashville drug store last January. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Titans linebacker Dupree pleads guilty in drugstore assault

Aug. 15, 2022 05:20 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward participates in a drill during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward was activated from physically unable to perform list on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, and will practice for the first time since Cleveland's training camp opened after being sidelined with a sprained left foot. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns star CB Ward returns from foot injury, practicing

By Tom Withers Aug. 15, 2022 02:04 PM EDT

Fans wait for the Kansas City Chiefs to practice during NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Former first-round pick Shelton gets fresh start with Chiefs

By Dave Skretta Aug. 15, 2022 02:03 PM EDT

Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory, right, greets Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn during NFL football practice Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos sign free agent Schobert, activate Gregory, Turner

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 15, 2022 01:30 PM EDT

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus jogs off the field at halftime of an NFL preseason football game between the Bears and the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Mahomes has TD, safety Reid kicks PAT, Chiefs lose to Bears

By Andrew Seligman Aug. 13, 2022 04:17 PM EDT

New York Jets' Zach Wilson looks to pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Jets QB Wilson injures knee in preseason win against Eagles

By Aaron Bracy Aug. 12, 2022 10:49 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson prepares to throw a pass during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
AP source: Watson willing to accept 8-game suspension, fine

By Rob Maaddi And Tom Withers Aug. 11, 2022 06:04 PM EDT

FILE - Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Duane Brown (76) looks on during pregame warmups before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Dec. 12, 2021, in Houston. The New York Jets and offensive tackle Duane Brown agreed to terms on a two-year contract on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
AP source: Jets signing OT Duane Brown to 2-year deal

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 11, 2022 02:10 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks runs at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings' Kendricks builds rapport with new LB partner Hicks

By Brian Hall Aug. 11, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith speaks at a news conference in Lake Firest, Ill., April 20, 2022. Smith is requesting a trade, saying the team has not negotiated in good faith for a contract extension. Smith, who does not have an agent, wrote Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 in a statement to NFL.com he has “officially” asked to be dealt and that it was “deeply painful.” He said he has been trying to negotiate an extension since April and accused the organization of trying to take advantage of him. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears remove Smith from PUP list, another twist in standoff

By Andrew Seligman Aug. 10, 2022 07:12 PM EDT

Chiefs' Fenton off PUP list; DT Shelton agrees to deal

Aug. 09, 2022 06:41 PM EDT
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton returned from the physically unable to perform list on Tuesday, giving him plenty of time to test out his...

Greg Penner, left, Carrie Walton Penner, and Rob Walton pose at the NFL owners meeting in Bloomington, Minn., Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. The record $4.65 billion sale of the Denver Broncos to Walmart heir Rob Walton and his daughter and son-in-law was unanimously approved Tuesday by NFL owners, the expected final step in the transfer from the family of the late Pat Bowlen. (AP Photo/Dave Campbell)
Broncos sale to Walton group unanimously OKed by NFL owners

By Dave Campbell Aug. 09, 2022 02:59 PM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith speaks at a news conference in Lake Firest, Ill., April 20, 2022. Smith is requesting a trade, saying the team has not negotiated in good faith for a contract extension. Smith, who does not have an agent, wrote Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 in a statement to NFL.com he has “officially” asked to be dealt and that it was “deeply painful.” He said he has been trying to negotiate an extension since April and accused the organization of trying to take advantage of him. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears star LB Smith requests trade after breakdown in talks

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 09, 2022 12:18 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked by New England Patriots outside linebacker Matt Judon, left, during the first half of an NFL football game Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. Judon won over his Patriots teammates and fanbase last season with his outsized personality and ability to cause disruption for opposing quarterbacks. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Judon focused on being himself heading into Year 2 with Pats

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 08, 2022 08:14 PM EDT

FILE - Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is shown at NFL football training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Oxnard, Calif. Parsons' pass rushing played a huge role in the Dallas linebacker winning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. The questions about where he will line up are plentiful heading into his second season. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas, File)
Where's Parsons? Opponents will be looking for Cowboys' star

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 08, 2022 07:31 PM EDT

FILE - Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Baltimore, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. The Ravens agreed to a four-year contract extension with the star kicker, the team announced Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Ravens reach 4-year extension with All-Pro K Justin Tucker

By Noah Trister Aug. 08, 2022 01:12 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns guard Wyatt Teller participates in a drill during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Pro Bowl guard Teller aiming for Browns turnaround

By Brian Dulik Aug. 05, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field after the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns in limbo while QB Deshaun Watson's saga shifts again

By Tom Withers Aug. 04, 2022 06:55 PM EDT