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Tight end Darren Waller returns to practice for Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez 2 hrs ago
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas tight end Darren Waller was one of several key players who returned to practice for the Raiders on Wednesday. Waller...

Tennessee Titans tight end Briley Moore holds on to the ball as tight ends coach Luke Steckel tries to punch it out during an NFL football training camp practice, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP)
Titans send 2024 7th-round pick to Raiders for Gillespie

3 hrs ago

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 6 hrs ago

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's NFL football exhibition Hall of Fame Game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Jaguars release veteran NT Malcom Brown, save $3M in 2022

By Mark Long 7 hrs ago

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson waits for the snap during NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
AP sources: Talks on possible Watson settlement progress

By Rob Maaddi And Tom Withers 8 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 9 hrs ago

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Carl Nassib (93) puts his helmet on before taking part in drills during a combined NFL football training camp with the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Carl Nassib happily back with Bucs after being selective

By Teresa M. Walker 11 hrs ago

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock, rear, throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Dareke Young (83) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Seattle QB Lock tests positive for COVID-19; out vs. Bears

By Tim Booth 24 hrs ago

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) participates in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Irvine, Calif. Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
QB Stafford shows no throwing limitations in Rams scrimmage

By Greg Beacham Aug. 16, 2022 08:34 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love rides a bike to an NFL football joint practice session with the New Orleans Saints Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers' reminder: Time to stop avoiding repeat mistakes

By Steve Megargee Aug. 16, 2022 06:30 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns center Nick Harris (53) lays on the turf after he was injured during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns lose starting center Harris for season, placed on IR

By Tom Withers Aug. 16, 2022 02:09 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers' Bradley Bozeman arrives for the NFL football team's training camp wearing his helmet with a protective covering at Wofford College on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Spartanburg, S.C. The NFL has made the use of Guardian Caps mandatory up until the second week of the preseason for offensive and defensive lineman, linebackers and tight ends. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Panthers' Bozeman carted off from practice with leg injury

Aug. 16, 2022 11:39 AM EDT

Miami Dolphins cornerback Trill Williams (6) grabs a pass during drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Dolphins place CB Trill Williams on IR with torn ACL

Aug. 15, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters returns to practice

Aug. 15, 2022 06:06 PM EDT
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters returned to practice Monday. Peters missed all of last season with a knee injury,...

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward, bottom makes a catch for a two-point conversion as Seattle Seahawks safety Ugo Amadi (28) defends during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Seahawks send Ugo Amadi to Eagles for J.J. Arcega-Whiteside

Aug. 15, 2022 05:53 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Amari Rodgers (8) runs past San Francisco 49ers cornerback Dontae Johnson to score during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Packers' Amari Rodgers contends for bigger role in 2nd year

By Steve Megargee Aug. 15, 2022 05:28 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

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries past safety Julian Love (20) during the NFL football team's practice in East Rutherford, N.J., Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Julian Love to be wild card in Martindale's Giants defense

By Tom Canavan Aug. 15, 2022 04:07 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