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FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, then-Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett takes part in a news conference following an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Arlington, Texas. Jason Garrett wasn’t interested in sitting around for a year after the Dallas Cowboys didn’t renew his contract as their head coach. So when the New York Giants and new head coach Joe Judge called to ask him about becoming the offensive coordinator, he jumped at the opportunity. Speaking to the media Tuesday for the first time since he was hired, Garrett refused to discuss his final days in Dallas, where he was the head coach for a decade. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Garrett jumped at chance to be Giants' offensive coordinator

By Tom Canavan 7 hrs ago

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) rushes for yardage against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, in Jacksonville, Fla. Fournette used to be considered a building block in Jacksonville. Then he ended up on the trading block. Now, the bruising running back is entering the final year of his rookie contract and facing an uncertain future with the franchise. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Once Jags' centerpiece, Fournette now at career crossroads

By Mark Long 12 hrs ago

FILE - This is a Jan. 9, 2020, file photo showing New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch after a news conference in East Rutherford, N.J. The 36-year-old daughter of Steve Tisch has died. Hilary Anne Tisch died on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, Steve Tisch said in a statement issued for the family. The statement did not cite a cause of death or say where she died, but it noted she had battled depression.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
36-year-old daughter of NY Giants co-owner Steve Tisch dies

12 hrs ago

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara scores a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The versatile Kamara, who is entering his fourth pro season out of Tennessee, gained 1,330 yards from scrimmage last season with five touchdowns rushing and one receiving. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Saints' Kamara focused on his health and team, not contract

By Brett Martel Aug. 10, 2020 06:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, left, and Tyrann Mathieu celebrate after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. Just about the only person in the world that seems to be having a good year is Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs quarterback led his team to its first Super Bowl title in 50 years, was the game's MVP, signed a contract that could be worth a half-billion over the next decade and has grown confident enough in himself to speak out about issues that affect society as a whole.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Chiefs star Mahomes having 2020 nobody will soon forget

By Dave Skretta Aug. 10, 2020 02:06 PM EDT

Jaguars lose 2 more defensive linemen, sign 3 vets for depth

Aug. 09, 2020 05:45 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are down two more defensive linemen, bringing their total to five just a week into training camp. ...

File-Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) is blocked by Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle La'el Collins (71) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. New Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Robinson is sidelined indefinitely with a non-football injury, coach Sean McVay says. The Rams put Robinson on the active/non-football injury list Saturday, and McVay discussed their new signee's prognosis Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, without disclosing the nature of Robinson's condition, which isn't coronavirus-related. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
New Rams DT A'Shawn Robinson out with non-football injury

By Greg Beacham Aug. 09, 2020 04:19 PM EDT

Former Colts receiver Chester Rogers signs with Dolphins

Aug. 09, 2020 11:50 AM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Wide receiver Chester Rogers signed with the Miami Dolphins, providing a reinforcement at a position where two players earlier opted out for the...

Lions waive DT Daylon Mack

Aug. 07, 2020 09:12 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions waived defensive tackle Daylon Mack. The team announced the move Friday. The NFL's transaction...

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (29) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Landover, Md. The Washington Football Team has released Guice after he was charged in a domestic violence incident. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
Washington releases RB Guice after domestic violence arrest

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 07, 2020 08:04 PM EDT

Saints sign linebacker Bradham, activate linebacker Ellis

Aug. 07, 2020 07:20 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have signed linebacker Nigel Bradham and activated linebacker Kaden Elliss from the club's Reserve/Covid-19 list,...

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon scores on a touchdown pass from quarterback Sam Darnold during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in East Rutherford, N.J. Herndon was all set for a big breakout season a year ago with the Jets. A four-game suspension and a few tough injuries put those plans on hold. Now, the third-year tight end is ready to make up for lost time. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Jets' Herndon focused on bouncing back from lost season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 07, 2020 06:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) blocks against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans already are way ahead of where they were a year ago. That’s when they knew Lewan would sit out the first four games. Now the Titans face no suspensions with an offensive line that wants to start this season the way they finished 2019, blowing open holes for NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry.(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Offensive linemen eager to pick up where Titans left off

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 07, 2020 05:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 file photo, Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) reacts against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. Justin Simmons had an eventful offseason, finding his voice during peaceful protests of racial and social injustice from his hometown in Florida to downtown Denver. The fifth-year safety and first-time All-Pro also failed to reach agreement on a long-term contract with the Broncos, so he's playing under the franchise tag in 2020.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Simmons had enlightening offseason despite no new contract

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 06, 2020 07:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) watches from the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Hightower might be the most accomplished player to opt out of the season because of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
66 players opt out of NFL season due to coronavirus pandemic

By Barry Wilner Aug. 06, 2020 05:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Defensive end Joey Bosa has agreed to a six-year, $135 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to multiple people familiar with the decision. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, July 28, 2020 because the contract has not been finalized.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Bosa brothers reunion on hold after Joey's new deal in LA

By Josh Dubow Aug. 06, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, N.J. Jones is facing a much different challenge in his second season with the Giants. The No. 6 pick overall in the 2019 NFL draft is no longer a rookie and he is not at training camp as the understudy and heir apparent to Eli Manning as the Giants' quarterback. Unless something drastic happens, Jones will be the starter when New York kicks off the Joe Judge-era as coach in a Monday night home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis, File)
Jones facing new challenges in 2nd year with new O, no Eli

By Tom Canavan Aug. 06, 2020 03:36 PM EDT

Cardinals add depth with safety Brice, receiver Patton

Aug. 05, 2020 04:08 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have added depth to their roster by signing safety Kentrell Brice and receiver Andre Patton. The...

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Philadelphia. The Dolphins believe veteran newcomers Jordan Howard and Matt Breida represent a significant upgrade at the position, providing more punch and versatility for an offense that last year had the NFL's lowest rushing total since 2006. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Dolphins believe Howard, Breida represent upgrade at RB

By Steven Wine Aug. 05, 2020 04:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) drops into coverage during] Super Bowl 54 against the San Francisco 49ers in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Chiefs hope to know soon whether cornerback Bashaud Breeland will be suspended to start the season, but they are confident they'll be fine either way with Ward. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Chiefs eye Breeland suspension with confidence in young CBs

By Dave Skretta Aug. 05, 2020 03:49 PM EDT