Athlete injuries
Jaguars lose 2 more defensive linemen, agree to sign 2 vets

12 hrs ago
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 13 hrs ago

FILE - Washington Redskins linebacker Reuben Foster stretches during a practice at the team's NFL football practice facility, in a Reuben Foster Monday, May 20, 2019 file photo, in Ashburn, Va.The Washington Football Team activated linebacker Reuben Foster off the physically unable to perform list Sunday, Aug.9, 2020. The team made the move days ahead of the start of on-field training camp workouts. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Washington activates linebacker Reuben Foster off PUP list

By Stephen Whyno 17 hrs ago

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...

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 Aug. 4, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley catches a pass from Matt Ryan during a team strength and conditioning NFL football workout in Flowery Branch, Ga. It would be easy to overlook Calvin Ridley, being a receiver who plays on the same team as Julio Jones. Ridley, though, has other ideas. Heading into his third year with the Atlanta Falcons, he's planning on a breakout season and making sure everybody knows his name, too. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, FIle)
Falcons WR Ridley eager to step out of Julio's large shadow

By Paul Newberry Aug. 06, 2020 05:40 PM EDT

The Latest: Auburn's Wooten redshirts amid COVID-19 fears.

By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2020 04:15 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Auburn senior linebacker Chandler...

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. The Indianapolis Colts are eager to find out what Rivers has left. They signed him to a one-year, $25 million contract in March, with the hope he'd make them a playoff team and possibly a Super Bowl contender. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Rivers moving into whole new world after joining Colts

By Michael Marot Aug. 05, 2020 06:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Roethlisberger is confident his surgically repaired right elbow will be fine in 2020. The two-time Super Bowl winning Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback missed most of 2019 after injuring the elbow in Week 2 against Seattle.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Elbow room: Roethlisberger confident in return from surgery

By Will Graves Aug. 04, 2020 02:17 PM EDT

With Cam gone, Bridgewater says Panthers feel like his team

By Steve Reed Aug. 04, 2020 01:46 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton is no longer with the Carolina Panthers. That means the Panthers are now Teddy Bridgewater’s team — or at...

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (81) warms up before an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets have released the veteran wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, who played in just one game last year after suffering his second neck injury in three seasons. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Jets release injured WR Quincy Enunwa after 6 seasons

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 03, 2020 05:21 PM EDT

FILE- In this Jan. 24, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch, right, and head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, watch as players practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif. The San Francisco 49ers have agreed on a one-year contract with free agent tight end Jordan Reed, Lynch announced Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers agree to 1-year deal with TE Jordan Reed

By Josh Dubow Aug. 03, 2020 04:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 19, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos offensive tackle Ja'Wuan James (70) stretches during NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. James informed the Broncos on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, that he's opting out of the 2020 season over coronavirus concerns. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broncos' Ja'Wuan James skipping 2020 over COVID-19 concerns

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 03, 2020 03:40 PM EDT

Panthers LB Christian Miller opts out of NFL season

Aug. 03, 2020 01:31 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers linebacker Christian Miller has informed the team he has opted out of the 2020 season because of coronavirus concerns. ...

AP source: Jets to release G Brian Winters after 7 seasons

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 02, 2020 06:23 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets are releasing right guard Brian Winters, a person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press. ...

The Latest: Lions put Allison on the reserve/opt-out list

By The Associated Press Aug. 02, 2020 02:52 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Detroit Lions put wide...

FILE - In this Dec. 22. 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) tries to avoid Baltimore Ravens free safety Earl Thomas (29) during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland. Landry has been placed on the active/physically unable to perform list following offseason hip surgery. The team made the roster move Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, while stressing that Landry remains on schedule to return this season. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns place Landry on injury list, receiver on schedule

By Tom Withers Aug. 02, 2020 02:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cleveland. After demanding a trade last month, Njoku seemed to indicate on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, that he's changed his mind. The 2017 first-round draft pick tweeted, "I’m all in Cleveland. Time to work.‘’ (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns tight end Njoku not seeking trade, commits to team

By Tom Withers Aug. 01, 2020 05:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2019, file photo, New York Jets inside linebacker C.J. Mosley warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in East Rutherford, N.J. Mosley has chosen to opt out for the NFL season because of family health concerns, two people familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
AP sources: Jets LB C.J. Mosley opting out of NFL season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 01, 2020 02:59 PM EDT