San Francisco 49ers
FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick applauds while seated on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Colin Kaepernick says he's "still ready" to return to the NFL, even though he is set to enter his third season out of the league. In a video posted Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 on social media, the 31-year-old Kaepernick is shown working out in a gym. He says in the video: "5 a.m. 5 days a week. For 3 years. Still Ready." (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
In video, Kaepernick says he's 'still ready' to return

By The Associated Press Aug. 07, 2019 04:28 PM EDT

FILE - This is a 2019 file photo showing Valentine Holmes of the New York Jets NFL football team. Holmes was a big star in the National Rugby League in Australia. And then, he stunningly left it all behind. Holmes is in training camp with the New York Jets, trying to fulfill a dream of playing American football in the NFL. (AP Photo/File)
Aussie rugby league star Holmes tackling NFL dream with Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 07, 2019 11:45 AM EDT

Running back Jerick McKinnon practices for 49ers

By Grant Cohn Aug. 06, 2019 07:31 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Running back Jerick McKinnon is back on the field for the 49ers nearly a year after a torn right ACL prematurely ended his first season in...

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots football player Kyle Van Noy acknowledges the fans as the Patriots Super Bowl victory is honored during a break in an NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers, in Boston. Van Noy had plenty of nice things to say about his former team. Of course, it’s been his own career that’s taken off since he left Detroit. “It feels good to come back a winner and say hi to people I haven’t seen in a while,” the New England linebacker said. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
New England's Van Noy complimentary of Lions in return

By Noah Trister Aug. 06, 2019 02:53 PM EDT

Jets acquire OL Alex Lewis from Ravens for draft pick

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 05, 2019 04:38 PM EDT
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets have acquired offensive lineman Alex Lewis from the Baltimore Ravens for a conditional seventh-round pick in next year's...

Dee Ford out for a week with knee tendinitis

By Grant Cohn Aug. 04, 2019 10:04 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Dee Ford will miss at least another week of training camp with knee tendinitis. The San Francisco defensive end received a...

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola runs a drill at the Lions NFL football practice facility in Allen Park, Mich. The 33-year-old Amendola is entering his 11th NFL season after signing with the Lions in March. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Lions' Amendola ready for joint practices with former team

By Noah Trister Aug. 04, 2019 05:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 21, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) prepares for drills during an NFL football practice in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Ngakoue ends holdout, reports to Jags camp without new deal

By Mark Long Aug. 04, 2019 08:03 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams catches a ball during NFL football training camp Saturday, July 27, 2019, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' running back battle up in the air as camp continues

By Dave Skretta Aug. 03, 2019 01:23 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White, left, takes down running back Dare Ogunbowale (44) after a reception during an NFL football training camp practice Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Rookie LB Devin White new face of Tampa Bay's defense

By Fred Goodall Aug. 02, 2019 06:43 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws the ball during NFL football training camp Monday, July 29, 2019, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs still pained but motivated by AFC title game loss

By Dave Skretta Aug. 02, 2019 02:17 PM EDT

Jimmy Garoppolo working on ability to read defenses

By Grant Cohn Aug. 01, 2019 08:31 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers want Jimmy Garoppolo to improve his ability to read defenses. Through five training camp practices,...

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, left with back facing camera, greets NBA basketball New Orleans Pelicans draft picks Zion Williamson, left, Jaxson Hayes, center, and head coach Alvin Gentry during training camp at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La., Friday, July 26, 2019. With them are Saints general manager Mickey Loomis, center with back to camera, and former Saints head coach Jim Mora, right. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints' Brees describes "kinship" with Pelicans' Williamson

By Brett Martel Aug. 01, 2019 07:05 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson catches a pass during NFL football training camp Monday, July 29, 2019, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs could be even more explosive on offense this season

By Dave Skretta Jul. 31, 2019 01:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 10, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons first round pick offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom, right, and Kaleb McGary listen during NFL football rookie camp in Flowery Branch, Ga. If you’re looking for any likely regulars on the field Thursday night at the Hall of Fame game, for the Falcons and Broncos, focus on the offensive lines.(AP Photo/Tami Chappell, File)
Looking for starters at Hall of Fame Game? Try the O-lines

By Barry Wilner Jul. 31, 2019 11:00 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Jason Verrett jogs at the team's NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, July 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Jason Verrett not ready to compete for starting job in camp

By Grant Cohn Jul. 30, 2019 07:03 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo watches a drill during NFL football training camp Monday, July 29, 2019, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs hopeful that rebuilt defense comes together quickly

By Dave Skretta Jul. 30, 2019 01:19 PM EDT

Cowboys bringing back Alfred Morris with Elliott holding out

Jul. 29, 2019 10:04 PM EDT
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back running back Alfred Morris with two-time rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott holding out of training camp...

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 11, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs during an NFL football practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. When Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn calls running back Devonta Freeman a "multiplier" he is talking about Freeman making every other player on the offense better. That makes Freeman's health an obvious key after he was limited by injuries to two games in 2018. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Falcons looking for answers at RB behind Devonta Freeman

By Charles Odum Jul. 29, 2019 04:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2018, file photo, Miami Dolphins defensive end Robert Quinn (94) raises his right fist during the singing of the national anthem, before the team's NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Dallas Cowboys defensive end Robert Quinn says the issue of protesting during the national anthem “might come up” before the season with owner Jerry Jones, who in the past has taken a hardline stance against displays by his players. Quinn joined the Cowboys in an offseason trade. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Quinn: Anthem protests 'might come up' with Cowboys' Jones

By Schuyler Dixon Jul. 29, 2019 02:25 PM EDT