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New England Patriots receiver Jakobi Meyers, defended by Detroit Lions defensive back Miles Killebrew (35), catches a touchdown pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Kyler Murray makes debut as Cards top Chargers

By The Associated Press Aug. 08, 2019 10:55 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills kneels during the national anthem before the team's preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins 8/8/2019

Aug. 08, 2019 07:46 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton horses around with teammates before an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears 8/8/2019

Aug. 08, 2019 05:52 PM EDT

Former NFL player Tony Gonzalez holds up his Pro Football Hall of Fame bust during inductions at the hall Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Teaching young players at forefront during Hall of Fame week

By Barry Wilner Aug. 08, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs with the ball as Cardinals offensive tackle Korey Cunningham (79) puts a block on Cardinals defensive tackle Darius Philon, middle, during an NFL football training camp practice at State Farm Stadium Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Kyler Murray's first game action tops 1st preseason weekend

By The Associated Press Aug. 07, 2019 05:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 3, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Legends quarterback Matt Simms (4) throws down field against the Arizona Hotshots in the first half during an AAF football game, in Phoenix. Simms has been re-signed by the Atlanta Falcons following a toe injury suffered by Kurt Benkert which changed the backup quarterback competition behind Matt Ryan. Simms played for the Atlanta Legends of the now-defunct Alliance of American Football after serving as the Falcons' No. 3 QB last year. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
AAF survivor Matt Simms eager for another shot with Falcons

By Charles Odum Aug. 05, 2019 01:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Simms (4) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Simms has been re-signed by the Atlanta Falcons following a toe injury suffered by Kurt Benkert which changed the backup quarterback competition behind Matt Ryan. Simms played for the Atlanta Legends of the now-defunct Alliance of American Football after serving as the Falcons' No. 3 QB last year.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins 8/10/2017

Aug. 05, 2019 09:11 AM EDT

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten talks to the media following practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Oxnard, Calif., Saturday, July 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
Witten: Return to Cowboys is about winning, not cheerleading

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 03, 2019 07:31 PM EDT

Former NFL player Champ Bailey poses with a bust of himself during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
The Latest: Tony Gonzalez enters Hall of Fame

Aug. 03, 2019 06:46 PM EDT

Former NFL football executive Gil Brandt, left, and presenter Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, unveil the bust of Brandt during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Law, Reed, Mawae, Bowlen, Brandt, Robinson, Bailey in hall

By Barry Wilner Aug. 03, 2019 05:37 PM EDT

Chicago Bears players warm up during an NFL football training camp in Bourbonnais, Ill., Sunday, July 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Trubisky, Bears' offense fight through inconsistency

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 02, 2019 05:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2007, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez hauls in his 63rd career touchdown during the first quarter of a football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Kansas City, Mo. Gonzalez set the NFL record for touchdown catches by a tight end with the reception. Gonzalez will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Kansas City Star, John Sleezer, File)
Gonzalez enters hall with 3 DBs who tried covering him

By Barry Wilner Aug. 02, 2019 05:05 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver Juwann Winfree celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of the team's Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Fangio coaches after kidney stone issue, Denver wins

By Barry Wilner Aug. 01, 2019 11:25 PM EDT

Denver Broncos' Shamarko Thomas (38) tackles Atlanta Falcons' Marcus Green (3) on a punt return during the first half of the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons 8/1/2019

Aug. 01, 2019 08:40 PM EDT

Broncos coach Fangio has kidney stone, works game

Aug. 01, 2019 06:15 PM EDT
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Despite being hospitalized earlier Thursday with a kidney stone attack, Vic Fangio made his head coaching debut in the Hall of Fame game when his...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) talks with wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) during training camp at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La., Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints WR Thomas plans to earn 'every penny' of new deal

By Brett Martel Aug. 01, 2019 04:52 PM EDT

Falcons 1st-round pick McGary undergoes heart procedure

Aug. 01, 2019 12:01 AM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons first-round pick Kaleb McGary underwent a surgical procedure Wednesday to correct heart rhythm problems, a recurrence of...

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

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 file photo, New Orleans Saints' Michael Thomas warms up before the NFL football NFC championship game against the Los Angeles Rams in New Orleans. Fans worry that the summer rite in the NFL, training camp holdouts, won’t affect their team’s chances for a championship. This year’s crop of no-shows includes an All-Pro receiver, the Saints’ Michael Thomas; a standout offensive tackle who might be the key to the Redskins’ offense, Trent Williams; and budding stars DEs Jadeveon Clowney of the Texans, Yannick Ngakoue of the Jaguars, and RB Melvin Gordon of the Chargers.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Agent: Saints, Thomas, agree on 5-year, $100M contract

By Brett Martel Jul. 31, 2019 10:06 AM EDT

Washington Redskins offensive lineman Hugh Thornton (69) runs drills during NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Thornton was signed Wednesday. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Still without Williams, Redskins sign OL Penn, Thornton

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 31, 2019 09:57 AM EDT