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Miami Dolphins running back Patrick Laird (42) reacts after scoring a touchdown as Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Quenton Meeks (24) and wide receiver Isaiah Ford (84) look on during the second half of an NFL football preseason game Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Rosen leads 99-yard TD drive in Dolphins' win over Jaguars

By Paul Gereffi Aug. 22, 2019 11:26 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Newton leaves Panthers' preseason loss with foot injury

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 11:01 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills kneels during the singing of the national anthem before an NFL football preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins 8/22/2019

Aug. 22, 2019 09:09 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) smiles as he warms up with teammates at NFL football practice, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
NFL 2019: AFC East: It's Old Man Brady and the Young Gun QBs

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 22, 2019 01:01 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) greets Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James (33) after an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NFL 2019: Mahomes encore could depend on defensive makeover

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 22, 2019 01:00 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders takes part in drills during an NFL football training camp session Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
NFL 2019: Flacco moves out West for his comeback

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 22, 2019 12:11 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs past Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman, right, during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Landover, Md., Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
NFL 2019: Bengals facing daunting odds, history under Taylor

By Joe Kay Aug. 22, 2019 12:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) plays during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Orchard Park, N.Y. If the Buffalo Bills drafted Oliver with the expectation to replace Kyle Williams at defensive tackle, who better than having the just-retired player pop in at training camp and provide the rookie a weeklong crash course. Oliver happily referred to Williams as being his "cheat code" to the NFL. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL 2019: Belief in Buffalo is Bills closer to contending

By John Wawrow Aug. 22, 2019 12:06 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, foreground, runs a drill as quarterback Josh Rosen looks on during practice at the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Davie, Fla. Fitzpatrick is expected to start the Miami Dolphins' exhibition game this week, which suggests he's still the front-runner in his battle with Rosen for the starting job. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
NFL 2019: Lots of losing likely in Flores' 1st year

By Steven Wine Aug. 22, 2019 12:06 PM EDT

New England Patriots NFL football head coach Bill Belichick speaks during a news conference, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Patriots Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:02 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) on the sideline during an NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on 8/8/19 in Glendale, Ariz. (Gene Lower via AP)
Cardinals Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) throws a pass as quarterback Josh Rosen watches before the team's preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Miami Gardens, Fla. Fitzpatrick and Rosen battled for the starting job in training camp, and given the shaky state of the offensive line, coach Brian Flores will likely need at least two quarterbacks to get through the season. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Dolphins Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

Buccaneers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (5-11) NEW FACES: Coach Bruce Arians, defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, LB Devin White, DL Ndamukong Suh, LB/S Deone Bucannon, LB...

FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2011 file photo, Houston Texans' Mario Williams (90) reacts in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami. Former Texans star Mario Williams has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge for allegedly trespassing at a woman's Houston-area home. Harris County court records show Williams was arrested early Tuesday and freed on $100 bond. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Texans-Dolphins 9/18/2011

Aug. 21, 2019 04:50 PM EDT

The Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019 photo provided by the Harris County Sheriff's Office shows Mario Williams. Former Texans star Mario Williams has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge for allegedly trespassing at a woman's Houston-area home. Harris County court records show Williams was arrested early Tuesday and freed on $100 bond. (Harris County Sheriff's Office via AP)
Ex-Texans star Mario Williams accused of trespassing at home

Aug. 21, 2019 04:35 PM EDT

FILE - At left, in an Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. At right, in an Aug. 16, 2019, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs on the field during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears during a preseason NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Owner John Mara and coach Pat Shurmur have said Manning is the starter in his final season under contract, but the Giants went 5-11 last season and are rebuilding. How Manning and Jones fare against the Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium will be in the spotlight. (AP Photo/File)
Raiders-Packers game lands in Winnipeg on Thursday

By The Associated Press Aug. 21, 2019 02:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, July 26, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant makes makes a catch during NFL football training camp, in Davie, Fla. Grant has signed a four-year contract extension worth up to $24 million through the 2023 season. The Dolphins announced the extension on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Dolphins' Grant gets 4-year deal worth up to $24 million

Aug. 21, 2019 01:50 PM EDT

Was Dolphins coach sending a message via Jay-Z songs?

Aug. 20, 2019 06:38 PM EDT
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins' latest featured musical artist at practice: Jay-Z. The team's sound system played more than half a dozen songs...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting (26) grabs Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills (10) after a reception during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Dolphins' Stills objects to comments by Jay-Z about NFL deal

By Steven Wine Aug. 19, 2019 07:16 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, foreground, runs a drill as quarterback Josh Rosen looks on during practice at the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Davie, Fla. Fitzpatrick is expected to start the Miami Dolphins' exhibition game this week, which suggests he's still the front-runner in his battle with Rosen for the starting job. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
No decision yet as close call looms on Dolphins starting QB

By Steven Wine Aug. 19, 2019 01:15 PM EDT