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Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores talks with defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
'No nostalgia': For Flores, Dolphins-Pats is just business

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 08, 2021 03:19 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones looks for an opening from the pocket while performing field drills during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Jonnu Smith, Henry ready to help QB Jones in opener for Pats

Sep. 06, 2021 08:40 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is shown during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., in this Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, file photo. The Titans' virus outbreak keeps growing with quarterback Ryan Tannehill among three players being added to the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Titans' outbreak nears end, other NFL teams deal with COVID

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 06, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands off the ball during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
NFL 2021: AFC clearly the deeper, more powerful conference

By Barry Wilner Sep. 06, 2021 04:36 PM EDT

Chicago Bears defensive back DeAndre Houston-Carson, right, intercepts the ball against Miami Dolphins tight end Adam Shaheen during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Dolphins place Jackson, Shaheen on COVID reserve list

Sep. 06, 2021 10:04 AM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) works a drill during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Bills look to take control again in young, new-look AFC East

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 03, 2021 12:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright rushes during the team's NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Landover, Md. The Las Vegas Raiders have added another proven veteran to bolster their banged-up linebacker group, agreeing to a one-year contract with Wright. A person familiar with the deal says that the two sides reached the deal on Thursday, Sept. 2. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract can't be signed until after Wright passes a physical. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
AP source: Raiders agree to 1-year deal with LB K.J. Wright

By Josh Dubow Sep. 02, 2021 06:58 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) runs for a first down against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Without Watson and Watt, little hope for Texans to improve

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 01, 2021 06:00 PM EDT

Chase Young-led defense is again Washington's best hope

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:30 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (7-10) New faces: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, CB William Jackson, WR Curtis Samuel, WR Adam Humphries, TE Sammis Reyes, LB Jamin Davis,...

With Jones at QB, improved D, Pats poised to be back in mix

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:05 PM EDT
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-9) New faces: QB Mac Jones, TE Jonnu Smith, TE Hunter Henry, WR Nelson Agholor, WR Kendrick Bourne, DT Davon...

Tagovailoa and Dolphins will try to close gap atop AFC East

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:01 PM EDT
MIAMI DOLPHINS (10-6) New faces: WR Will Fuller, WR Jaylen Waddle, DE Jaelan Phillips, S Jevon Holland, QB Jacoby Brissett, DT Adam Butler,...

FILE - Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, left, and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) talk on the sidelines as the Atlanta Falcons take on the Miami Dolphins during a preseason NFL football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., i this Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, file photo. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
A trade for Watson? Dolphins coach says Tua is his QB

By Alain Poupart Sep. 01, 2021 03:34 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, left, and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) talk on the sidelines as the Atlanta Falcons take on the Miami Dolphins during a preseason NFL football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., i this Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, file photo. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Can Tua-led Dolphins end their long playoff win drought?

By Steven Wine Sep. 01, 2021 03:11 PM EDT

Jackson, Ravens figure to contend again in tough AFC

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 03:06 PM EDT
BALTIMORE RAVENS (12-6) New faces: WR Sammy Watkins, T Alejandro Villanueva, G Kevin Zeitler, WE Rashod Bateman, G Ben Cleveland, LB Justin...

Without Watt, Watson, little reason for optimism for Texans

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 02:46 PM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (4-12) New faces: Coach David Culley, defensive coordinator Lovie Smith, QB Tyrod Taylor, RB Mark Ingram, C Justin Britt, LB...

Stafford leads Rams into race for hometown Super Bowl berth

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 12:28 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES RAMS (11-7) New faces: QB Matthew Stafford, defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, WR DeSean Jackson, RB Sony Michel, WR Tutu...

Chiefs set sights on third straight Super Bowl trip

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 11:25 AM EDT
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (16-3) New faces: LT Orlando Brown Jr., LG Joe Thuney, C Austin Blythe, DT Jarran Reed, RB Elijah McGuire, CB Mike...

FILE — New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Cam Newton headlines list of NFL players released

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 31, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2020, file photo, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs crosses the goal line for a touchdown after catching a pass during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. Tennessee can only hope adding seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones helps at least as much as adding Stefon Diggs a year ago helped the Buffalo Bills or the success of other NFL teams after such big moves over the years. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Titans latest hoping trading for receiver gives title boost

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 31, 2021 12:02 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) talks to head coach Brian Flores during the first half of a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins coach: Team wants players with 'high character'

By Steven Wine Aug. 30, 2021 12:33 PM EDT