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5 Seahawks having procedure done to prepare for season

RENTON, Wash. (AP) After receiving positive feedback from two players who had the procedure in recent weeks, the Seahawks sent five more players to have an orthopedic procedure known as Regenokine done to prepare for the start of the regular season.

Goode to go: Packers tab veteran long snapper, let Hart go

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Brett Goode has won the long snapper job again for the Green Bay Packers following the release of undrafted rookie Derek Hart.

Buffalo Bills player acquitted of Ohio weapon charge

CINCINNATI (AP) Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Adolphus Washington has been acquitted of a weapons charge by an Ohio judge.

NFL 2017: Cowboys and Giants lead tough NFC East

Drama in Dallas has opened up things in one of the NFL’s tougher divisions.

With Luck still out, Colts refuse to play guessing games

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Chuck Pagano refuses to play guessing games.

Jaguars rookie WR Westbrook visits core muscle specialist

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Dede Westbrook visited a core muscle specialist in Philadelphia on Monday, but coach Doug Marrone expects the rookie to play in the team’s preseason finale at Atlanta.

Jets release DL Devon Still, sign CB Armagedon Draughn

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have released defensive lineman Devon Still and signed cornerback Armagedon Draughn.

Browns rookie Kizer undaunted by team's past QB failures

BEREA, Ohio (AP) DeShone Kizer knows all about the Browns’ miserable history with starting quarterbacks.

The Latest: Redskins' Williams worries about flooded Houston

HOUSTON (AP) The Latest on how Hurricane Harvey has affected sports in and around Houston (all times local):

Colts release veteran punter Jeff Locke

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts are making another change at punter, releasing veteran Jeff Locke on Monday.

Lions release WR Keshawn Martin and TE Tim Wright

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have cut wide receiver Keshawn Martin and tight end Tim Wright.

Bengals LB Burfict suspended 5 games for egregious hit

CINCINNATI (AP) The NFL has suspended Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict for five games because he leveled a Chiefs running back in a preseason game, the latest in his history of egregious hits.

FANTASY PLAYS: Prospects for old faces in new places

When players join new teams, fantasy owners need to generally proceed with caution. There’s no guarantee a player will put up the same numbers with a new team as they did with the old one.

Hoyer has stellar half for 49ers, before 32-31 Vikings rally (Aug 27, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Brian Hoyer had the San Francisco offense humming, an encouraging performance for one of the league’s lowest-scoring teams over the last three years.

49ers' Eric Reid resumes national anthem kneel

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) San Francisco 49ers strong safety Eric Reid has resumed his kneeling protest for human rights during the national anthem, after joining then-teammate Colin Kaepernick’s polarizing demonstration last season.

Troy Aikman expects Dalton, Bengals to have a fine year

Troy Aikman likes what he’s seen from Cincinnati QB Andy Dalton and expects the Bengals to compete in 2017.

Tony Gonzalez’s Top 10 NFL season trends

Watch as Charissa Thompson gives Tony Gonzalez an NFL team and he chooses whether they are trending up or down.

New replay rule is already having a noticeable effect

The preseason isn’t just for the players. Dean Blandino explains.

McAdoo annoyed with NFL over 4th-quarter non-play and injury

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo is upset with the NFL’s handling of a replay review in a preseason game against the Jets.

Broncos' defense has been stout despite rash of injuries

DENVER (AP) Von Miller made his preseason cameo count when he dumped Aaron Rodgers for an 11-yard sack and unveiled the “Sexy T-Rex,” a dance he figures everyone can do at home – just tuck your elbows to your sides and sway your shoulders.

Cutler takes his biggest hit yet, in practice

Quarterbacks aren’t supposed to be touched during practice. But sometimes accidents happened. An accident happened on Sunday in South Florida. In explaining that he feels good after playing for more than a quarter on Thursday night, unretired quarterback Jay Cutler mentioned that practice has entailed

Lions put Hill on IR, sign Lott for DL help

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have put defensive tackle Jordan Hill on injured reserve with a bicep injury.

Bears receiver Cameron Meredith carted off with injured knee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Chicago wide receiver Cameron Meredith has been carted off the field after hurting his left knee late in the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans.

Checkdown passes may mean more batted passes at line of scrimmage for Ravens

Obvious passing downs give the Ravens defense an opportunity to blitz and apply pressure to opposing quarterbacks. But if the defenders cannot get those coveted sacks, they know their next step is thrusting their hands in the air. “We’re going to apply pressure,” outside linebacker Matthew Judon

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