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USC quickly rebuilding depth on offensive line with freshmen

Freshman offensive tackle Austin Jackson was the smallest of five offensive linemen in USC’s most recent recruiting class. He quickly set about changing that. “Yeah, I was eating a whole lot of food,” he said. “There’s a lot of food here to eat. And coach [Neil] Callway’s been on me.

Lions acquire Lyons off waivers from Rams, waive Price

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have acquired defensive tackle Caushaud Lyons off waivers from the Los Angeles Rams.

Hackenberg, Petty see most reps again in Jets practice

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets’ curious quarterback competition continues.

Jets tight end Eric Tomlinson catches on as big-time blocker

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Eric Tomlinson is a big, burly tight end whose main job for the New York Jets isn’t catching footballs, it’s throwing blocks on defenders.

Saints' Morstead aiming for a career-high in key stat

METAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints punter Thomas Morstead wasn’t entirely satisfied with the booming boots he sent soaring nearly 60 yards down field during his latest exhibition outing.

Jets sign TE Brandon Barnes, release WR Marquess Wilson

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed tight end Brandon Barnes and released wide receiver Marquess Wilson.

Another Romo! Candace, Tony Romo welcome third son; did the ex-Cowboys QB name him after this guy?

He also posted a video of older brother Rivers – Romo now has Hawkins, Rivers and Jones in his crew – jumping up and down excited before promptly falling down. Click the arrow to the right of the Instagram post to see the video above. Romo will no longer call the Kansas City-Seattle preseason game on

Ben McAdoo has “no regrets” about how Odell Beckham's injury handled

Giants coach Ben McAdoo had little to say about Odell Beckham’s sprained left ankle, other than to confirm the receiver has one. The Giants continue to be coy about Beckham’s injury, even after ESPN reported earlier Wednesday that Beckham could miss the Sept. 10 season opener against the Cowboys

TE Jordan Reed back from toe injury, practices with Redskins

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Jordan Reed is back at practice with the Washington Redskins.

Call me maybe? Roethlisberger wants to hear from Bell

PITTSBURGH (AP) Ben Roethlisberger has a request for Le’Veon Bell: hit me up.

Co-author of Rooney Rule to challenge NFLPA's DeMaurice Smith for his job

Civil right attorney Cyrus Mehri, co-author of the NFL’s Rooney Rule requiring teams to interview at least one minority candidate for any coaching or general manager openings, announced this week that he plans to challenge NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith for his job. Mehri made the announcement

Cops: Mom, daughter beat grandma over Steelers game volume

YOUNGWOOD, Pa. (AP) Authorities say a woman’s daughter and granddaughter beat her and shaved her head because they thought she was listening to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ game too loudly on the radio.

NAACP wants meeting with NFL commissioner about Kaepernick

WASHINGTON (AP) The NAACP on Wednesday called for a meeting with the NFL to discuss the fate of quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand for the national anthem to protest police brutality against African-Americans.

Strong armed: Browns rookie quarterback Kizer named starter

BEREA, Ohio (AP) DeShone Kizer has strong-armed his way into a starting job.

Steelers holdout Bell hints at Sept. 1 return in Tweet

PITTSBURGH (AP) Steelers star Le’Veon Bell has suggested on Twitter that he will return to the team on Sept. 1, the day after Pittsburgh’s final preseason game.

Amid contract talks, Goodell says he loves his job

DETROIT (AP) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he loves his job, but he did not share details Tuesday of his talks regarding a new contract.

Fitzgerald on Anquan Boldin: 'He's like a big brother to me'

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Larry Fitzgerald took a moment Tuesday to talk about the retirement of his good friend and former teammate Anquan Boldin.

Injuries keeping Chiefs' cornerback competition wide open

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs trudged to training camp on the campus of Missouri Western with only a couple of positions up for grabs, one of the benefits of having a veteran team coming off an AFC West title.

Bills receivers challenged to adapt after Boldin retires

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Quarterback Tyrod Taylor understood there would be changes at the receiver position when he elected to return to Buffalo for a third season by restructuring his contract in March.

Beckham, Marshall being listed as day to day by Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is being listed as day to day with a sprained left ankle.

Peter Schrager's Top 5 NFL Wide Receivers in 2017

NFL analyst Peter Schrager breaks down who are the top 5 NFL wide receivers heading into the 2017 season.

Why the hit on Odell Beckham Jr was legal

Dean Blandino explains why the hit that injured Odell Beckham Jr Monday night in Cleveland was legal.

Cardinals activate linebacker Deone Bucannon from PUP list

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have activated inside linebacker Deone Bucannon from the physically unable to perform list.

New York Giants lineman charged with assault in Oklahoma

TULSA, Okla. (AP) New York Giants offensive lineman Michael Bowie has been charged with assault and battery in Oklahoma.

Beckham Jr. injured in Giants' 10-6 loss to Browns (Aug 21, 2017)

CLEVELAND (AP) New York wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. suffered a lower leg injury – on a questionable hit for an exhibition – that the Giants are hoping isn’t serious during their 10-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Monday night.

Giants WR Beckham hurts leg in first half against Browns

CLEVELAND (AP) The New York Giants’ exhibition season has gotten serious.

Arians has much to criticize in Arizona's final week of camp

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona coach Bruce Arians opened the final week of training camp with a long list of complaints after dissecting the Cardinals’ performance in Saturday night’s 24-23 preseason loss to the Chicago Bears.

Zimmer says Vikings prefer to keep 3 QBs on active roster

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) As long as Sam Bradford stays healthy this season, the Minnesota Vikings won’t be worried about their quarterback situation.

Lions' Stafford mum on plans to let talks drag into season

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Matthew Stafford stands to be wealthier than he already is, possibly very soon.

Sharpe finally healthy in Titans' crowded receiver group

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tajae Sharpe is finally off the physically unable to perform list and the Titans wide receiver finds himself not only competing for playing time but possibly a roster spot.