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Vikings plan to bring Hockenson back to practice this week in latest step toward return

Oct. 02, 2024 20:15 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings plan to open tight end T.J. Hockenson's practice window later this week, putting the two-time Pro Bowl pick another step closer to returning from the torn ACL and MCL in his right knee suffered Dec. 24 in the Week 16 game last season. Coach...

Bills place emphasis on defensive backups in wake of NFL's 4-game suspension of Von Miller

Oct. 02, 2024 20:09 PM EDT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas didn’t think anything of Von Miller's absence at practice on Wednesday, assuming the edge rusher had a rest day, as sometimes happens for the 35-year-old veteran. “What?” Douglas said, appearing confused when asked how...

The 49ers open the practice window for Kalia Davis but hold off on Ricky Pearsall's return

Oct. 02, 2024 19:52 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got some needed reinforcements for the defensive interior but will wait at least another week to get first-round rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall back at practice. This was the first week that players placed on injury lists before...

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill says he's happy in Miami amid trade rumors

Oct. 02, 2024 19:19 PM EDT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tyreek Hill flashed a big smile as he described the “beautiful situation” he's in as the star receiver for the Miami Dolphins — downplaying trade rumors that have emerged surrounding teams, including his former Kansas City Chiefs, in need of receiver help. ...

Sore hip limits Anthony Richardson at practice; injury could lead to Joe Flacco starting for Colts

Oct. 02, 2024 19:11 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson's injured hip was too sore for him to do much at Wednesday's practice. So 39-year-old backup Joe Flacco took snaps with the starting offense and could be in line to replace Richardson on Sunday in Jacksonville. ...

Antonio Pierce won't address speculation surrounding Raiders and Davante Adams' future

Oct. 02, 2024 18:17 PM EDT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders coach Antonio Pierce channeled his inner Bill Belichick on Wednesday, delivering his own version of “We're on to Cincinnati” after being asked repeatedly about star wide receiver Davante Adams' status with the team. “Davante's dealing with a...

Jaguars coach Doug Pederson says he has 'not lost the locker room,' and his players agree

Oct. 02, 2024 18:14 PM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence knows what a fractured locker room looks like. He experienced it as a rookie in 2021 under then-Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer. Lawrence said this season feels far from that debacle three years ago. “I shouldn’t...

WR Diontae Johnson not worrying about trade rumors, would prefer to stay with the Panthers

Oct. 02, 2024 18:04 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — With several NFL teams including the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in need of a top-notch wide receiver, Diontae Johnson’s name has emerged as a potential trade candidate. The Panthers wide receiver said Wednesday that he'd prefer to...

Dolphins pass rusher Jaelan Phillips to have season-ending knee surgery

Oct. 02, 2024 17:54 PM EDT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins pass rusher Jaelan Phillips said the knee injury he suffered against the Tennessee Titans on Monday night will require season-ending surgery. Phillips was injured in the first half of Monday's 31-12 loss to the Titans when he collided with...

Rookie receiver Malik Nabers misses Giants practice because of a concussion

Oct. 02, 2024 16:59 PM EDT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Rookie Malik Nabers, who leads the NFL in receptions after four games, missed the New York Giants practice on Wednesday because of a concussion. Coach Brian Daboll said the No. 6 overall pick in the draft was still in the early stages of the concussion...