The Associated Press
Master NFL historian writes masterful 100-season history

By The Associated Press Aug. 30, 2019 12:00 PM EDT
Joe Horrigan calls it a "many decades love affair with football."

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Damon Harrison (98) tackles Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) during an NFL football game in Detroit. The Detroit Lions have signed defensive tackle Damon "Snacks" Harrison to an $11 million, one-year extension. The team announced the signing Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Lions Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 07:35 PM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (6-10) New faces: DE Trey Flowers, DT Mike Daniels, WR

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck speaks during a news conference following the team's NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, in Indianapolis. The Colts launch into the post-Luck era with his successor on the bench. Coach Frank Reich plans to sit Jacoby Brissett against the Bengals on Thursday night, the Colts’ first game since Andrew Luck announced his retirement. Either Phillip Walker or Chad Kelly will start, competing for the No. 2 job. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Indy without Luck, but Brissett won't play Thursday

By The Associated Press Aug. 28, 2019 05:06 PM EDT
The Indianapolis Colts launch into the post-Luck era with his successor on the bench.

FILE - In this Thursday Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson warms up before the start of an NFL preseason football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. The Texans are without a general manager while coach Bill O’Brien works to improve an 11-6 record and find a way to win in the postseason after Indianapolis beat Houston on its own field. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Texans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2019 08:15 PM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (11-6) New faces: OTs Laremy Tunsil, Tytus Howard, Max

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Justin Phillips, left, makes the tackle after Houston Texans wide receiver Chad Hansen, right, made a catch in the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Garoppolo shines in 27-17 win over Mahomes, Chiefs

By The Associated Press Aug. 25, 2019 12:48 AM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — San Francisco quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was impressive in

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) reacts after forcing a turnover during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Leonard believes better fundamentals will help him reduce the number of missed tackles, and he hopes to create more turnovers. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Colts Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2019 11:36 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (11-7) New faces: DE Justin Houston, WRs Devin

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 1987, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals place kicker Jim Breech (3) and New York Jets' Barry Bennett (78) react after Bennett blocked his game winning field goal attempt as they watch Jets' Rich Miano pick up the ball and run 67 yards for the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Authorities say the son of a former NFL lineman wanted on murder charges in the death of his parents has been arrested in Mexico. The Todd County Sheriff’s Office says 22-year-old Dylan John Bennett was arrested at a hotel Saturday in Cancun.(AP Photo/Wilbur Funches, File)
Son of ex-NFL player accused of murdering parents arrested

The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2019 06:53 PM EDT
LONG PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say the son of a former NFL lineman wanted on

Patriots' Kendricks suspended for regular-season opener

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2019 06:41 PM EDT
Patriots tight end Lance Kendricks has been suspended without pay for the first game

Detroit Lions running back C.J. Anderson (26) breaks the tackle of Buffalo Bills defensive back Levi Wallace (39) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Bills top Lions as key players on both teams injured

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2019 11:35 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Matthew Stafford threw a go-ahead touchdown in his first preseason

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a pass during a joint NFL football practice with the Los Angeles Chargers in Costa Mesa, Calif., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Pagano returns to Indy as Bears face Colts

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2019 07:29 PM EDT
Bears defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano returns to the city where he used to be the

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
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — This was not the return to the field that Cam Newton was

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) works against the Carolina Panthers during the first half an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Mayfield, Browns head to Tampa Bay; Lions host Bills

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 05:51 PM EDT
Baker Mayfield wants to play half of Cleveland's third exhibition game at Tampa Bay

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' Byron Jones, left, tries to catch New York Giants' Saquon Barkley during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The dynamic second-year running back is worth the price of admission and can help the team pull off upsets by himself. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Giants Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 04:59 PM EDT
NEW YORK GIANTS (5-11) New faces: QB Daniel Jones, G Kevin Zeitler, T

Browns owners donate $4.5 million to city's musical scene

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 02:53 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam have donated $4.5

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' Byron Jones, left, tries to catch New York Giants' Saquon Barkley during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The dynamic second-year running back is worth the price of admission and can help the team pull off upsets by himself. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Giants Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 01:28 PM EDT
NEW YORK GIANTS (5-11) New faces: QB Daniel Jones, G Kevin Zeitler, T

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is shown during an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Raiders’ worldwide tour gets started in the preseason when they play a "home" exhibition against Green Bay in Winnipeg on Thursday, Aug. 22. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Raiders Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:59 PM EDT
OAKLAND RAIDERS (4-12) New faces: WR Antonio Brown, T Trent Brown, WR

FILE - In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten runs the ball after a reception at the NFL football team's training camp in Oxnard, Calif. There's so much potential on offense that Witten left the “Monday Night Football” broadcast booth after one year to return for his 16th season. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker, File)
Cowboys Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:05 PM EDT
DALLAS COWBOYS (11-7) New faces: TE Jason Witten, DE Robert Quinn, WR

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 file photo,Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) works against the Carolina Panthers during the first half an NFL preseason football game in Charlotte, N.C. Buffalo’s roster features a collection of draft picks, including quarterback Josh Allen and middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, each entering their second seasons. And the foundation has been supported by this past offseason's free-agency haul of about 20 additions _ a majority brought in to improve a patchwork offense and spur Allen's development. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)
Bills Preview Capsule

The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:05 PM EDT
BUFFALO BILLS (6-10) New faces: WRs Cole Beasley, John Brown and Andre

Eagles Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:03 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (10-8) New faces: WR DeSean Jackson, WR J.J. Arcega

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, right, celebrates after he caught a pass for a touchdown from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. Mahomes has just about everyone back in his quest to get the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl in 50 years, including star receiver Hill, who was cleared to play by the NFL following an offseason domestic violence investigation. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Chiefs Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:03 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (13-5) New faces: Defensive coordinator Steve