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Chargers extend center Pouncey's contract through 2020

Sep. 03, 2019 01:23 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers said Tuesday that they have extended Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey's contract through the 2020 season. ...

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans defensive end Cameron Wake stretches during an organized team activity at the Titans' NFL football training facility in Nashville, Tenn. Wake is 37 and going into his 11th NFL season. Forget asking the Titans linebacker to grab a cheeseburger. Don’t hand him a bag of chips or fries for a quick snack either. He’s been eating cleanly for so many years that tuna with sunflower seeds sounds so good that Wake can imagine wanting that meal even in retirement. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Being older in NFL possible, mixing skill with sacrifices

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 02, 2019 12:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon runs the ball while Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby, right, defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Carson, Calif. The Chargers are considered one of the AFC's top teams, but they didn't have a smooth summer with Gordon's holdout, and injuries to other players. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Chargers suspend contract extension talks with RB Gordon

By Joe Reedy Sep. 01, 2019 03:50 PM EDT

Raiders place DT Justin Ellis on season-ending IR

By Josh Dubow Aug. 31, 2019 08:13 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders placed defensive tackle Justin Ellis on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury Saturday and cut two undrafted...

Denver Broncos quarterback Kevin Hogan (9) hands off against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
McCoy among prominent cuts as NFL teams pare rosters

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 31, 2019 06:33 PM EDT

Patriots, Rams lead rankings heading into 100th NFL season

By Barry Wilner Aug. 30, 2019 03:38 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Basically, the teams that met in February's Super Bowl remain the NFL's best. In rankings compiled by The Associated Press NFL team...

FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to the media during the NFL football owners meeting in Key Biscayne, Fla. The NFL would love the main focus of 2019 to be on the celebrations of its 100th season. After an egregious missed penalty (or two) that basically kept the Saints from making the Super Bowl and helped the Rams get there instead, there was little chance attention could be diverted from the guys with the whistles and their impact on games. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
NFL 2019: Pass interference reviews main topic in season 100

By Barry Wilner Aug. 30, 2019 01:57 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Cardale Jones (7) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NFL football preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Jones leads Chargers past 49ers 27-24 in preseason finale

By Josh Dubow Aug. 30, 2019 01:11 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyle Sloter throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills' backups stage big rally late, beat Vikings 27-23

Aug. 29, 2019 10:40 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, left, talks with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo before the team's NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Los Angeles Chargers at San Francisco 49ers 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 10:01 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett warms up for the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Indianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 06:41 PM EDT

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

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Given the many variables that go into developing an elite quarterback, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly can't even imagine assessing what to make of last year's group of five first-round draft picks as they enter their sophomore seasons. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL 2019: soph QBs still finding their footing, and throwing

By John Wawrow Aug. 28, 2019 12:59 PM EDT

49ers wide receiver race is still up for grabs

By Grant Cohn Aug. 27, 2019 10:12 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Shanahan still has not announced which wide receivers will start for the 49ers this season. The 49ers have held a wide...

FANTASY PLAYS: It's OK to wait a little bit to draft a QB

By George Kurtz Aug. 26, 2019 09:18 PM EDT
The fantasy football season is upon us and not a moment too soon. Sure, I love fantasy baseball and fantasy hockey but there is just something...

FANTASY PLAYS: Strong depth at tight end, kicker spots

By George Kurtz Aug. 26, 2019 08:51 PM EDT
I approach the tight end position in much the same way I approach drafting a quarterback. Sure, I would love to select Travis Kelce, George Kittle, or...

FANTASY PLAYS: Winston, Darnold could be sleepers in drafts

By Joe Gallina Aug. 26, 2019 08:38 PM EDT
Quarterbacks Sleepers Jameis Winston, Buccaneers Per consensus ADP Winston is QB15, but there's reason for optimism. New...

FANTASY PLAYS: Holdouts add uncertainty at running back

By Joe Gallina Aug. 26, 2019 08:30 PM EDT
The landscape surrounding fantasy football's running back position has dramatically changed since last season. Last season's top overall pick, Rams RB...

Raiders place RB Doug Martin on IR, sign DT Corey Liuget

Aug. 25, 2019 03:01 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders have placed running back Doug Martin on injured reserve and signed former Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Corey...

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is tackled by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Wilson leads 2 TD drives as Seahawks defeat Chargers 23-15

By Joe Reedy Aug. 25, 2019 01:14 AM EDT