Los Angeles Chargers
Washington WR Curtis Samuel to IR, out at least 3 games

Sep. 10, 2021 12:46 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington is putting Curtis Samuel on short-term injured reserve because of a lingering groin injury, meaning the wide receiver will miss...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) beats Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) to the endzone to score on an 11-yard touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Prescott, Cowboys show promise, but have to change history

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 10, 2021 11:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) runs a route against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Houston. Cooks is giving back to QBs and other players by introducing them to a new form of light therapy that he uses for his anxiety and sleep issues called an Allay Lamp. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
No surprise: NFL quarterbacks making the most money by far

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2021 11:21 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2021, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches from the sideline during an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Cleveland Browns in Kansas City, Mo. Putting together the NFL schedule might be as complex as space travel. All 32 teams have preferences, there are stadium and city issues to deal with, bye weeks to consider and, most importantly, attempting to avoid competitive imbalances. The two Week 1 highlight matchups have Cleveland at Kansas City and Pittsburgh at Buffalo, all potential powers in the AFC. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Analysis: NFL gets schedule right from the outset

By Barry Wilner Sep. 10, 2021 11:20 AM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater looks over during NFL football practice in Costa Mesa, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Familiar foe: Chargers' rookie Slater faces Young in debut

By Joe Reedy Sep. 10, 2021 02:07 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold warm ups before a preseason NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Charlotte, N.C. Darnold gears up to face his former team, the New York Jets, in the season opener on Sunday. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Browns-Chiefs a juicy headliner for Week 1 of NFL schedule

By Barry Wilner Sep. 10, 2021 12:11 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers smiles after a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Jets won 23-14. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Displaced Saints open Winston era vs. Rodgers, Packers

By Brett Martel Sep. 09, 2021 07:18 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt works through drills during the NFL football team's practice Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
AP source: Steelers, Watt agree to lucrative extension

By Will Graves Sep. 09, 2021 06:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs down the sidelines for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Fresh off becoming just the eighth man to run for at least 2,000 yards, Henry now has a 17th game giving him a chance at Eric Dickerson's league record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 1

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 09, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, right, is sacked by Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Herbert vs. Young highlights Chargers at Washington opener

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 09, 2021 03:44 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 02:19 PM EDT
Sept. 14 1923 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Luis Firpo in the second round for his last successful defense of his world heavyweight title, at...

Chargers' Slater, Washington's Young get rematch in Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 01:52 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (7-9) at WASHINGTON (7-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Chargers by 1, according to...

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley, right, talks with quarterback Justin Herbert during NFL football practice in Costa Mesa, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Staley, Herbert looking to get Chargers back into contention

By Joe Reedy Sep. 08, 2021 08:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers gets set at the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. After a tumultuous offseason in which his future with the Packers appeared in doubt, reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers is ready to begin his 17th – and perhaps final – season in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Rodgers says uncertain future doesn't create extra pressure

By Steve Megargee Sep. 08, 2021 07:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) runs to the end zone against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Washington has been practicing without receiver Curtis Samuel for the balance of training camp and without cornerback William Jackson for the past week. Samuel and Jackson were the team's highest-priced free agent additions.(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Washington's Curtis Samuel misses practice with groin injury

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 08, 2021 02:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers offensive guard Elgton Jenkins looks to block during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Jenkins has spent his NFL career demonstrating he can thrive at just about every spot on the offensive line at one time or another. Now the Pro Bowl left guard looks forward to his biggest test yet as he fills in for injured All-Pro selection David Bakhtiari at left tackle and leads a Packers line that likely will include two rookie starters. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Packers' Jenkins eager for toughest challenge of his career

By Steve Megargee Sep. 07, 2021 12:20 PM EDT

Bulaga's status questionable as Chargers prepare for opener

By Joe Reedy Sep. 06, 2021 08:19 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Chargers offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga's status for Sunday's opener against Washington remains questionable as he continues to deal...

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands off the ball during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
NFL 2021: AFC clearly the deeper, more powerful conference

By Barry Wilner Sep. 06, 2021 04:36 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers QB Lance out of splint but still not throwing

By Josh Dubow Sep. 06, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) runs to the end zone against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Washington has been practicing without receiver Curtis Samuel for the balance of training camp and without cornerback William Jackson for the past week. Samuel and Jackson were the team's highest-priced free agent additions.(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Samuel practices for Washington, status vs. Chargers unclear

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 06, 2021 02:05 PM EDT