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Quiet off the field, Raiders rookie TE Brock Bowers has made plenty of noise on it through 2 games

Quiet off the field, Raiders rookie TE Brock Bowers has made plenty of noise on it through 2 games

LAS VEGAS (AP) — An NFL head coach eventually realizes if a rookie has the ‘it’ factor. Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce knows the moment he saw it in tight end Brock Bowers. “The day he walked in the door,” Pierce said Wednesday.
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Giants' Malik Nabers isn't focused on drop against Commanders, trying to help team get 1st win

Giants' Malik Nabers isn't focused on drop against Commanders, trying to help team get 1st win

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Rookie receiver Malik Nabers isn't worried that his pivotal drop late in the New York Giants' loss to the Washington Commanders last weekend is going to affect him negatively. His teammates feel the same way.
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49ers hope to get star safety Talanoa Hufanga back this week against the Rams

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga was a full participant in practice for the first time since tearing a ligament in his knee last November and could be set to return to game action this week.
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Browns LB Owusu-Koramoah among few NFL players wearing protective guardian cap over helmet in games

Browns LB Owusu-Koramoah among few NFL players wearing protective guardian cap over helmet in games

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Profoundly proud of his heritage, Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah wears colorful African clothing to the stadium on game day. His choice of garments earned him recognition from GQ as the NFL's most stylish player.
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Buffalo Bills backups step in to shore up injury-depleted defense in 2 victories

Buffalo Bills backups step in to shore up injury-depleted defense in 2 victories

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills defensive back Cam Lewis isn’t the least bit surprised with how capably Buffalo’s backups have stepped in to fill key roles on an injury-depleted defense two weeks into the season.
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Mike McGlinchey is on IR so Alex Palczewski is set for 1st NFL start after 65 starts at Illinois

Mike McGlinchey is on IR so Alex Palczewski is set for 1st NFL start after 65 starts at Illinois

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Undrafted second-year tackle Alex Palczewski is preparing for his first NFL start after the Denver Broncos placed starting right tackle Mike McGlinchey on injured reserve Monday with a knee injury.
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Rams decide not to put WR Cooper Kupp on injured reserve for now, hoping for a quick recovery

Rams decide not to put WR Cooper Kupp on injured reserve for now, hoping for a quick recovery

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have elected not to put receiver Cooper Kupp on injured reserve with the hopes he could still recover from his ankle injury in a shorter time frame.
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Pro Picks: 9 winless teams aim to avoid an 0-3 start that could doom their playoff aspirations

Pro Picks: 9 winless teams aim to avoid an 0-3 start that could doom their playoff aspirations

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here . ___ It’s already desperate times for a few NFL teams who entered the season with Super Bowl aspirations.
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Eli Manning leads group of 1st-time eligible nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Eli Manning leads group of 1st-time eligible nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, former Defensive Players of the Year Luke Kuechly and Terrell Suggs, and postseason kicking hero Adam Vinatieri are among the players nominated for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class in their first year of e
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No social media and a new cell number as Titans QB Will Levis works to avoid turnovers

No social media and a new cell number as Titans QB Will Levis works to avoid turnovers

Will Levis has not looked at his social media for the past couple of weeks, and the Tennessee Titans quarterback spent part of Wednesday switching phone numbers to stop fans from deluging his cell with texts sharing their thoughts on his play.
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