Football (NFL)

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — However unhappy James Cook is over his stalled contract negotiations, the Buffalo Bills running back wasn’t going to risk getting fined for missing the start of the team’s three-day mandatory series of practices on Tuesday.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jermaine Johnson's long-awaited comeback from a torn Achilles tendon is on track to happen the same day a former New York Jets teammate makes what's sure to be a much-hyped return.

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker T.J.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Defensive lineman Trey Hendrickson was not at the opening day of the Cincinnati Bengals minicamp on Tuesday as he seeks a new contract.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins reported for the first day of Falcons minicamp on Tuesday.

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Terry McLaurin is not at Washington Commanders mandatory minicamp as the team's top wide receiver looks for a new contract. McLaurin, who turns 30 in September, is only signed through the next NFL season.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence wore a protective sleeve on his throwing arm during the start of a three-day, mandatory minicamp Tuesday because of “general soreness.

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have signed former Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb, the team announced on Monday. Chubb made four Pro Bowls in seven seasons with Cleveland, but was limited by injuries the past two years.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville's Logan Cooke is now the NFL's highest-paid punter. Cooke has signed a four-year, $16 million contract extension with the Jaguars, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.