La Crosse Tribune Sports News

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have released three-time Pro Bowler Josh Sitton, making an unexpected change on their offensive line.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick survived San Francisco's roster cuts on Saturday when the 49ers determined that his ability as a quarterback more than offset any potential distraction over his refusal to stand during the national anthem.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have waived 18 players and terminated the contracts of linebacker Akeem Ayers and defensive tackle Cam Thomas.

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ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have cut former Michigan standout Jake Rudock, choosing to keep only quarterback Dan Orlovsky behind starter Matthew Stafford.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Former Pro Bowl running back Justin Forsett and Navy star Keenan Reynolds have been released by the Baltimore Ravens.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have placed Darren McFadden on the non-football injury list to start the season, sidelining their leading rusher from last year for at least six games.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Mark Sanchez, Denver's biggest offseason acquisition, didn't make the roster, saving the Broncos $3.5 million and a seventh-round draft pick.

Sitton was named to the Pro Bowl three times (2012, 2014-15).

CHJARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers waived two 2016 draft picks — cornerback Zack Sanchez and tight end Beau Sandland — to trim their roster to 53 players.

Former Canadian Football League cornerback Josh Johnson has made Jacksonville's 53-man roster, beating out former Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Inside linebacker Nate Irving and running back Stevan Ridley were among the players cut by the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday.

CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says the Browns have reached a contract agreement with punter Britton Colquitt, recently released by Denver.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals have placed defensive tackle Marcus Hardison on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, ending his season.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have put placekicker Josh Brown on the NFL's reserve-suspended list as part of a number of moves to reach the 53-man roster limit.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired cornerback Justin Gilbert from the Cleveland Browns on Saturday, hoping the former first-round pick can help out a secondary in the midst of a youth movement.