La Crosse Tribune Sports News

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.

CHICAGO (AP) — Nearly 13 years after he was traded away, Joe Nathan is back with the Giants.

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans activated star defensive end J.J. Watt from the physically unable to perform list Saturday, and waived 18 players.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets have cut 18 players, including fullback Tommy Bohanon, linebacker Trevor Reilly and wide receivers Jeremy Ross and Kenbrell Thompkins.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have reached the 53-man roster limit, placing cornerbacks Akeem King and DeMarcus Van Dyke on injured reserve and waiving quarterback Matt Simms.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Eagles have traded quarterback Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings for a pair of draft picks.

PRAGUE (AP) — David Krejci is out of the World Cup of Hockey because the Czech needs more time to recover from hip surgery.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Phelps isn't sure what kind of moves Ryan Lochte has planned for "Dancing with the Stars."

Oddsmakers are right to favor the Tigers, but they still may be sleeping on a solid UW team.

Houston, a fifth-year senior, will start at quarterback today when the Badgers open the season against No. 5 LSU at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

SEATTLE (AP) — Brett Oberholtzer was handed a four-run lead before he even took the mound Friday night for the Los Angeles Angels.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Julio Urias has shown his stuff since the All-Star break, going 4-0 in seven games with a 2.25 ERA during a time when the Dodgers' rotation has been plagued by injuries.