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Texans coach Bill O'Brien believes he finally has his franchise quarterback after going 9-7 with a revolving door at the position his first two seasons.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers announced Monday that they have signed guard Julyan Stone and forward Alex Poythress.

The New Orleans Saints returned to practice on Monday without the service of seven players who were not present during the portion of practice open to the media.

NEW YORK (AP) — The last time the New England Patriots opened a season without Tom Brady under center, few could have imagined what the young quarterback would become.

Free agent defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins has decided to stay in the familiar NFC East after signing a one-year deal with Washington Monday. The 35-year-old pass rusher spent the past three seasons with the Giants.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State's depth at wide receiver took a hit Monday when the university announced Monday that Torrance Gibson has been suspended from school for unspecified reasons.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Round 1 was a raw affair in Pittsburgh on Nov. 1, when the Bengals rallied to win after a week of long-distance name calling.

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins have signed defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins.

Free agent defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins has decided to stay in the familiar NFC East after signing with the Washington franchise Monday. The 35-year-old pass rusher spent the past three seasons with the Giants.

The University of Wisconsin announced eight new members as part of its Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2016 on Monday.

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — The fullback position has dwindled in popularity in recent years, thanks to the surge in spread offenses and pass-heavy attacks.

The Bears' former director of college scouting, Greg Gabriel has over 30 years of experience in NFL scouting and he'll be breaking down the top NFL prospects to watch this college season each week here at Pro Football Weekly. You…

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — From afterthought to starter, Trevor Siemian is Peyton Manning's successor.

The Broncos are passing the torch from future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning to 2015 seventh-round pick Trevor Siemian, Gary Kubiak confirmed Monday.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Two seasons of ugly offense at Penn State had head coach James Franklin and the Nittany Lions in need of more than just a change of scheme.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — After three preseason games, the Jacksonville Jaguars still have questions — more like concerns — about the left side of their offensive line.

Predictably, people from all sides of the spectrum are weighing in on 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's controversial decision to not stand during the National Anthem.

NEW YORK (AP) — Tomas Plekanec has been chosen captain of the Czech Republic's team for the World Cup of Hockey.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns have released linebacker Paul Kruger, a startling move in another step in the team's youth movement.

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian athletes including the women's pole vault world record holder, Yelena Isinbayeva, have visited an air base in Syria that Russia uses to target Islamic State fighters.