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ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Calvin Johnson's retirement leaves a huge void for the Detroit Lions.

Roman Harper hopes he can improve the air quality in the New Orleans Saints' locker room this season — metaphorically speaking, that is.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Lynx are on the move, temporarily.

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers would like to host the NFL Draft.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The overhaul is complete. The pieces are in place. And for the first time in years, there are expectations for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — An attorney for Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green says a misdemeanor assault and battery charge from a confrontation near the Michigan State campus may be resolved after the U.S. basketball team competes in the…

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans proved they were serious about upgrading their offense this offseason by luring Brock Osweiler from Denver with a four-year, $72 million contract. Now it's time to see if the quarterback was worth it.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — In many ways, the New England Patriots enter their 2016 training camp as close as they've been in 19 months to ridding themselves of the cloud that has trailed them since the "Deflategate" saga began.

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — When Ricky Jean Francois sits at home with fellow defensive end Corey Crawford, he's quick to quiz him on blitzes and situations.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jameis Winston can hardly wait to get started again.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick is back following three surgeries and last season's benching, determined and ready to prove himself as a starting quarterback again. Blaine Gabbert insists he is prepared to keep the San Francisco job going…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ron Rivera isn't giving his team a free pass this offseason when it comes to hard work.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are hoping their second season with coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan brings more familiarity, confidence — and wins.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets are heading to training camp with their expected starting quarterback still unsigned.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills head to training camp facing numerous concerns despite Rex Ryan's rosy proclamations regarding the state of his team.

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — With another new coach and another new playbook, it's the same old Miami Dolphins.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Following his unceremonious exit from Washington, Robert Griffin III left behind a note in his locker that encouraged forgiveness and a positive attitude.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens had a convenient excuse for their disappointing 5-11 record in 2015.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Antonio Brown spent a significant portion of his offseason sashaying his way into living rooms across the country during a lengthy run on "Dancing With The Stars."