Football (NFL)

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders released prized free-agent signee Christian Wilkins on Thursday, blaming the defensive tackle for not giving the organization an acceptable recovery plan for his broken foot.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Desmond Watson’s quest to make the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will get a late start. Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said the heaviest player in NFL history is day to day after starting camp on non-football injury list due to his weight.

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — First-year Saints coach Kellen Moore made all four of his quarterbacks available for interviews after the second practice of training camp Thursday, reflecting how open their competition for the starting job is.

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Dak Prescott might be the physical embodiment of where the Dallas Cowboys stand as an organization in 2025. Both are rich, famous and desperately seeking postseason success.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers took the snap, turned to his left, and flicked his first semi-official pass as a Pittsburgh Steeler. A split-second later, the ball settled right into the hands of linebacker Patrick Queen for an interception.

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — James Cook had no second thoughts about reporting for training camp despite the lack of progress in the Buffalo Bills running back’s bid to land a lucrative contract extension.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry indicated Thursday that he doesn't expect to see Quinshon Judkins on the field at training camp for a while.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons may be better positioned for a winning season with second-year coach Raheem Morris because the offense will be led by a quarterback, Michael Penix Jr. , who won't feel like a first-year starter.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Over the last couple of seasons, the Green Bay Packers have produced the two youngest playoff teams of the past four-and-a-half decades.

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida (AP) — The Miami Dolphins put cornerback Artie Burns on injured reserve with a torn ACL on Thursday. The 30-year-old Burns, who was competing for a starting job, had signed a one-year deal with Miami in March.