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All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 32.814 -96.9489 IRVING, Texas (AP) — Michael Sam's second chance will be with the Dallas Cowboys. Coach Jason Garrett said Wednesday that the league's first openly gay player will be added to the practice roster. "We just want to give him a chance to come in and help our football team," Garrett said. "That's where our attention is (football). What people say outside the organization is up to them." Sep. 3, 2014 11:42 AM EDT Read More Seau family opts out of settlement NEW YORK Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 40.7143 -74.006 NEW YORK (AP) — The family of Junior Seau has opted out of the proposed NFL settlement with former players over concussion-related injuries. Sep. 3, 2014 12:50 PM EDT Read More Broncos WR Welker suspended for 4 games ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 39.6478 -104.988 Sep. 3, 2014 8:40 AM EDT Find Your team New England Patriots Pittsburgh Steelers Denver Broncos Washington Redskins Green Bay Packers Cowboys' Brent reinstated, suspended for 10 games Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Sep. 2, 2014 10:04 PM EDT NFL suspends Irsay 6 games, fines him $500,000 NOBLESVILLE, Ind. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 40.0456 -86.0086 Sep. 2, 2014 5:25 PM EDT Advertisement AP Sources: At least 3 groups set to bid on Bills BUFFALO, N.Y. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 42.8865 -78.8784 Sep. 2, 2014 9:35 PM EDT Seahawks stay atop AP Pro32 power rankings Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Sep. 2, 2014 6:18 PM EDT Latest Games Carr's 3 TDs lead Raiders past Seahawks 41-31 OAKLAND, Calif. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 37.8044 -122.271 Aug. 29, 2014 2:44 AM EDT Cardinals lackluster in 12-9 exhibition loss SAN DIEGO Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 32.7153 -117.157 Aug. 29, 2014 2:20 AM EDT Novak's 4 field goals lift Bolts over Cards, 12-9 SAN DIEGO Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 32.7153 -117.157 Aug. 29, 2014 2:10 AM EDT Cowboys fall to Broncos 27-3 for winless preseason ARLINGTON, Texas Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 32.7357 -97.1081 Aug. 29, 2014 1:05 AM EDT Saints fall to Ravens, 22-13 in preseason finale NEW ORLEANS Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 29.9547 -90.0751 Aug. 29, 2014 1:03 AM EDT Keenum and Savage struggle as 49ers beat Texans HOUSTON Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 29.7633 -95.3633 Aug. 29, 2014 1:01 AM EDT View More Photo Galleries Patriots Dolphins Football Slideshow Sep. 3, 2014 1:03 PM EDT RG3 Statue At Baylor Opener Slideshow Aug. 31, 2014 6:24 PM EDT View More Features Lions to again ride fortunes of Stafford, Johnson ALLEN PARK, Mich. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 42.2575 -83.211 Sep. 2, 2014 7:41 PM EDT Chiefs give Santos shot to fulfill father's dreams KANSAS CITY, Mo. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 39.0997 -94.5786 Sep. 2, 2014 6:35 PM EDT View More The AP Pro32 By Week Pre-Season Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Final By Voter Jenny Vrentas Jim Miller John Czarnecki Tony Dungy Rick Gosselin Pat Kirwan Charean Williams Bob Glauber Herm Edwards Jeff Legwold Ira Kaufman Alex Marvez Poll Release: Sep 2 (###) Number of first place votes Rank team Record Points PV Rank 1 Seattle Seahawks (11) 0-0 383 1 2 Denver Broncos (1) 0-0 365 3 3 New England Patriots 0-0 353 4 4 Green Bay Packers 0-0 344 5 5 New Orleans Saints 0-0 337 5 6 San Francisco 49ers 0-0 330 2 7 Philadelphia Eagles 0-0 299 8 8 Indianapolis Colts 0-0 297 7 9 San Diego Chargers 0-0 263 10 10 Cincinnati Bengals 0-0 262 9 10 Baltimore Ravens 0-0 262 12 12 Chicago Bears 0-0 251 11 13 Pittsburgh Steelers 0-0 239 13 14 Arizona Cardinals 0-0 226 16 15 Carolina Panthers 0-0 204 15 16 Kansas City Chiefs 0-0 200 14 17 Detroit Lions 0-0 179 18 18 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0-0 178 20 19 New York Jets 0-0 151 22 20 St. Louis Rams 0-0 144 17 20 Atlanta Falcons 0-0 144 19 22 Washington Redskins 0-0 134 23 23 New York Giants 0-0 133 21 24 Miami Dolphins 0-0 131 24 25 Dallas Cowboys 0-0 99 25 26 Tennessee Titans 0-0 97 27 27 Houston Texans 0-0 83 28 28 Minnesota Vikings 0-0 75 29 29 Buffalo Bills 0-0 68 26 30 Jacksonville Jaguars 0-0 49 31 31 Cleveland Browns 0-0 30 30 32 Oakland Raiders 0-0 26 32 Poll Methodology Poll History Home Videos VIDEO: Hernandez in Court, Wants Charge Dismissed Video Jun. 16, 2014 5:15 PM EDT Obama salutes Seahawks as Super Bowl Champs Video May. 21, 2014 6:48 PM EDT VIDEO: Rams Welcome 1st Openly Gay Player Video May. 11, 2014 7:06 PM EDT VIDEO: Clowney taken 1st by Texans Video May. 9, 2014 10:17 AM EDT VIDEO: Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith on Big Interception Video Feb. 3, 2014 10:02 AM EST VIDEO: Seattle Parties After Super Bowl Win Video Feb. 3, 2014 9:50 AM EST VIDEO: Orange Crushed: Seahawks Top Broncos 43-8 Video Feb. 3, 2014 9:49 AM EST VIDEO: NFL Honors Winners Talk About Their Big Years Video Feb. 2, 2014 10:17 AM EST VIDEO: Media Blitz Hits NYC, NJ Video Feb. 1, 2014 4:06 PM EST VIDEO: Goodell: 'Redskins' Name of a Football Team Video Jan. 31, 2014 3:21 PM EST VIDEO: Bruno Mars Ready for Super Bowl Halftime Show Video Jan. 30, 2014 4:49 PM EST VIDEO: Broncos, Seahawks Talk Preparation, Doughnuts Video Jan. 29, 2014 2:39 PM EST VIDEO: The Big Tease: Super Bowl Ads Aim to Go Viral Video Jan. 29, 2014 2:37 PM EST VIDEO: Raw: Marshawn Lynch Mum Again As He Meets Media Video Jan. 29, 2014 2:34 PM EST VIDEO: Deaf Seahawks Player Becomes Inspiration Video Jan. 29, 2014 2:33 PM EST View More Tweets AP NFL @AP_NFL Follow @AP_NFL Junior Seau's family opts out of #NFL concussion settlement t.co/W7RFH3uVbs 1:01 PM - 3 Sep 14 Reply Retweet Favorite AP NFL @AP_NFL Follow @AP_NFL Michael Sam's 2nd chance comes on Cowboys' practice squad t.co/KcEhupg7sE ( @apschuyler ) #NFL 11:11 AM - 3 Sep 14 Reply Retweet Favorite AP NFL @AP_NFL Follow @AP_NFL Marist to Miami: For DE Terrence Fede, #NFL road wasn't easy: t.co/BJ3xyOqyw8 ( @bytimreynolds ) 10:10 AM - 3 Sep 14 Reply Retweet Favorite AP NFL @AP_NFL Follow @AP_NFL McNabb says Foles isn't a franchise QB: t.co/c0pW78n8fD #NFL 10:10 AM - 3 Sep 14 Reply Retweet Favorite AP NFL @AP_NFL Follow @AP_NFL Browns sign OL Vinston Painter: t.co/Bn59AlrYT9 9:09 AM - 3 Sep 14 Reply Retweet Favorite Latest News Broncos promote WR Nathan Palmer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 39.6478 -104.988 Sep. 3, 2014 1:02 PM EDT NFL boosts youth flag football with new program Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Sep. 3, 2014 12:53 PM EDT Giants IR Schwartz, sign OL Snyder EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 40.834 -74.0971 Sep. 3, 2014 12:53 PM EDT Seau family opts out of settlement NEW YORK Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 40.7143 -74.006 Sep. 3, 2014 12:50 PM EDT Sam's 2nd chance comes on Cowboys' practice squad IRVING, Texas Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 32.814 -96.9489 Sep. 3, 2014 11:42 AM EDT Seattle Seahawks Sometimes even Richard Sherman needs an escape RENTON, Wash. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 47.4829 -122.217 Sep. 2, 2014 10:18 AM EDT Jerry Jones: Cowboys looking at 'uphill battle' IRVING, Texas Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 32.814 -96.9489 Sep. 1, 2014 6:41 PM EDT Packers eager to see full season of Lacy, Rodgers GREEN BAY, Wis. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 44.5192 -88.0198 Aug. 31, 2014 9:15 PM EDT Enhance stadium experience NFL goal NEW YORK Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 40.7143 -74.006 Aug. 30, 2014 5:59 PM EDT Carr's 3 TDs lead Raiders past Seahawks 41-31 OAKLAND, Calif. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 37.8044 -122.271 Aug. 29, 2014 2:44 AM EDT Raiders rookie QB Derek Carr to start vs. Seahawks OAKLAND, Calif. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 37.8044 -122.271 Aug. 27, 2014 5:28 PM EDT Seahawks trying to join rare group to repeat RENTON, Wash. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 47.4829 -122.217 Aug. 26, 2014 7:27 PM EDT Ryan mostly a spectator during Seattle's preseason RENTON, Wash. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. 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