The Texans’ star defensive end never doubted he’d recover from back surgery in time to start the season.
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NFL notebook: Siemian a surprise choice to succeed Manning at QB
Trevor Siemian was not the first name on GM John Elway’s list to replace a Hall of Famer.
Quarterbacks are the popular pick for MVP, and this season should be no different
Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers tops a talented list in spite of a subpar 2015 campaign.
NFL notebook: Vikings QB Bridgewater to miss entire season
Teddy Bridgewater dislocates his left knee and completely tears his ACL in a freak injury at Tuesday’s practice.
Kaepernick to play in 49ers’ final preseason game
Colin Kaepernick will get one more chance to impress Coach Chip Kelly.
NFL notebook: Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant suffers concussion
He will miss an exhibition game Thursday night at Seattle.
NFL notebook: Steelers’ Harrison says he won’t talk to the league about drugs
Linebacker James Harrison says he does not want to be suspended but doesn’t want to talk about an alleged link to performance-enhancing drugs.
NFL notebook: Cardinals add to Mathieu’s contract
All-Pro defensive back Tyrann Mathieu agrees to a five-year, $62.5 million contract extension with Arizona.
NFL notebook: Falcons cut return specialist Hester
Devin Hester, who holds the NFL record with 20 career returns for touchdowns, played in only five games last year.
NFL teams counting on injured stars to be healthy
The Ravens, Cowboys, Jets and Packers have several critical players returning from injuries.