Anthony Wright

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – When Tom Brady was hurt in the 2008 opener and missed the rest of the season, Matt Cassel was ready to step in for the New England Patriots.

If Brady gets hurt again, his replacement doesn’t seem as obvious, not after his two backups shared all the snaps in the Patriots latest preseason game

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LOS ANGELES (AP) – Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, an injury that occurred last month before he played for the U.S. in the London Olympics

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Andrew Luck is likely to see his most extensive playing time of the preseason at Washington. Colts coach Chuck Pagano says he plans to play most of his starters, including Luck, into the second half Saturday afternoon

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Michael Vick has required four medical tests and completed four passes in the first two preseason games. That’s an ominous sign for the Philadelphia Eagles.

The three-time Pro Bowl quarterback left Monday night’s win at New England after injuring his ribs on his sixth play

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) – The Atlanta Falcons have a wealth of talent in the secondary. Now, they’ve got to figure out how to make it all work together.

The team already had two high-priced cornerbacks, Brent Grimes and Dunta Robinson, then went out and acquired another during the offseason

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) – The Arizona Cardinals have wrapped up their training camp in Flagstaff, still looking for a starting quarterback with just two preseason games remaining.

Coach Ken Whisenhunt pronounced the camp a success and the players said they looked forward to returning to their own beds, even if it means practicing in triple-digit heat

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