NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees apologized Thursday for comments that were “insensitive and completely missed the mark” when he reiterated his opposition to Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the...

HOUSTON (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro defensive end Michael Bennett has surrendered to authorities in Houston on a charge that he injured a paraplegic woman as he tried to get onto the field after last year's Super Bowl to celebrate with his brother.

Bennett made a brief court appearance Monday where the judge set his bond at $10,000 on a felony count of injury to the elderly. He was expected to post bail and be released.

HOUSTON (AP) — Authorities issued a warrant Friday for the arrest of three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Bennett, who is accused of injuring a paraplegic woman as he tried get onto the field at last year's Super Bowl to celebrate with his brother.

The Harris County district attorney's office said a grand jury indicted the 32-year-old Bennett, acquired earlier this month by the Philadelphia Eagles, on a felony count of injury to the elderly.

BOSTON (AP) — Martellus Bennett didn't think he'd play football again this season after his unexpected and contentious exit from the Green Bay Packers last week.

The way he tells it, he was contemplating taking a desk job or maybe even doing something with Netflix in the hours after he was cut by the Green Bay Packers for what they said was "failing to disclose a physical condition."

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Martellus Bennett is disputing the reason that the Green Bay Packers cited in releasing the tight end this week.

The New England Patriots claimed Bennett on Thursday, a day after he was waived by the Packers. The team cited a "failure to disclose a physical condition" as the reason for the move.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Another week, another change of direction for the Green Bay Packers.

And another change of teams for tight end Martellus Bennett.

The Packers, already dealing with quarterback Aaron Rodgers' absence because of a broken collarbone, will have to make further adjustments after waiving Bennett on Wednesday.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have waived Martellus Bennett, bringing the tight end's short tenure at Lambeau Field to a surprising end.

General manager Ted Thompson announced the move on Wednesday after practice.

The Packers cited a "failure to disclose a physical condition" for making the move. Bennett practiced on Tuesday after the bye last week before going on the injury report with a shoulder injury.

NEW YORK (AP) — Marshawn Lynch's return to the NFL came with a price.

The Oakland Raiders running back was fined $12,154 by the league for flipping the middle finger on both hands last Sunday in the fourth quarter of the team's 26-16 victory at Tennessee. Lynch, who was retired last season, ran for 76 yards on 18 carries and caught a 16-yard pass.

NEW YORK (AP) — Green Bay Packers tight end Martellus Bennett plans to give his older brother, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, a hug when he sees him this weekend.

Recent events off the field make their teams' juicy NFL season-opener on Sunday seem trivial by comparison.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers tight end Martellus Bennett plans to give his older brother, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, a hug when he sees him this weekend.

Recent events off the field make the high-profile season opener Sunday between Green Bay and Seattle seem trivial by comparison.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — So many new veterans for the Green Bay Packers.

At their core, the Packers still build through the draft. But general manager Ted Thompson has been more active than usual this year in signing veteran free agents.

"Well, I think you have to realize that any time you acquire a player, whether it's through the draft, free agency, regardless of the time of year, it's a process. It's a process that's always going on," coach Mike McCarthy said before practice Wednesday.

When players join new teams, fantasy owners need to generally proceed with caution. There's no guarantee a player will put up the same numbers with a new team as they did with the old one.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Call Martellus Bennett the "quarterback whisperer."

The Green Bay Packers' tight end is with his third team in as many seasons, which means another training camp of building rapport with a new quarterback. He's proven to be productive at every stop.

Bennett is confident he'll do just fine connecting with Aaron Rodgers, even if the veterans might get limited reps together in preseason games.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Martellus Bennett finished dressing at his locker and turned around to face the media, wearing a foam cheesehead atop his head.

Just one practice into his first training camp with the Green Bay Packers, and the pass-catching tight end is already turning into a dynamic personality in the locker room.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — When it comes to the NBA, Martellus Bennett's loyalty lies with the San Antonio Spurs.

As for his day job, the tight end is just getting used to his new team, the Green Bay Packers.

The acclimation process shouldn't be difficult.

Bennett, who signed with the Packers as a free agent, makes it a point to make small talk with his new teammates. He exchanges text messages, including emojis, with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Following the Packers' drubbing at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons in last season's NFC Championship, quarterback Aaron Rodgers said the team needed to "reload" and "make sure" it went "all-in every year to win."

The Packers' revamped roster convened for the first time Tuesday for the start of the offseason program.

"It's Day 1," Rodgers said. "We're going to wait and see how everybody looks moving forward, but I like the pieces we've put in."