preseason

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Veteran backup running back Lance Ball is among the Denver Broncos' early cuts.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Lions have released kicker Havard Rugland and cornerback Dequan Menzie.

DETROIT (AP) — Reggie Bush had five catches for 103 yards to help the Detroit Lions rout the New England Patriots 40-9 on Thursday night.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steelers rookie running back Le'Veon Bell is getting a second opinion on his sprained right foot and will miss Saturday night's preseason game against Kansas City.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have released receiver Mohamed Massaquoi and offensive linemen Jason Spitz.

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have terminated the contracts of reserve quarterback Seneca Wallace and receivers Steve Breaston and Patrick Crayton, placed defensive end Kenyon Coleman on injured reserve and waive five others.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Brandon Weeden has been named the Browns' starting quarterback.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eagles first-year coach Chip Kelly has named veteran Michael Vick Philadelphia's starting quarterback.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have traded wide receiver Jon Baldwin to the San Francisco 49ers for wide receiver A.J. Jenkins in a swap of disappointing first-round picks.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — All-Pro linebacker Von Miller missed the final day of the Denver Broncos' training camp Thursday to address his looming suspension for violating the NFL's drug-abuse policy.