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Eagles acquire defensive back Gardner-Johnson from Saints

METAIRIE (AP) — Saints players used to laugh about the way defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson irritated opposing players to the point that some wanted to fight him.

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Missouri leans on transfers as opener vs La Tech

(AP) — There was a time when Missouri defensive tackle Darius Robinson was the youngster alongside a bunch of veterans.

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Stacked: SEC QB talent goes well beyond Young, Bennett

(AP) — The Southeastern Conference has a national championship quarterback, a Heisman Trophy winner and a collection of promising passers both new and old.

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Clemson QB Uiagalelei slimmer, mentally ready for season

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei was bulky, bothered by injuries, and beaten down last year by critics upset that the Tigers were out of the ACC and national championship picture.

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NFC South rivals add QBs as Bucs’ Brady keeps rolling at 45

ATLANTA (AP) — In only two seasons in the NFC South, Tom Brady has cast a shadow that stretches from Charlotte to Atlanta to New Orleans.

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Jaguars trade WR Shenault to Panthers for 2023 draft pick

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Receiver Laviska Shenault, a second-round draft pick in 2020, is getting a fresh start in Carolina.

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LSU’s Kelly aims to keep QB starter for season opener secret

BATON ROUGE (AP) — New LSU coach Brian Kelly is hoping his team can keep a pretty big secret for a week leading up to the revamped Tigers’ season opener.