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Well before the NFL draft begins in New York, the battle over pro prospects has already been waged. Scouts, head coaches, GMs and owners all have conflicting agendas, and it's the players who get caught in the crossfire.

The Edward Jones Dome is still a new stadium, but not new enough, not by NFL standards. Next year, it'll rank in the oldest one-third of all NFL stadiums, Seth Wickersham writes.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson, sidelined since Aug. 18 with a concussion, returned to practice and is expected to start Sunday's season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. WR Braylon Edwards also returned to practice.