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OXNARD, Calif. -- In one wave after another, Jason Witten, Tony Romo and Dez Bryant walked arm-in-arm onto the field for the start of the Cowboys training camp with families of the Dallas police officers killed by a gunman this month.It was their way of paying tribute to the five fallen officers, and it left an impression on Dallas police Chief David Brown.This moment here is overwhelming, Brown said in a brief news conference after the ceremony before the teams first full practice Saturday.Our profession -- and Ive repeated this -- hasnt seen a lot of support from communities because of some of the problems we see in communities with police relationships. So support like this really is priceless.Families of four of the five officers killed in an ambush in downtown Dallas during a Black Lives Matter rally were represented, and children were among those holding hands with Dallas players. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings also was there, along with other officers and several councilmembers.The Cowboys also unveiled a helmet decal they will wear in the preseason and possibly the regular season. It says arm in arm in a circle around a star meant to symbolize a mix of the Cowboys famous logo and the star Dallas police wear on their uniforms.After taking the field in four waves, players and coaches formed a circle with the Dallas contingent for a moment of silence. Brown addressed the team and shouted Dallas strong as he wrapped up his remarks.I would like to say thank you to the Dallas Cowboys for lifting a city up today, Rawlings told reporters after the brief ceremony. Those families, those young kids -- to be arm-in-arm with a quarterback, a coach or a big lineman -- theyll remember that for the rest of their lives.Dallas owner Jerry Jones gave his usual camp-opening speech to fans in stands next to the adjoining fields. Then he went into the locker room along with other dignitaries before emerging in the first line of the first wave, which included Witten. Romo was in the second group, and Bryant the last.The special thing about our game is that it can bring a community together, Witten said. It can lift you up when youre down. Today was all about that. We just wanted to honor them, just show support and a tribute to them.Witten, a 13-year NFL veteran and father of four, held hands with 8-year-old Magnus Ahrens, son of slain Dallas officer Lorne Ahrens.It was special to see the kids that were here ... maybe hug a loved on there, a wife or a mother, Witten said. What theyve gone through, I cant even fathom that. Just hopefully put a smile on their face and show them how much we respect them and we want to honor them in that.The team released a statement saying the ceremony was about unity.Our players felt that there is no better example of what unity is -- and can be about -- than a sports team, the statement said. And they felt they had the opportunity -- for the first time they were together this year -- to send this very important message.Brown said his speech to the team carried a similar message.I talked about responsibility and playing a role in our society as pro athletes, to have a voice in the conversation about race, to have a voice in the conversation about communities and police departments and police-involved shootings, Brown said. I think that people need to hear, from all parts of society, a discussion on race.---A previous version of this report had an incorrect reference to Dallas police Chief David Brown embracing owner Jerry Jones.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFLLarry Johnson Super Bowl Jersey . -- The Bishops Gaiters are showing they belong among the countrys top varsity football teams. Armani Watts Super Bowl Jersey . However, he did make them miss him a little less. Cundiff, who had the unenviable job of replacing Dawson last season, agreed Thursday to a one-year, $1. http://www.thechiefsshoponline.com/Youth-damien-williams-chiefs-jersey/ .Y. -- Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo had little trouble picking up his first shutout of the season against a Buffalo Sabres team thats having trouble scoring goals. Len Dawson Super Bowl Jersey . 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Matt Forte.Still, that puts the Chiefs uncharacteristlly in the bottom third of the NFL in run defense, and that isnt a good place to be considering the Pittsburgh Steelers -- with DeAngelo Williams and now getting LeVeon Bell from his three-game suspension -- are looming Sunday night.They have a couple good ones, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Wednesday. I think weve got better from the first game, but again, every week is a different challenge.Oh, but that first game: The Chiefs gave up big chunks of yards to Gordon and teammate Danny Woodhead in falling into a 21-3 halftime lead.But something seemed to change in the second half, the defensive front closing down gaps and finally beating the San Diego offensive line off the ball.Kansas City shut down the Chargers on its way to the biggest comeback win in franchise history.The Chiefs (2-1) still wound up allowing 155 yards rushing to the Chargers, but they bounced back to hold Miller and the Texans to 97 yards a couple of weeks ago.And last Sunday, they held Forte and the New York Jets in check in a 24-3 victory that was fueled primarily by six picks and eight turnovers .We just played team defense, nose tackle Dontari Poe said. We feel like if we play team defense and our Ps and Qs, well be good. I feel like the only way we can lose is if we beat ourselves.The front was expected to be one of the strengths of the Chiefs defense.Poe is a two-time Pro Bowl pick who is finally healthy after dealing with back issues. Allen Bailey, Jaye Howard and Nick Williams are a veteran trio that combined with him to form a stout group that allowed 98 yards rushing a game last season, eighth-best in the league.Then the Chiefs added defensive lineman Chris Jones in the second round of the draft, resulting in a four-man rotation that allows Kansas City to keep fresh bodies on the field all game.dddddddddddd.Perhaps that is why they seem to be better against the run in the fourth quarter.I think the guys in the run defense have done a good job of meeting the challenges that we left the San Diego game with, defensive coordinator Bob Sutton said.We talked in here a week ago about executing and getting knocked off the ball. A lot of times, it was just that execution, where we were supposed to be, how we lined up and got off the block.The Chiefs have another tough task ahead of them this weekend.Williams is the leagues seventh-leading rusher through three weeks, and the Steelers pride themselves on pounding the ball.Now with Bell back in the mix, they can do it with a two-headed monster.Bell ran for 121 yards in the Steelers 23-13 loss to Kansas City last October.Youve got to be gap-sound against this crew or youve got problems, Reid said.Itll be a nice challenge for our defense front, the defensive line and linebackers. Everybody has to do their jobs. The safeties have to be involved in that, too.Game notesChiefs CB Marcus Peters, who was sent home with the flu Wednesday, was voted AFC defensive player of the week after his two-pick game against New York . Sweet and sour pork here, Reid said with a guffaw. ... RB Jamaal Charles (right ACL) is expected to work more with the first-team offense this week, a sign hes closer to getting on the field. He has been splitting time with the scout team all season as he continues to rehab. Theres a chance, Reid said of playing this week. Well just see how he does, keep kind of progressing. If he can go, well give it a shot. ... RB Charcandrick West sat out practice with a sprained ankle. Tamba Hali also skipped practice to rest his knees.---Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '