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Brady gathers new Bucs teammates for workout on prep fieldTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tom Brady isn't letting the coronavirus pandemic - or NFL rules against players working out at team facilities - keep him from preparing for a new season with his new Tampa Bay team.Brady gathered some of...

Cowboys, rookie WR Lamb agree on $14 million, 4-year dealFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys and rookie receiver CeeDee Lamb agreed Thursday on a $14 million, four-year contract with $7.8 million guaranteed.The Cowboys were surprised the former Oklahoma standout was available with the 17th pick in the draft,...

AP Pro Football WriterZimmer: All 3 Vikings QBs 'definitely' being consideredBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe Minnesota Vikings are working through a quarterback quandary this offseason, with three pending free agents.They have ample space under the salary cap, around $50 million, and an unfulfilled desire to produce a long-term answer at the...

AP Pro Football WriterHungry? Adam Thielen has a Thursday night cureBy BARRY WILNERAdam Thielen's Thursdays usually are busy. The star wide receiver has a full practice with the Minnesota Vikings as they implement their game plan for the upcoming opponent.Thielen's football those days isn't limited to working out with...

AP Sports WriterWith future uncertain, Eli Manning focusing on CowboysBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) For the second straight year, two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning is heading into an offseason with an uncertain future as New York Giants quarterback.The Giants (5-10) are going to miss the playoffs...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL exec recalls Cowboys-Rams exhibition at rodeo groundBy BARRY WILNERConsidering that the NFL has played games in small towns and large metropolises, in 10 countries on four continents, it comes as no surprise that a preseason game once was staged at a rodeo ground.Appropriately, the Cowboys...

Jets waive 2015 2nd-rounder Smith, sign safety BryantFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets waived 2015 second-round draft pick Devin Smith and signed safety Brandon Bryant on Monday.Smith, a wide receiver from Ohio State, couldn't stay healthy or provide anything on the field for the team. He...

Jets cornerback Revis turns self in following fight claimsPITTSBURGH (AP) New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has turned himself in to Pittsburgh police following charges alleging he was involved in a fight with two men last weekend.Revis entered a Municipal Courts building Friday. He didn't answer questions on...

AP Sports WriterBucs feel they're headed in right direction under KoetterBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Despite winning just five games and missing the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers feel they're progressing under Dirk Koetter.Koetter is the coach the Bucs are betting on to...

AP Pro Football WriterSwitch from Mariota to Tannehill gives Titans hopeBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans' switch at quarterback from Marcus Mariota to Ryan Tannehill has done more than just spark the offense.Now they have confidence and hope.Tannehill led the Titans to their best offensive...

AP Pro Football WriterShaquem Griffin finally hears his name at NFL draftBy BARRY WILNERARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is known for taking chances on players. So many, from Richard Sherman to Russell Wilson to Doug Baldwin, have worked out.On Saturday, Carroll and GM John Schneider spent...

Cowboys add defensive line depth with free agent Kony EalyFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys have signed defensive end Kony Ealy to a one-year deal, their latest attempt to add depth to the defensive line through bargains in free agency.Ealy signed Monday after spending last season with the...