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AP Sports WriterQuinn says Falcons' strong finish must carry over to 2020By CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons couldn't save their season even though their second-half turnaround rescued coach Dan Quinn from being fired.A 6-2 second-half record certainly boosted spirits, including after Sunday's 28-22 overtime win...

AP Sports WriterFoles gets a chance to show he's more than a good backupBy ANDREW SELIGMANCoach Matt Nagy sensed the calm in Nick Foles as the veteran quarterback led the Chicago Bears to another comeback victory last week.It struck him right before the go-ahead touchdown pass to Anthony Miller...

Bears match offer sheet for Fuller, sign him to 4-year dealLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have matched the Green Bay Packers' offer sheet for cornerback Kyle Fuller and signed him to a four-year contract.The Bears announced Tuesday they are retaining Fuller.A person familiar with the situation...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL, union extend deadline for franchise tags to MondayBy BARRY WILNERThe deadline for applying franchise and transition tags to free agents has been moved from Thursday to Monday by the league and players' union.With the NFL Players Association's members still voting on a new labor agreement...

Ex-player, scout Studwell retires after 42 years with VikesEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings college scout Scott Studwell has decided to retire after 42 years with the organization, including 14 seasons as a linebacker who became the franchise's all-time leading tackler.General manager Rick Spielman made the announcement Tuesday at...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos eluded a crushing collapse thanks to Shelby Harris. Trevor Siemian dodged injury - no thanks to his new tackle tandem. A restless few hours after watching Siemian get clobbered in Denver's 24-21 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, coach Vance Joseph called out his...

Dak Prescott was quite the revelation and consolation for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who was outmaneuvered for first-rounder Paxton Lynch and third-rounder Connor Cook in the NFL draft last April. Jones chose Prescott with the 135th pick of the fourth round, and Tony Romo's training camp injury microwaved plans...

Two people with direct knowledge of the decision, say Antonio Brown will be eligible to play for the New England Patriots. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Friday because the decision has not been announced. Brown has been accused of rape and sexual assault in...

AP Sports WriterRaiders overcome record 23 penalties in latest winBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Whether it was lining up with too many people or in the wrong place, holding too much or hitting too late, the Oakland Raiders spent nearly the entire game on the wrong side of...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys' Elliott likely to make preseason debut vs RaidersBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott appears set for the only game he is expected to get until his suspension over a domestic violence incident ends in late October.Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said...

Panthers owner needs tax breaks for SC practice fields moveCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper says he wants to move his practice fields to South Carolina, but if the state can't help him with incentives, he's fine keeping them in North Carolina.Tepper said Wednesday he can...

NFL CalendarBy The Associated PressApril 17 - Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.April 23-25 - NFL draft, remote locations.May 19, 2020 - Spring owners meeting, Marina del Rey, Calif.Late July - Training camps scheduled to open.Aug. 6 - Hall of Fame game, Canton, Ohio.Aug. 8 -...