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Pats trade 2022 draft pick to Lions for CB Michael JacksonFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots have traded an undisclosed 2022 draft pick to the Detroit Lions for cornerback Michael Jackson.New England announced the deal Sunday. Jackson was originally drafted in the fifth round in 2019 by Dallas. He...

Jaguars release 5, including Middleton, to cut roster to 80JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars parted ways with five players Saturday, including third-year safety Doug Middleton, to reduce their roster to 80.The team also waived running back Tavien Feaster, place-kicker Brandon Wright and offensive linemen Tyler Gauthier and...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers sign former first rounder Dion Jordan to 1-year dealBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Dion Jordan to a one-year contract.The Niners announced the deal Friday to add another former first-round pick to their talented line.Jordan was...

Lions waive DT Daylon MackALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions waived defensive tackle Daylon Mack.The team announced the move Friday. The NFL's transaction report listed the move with a failed physical designation.The Lions acquired Mack off waivers from Baltimore last weekend. Mack was a fifth-round draft pick...

AP Sports WriterWashington releases RB Guice after domestic violence arrestBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Washington Football Team released running back Derrius Guice on Friday after he was charged in multiple domestic violence incidents.The Loudoun County Sheriff's Department told The Associated Press that Guice was arrested on one count of strangulation, three...

AP Sports WriterChargers' Tyrod Taylor maintains same mentality as starterBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Tyrod Taylor understands why many may compare his opportunity with the Los Angeles Chargers to the one he had in Cleveland two years ago. But the veteran quarterback sees many differences.The only thing...

Saints sign linebacker Bradham, activate linebacker EllisNEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Saints have signed linebacker Nigel Bradham and activated linebacker Kaden Elliss from the club's Reserve/Covid-19 list, general manager Mickey Loomis said Friday.The 6-foot-2, 241-pound Bradham is an eight-year veteran out of Florida State who began his...

AP Sports WriterRetirement on hold: Chan Gailey back at work for DolphinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Living a life of golf and grandkids, Chan Gailey was three years into a pretty typical retirement when it took a twist.Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores called and offered Gailey a job as...

AP Pro Football WriterA look at NFL training camps in a most unusual preseasonBy BARRY WILNERNow that more NFL players have opted out of the 2020 season than did men in MLB, the NHL and NBA combined, what about coaches?People in their 60s, for example, are considered more susceptible...

AP Sports WriterNewton embracing new challenge, fresh start with PatriotsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERCam Newton is the first to admit he's still getting used to his new life as a member of the New England Patriots.Everything feels strange, from his morning ride to the stadium, to just putting on gear with...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers sign former first rounder Dion Jordan to 1-year dealBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Dion Jordan to a one-year contract.The Niners announced the deal Friday to add another former first-round pick to their talented line.Jordan was...

AP Sports WriterNFL medical boss: New COVID-19 protocols to verify positivesBy TOM CANAVANThe NFL's chief medical officer says the league is establishing a new two-step protocol for players and coaches who have no known history of the COVID-19 infection and receive a positive test.Dr. Allen Sills said Friday any...