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AP Sports WriterBrowns pleased with "engaged" Beckham so far in campBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) While there's no guarantee Odell Beckham Jr. will stay quiet, the Cleveland Browns are confident their outspoken star receiver won't be bolting from training camp.Beckham had recently questioned the NFL's decision to push forward...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings sign GM Spielman to multi-year contract extensionBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have doubled down on their reliance on stability as a vital ingredient for securing that elusive Super Bowl trophy.The Vikings signed general manager Rick Spielman to a multi-year contract extension on...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers agree to 1-year deal with TE Jordan ReedBy JOSH DUBOWThe San Francisco 49ers have agreed on a one-year contract with free agent tight end Jordan Reed.General manager John Lynch announced the deal to add another receiving option to pair with All-Pro George Kittle.The 30-year-old Reed...

Navy investigates video of dogs attacking Kaepernick fill-inBy Associated PressFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) The U.S. Navy is investigating an incident in which dogs attacked a ''Colin Kaepernick stand-in'' during a K-9 demonstration during a 2019 fundraiser at the Navy SEAL Museum in Florida.The Navy said in a statement...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos' Ja'Wuan James skipping 2020 over COVID-19 concernsBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Right tackle Ja'Wuan James informed the Denver Broncos on Monday that he's opting out of the 2020 season over coronavirus concerns.The Broncos were counting on their headliner from last year's free agent class...

AP Sports WriterGurley celebrates 26th birthday as Falcons' new lead backBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Todd Gurley had good reason to celebrate.Monday was his first day on the Atlanta Falcons' practice fields, and he was upbeat about adjusting to new teammates, new coaches and his new playbook...

AP Sports WriterOBJ taking part in Browns camp following COVID-19 concernsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham has fully participated in the early stages of training camp after expressing reservations whether the NFL should forge ahead and have a season with the coronavirus still spreading.Beckham...

AP Sports WriterColts Leonard continues to use perceived snubs as motivationBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Darius Leonard finds motivation in every snub.When he was dubbed one of the worst draft selections of 2018, the Indianapolis Colts linebacker responded by winning the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. When...

Navy investigates video of dogs attacking Kaepernick fill-inBy Associated PressFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) The U.S. Navy is investigating an incident in which dogs attacked a ''Colin Kaepernick stand-in'' during a K-9 demonstration during a 2019 fundraiser at the Navy SEAL Museum in Florida.The Navy said in a statement...

Raiders to play first season in Las Vegas without fansLAS VEGAS (AP) The Raiders will have to wait another year to show off their fancy new home to their fans in Las Vegas.The team sent a letter to season ticket holders on Monday saying that after discussion with...

AP Pro Football WriterJets release injured WR Quincy Enunwa after 6 seasonsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets released veteran wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, who played in just one game last year after suffering his second neck injury in three seasons.The 28-year-old Enunwa had already...

AP Pro Football WriterJets release guard Brian Winters after 7 seasonsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets released right guard Brian Winters on Sunday.The Jets will save $7.28 million - Winters' entire salary due this season - on the salary cap.The 29-year-old Winters was the...