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AP Sports WriterWagner present, but not participating at Seahawks OTAsBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Bobby Wagner will be present for the Seattle Seahawks' optional offseason activities.Just don't expect him to take part.That was the message from the All-Pro middle linebacker Tuesday as Seattle continued the first week of...

AP Sports WriterBrowns still seeking GM, meet second with Vikings assistantBy TOM WITHERSNew Browns coach Kevin Stefanski isn't campaigning to bring a former close colleague and friend to Cleveland.At least not publicly,Looking for a general manager to pair with Stefanski, the Browns interviewed Vikings assistant general manager George Paton...

The Latest: Eagles descend 'Rocky' steps to Meek Mill songPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Latest on the parade for the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles (all times local):2:25 p.m.The Eagles have landed on the ''Rocky'' steps. The parade is over but the Super Bowl victory rally is roling with the team...

AP Sports WriterJets' Decker, on IR with shoulder injury, has hip surgeryBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Eric Decker will be sidelined a bit longer than initially expected.The New York Jets wide receiver, already on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, underwent surgery Tuesday on his hip.The Jets...

AP Sports WriterChad Kelly may be getting final NFL chance in IndianapolisBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Chad Kelly insists a few months away from football helped put life in perspective.He read the Bible while living in his parents' basement. He recommitted himself to the game. And now he believes...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL's 1st decade was the 1920s, when teams came and wentBy BARRY WILNERA look at the NFL's first decade, the 1920s:FRANCHISES: The first season, 1920, the American Professional Football Association had 14 teams, including two Tigers (Cleveland and Chicago). The Akron Pros, Decatur Staleys (later the...

AP Sports WriterBrowns shocked, amused Ravens denying Humphrey choked OBJBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) The Baltimore Ravens feel cornerback Marlon Humphrey isn't guilty of choking Cleveland star receiver Odell Beckham Jr.Browns coach Freddie Kitchens has judged differently.''Did you see the video?'' he asked.Defending actions they feel were warranted,...

The Green Bay Packers will release veteran defensive back Charles Woodson, a source familiar with the situation has told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Carl Poston, the agent for Woodson, first told NFL.com that the club would be releasing his client. "They're getting ready to release him. It's part of the...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay's Mike Evans resists labels that describe him as a football player, especially those that shortchange what he's accomplished as part of an outstanding class of rookie receivers lighting up the NFL.The seventh overall pick in last spring's draft has been much more than...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos waive their most productive tight endBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Thin at linebacker, the Denver Broncos made a roster move Saturday that cost them their most productive player at the position.Down to Virgil Green as their only healthy tight end, the Broncos (3-6) promoted...

AP Sports WriterBills' Tyrod Taylor has concussion, uncertain for openerBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor is still recovering from a concussion and it's uncertain if he can play in the season opener against the New York Jets on Sunday.Coach Sean McDermott says Taylor...

Williams says he was drug tested "at least 500 times" in NFLNEW YORK (AP) Former running back Ricky Williams says he went through ''at least 500'' drug tests during his 11-year NFL career.The 1998 Heisman Trophy winner at Texas and first-round draft pick by New Orleans in '99...