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Texans release right tackle Derek NewtonHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans released right tackle Derek Newton on Thursday.Newton tore the patellar tendon in both knees in a Week 7 game against the Denver Broncos in 2016. He didn't play again for Houston, sitting out 2017 on the physically unable...

AP Sports WriterCollins to test free agency after Giants skip franchise tagBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants are letting three-time Pro Bowl safety Landon Collins test the free-agent market without any restrictions.The Giants on Tuesday elected not to put a franchise tag on their...

AP Sports WriterBrowns re-sign WR Higgins after stunted 2019 seasonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Rashard Higgins is back on Cleveland's roster. It remains to be seen if he's back in the game plan.Higgins' signing to a one-year, $910,000 contract was made official Friday by the Browns, who brought back...

Bucs RB Martin suffers minor cuts, bruises in car accidentTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say running back Doug Martin suffered ''minor cuts and bruises'' when he was involved in a car accident near the team's training facility.General manager Jason Licht said in a statement that the...

Detroit Lions add assistants to coach Matt Patricia's staffALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions added two coaches to Matt Patricia's staff.The Lions hired Hank Fraley on Friday to be their assistant offensive line coach and Evan Rothstein to assist with research and analysis.Fraley was UCLA's offensive line...

NEW YORK (AP) - Will Katy Perry be a firework at the Super Bowl? Will she show them what she's worth? Will she let her colors burst? NFL announced late Sunday - after rumors swirled for weeks - that the pop star will headline the Pepsi Super Bowl halftime show...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Garrett back from COVID list after 2-game absenceBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns got back their most valuable defensive player and lost another vital one.Myles Garrett is ready. Ronnie Harrison won't be for some time.Cleveland's defensive star was activated from the COVID-19 list on Tuesday...

Patriots-Chiefs showdown postponed to MondayKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Patriots-Chiefs game has been postponed until Monday night due to positive coronavirus tests.New England and Kansas City were scheduled to square off Sunday, but Patriots quarterback Cam Newton and Chiefs practice squad quarterback Jordan Ta'amu were added to the...

Bills promote CB Roberson from practice squadBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have promoted cornerback Marcus Roberson from the practice squad to the 53-man roster., the team announced Saturday.The Bills had open roster spots after releasing wide receiver Ed Eagen and tight end Manasseh Garner on Friday. The...

AP Sports WriterColts' Luck hopes healthy offseason leads to better resultsBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) ??? Andrew Luck spent three offseasons fighting his way back from injuries. Now he can reap the reward.After returning to the field, making it back to the playoffs, regaining his Pro Bowl form and collecting...

Packers announce signings of 15 undrafted free agentsGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) After not drafting a single wide receiver last week, the Green Bay Packers have included Michigan State wideout Darrell Stewart among their 15 undrafted free-agent signings.Stewart caught at least 48 passes each of the past three seasons...

AP Pro Football WriterOnly took 1 win for Dak Prescott to become the man in DallasBy ROB MAADDIDak Prescott should keep Tony Romo on the bench.The rookie quarterback had another impressive game, leading the Cowboys to a 27-23 win at Washington. Prescott completed 22 of 30 passes for 292...