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Chargers re-sign offensive lineman Ryan GroyCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have re-signed offensive lineman Ryan Groy.The team announced the move on Wednesday.Groy played in nine games for the Chargers last season after signing with the franchise in early October. His snaps were split equally between...

AP Sports WriterPanthers finalize contracts with all 7 defensive draft picksBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers now have all seven draft picks under contract.The team announced Tuesday it has signed its six remaining unsigned picks, including second-round draft selections Yetur Gross-Matos and Jeremy Chinn.Carolina also signed cornerback...

Last Sunday, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was ejected for throwing a towel at a referee. A week before that, Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry took a running start at a defender who couldn't see him, slammed his shoulder into the player's neck and sent him to the hospital. Landry played...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings have 'every intent' of retaining Spielman, ZimmerBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings President Mark Wilf issued a statement of confidence in general manager Rick Spielman and coach Mike Zimmer on Friday, tamping down speculation about their future two days prior to the team's...

AP Pro Football WriterGaroppolo gets 49ers to Super Bowl with handoffs not throwsBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Maybe it was fitting that Jimmy Garoppolo did his best Bob Griese impersonation in the victory that sent the San Francisco 49ers to Griese's old stomping grounds in Miami for...

AP Sports WriterFalcons come up short as Ryan's Hail Mary falls flatBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) Matt Ryan gave it one last heave to the end zone, hoping Julio Jones would be able to make a miracle play for the Atlanta Falcons.It didn't happen.Ryan and Jones couldn't connect on...

49ers' Foster pleads not guilty in domestic violence caseSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from allegations that he attacked his then-girlfriend in their home in February.A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May 17, at which point...

Vikings place rookie CB Hughes on IR, re-sign DT ParryEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have placed cornerback Mike Hughes on injured reserve, following the ACL injury to the rookie's left knee that will keep him out for the remainder of the season.The Vikings re-signed defensive tackle David...

AP Sports WriterGiants making things easier for players in effort to winBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants are going to simplify things in an effort to get a win.While coach Ben McAdoo wouldn't say precisely how the Giants would change for Sunday's game against...

New York Giants safety Will Hill has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse, the league announced Saturday. This is the second time Hill has been banned by the NFL. Last season, Hill served a four-game suspension for violating the league's...

Saints GM: Brees was 'fantastic' and is wanted backMOBILE, Ala. (AP) Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the team will seriously evaluate quarterbacks in this year's draft regardless of how negotiations toward a new deal with 12-year starter Drew Brees progress.''Look, you evaluate everyone because you never know...

Jaguars cut 13, place TE Rivera, S Johnson on IRJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars began trimming their roster Friday by parting ways with 13 players and placing tight end Mychal Rivera and safety Jeron Johnson on injured reserve.The Jaguars released three vested veterans: linebacker Akeem Dent, running...