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Houston Texans running back Arian Foster said Friday he won't have a procedure to address a heart condition that forced him out of a regular-season game. Foster said the heart ablation procedure will not take place after it had been reported that he was likely to have it. An ablation...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Panthers reach 3-year deal with WR Jarius WrightBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers are trying to give quarterback Cam Newton more pieces to work with on offense.Carolina has agreed to terms with free agent slot wide receiver Jarius Wright on a three-year deal,...

AP Sports WriterGore, Vinatieri won't use season finale as retirement partyBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Frank Gore and Adam Vinatieri have been defying the odds for years.Both want one more shot.On Wednesday, the Indianapolis Colts' two seemingly ageless wonders acknowledged they would each like to play another season, meaning...

AP Pro Football WriterGaroppolo, 49ers connect, completing long-term record dealBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Jimmy Garoppolo could have waited and cashed in even more than he did after other quarterbacks re-set the market.The San Francisco 49ers could have used a franchise tag instead of making a long-term...

AP Sports WriterJaguars sign QB Blake Bortles to 3-year, $54M contractBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Blake Bortles might not be the long-term answer in Jacksonville.He is, however, the short-term starter.The Jaguars signed Bortles to a three-year, $54 million deal Saturday that will keep him under contract through the...

Titans place LB Vic Beasley on non-football injury listNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have placed linebacker Vic Beasley on the non-football injury list days after he finally reported for training camp.The Titans announced Tuesday that Beasley must pass a physical before he can re-join practices. They also...

AP Pro Football WriterJets QB Darnold ruled out vs. Eagles, Falk to startBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Sam Darnold's return will have to wait at least another week.The New York Jets quarterback was ruled out for the team's game at Philadelphia on Sunday as he continues to...

AP Pro Football WriterKeep it clean: Jaguars, Vikings convene for joint practicesBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) After the coaching staffs for Jacksonville and Minnesota met the night before, a group of 12 trusted players from both the Jaguars and Vikings convened before the two teams took the field...

Texans' Watt, Hopkins on physically unable to perform listHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans have placed star defensive end J.J. Watt and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on the physically unable to perform list.Also going on the PUP list was wide receiver DeAndre Carter.Watt, a three-time Defensive Player of the...

AP Sports WriterPanthers' Okung appealing NLRB decision on labor practicesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers offensive tackle Russell Okung says he's appealing a decision that denied a claim he brought against the National Football League Players Association alleging unfair labor practices.The National Labor Relations Board last Thursday dismissed...

April 30-May 2 - NFL draft, Chicago.May 18-20 - Spring owners' meetings, San FranciscoAug. 8 - Hall of Fame inductions, Canton, OhioAug. 9 - Hall of Fame game, Canton, Ohio: Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh.

The Latest: Gurley tops 1,000 yards from scrimmage for yearBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 17 in the NFL (all times EST):5:30 p.m.After a few wrong turns, Rams running back Todd Gurley has topped 1,000 yards from scrimmage for the fifth consecutive season.Gurley had minus-5 yards rushing at...