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AP Sports WriterColts hoping for lucrative payoff from betting big on RiversBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Frank Reich jumped right into research mode when he knew Philip Rivers would hit free agency.The Indianapolis Colts coach studied tapes of Rivers' throws from an uncharacteristically poor 2019 season to compare with...

AP Sports WriterPanthers agree to terms with free agent CB Eli AppleBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Eli Apple.The move gives the Panthers the experienced cornerback they coveted after James Bradberry signed as a free agent with the Giants.Apple...

AP Pro Football WriterMcCarthy prepping for Cowboys job from old home of Green BayBy SCHUYLER DIXONMike McCarthy has spent most of his first offseason as coach of the Dallas Cowboys at home in Green Bay.He's also leaning on the experience of 13 years leading the Packers to help figure...

AP Sports WriterNFL, EA agree to extension of Madden video game franchiseBy JOE REEDYThe Madden franchise will continue to be a part of the gaming universe for at least the next six years.NFL owners on Thursday approved an extension of their deal with Electronic Arts, continuing a relationship that...

AP Sports WriterCardinals' Peterson to those who doubt him: "Wait and see"By DAVID BRANDTPatrick Peterson is about six weeks shy of his 30th birthday. Judging by a modest decline over the past few seasons, it's easy to believe his best playing days are behind him.The Arizona Cardinals cornerback has...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL coaches could return to team facilities next weekBy BARRY WILNERNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is hopeful that coaches will be able to return to their team facilities by next week.Goodell said Thursday following an owners conference call that the virtual offseason is being extended for two...

AP Sports WriterNFL, EA agree to extension of Madden video game franchiseBy JOE REEDYThe Madden franchise will continue to be a part of the gaming universe for at least the next six years.NFL owners on Thursday approved an extension of their deal with Electronic Arts, continuing a relationship that...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL owners table onside kick alternative proposalBy BARRY WILNERNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is hopeful that coaches will be able to return to their team facilities by next week.Goodell said Thursday following an owners conference call that the virtual offseason is being extended for two more weeks.''Our...

Seahawks add another RB option by signing Carlos HydeRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks added another option at running back by signing veteran Carlos Hyde to a one-year deal Thursday.Hyde is coming off the best season of his career after rushing for 1,070 yards and six touchdowns with...

AP Sports WriterPanthers agree to terms with free agent CB Eli AppleBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Eli Apple.The move gives the Panthers the experienced cornerback they coveted after James Bradberry signed as a free agent with the Giants.Apple...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Flacco 'embracing' backup role but not done as starterBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Joe Flacco has hoisted the Lombardi Trophy and been the Super Bowl MVP.He has been the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL and one of the faces of a franchise.Now with...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL clarifies rules proposal on alternate for onside kicksBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) The NFL has clarified the rules proposal for an alternative to an onside kick.The Philadelphia Eagles have proposed allowing one fourth-and-15 scrimmage play from 25-yard line of the team kicking off. It...