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AP Sports WriterQuieter Mayfield knows Year 3 vital for him after rough '19By TOM WITHERSBaker Mayfield went back to his roots during this strange offseason, a time he's used to reflect and forget a season that didn't go well for the Browns' brash quarterback.He's also worked on his golf...

AP Pro Football WriterAnalysis: NFL blew it with pass interference reviews ruleBy BARRY WILNERRemember back to the NFC championship game in the 2018 season. Deep in the fourth quarter at the Superdome.And the missed call - one of the worst officiating gaffes in pro football memory.Not only did it...

AP Sports WriterPatriots' McCourty feeling good after offseason surgeryBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty has experienced lots of change during his 11-year NFL career.It’s why he didn’t try to hide his enthusiasm, posting ain March, when New England picked up the team option on the final...

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...

AP Pro Football WriterAP Source: NFL drops booth official proposal to aid callsBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) The NFL has tabled a proposal for a booth official who would aid calls by using a video feed, a person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press.The league's competition...

AP Sports WriterPackers' Jones says his contract status won't distract himBy STEVE MEGARGEEPackers running back Aaron Jones says he wants to remain in Green Bay for his entire career and that he won’t let speculation about his future distract him as he enters the final season of his contract.Boston...

AP Sports WriterJalen Ramsey won't skip Rams camp; deal 'will get handled'By GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Jalen Ramsey says he will definitely report to training camp with the Los Angeles Rams for the final year of his rookie contract.And while he didn't confirm how he'll get there, Ramsey...

AP Sports WriterFitzpatrick: modified schedule could benefit SteelersBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Minkah Fitzpatrick is missing the somewhat leisurely pace of the NFL's organized team activities, when free time in the evenings allows teammates to develop the chemistry the Steelers safety considers critical to success.''You're learning about each other...

AP Sports WriterDolphins owner: There definitely will be an NFL seasonBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says he's confident the NFL will play in 2020, with or without spectators.''I think there definitely will be a football season this year,'' Ross said Tuesday during an interview...

AP Sports WriterDolphins owner: There definitely will be an NFL seasonBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says he's confident the NFL will play in 2020, with or without spectators.''I think there definitely will be a football season this year,'' Ross said Tuesday during an interview...

AP Pro Football WriterSome big names remain unsigned late in NFL's odd offseasonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Offseason shopping is still in full swing in the NFL.Even with the status of the upcoming season uncertain because of the coronavirus pandemic, teams continue to tinker with their rosters...

AP Sports WriterPackers' run defense eager for redemption after playoff lossBy STEVE MEGARGEEPackers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine believes his team’s run defense is much better than its last showing.And he expects the team to prove that this fall.“When things are right, when things are clicking for us and guys...