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Saints adding ex-Steelers linebacker Anthony ChickilloMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Linebacker Anthony Chickillo has agreed to a contract with the New Orleans Saints after playing the last five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.The deal was announced Saturday by Saints general manager Mickey Loomis.The 6-foot-3, 255-pound Chickillo is changing teams for...

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...

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf arrested in CaliforniaPALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf was arrested in Southern California on Friday.Leaf, 44, was arrested on a domestic battery charge in Palm Desert, which is about 110 miles (177 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles, according to booking...

AP Pro Football WriterJets, QB Joe Flacco agree to terms on 1-year dealBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets and quarterback Joe Flacco have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, the 2013 Super Bowl MVP's agency announced on Twitter.The move to bring in Flacco...

New England bishop takes tongue-in-cheek shot at Tom BradyPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) A Roman Catholic bishop in New England says not even a Hail Mary is going to help Tom Brady win a seventh Super Bowl championship now that he's with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Diocese of Providence Bishop Thomas...

AP Pro Football WriterJets, QB Joe Flacco agree to terms on 1-year dealBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets and quarterback Joe Flacco have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, the 2013 Super Bowl MVP's agency announced on Twitter.The move to bring in Flacco...

New England bishop takes tongue-in-cheek shot at Tom BradyPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) A Roman Catholic bishop in New England says not even a Hail Mary is going to help Tom Brady win a seventh Super Bowl championship now that he's with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Diocese of Providence Bishop Thomas...

New England bishop takes tongue-in-cheek shot at Tom BradyPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) A Roman Catholic bishop in New England says not even a Hail Mary is going to help Tom Brady win a seventh Super Bowl championship now that he's with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Diocese of Providence Bishop Thomas...

Packers' Montravius Adams faces marijuana, driving chargesELKO, Ga. (AP) Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Montravius Adams was arrested in Georgia this week and charged with marijuana and driving offenses.He was stopped Tuesday just after 6 p.m. on suspicion of driving with a suspended registration and no insurance, according...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL QBs holding passing sessions minus bonding activitiesBy ROB MAADDISome NFL quarterbacks are still finding ways to hold throwing sessions with receivers during the coronavirus pandemic, though things look much different.Players are keeping it simple and sticking to football instead of the annual weeklong bonding trips...

AP Sports WriterRams' Aaron Donald: Football without fans 'wouldn't be fun'By GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Aaron Donald is not thrilled about the prospect of playing football without fans.The Los Angeles Rams' superstar defensive lineman doesn't like the idea of playing an NFL season in front of empty seats,...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL looks at adding "booth umpire" and tech advisor for refsBy ROB MAADDIThe NFL is considering adding a “booth umpire” and a senior technology advisor to the referee to assist the officiating crew.The league also is looking at other rules changes, including an alternative to the...