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Patriots pick QB for 9th time in Brady era during busy draftFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Add LSU's Danny Etling to the list of quarterbacks drafted by the New England Patriots since they took Tom Brady 18 years ago.As a seventh-round pick, odds favor him joining the previous eight who...

AP Sports WritersReid promotes probe, re-vote over post-ballot changes to CBABy ARNIE STAPLETON and JOHN WAWROWFree agent safety Eric Reid wants the NFL's new collective bargaining agreement invalidated over language added following ratification of the pact earlier this month.He is calling for an investigation and a re-vote.In a letter...

Los Angeles is nearing 20 years without an NFL team, but Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn't think the second biggest market in the country will be without an NFL team for long. "Closer than ever -- ever being since they left, which has been a long time much to...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL awards 2 new grants in social justice initiativeBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL has awarded two new grants and renewed seven others through its social justice platform Inspire Change.The new honorees are Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO, Inc.) and Success For All. Both organizations will use...

AP Sports WriterAP Exclusive: NFL centers seeing shorter career longevityBy MARK LONGORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Pro Bowl center Alex Mack rattled off all he does before the snap: Checks for blitzes, keeps an eye on the play clock, makes blocking adjustments and communicates all the changes to everyone else.All...

March 19 - Trading period for 2015 begins.March 22-25 - Annual league meeting, Phoenix.April 6 - Teams with new head coach can begin offseason workouts.April 20 - Teams with returning head coach can begin offseason workouts.April 30-May 2 - NFL draft, Chicago.

DENVER (AP) The Denver Broncos deactivated wide receiver Jordan Taylor, guard Billy Turner and cornerback Lorenzo Doss in addition to their four injured players for their game against the San Diego Chargers. Also out for Denver are: quarterback Paxton Lynch (shoulder), running back Devontae Booker (wrist) and defensive ends Zach...

The Latest: 49ers and Cardinals trade field goalsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 4 of the NFL (all times EDT):6:00 p.m.The San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals are trading field goals in the desert.San Francisco's Robbie Gould and Arizona's Phil Dawson each have kicked two field goals, leaving...

AP Pro Football WriterFans vote Steelers' Immaculate Reception NFL's best momentBy TERESA M. WALKERMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Fans have spoken, and the Immaculate Reception is their pick for the greatest moment of the NFL's first 100 years.The NFL announced the results of fan voting Sunday before the...

AP Pro Football WriterAgent: Jets, ageless Gore agree to terms on 1-year dealBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Frank Gore's likely run to Canton will go through the Big Apple for at least one season.The seemingly ageless running back, who turns 37 next Thursday, agreed to terms on...

AP Sports WriterMike Singletary stops by Detroit Lions' minicampBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Mike Singletary hopes to coach again in the NFL someday. He has plenty on his plate right now, though.Singletary was at minicamp with the Detroit Lions on Thursday. He said he doesn't know Lions...

AP Sports WriterAjayi has Dolphins back in the running for a playoff berthBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Faster than you can say Jay Ajayi - or maybe it's ''Jay Ajayi?!'' - the Miami Dolphins have turned their season around. Thanks to their running back, they're back in the...