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AP Sports WriterJets cut injured S Marcus Gilchrist, re-sign LB Bruce CarterBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have released veteran safety Marcus Gilchrist, a move that appeared a strong possibility after the team drafted safeties with their first two picks last week.The Jets also...

AP Sports WriterJets punter Edwards fixed bad habits after shaky rookie yearBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey (AP) The moment the ball left his right hand, the New York Jets' Australian punter Lachlan Edwards cringed a little and then hoped it would at least reach his teammate.After...

Tight end Lee Smith back with Bills after time with RaidersORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Tight end Lee Smith has rejoined the Buffalo Bills after spending the past four seasons with the Oakland Raiders.The Bills said Monday the 31-year-old Smith signed a three-year contract. He played his first four...

AP Sports WriterGruden doubts Redskins will trade holdout Trent WilliamsBy STEPHEN WHYNORICHMOND, Va. (AP) Jay Gruden is doing his part to quiet trade buzz swirling around the Washington Redskins and holdout Trent Williams.Asked if the team would trade its starting left tackle, Washington's coach said Saturday, ''I would...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos add Colorado State QB Nick Stevens to rosterBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) John Elway has changed his mind about adding another quarterback to the Denver Broncos' roster.The Broncos signed undrafted free agent Nick Stevens of Colorado State on Thursday, three weeks after Elway said...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos linebacker Shaq Barrett returns from hip injuryBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The fresh-legged pass rusher lined up against Denver's newly anointed starting left tackle Garett Bolles on Tuesday and promptly bowled the rookie first-round draft pick over.Welcome back, Shaq Barrett .The Denver Broncos' battered...

AP Pro Football WriterAnalysis: From 'Andy Who?' to Super Bowl champion Andy ReidBy ROB MAADDIMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) When Andy Reid walked into an interview with the Philadelphia Eagles armed with a 6-inch binder containing notes on how to build a winning team, management was sold.But it took...

NEW YORK (AP) Free agency is not the lifeblood of NFL teams. The draft remains the most significant means by which to build and fortify a franchise. Yet, as the salary cap increases exponentially each year under the 10-year labor agreement reached in 2011, the lure of veterans on the...

AP Sports WriterBills rookie Oliver boosted by Kyle Williams' crash courseBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Wherever Kyle Williams went, Ed Oliver could usually be found at his side.On the sideline. Walking to and from practice. In meetings.If the Buffalo Bills drafted Oliver with the expectation to replace...

RENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks will be without Marshawn Lynch and Paul Richardson and will be missing some depth along their defensive line for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings.While Lynch's absence was expected following abdominal surgery last week, head coach Pete Carroll had been optimistic about...

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with contracts with 10 undrafted rookies, including Virginia safety Anthony Harris.The Vikings announced the deals Tuesday.Harris was widely pegged as a mid-to-late-round pick, but concerns about a shoulder injury likely contributed to his fall off the board....

Associated PressRyan expecting another sparse crowd in Falcons' home finaleBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) Quarterback Matt Ryan does not blame Falcons fans for poor attendance at home games the last couple of years.Atlanta is out of the playoffs for the second straight season and Ryan, the 2016 NFL MVP,...