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AP Pro Football WriterRemote control: Tech support staffers star in NFL offseasonBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Like a principal walking through a hushed hallway on the first day of school, Cheryl Nygaard felt the emotional surge of relief and pride last week as the Minnesota Vikings director of information...

Patriots sign 4 additional members of draft classFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots have signed four additional members of their 2020 draft class.New England announced Friday that linebacker Anfernee Jennings, tight end Devin Asiasi and offensive linemen Mike Onwenu and Dustin Woodard all agreed to terms on...

AP Sports WriterSaints cut 3-year starter, 3-time Pro Bowl guard WarfordBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Saints have cut three-time Pro Bowl right guard Larry Warford, whose three-year run as a starter was cast into doubt by the club's selection of interior lineman Cesar Ruiz in...

Favre denies auditor's claim he was paid for no-show workMILWAUKEE (AP) Brett Favre on Friday disputed a Mississippi state auditor’s report that said the Hall of Fame quarterback received $1.1 million in welfare money for multiple speaking engagements that he didn’t actually attend.Favre toldhe instead was being paid...

Betty Wold Johnson, mother of Jets owners, dies at 99By The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) Betty Wold Johnson, the mother of New York Jets owners Christopher Johnson and Woody Johnson, has died. She was 99.The Jets announced her death Friday night on their website, but didn't provide details.Betty...

Colts' Rivers named head coach-in-waiting at Alabama HSFAIRHOPE, Ala. (AP) Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has already lined up the first job of his post-playing career.Rivers was introduced Friday as the head coach-in-waiting at St. Michael Catholic High School in a news conference on campus.The 16-year veteran of...

Favre disputes details of Mississippi state auditor's reportMILWAUKEE (AP) Brett Favre on Friday disputed a Mississippi state auditor’s report that said the Hall of Fame quarterback received $1.1 million in welfare money for multiple speaking engagements that he didn’t actually attend.Favre toldhe instead was being paid for his...

AP Sports WriterJim Harbaugh proposes one-and-done rule change for NFL draftBy LARRY LAGEANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is pushing for a change that would allow football players to enter the NFL draft after one year in college.''My first proposal is that we put this decision...

Nihill promoted as Titans team president Underwood retiresNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Burke Nihill has been promoted to Tennessee Titans president/CEO to replace Steve Underwood, who is retiring from a full-time role.Underwood, who joined the organization in 1991, will remain as a senior counselor for the team.Nihill, in his...

Bills sign top draft pick DE A.J. Epenesa; and two othersORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have signed defensive end A.J. Epenesa and two other players taken in the NFL draft last month.The Bills announced the signing of the second-round pick from Iowa on Friday, along with...

AP Pro Football WriterD.K. Metcalf shared experiences, lessons with 547 rookiesBy ROB MAADDID.K. Metcalf says the best advice he received as a rookie was to sit down last at team meetings.Metcalf shared his experience as a first-year wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks with 547 players in the NFL’s...

Jaguars to sign journeyman QB Mike Glennon as backupJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with journeyman quarterback Mike Glennon, giving them a veteran backup behind Gardner Minshew.Jacksonville also has fourth-year pro Joshua Dobbs and rookie Jake Luton on its roster. Dobbs has never started...