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AP Sports WriterPats FB Develin retiring because of neck injuryBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Patriots fullback James Develin is retiring from the NFL because of complications from the neck injury that caused him to miss the final 14 games of last season.Develin announced his decision inMonday.“I have decided it...

4 international players added to NFL rosters for 2020NEW YORK (AP) Each of the NFC East teams will carry an international player on its practice squad in the upcoming season.As part of its developmental program, the NFL has assigned Mexico's Isaac Alarcon to Dallas, Germany's David Bada to...

AP Sports WriterRedskins exercise 5th-year option on Allen's rookie contractBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Redskins exercised the fifth-year option on defensive lineman Jonathan Allen’s rookie contract on Monday.The move was no surprise given Allen's impact on the organization in his first three seasons and his substantial role...

AP Sports WriterPats FB Develin retiring because of neck injuryBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Patriots fullback James Develin is retiring from the NFL because of complications from the neck injury that caused him to miss the final 14 games of last season.Develin announced his decision inMonday.“I have decided it...

Falcons boost offense in class of 20 college free agentsFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) After focusing on defense in the NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons added more help on offense when they agreed to contracts with 20 college free agents on Monday.The Falcons took four defensive players, including Clemson...

AP Sports WriterAFC North has new look, though Ravens still the team to beatBy DAVID GINSBURGFollowing a season in which Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens ran away with the AFC North title, the rest of the division has been working diligently to narrow the gap.The Ravens, however, show...

Giants to add 15 free agents, including 2 Ohio St. receiversBy The Associated PressThe New York Giants have agreed to contract terms with 15 players who were not taken in the NFC draft this weekend.Among the players who reached agreements were two Ohio State receivers, Austin Mack and Binjimen...

AP Sports WriterTunsil hopes more players will do contracts without agentsBy KRISTIE RIEKENLaremy Tunsil became the NFL's highest-paid offensive lineman by negotiating a $66 million contract extension with the Houston Texans without the help of an agent.As he basks in his big payday, the 25-year-old left tackle hopes his...

AP Pro Football WriterDraft could bring Vikings more help now than North foesBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe Minnesota Vikings were forced by a salary-cap crunch this spring into a soft remodel, with many more exits than enhancements to the lineup.They ramped up the project over the weekend.While NFL draft picks never...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers fill needs, Packers fall short on draft weekendBy JOSH DUBOWThe task for the San Francisco 49ers heading into the draft was straight forward.Find replacements for departed starters DeForest Buckner at defensive tackle and Emmanuel Sanders at receiver and then find a player to step in...

AP Sports WriterNFL draft averages record 8.4M viewers across 3 daysBy JOE REEDYSeth Markman was just as nervous as NFL coaches and general managers about the unknown factors involved with a virtual draft. But the ESPN executive producer said he was overwhelmed with how everything came together over the...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Saints, Winston in 'advanced' negotiationsBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) The Saints and quarterback Jameis Winston are working on a contract proposal to make the former Buccaneers starter a backup to Drew Brees in New Orleans, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated...