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AP Pro Football Writer4 QBs left have unique talents - but they also have flawsBy HOWARD FENDRICHThere are some overlooked truths about the four superb quarterbacks left chasing a Super Bowl title:- Tom Brady's career AFC championship game stats hardly should scare an opposing defense, nor should his deep-throw...

NFL prospect: Rape report 'completely false,' skipping draftCLEVELAND (AP) Former Ohio State football star Gareon Conley says he plans to skip attending the NFL draft in person on Thursday and decried allegations that he raped a woman as ''completely false.''No charges have been filed as police investigate claims...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos promote Juwan Thompson with CJ Anderson on IRBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos promoted running back Juwan Thompson from their practice squad on Saturday to take the roster spot of C.J. Anderson, who was placed on injured reserve.Anderson underwent surgery Thursday to...

Raiders reward coach Jack Del Rio with new 4-year contractALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders rewarded coach Jack Del Rio with a new four-year contract Friday, replacing the original four-year deal he received when he took the job in January 2015.Owner Mark Davis made the announcement Friday evening...

AP Sports WriterJets' Decker, on IR with shoulder injury, has hip surgeryBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Jets wide receiver Eric Decker, already on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, has undergone surgery on his hip.In a release issued by the team Tuesday, the Jets say the hip...

Steelers meet with LB Don't'a Hightower but no deal reachedPITTSBURGH (AP) Coveted free agent linebacker Dont'a Hightower's tour hit Pittsburgh on Tuesday, but Hightower left the team's facility without signing a deal.The team announced it hosted him after he spent Monday getting wooed by the New York Jets....

AP Pro Football WriterButt out to prove he's the best tight end in '17 draft classBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Jake Butt has no regrets and one thing to prove.The former Michigan star and Denver Broncos rookie wants to show he's the best tight end of the 2017...

Associated PressNFL more forceful on Texas 'bathroom bill' after Super BowlBy PAUL J. WEBERAUSTIN, Texas (AP) The NFL sharpened its warning to Texas on Friday about a ''bathroom bill'' targeting transgender people, suggesting for the first time that the football-crazed state could miss out on hosting another Super...

AP Sports WriterText: Lawyer seeks plea deal, doubts Manziel can stay cleanBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) An attorney handling Johnny Manziel's domestic violence case expressed doubts about the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback's ability to stay clean and said he was given a receipt that shows Manziel may have spent more...

AP Sports WriterBills coach Ryan calls Landry's hit on Williams 'dirty'By JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills coach Rex Ryan is challenging the NFL to consider ejecting players for blindside hits to the head such as the one by Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry that leveled Buffalo safety Aaron...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos headed to the White House next weekBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos' trip to the White House next week holds special meaning for one player in particularThe Super Bowl champions will visit the White House on Monday and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas...

Raiders sign third-round pick Shilique CalhounALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders signed third-round linebacker Shilique Calhoun on Friday, the last of their seven draft picks to agree to terms.Calhoun was selected 75th overall in April. In 54 games at Michigan State, he had 131 tackles (74 solo), 44...