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AP Sports WriterAP source: Panthers make McCaffrey highest-paid running backBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers have rewarded Christian McCaffrey for his production and versatility, making him the highest-paid running back in the NFL.The team agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract extension with McCaffrey on Monday,...

Linebacker Nicholas Morrow signs tender with RaidersALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Linebacker Nicholas Morrow signed his restricted free agent tender with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday.The Raiders placed a second-round tender on Morrow last month worth about $3.2 million. That allowed them to match any contract offer Morrow received...

ESPN and NFL Network will combine for NFL draft telecastNEW YORK (AP) ESPN and NFL Network will join forces for this year's NFL draft. They will produce a broadcast that will air on both networks over all three days.The April 23-25 draft was originally scheduled to be in...

49ers re-sign cornerbacks Donate Johnson, Jason VerrettSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers re-signed cornerbacks Dontae Johnson and Jason Verrett to one-year contracts Monday.Both Johnson and Verrett played sparingly for San Francisco last season but were brought back for depth in the secondary.Johnson was a originally a...

49ers re-sign cornerbacks Dontae Johnson, Jason VerrettSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers re-signed cornerbacks Dontae Johnson and Jason Verrett to one-year contracts Monday.Both Johnson and Verrett played sparingly for San Francisco last season but were brought back for depth in the secondary.Johnson was a originally a...

Ex-NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, 36, dies in car crashMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson has died in a one-car crash outside Montgomery, authorities said Monday. He was 36.The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro that Jackson was driving went off the road, struck a tree and overturned at 8:50...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Panthers make McCaffrey highest-paid running backBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract extension with All-Pro Christian McCaffrey, a person familiar with the contract negotiation told The Associated Press, making McCaffrey the highest-paid running back in...

Colts making minor adjustments to traditional uniformsINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts are making some minor changes to their uniforms this season.Team officials on Monday announced several tweaks, the most noticeable being a switch from their most recent block font for jersey numbers to a more rounded typeface, reminiscent...

ESPN and NFL Network will combine for NFL draft telecastNEW YORK (AP) ESPN and NFL Network will join forces for this year's NFL draft. They will produce a broadcast that will air on both networks over all three days.The April 23-25 draft was originally scheduled to be in...

LA Rams sign kickers MacGinnis, Hajrullahu for competitionTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams have signed kickers Lirim Hajrullahu and Austin MacGinnis as potential replacements for longtime incumbent Greg Zuerlein, the team said Monday.Neither kicker has appeared in an NFL game, but both have had tryouts with...

NFL CalendarBy The Associated PressApril 17 - Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.April 23-25 - NFL draft, remote locations.May 19, 2020 - Spring owners meeting, Marina del Rey, Calif.Late July - Training camps scheduled to open.Aug. 6 - Hall of Fame game, Canton, Ohio.Aug. 8 -...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL, union approve virtual offseason workout programBy ROB MAADDIThe NFL and its players union have agreed to conduct “virtual” offseason workout programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic until every team is permitted to open its facilities.Teams can hold voluntary classroom instruction, workouts and non-football educational programs...