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Chargers release LT King Dunlap after adding OkungLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers released left tackle King Dunlap on Monday.A starter for most of the last four seasons in San Diego, Dunlap played a full season only once, in 2014. He also spent his first four pro...

AP Sports WriterLions reach 1-year agreement with RB Matt AsiataBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions have agreed to a one-year deal with running back Matt Asiata.Agent Kenny Zuckerman confirmed the deal Friday night. Asiata played the past five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.The agreement doesn't come as...

AP Sports WriterRG3 making progress but Browns not ready to name him starterBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) RG3 hasn't convinced Browns coach Hue Jackson he should be No. 1 just yet.While quarterback Robert Griffin III has made steady improvement in his first practices with Cleveland, showing some of...

AP Sports WriterJohn Lynch follows similar path to GM role as Matt MillenBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Matt Millen couldn't help but chuckle about the similarities to his own career path when John Lynch was hired as general manager of the San Francisco 49ers.Like Millen, Lynch is...

AP Sports WriterJets make Fitzpatrick signing official; Wilkerson on PUPBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets made the re-signing of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick official Thursday, announcing the move less than 10 minutes before the start of the team's first practice of training camp.Fitzpatrick and...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' top pick Garrett gets sacked by Hall of FamerBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) A physical specimen, consensus best player in the draft and No. 1 overall pick, Myles Garrett came to Cleveland with few noticeable flaws.Hall of Famer Bruce Smith found one.After he and Smith...

Police investigating assault complaint against Rex RyanNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Nashville police are investigating a misdemeanor assault complaint made by a man who says former Buffalo Bills and New York Jets coach Rex Ryan grabbed him by the neck.Police spokesman Don Aaron said that Matthew Havel, a 30-year-old from...

Falcons sign first-rounder McKinley, remaining 3 draft picksFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have signed first-rounder Takk McKinley and three more draft picks - linebacker Duke Riley, running back Brian Hill and tight end Eric Saubert.The Falcons have signed all six draft picks before Friday's start of...

AP Sports WriterGood feelings gone as Bryant, Norman feud after Cowboys' winBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Dallas receiver Dez Bryant and Washington cornerback Josh Norman professed their respect for each other before their first meeting in Week 2.The good feelings were gone by the end of Round 2,...

Seahawks sign Luke Joeckel to bolster offensive lineRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have signed former No. 2 overall pick Luke Joeckel as they look to bolster their offensive line.The signing of Joeckel was announced by the team on Saturday. It's believed to be a one-year deal.Joeckel was...

AP Sports WriterFree agent Hightower leaves without deal after visiting JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Dont'a Hightower visited an AFC East rival - and left without a deal.The New York Jets announced Monday that they met with the free agent linebacker, one of the most-coveted players available...

AP Pro Football WriterAs others loom, Vikings get Griffen extension done earlyBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Everson Griffen's contract status was not the most pressing for the Minnesota Vikings.His value to their pass rush and their locker room was still worth a proactive approach.Griffen signed a four-year extension with...