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The Associated PressBills acquire WR Clay from Pant for CB Seymour after makingBy JONAH BRONSTEINORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) After establishing their 53-man roster on Saturday for a few moments, the Buffalo Bills made more moves.The Bills traded cornerback Kevon Seymour to the Carolina Panthers for kick return specialist...

Associated PressBears release Elliott Fry, leaving Eddy Pineiro as kickerBy GENE CHAMBERLAINLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears' kicking competition is over, for now, with Eddy Pineiro the winner.The Bears announced Sunday that Elliott Fry was released after an offseason and preseason competition with Pineiro and several other...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - After a week plagued by snow days and scheduling issues, the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez is resuming.Less than two hours of testimony has been given this week.Monday and Tuesday were canceled because of snow. The judge then cited...

Bears release veteran receiver RoyalsLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have released veteran receiver Eddie Royal.Royal was limited to nine games in each of his two seasons in Chicago because of injuries after agreeing to a three-year deal in March 2015. He caught 33 passes for 369...

AP Sports WriterJaguars relying on rookies as injuries to receivers continueBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Dede Westbrook's role with the Jacksonville Jaguars has changed dramatically in the last six weeks.Even the rookie receiver has been surprised by his rapid rise.''I never thought in my first year I'd be...

AP Sports WriterHines' long returns help send Colts past Carolina 38-6By MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Nyheim Hines pulled off a rare feat Sunday for the Indianapolis Colts.He scored on two punt returns, set up another touchdown with a 40-yard return four plays into the game and provided the jolt...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Josh Gordon 'humbly' returns after health absenceBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Josh Gordon kept his word and ''humbly'' returned to the Cleveland Browns. All they can do is hope he stays clean.The former Pro Bowl receiver Saturday ended an extended absence from training camp to deal...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: NFL to discuss union's desire to cancel preseasonBy ROB MAADDIThe NFL plans to consider the NFL Players Association’s recommendation to cancel the preseason though it prefers to cut the schedule in half, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press on Friday...

AP Sports WriterGarrett, Ross, Western Michigan linemen impress at combineBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett may have solidified his status as the best player in the draft at the NFL's annual scouting combine.Washington receiver John Ross III turned heads with a record-breaking time in...

AP Sports WriterBills' Mudge puts milking goats aside to pursue NFL dreamBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Jordan Mudge isn't sure what he would be doing had the Buffalo Bills not called out of the blue in March to invite the offensive lineman in for a tryout.Maybe he'd...

Each fantasy football decision in Week 13 seems to have additional pressure attached.After all, a win or a loss this week may ultimately determine your playoff destiny. Maybe a win puts you in or earns you a bye. Lose, and you could be already looking ahead to 2017. A big...

Chicago Bears training camp capsuleBy The Associated PressCHICAGO BEARS (3-13)OPEN CAMP: July 26, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Illinois.LAST YEAR: Injuries and poor play doomed Bears to worst season in decades. Chicago posted lowest win total in non-strike year since 1973 team went 3-11, and most losses since 1969. Bears...