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AP Pro Football WriterMelvin Gordon using lessons of holdout as motivation in 2020By ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Melvin Gordon's futile holdout last season holds many a lesson for the sixth-year running back, including the realization that the former Chargers star still has plenty of doubters despite scoring 49...

AP Sports WriterHappy Homecoming; Wisniewski thrilled to join SteelersBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Six months ago, Stefen Wisniewski's Sundays consisted of spending the afternoon watching the NFL on TV wondering if his phone was ever going to ring. The veteran offensive lineman tried not to fixate on the circumstances...

AP Pro Football WriterDouglas' offseason approach setting new tone for Jets futureBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) No big splash. Not a lot of flash. No breaking the bank.Joe Douglas entered his first full offseason running the New York Jets armed with a clear plan. And, so far,...

AP Sports WriterWho's Zooming? Dolphins newcomers get virtual introductionsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) As linebacker Kyle Van Noy visited with reporters for the first time since joining the Miami Dolphins, he wore headphones - not for noise canceling, but to hear the questions.Because of the new coronavirus, the Dolphins...

AP Pro Football WriterNew playbook: Women rising through NFL ranks at many levelsBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) Sophia Lewin was 12 years old when she told her father about her career goal: coaching football.Her dad didn't exactly scoff, but he suggested perhaps scouting would be a more attainable...

AP Sports WriterLions reach deals with LBs Reggie Ragland, Elijah LeeBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions have agreed to contracts with linebackers Reggie Ragland and Elijah Lee.The Lions confirmed the deals Friday.Ragland started 32 games over the past three seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was...

Bridgewater ready to be a starting QB again in CarolinaTeddy Bridgewater can't throw passes yet with his new Carolina Panthers teammates.He can't even meet them because of the coronavirus pandemic.But the Panthers' new $63 million quarterback is trying to get to know the tendencies of guys such as Christian...

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

Raiders agree to deal with free agent DT Daniel RossALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Free agent defensive tackle Daniel Ross has agreed to a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.Ross' agent, David Canter, announced the move Thursday on Twitter.The 27-year-old Ross began his career in Canada and spent time on...

AP Sports WriterBills agree to sign cornerback Gaines, tackle Daryl WilliamsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills are giving oft-injured cornerback E.J. Gaines a third opportunity to resume his career by agreeing to a one-year contract on Thursday.Buffalo also agreed to sign offensive lineman Daryl Williams, who...

AP Sports WriterBonding on hold for free agents acquired by DolphinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Byron Jones has yet to meet his new coach. Shaq Lawson is still learning the names of teammates. Kyle Van Noy is stuck in California, 2,300 miles from work.Bonding by the Miami Dolphins' large,...

AP Pro Football WriterStaying Sharpe: New Vikings receiver follows Diggs departureBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) To fill a glaring hole at wide receiver opened by the departure of Stefon Diggs, the Minnesota Vikings have turned first to Tajae Sharpe.Whenever NFL teams are able to gather for practice, Sharpe should...