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AP Sports WriterWatt eager for fresh start, family reunion in PittsburghBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Turns out, Derek Watt's reunion with younger brother T.J. has its limits. Like say, sharing a roof for the first time since college.''I know (T.J.) doesn't want that,'' Derek Watt said with a laugh...

Cardinals keep RT Gilbert, officially sign RB DrakeTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with right tackle Marcus Gilbert and also said on Thursday that running back Kenyan Drake has officially signed his one-year transition tag.Gilbert was expected to be the...

AP Sports WriterRavens DE Campbell took unusual path after trade from JagsBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) If this was a typical NFL offseason, Baltimore Ravens newcomer Calais Campbell would have taken his physical at the team facility, signed his contract extension within the building and introduced himself...

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 re-sign LB Kyle WilberALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Las Vegas Raiders have re-signed linebacker Kyle Wilber to bring back a key special teams contributor.The Raiders announced the move to keep Wilber on Wednesday when they also made official several deals agreed to in the opening week of free...

Buffalo Bills AFL star linebacker Mike Stratton dies at 78By The Associated PressFormer Buffalo Bills star linebacker Mike Stratton, who was a key member of the franchise’s American Football League championship teams in the mid-1960s, has died. He was 78.The Bills announced Stratton died Wednesday because of heart complications...

AP Sports WriterTom Brady over Jameis Winston easy decision for BuccaneersBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The decision to pursue Tom Brady in free agency was a no-brainer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.That's not to suggest a lot of thinking and planning didn't go into it.In snaring the six-time...

Steelers make it official, sign FB Watt, OL WisniewskiPITTSBURGH (AP) Stefen Wisniewski is finally home. And the Pittsburgh Steelers now have the most Watts per capita of any team in the NFL.The Pittsburgh Steelers officially signed the well-traveled Wisniewski to a two-year deal on Wednesday, bringing the veteran...

AP Sports WriterPanthers sign QB Teddy Bridgewater to 3-year contractBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have officially signed free agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to a three-year contract.A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press last week that the contract is worth $63 million. The person...

Colts continue building defensive line with addition of DayINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts added another piece to their defense Wednesday by signing Sheldon Day.Terms of the deal were not immediately available.He's the second former San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle to join the Colts since free agency opened last...

Cardinals agree to 1-year deals with DL Coley, RB FosterTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to terms on one-year deals with defensive lineman Trevon Coley and running back D.J. Foster, the team said Wednesday.The 25-year-old Coley provides depth on the Cardinals' defensive line. He played in...