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AP Pro Football WriterAP source: 49ers agree to 1-year deal with Travis BenjaminBy JOSH DUBOWThe San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent receiver Travis Benjamin.A person familiar with the deal says the sides reached agreement on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: 49ers agree to deal with DE Kerry HyderBy JOSH DUBOWThe San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year contract with defensive end Kerry Hyder.A person familiar with the deal says the sides came to the agreement on Monday. The person spoke on condition of...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Seahawks acquire CB Quinton Dunbar from RedskinsBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have finally addressed one of their defensive needs. No, it had nothing to do Jadeveon Clowney or the pass rush.Seattle landed some needed depth in the secondary by acquiring cornerback...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys' Frederick retires, cites play after nerve disorderBy SCHUYLER DIXONDallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick is retiring from the NFL at 29, the 2016 All-Pro saying he “could no longer perform at my highest level” after returning from a neurological disorder that sidelined him for a season.Frederick...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Seahawks acquire CB Quinton Dunbar from RedskinsBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have acquired cornerback Quinton Dunbar from the Washington Redskins for a fifth-round pick, a person with knowledge of the move said Monday.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition...

AP Sports WriterRedskins get Allen from Panthers, trade Dunbar to SeahawksBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) The Redskins traded for a quarterback coach Ron Rivera is plenty familiar with. Just not that one.Washington on Monday acquired Kyle Allen from the Carolina Panthers for a fifth-round pick and traded cornerback Quinton...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: QB moves: Panthers add XFL's Walker, trade AllenBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers are making more changes at quarterback.A person familiar with the situation says the Panthers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with former XFL quarterback P.J. Walker of the...

AP Sports WriterGiants reach agreements with Dion Lewis and Corey ColemanBy TOM CANAVANThe New York Giants have reached agreements on one-year contracts with running back Dion Lewis and wide receiver Corey Coleman.Lewis spent the past two seasons with the Tennessee Titans. He was released earlier this month in a...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Jets re-signing Jordan Jenkins to 1-year dealBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the contract says the New York Jets and outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins have agreed to terms on a one-year deal.Jenkins led the Jets in sacks...

AP Sports WriterPatriots release all-time leading scorer Stephen GostkowskiBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Patriots said goodbye Monday to another longtime staple of their two-decade run of championships, releasing kicker and franchise leading scorer Stephen Gostkowski.The three-time Super Bowl champion has spent his entire 14-year career in New England.Drafted...

AP Sports WriterHome in Arizona, Kennard ready to aid Cardinals' rebuildBy DAVID BRANDTChandler Jones was one of the NFL's elite defensive players last season even if the rest of the Arizona Cardinals defense usually struggled.Devon Kennard watched from afar as Jones tore through the league with 19 sacks last...

AP Pro Football WriterAP sources: Jets agree to 1-year deal with CB Pierre DesirBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Two people with direct knowledge of the contract say the New York Jets and cornerback Pierre Desir have agreed to terms on a deal.One of the people tells The...