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AP Sports WriterAP source: Patriots agree to deal with LB David HarrisBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) A person familiar with the situation says the New England Patriots have agreed to terms on a deal with former New York Jets linebacker David Harris.The new two-year pact could be worth as...

Seattle adds depth at LB by signing Michael WilhoiteRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have continued to address depth concerns at linebacker by signing veteran Michael Wilhoite to a one-year deal.Seattle announced Wilhoite's signing Friday. Wilhoite has spent all five of his NFL seasons with the San Francisco...

Buccaneers sign Ryan Fitzpatrick as Jameis Winston's backupTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to terms Friday on a one-year contract with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick as a veteran backup to Jameis Winston.Fitzpatrick spent the last two seasons with the New York Jets, who allowed the quarterback's contract...

AP Sports WriterVikings coach says if he has to coach with 1 eye, he willBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says he is not going to let the lingering eye issues that caused him to miss practice this week shorten his career.Zimmer told reporters on...

New Jersey approves plan for Jets' helipadFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey's Transportation Department has approved the New York Jets' request to add a helipad to their suburban training facility, without holding any public hearings on the issue.Residents of Florham Park opposed the decision, saying the NFL team's...

AP Sports WriterPanthers undrafted LB Boulware out to prove NFL teams wrongBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Ben Boulware has a message for NFL teams: You made a mistake.The linebacker who was the heart and soul - as well as the leading tackler - for the national champion Clemson...

AP Sports WriterDonahue looks to shed small-school label, sack QBs with JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Dylan Donahue was as far away from a football field as he could imagine, working on an icy roof and wondering what had become of his NFL dreams.Laying out quarterbacks...

Jets sign former Bears wide receiver Marquess WilsonFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed former Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquess Wilson.The team announced the move Tuesday, adding depth to an inexperienced receiving corps.Both Eric Decker and Brandon Marshall were cut this offseason in cost-saving moves,...

AP Sports WriterOdell Beckham and Olivier Vernon miss Giants OTAsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants ended their first week of voluntary organized team activities missing two of their biggest stars - wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and defensive end Olivier Vernon.The workout Thursday was...

AP Pro Football WriterHarrison denies using PEDs, sends affidavit to NFLBy ROB MAADDIPittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison said in an affidavit sent to the NFL that he never met nor communicated with the source of a media report that linked him and other players to the use of performance-enhancing...

Broncos make several changes to their personnel departmentENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos have promoted Tom Heckert from pro personnel director to senior personnel adviser.Hecker's successor as pro personnel director is A.J. Durso, who was his assistant the last two seasons after serving two years as the club's...

Buccaneers sign Ryan Fitzpatrick as Jameis Winston's backupTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who will serve as a veteran backup to Jameis Winston.Fitzpatrick spent the last two seasons with the New York Jets, who allowed...