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NFL CalendarBy 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 Fame...

Bears agree to 1-year deal with former Steelers CB BurnsLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears and cornerback Artie Burns agreed to a one-year contract, agent Drew Rosenhaus said on Saturday.Drafted out of Miami by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the No. 25 pick in 2016, Burns played in...

AP Pro Football WriterJets re-sign LB Neville Hewitt, CB Arthur MauletBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets are bringing back linebacker Neville Hewitt and cornerback Arthur Maulet, both of whom filled in as solid starters last season after injuries to other players.Hewitt is re-signing on...

AP Pro Football WriterJets agree with OLs Van Roten, Andrews; release CB RobertsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Joe Douglas entered free agency focused on improving the New York Jets' shaky offensive line.The makeover with the big boys up front is on. In a big way.Two people with...

AP Pro Football WriterAP Source: Broncos agree to 2-year, $5.7M deal with VannettBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Denver Broncos have agreed to a two-year free agent deal with former Seattle and Pittsburgh tight end Nick Vannett...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Raiders agree to deal with WR Nelson AgholorBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a one-year contract with free agent Nelson Agholor to add a veteran receiver on offense.A person familiar with the move said the sides reached...

AP Pro Football WriterJets agree with OLs Van Roten, Andrews; release CB RobertsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Joe Douglas entered free agency focused on improving the New York Jets' shaky offensive line.The makeover with the big boys up front is on. In a big way.Two people with...

AP Sports WriterSteelers reach agreements with TE Ebron, OG WisniewskiBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Ben Roethlisberger is getting a little help. The defensive line is getting a little depth.The offensive line a little veteran experience, all in the name of helping the Pittsburgh Steelers make some headway in the...

The Latest: Lions agree to terms with cornerback Tony McRaeBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL free agency. The NFL's spending in free agency continues Friday:---7:40 p.m.The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with cornerback Tony McRae.McRae is entering his fourth NFL season after spending the past two with...

AP Pro Football WriterAP Source: Broncos, Gordon agree to two-year, $16M dealBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) The Denver Broncos continued an impressive offseason haul Friday by agreeing to a two-year deal with former Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon.A person with knowledge of the deal told The...

AP Pro Football WriterBrady, Gurley: From 2019 Super Bowl foes to same divisionBy BARRY WILNERFor now, there are four Super Bowl quarterbacks in the NFC South, including a newcomer.Some guy named Brady.Tom Brady's monumental move from New England, where he won six NFL titles, to Tampa Bay has him...

Chiefs agree with ex-Giants CB Hamilton on 1-year contractKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs agreed to a one-year contract with former New York Giants cornerback Antonio Hamilton on Friday, the first deal made by the Super Bowl champions since the start of free agency earlier in the week.Kansas...