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The Latest: Packers cancel tailgate tourBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL free agency. The NFL's spending in free agency continues Thursday. All times EDT:---5:50 p.m.The Green Bay Packers have canceled their annual tailgate tour as they attempt to fight the spread of the coronavirus.Packers officials said they made...

AP Sports WriterJags bring back Shatley, announce deals with 3 free agentsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are bringing back a key backup on their offensive line.The Jaguars agreed to terms Thursday with center/guard Tyler Shatley on a one-year contract worth $1.5 million. The deal includes...

Saints coach Payton says he tested positive for coronavirusNEW ORLEANS (AP) New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton learned Thursday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus, he told ESPN.Payton is the first employee of either an NFL team or the league to make such a diagnosis...

AP Pro Football WriterEagles still have holes to fill after start to free agencyBy ROB MAADDIfThe Philadelphia Eagles improved their biggest strength, weakened a thin secondary and still have to fill several needs.The team has added former Steelers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, released standout safety Malcolm Jenkins and retained...

AP Sports WriterBengals release guard John Miller as line shuffle continuesBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals released right guard John Miller on Wednesday, their latest move to overhaul an offensive line that's been a critical weakness the past two years.The move came five days after the Bengals released...

AP Sports WriterRedskins signing Davis as part of Rivera's roster makeoverBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) The Redskins are beginning to revamp their roster in free agency under new coach Ron Rivera.Washington on Wednesday agreed to sign safety Sean Davis to fill a void in the secondary. He's one of...

AP Sports WriterRavens GM DeCosta bolsters defense, enhances draftBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens bolstered their defense and improved their draft position at the outset of free agency.The addition of 6-foot-8 defensive end Calais Campbell and the acquisition of 6-5 free agent defensive tackle Michael...

Packers moving forward without veterans Bulaga, MartinezGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) By adding linebacker Christian Kirksey and offensive tackle Rick Wagner this week, the Green Bay Packers signaled forward without two key veterans.Longtime right tackle Bryan Bulaga agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers and linebacker Blake Martinez...

AP Sports WriterPost-Brady Patriots cut costs as free agents departBy KYLE HIGHTOWERA day after Tom Brady announced he was leaving New England, the Patriots spent the first day of free agency in cost-cutting mode.Finding a new quarterback will be the top priority for coach Bill Belichick as he begins...

The Latest: AP source: Seattle agrees to deal with IrvinBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL free agency. Teams can begin making agreements with free agents official as the league's business season begins Wednesday. All times EDT:---6:15 p.m.The Seattle Seahawks are reuniting with an old friend, bringing back former...

AP Sports WriterCardinals help defense, but big buzz surrounds WR HopkinsBy DAVID BRANDTThe Cardinals came into the offseason needing to give a boost to their struggling defense and it appears they've done that after agreeing to three-year contracts with defensive lineman Jordan Phillips and linebacker Devon Kennard.But as has...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders target defense early in free agencyBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Las Vegas Raiders added another piece as part of their defensive overhaul in free agency, agreeing to a contract with former New Orleans cornerback Eli Apple on Wednesday.Apple is the sixth defensive player...