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Cardinals sign 2nd-round pick Budda BakerTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed safety Budda Baker, the team's second-round draft pick out of Washington.Baker, the 36th selection overall, led the Huskies in tackles (71) and tackles for loss last season. He also had three sacks and two interceptions.With...

The Associated PressBills acquire WR Clay from Pant for CB Seymour after makingBy JONAH BRONSTEINORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) After establishing their 53-man roster on Saturday for a few moments, the Buffalo Bills made more moves.The Bills traded cornerback Kevon Seymour to the Carolina Panthers for kick return specialist...

AP Pro Football WriterAnderson: temporary paralysis only reinforced love of gameBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Like any other NFL player, Zaire Anderson knew the game's risks but was skeptical he'd ever be the one not getting up off the field someday.That changed on New Year's Day when the...

Town objects to NY Jets' plan for training center helipadFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets' plan to build a helicopter landing pad at their New Jersey training facility has drawn objections from some who question the need since an airport is just a couple of miles...

AP Sports WriterWith Pryor and Doctson, Redskins hope bigger is better at WRBy STEPHEN WHYNORICHMOND, Va. (AP) Kirk Cousins knew he recognized the guy at the Cleveland rest stop last summer who was trying to blend in with the crowd.Even with his hood up, Terrelle Pryor sticks out.''I...

Associated PressJaguars' Ramsey wants defense to earn recognitionBy ZAC BOYERLONDON (AP) Jalen Ramsey knew the Baltimore Ravens were considered to have one of the better defenses in the NFL. Five turnovers in consecutive games to open the season will earn a team that reputation.But Ramsey, the Jacksonville Jaguars'...

Bears to decline 2018 option on CB Kyle FullerLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears will decline their fifth-year option on cornerback Kyle Fuller for the 2018 season.General manager Ryan Pace confirmed the decision Saturday.Fuller, the 14th overall pick in 2014, sat out last season after having arthroscopic...

AP Sports WriterGiants safeties coach thinks Collins can be even betterBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) During a breakout season in 2016, New York Giants safety Landon Collins went from one of the NFL's most promising young defensive players to one of its best overall, an All-Pro.Dave Merritt,...

Former Patriots QB Babe Parilli dies at 87FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Babe Parilli, the former Patriots quarterback who starred in the team's American Football League days, died Saturday. He was 87.New England announced the death. The cause of death wasn't disclosed.Parilli played for the then-Boston Patriots from 1961 to...

AP Pro Football WriterAnderson: temporary paralysis only reinforced love of gameBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Like any other NFL player, Zaire Anderson knew the game's risks but was skeptical he'd ever be the one not getting up off the field someday.That changed on New Year's Day when the...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL refs roster includes 1st female instant replay officialBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe roster of NFL officials this season will include eight rookies on the field and the league's first female instant replay official in the booth.Terri Valenti, who has worked on instant replay for the NFL for...

AP Sports WriterJets not buying into skeptics' dismal outlook for seasonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) There has been plenty of chatter about the New York Jets this offseason, and none of it has been particularly positive.They've got a three-man quarterback competition, a revamped roster that's minus...