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AP Pro Football WriterRaiders sign WR Jordy Nelson, release Michael CrabtreeBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders are shuffling wide receivers, signing free agent Jordy Nelson and releasing Michael Crabtree.Nelson signed a two-year contract Thursday after the Raiders spent more than a day meeting with the former...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Jaguars prefer to keep, not trade, Jalen RamseyBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars aren't giving up on disgruntled defender Jalen Ramsey.The Jags would prefer to keep their star cornerback after several days of trade talks with other NFL teams, according to a...

Woman denies attempted kidnapping of Joe Montana grandchildLOS ANGELES (AP) A 39-year-old woman was charged Tuesday in what authorities say was an attempted kidnapping of the 9-month-old granddaughter of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana from his Southern California home.Sodsai Predpring Dalzell of Los Angeles pleaded not guilty...

Chiefs place Conley on IR, elevate Kemp from practice squadKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs placed Chris Conley on injured reserve with a ruptured Achilles' tendon Saturday and elevated fellow wide receiver Marcus Kemp from the practice squad to the active roster.Kansas City also changed wide receiver Albert...

AP Sports WriterArians comfortable coaching Brady, Bucs during pandemicBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Bruce Arians didn't give much thought to the prospect of opting out of trying to help Tom Brady win a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The 67-year-old whose aggressive offensive philosophy is dubbed ''no...

PITTSBURGH (AP) An iconic Pittsburgh restaurant chain won't serve fish leading up to Sunday's NFL playoff game between the Steelers and the Miami Dolphins. Primanti Bros. is famous for its sandwiches piled high with french fries and cole slaw on top of whatever protein is being served. But the chain...

Packers turn to rookie Looney to prepare for Rams, DarnoldGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers turned to rookie defensive lineman James Looney to get ready to face Los Angeles Rams star defensive tackle Aaron Donald.Other than sharing jersey No. 99, Donald and Looney have little in...

The Latest: First day of draft has 2nd-largest TV viewershipARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Latest on the NFL draft (all times local):5:25 p.m.The NFL said that Thursday's first round of the draft had the second-largest viewership ever for an opening night.The first round of the draft, which was televised...

AP Sports WriterNFC North champion Bears look to keep rolling in playoffsBy ANDREW SELIGMANLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears are rolling into their first playoff appearance in eight years, with nine wins in 10 games and their sights set on a bigger prize after capturing the NFC...

AP Pro Football WriterAPNewsBreak: Dolphins anthem punishment includes suspensionsBy ROB MAADDIMiami Dolphins players who protest on the field during the national anthem could be suspended for up to four games under a team policy issued this week.The ''Proper Anthem Conduct'' section is just one sentence in a nine-page discipline...

Chargers’ Lynn undecided about activating James, PhillipsCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn will wait until Saturday before deciding whether to activate safeties Derwin James and Adrian Phillips for Sunday’s game at Denver.James and Phillips are on injured reserve but have been designated to return....

NFL teams propose 7 rules changes, including extra officialsNEW YORK (AP) Two NFL teams have suggested changes to game officiating, including a ''sky judge'' utilized by colleges, among seven rules proposals that will be presented to team owners later this month.Also proposed is revamping overtime to minimize the...