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Redskins exercise 2020 option on RB Adrian PetersonASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins exercised Adrian Peterson's 2020 option Wednesday, keeping the veteran running back in the fold for another season.Peterson returns to Washington for a third season and first under new coach Ron Rivera. It'll be his 14th...

NFL CalendarBy Associated PressFeb. 24-March 2 - NFL scouting combine, Indianapolis.Feb. 25 - First day for clubs to designate franchise or transition players.March 10 - Deadline for clubs to designate franchise or transition players before 4 p.m. EDT.March 18 - Free agency, trading periods begin, 4 p.m. EDT.March 29-April...

AP Sports WriterSaints' Brees announces intention to return for 2020 seasonBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Quarterback Drew Brees says he intends to play for the New Orleans Saints again next season.The 41-year-old Brees announced his intention to return for what would be his 20th NFL season in a...

Steelers hire Ike Hilliard as new wide receivers coachPITTSBURGH (AP) Ike Hilliard is the new wide receivers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers.The club announced the move on Tuesday. Hilliard replaces Darryl Drake, who passed away last August during the early days of training camp. Ray Sherman filled the...

Trump pardons ex-San Francisco 49ers owner DeBartolo Jr.By AAMER MADHANI, KEVIN FREKING AND JILL COLVINWASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned Edward DeBartolo Jr., the former San Francisco 49ers owner convicted in a gambling fraud scandal who built one of the most successful NFL teams in the...

AP Sports WriterCardinals re-sign OT D.J. Humphries to 3-year dealBy DAVID BRANDTThe Arizona Cardinals have re-signed starting left tackle D.J. Humphries to a three-year contract that keeps him with the team through the 2022 season.The 26-year-old Humphries started all 16 games at left tackle last season, anchoring an offensive...

Trump pardons ex-San Francisco 49ers owner DeBartolo Jr.By AAMER MADHANI and KEVIN FREKINGWASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned Edward DeBartolo Jr., the former San Francisco 49ers owner convicted in a gambling fraud scandal who built one of the most successful NFL teams in the game's history.DeBartolo...

NFL CalendarBy Associated PressFeb. 24-March 2 - NFL scouting combine, Indianapolis.Feb. 25 - First day for clubs to designate franchise or transition players.March 10 - Deadline for clubs to designate franchise or transition players before 4 p.m. EDT.March 18 - Free agency, trading periods begin, 4 p.m. EDT.March 29-April...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL putting stronger Rooney Rule front and centerBy BARRY WILNERPro football is discovering that the spirit of the Rooney Rule is being violated.NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made that a point of emphasis in his state of the league speech during Super Bowl week. So count on...

Falcons sign punter Allen, kicker Koo to 1-year extensionsFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Punter Ryan Allen and kicker Younghoe Koo, who joined the Atlanta Falcons midway through the 2019 season, have signed one-year contract extensions.Allen averaged 41.9 yards on 28 punts in the final eight games of the season....

AP Sports WriterSaints' Brees announces intention to return for 2020 seasonBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Quarterback Drew Brees' record-setting NFL career is on track for a 20th season - and a 15th with the New Orleans Saints.The 41-year-old Brees announced his intention to return for what would be...

AP Sports WriterCardinals re-sign OT D.J. Humphries to 3-year dealBy DAVID BRANDTArizona's offense showed plenty of potential during quarterback Kyler Murray's rookie season.Now the Cardinals have made sure to keep the talented big man at left tackle who protects him.The Cardinals announced on Tuesday that they've re-signed D.J. Humphries...