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Former Chicago Bears tight end Chris Gedney dies at 47SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Former Chicago Bears tight end Chris Gedney has died at 47.His death Friday was announced by Syracuse University, where he was an All-American and did commentary for the school's football games and was a senior associate...

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. EDTMarch 18 - Free agency, trading periods begin, 4 p.m. EDTMarch 29-April...

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - Wofford College will continue as the summer home of the NFL's Carolina Panthers.The team and the school announced a five-year extension on Monday that will keep Panthers at Wofford through 2019. Carolina has trained at Wofford ever since it entered the NFL 20 years ago.Carolina...

AP Sports WriterChargers place franchise tag on Henry; release Davis, MebaneBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have taken another step toward solidifying their offense by placing the franchise tag on one of their top playmakers.The franchise announced it had put the non-exclusive franchise tag...

AP Sports WriterSaints' special teams emphasis evident in recent winBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Between Thomas Morstead placing punts just short of opponents' goal lines and diminutive returner Deonte Harris deftly darting away from tacklers, the New Orleans Saints like the way their special teams have influenced the...

AP Sports WriterBears face punchless Cardinals, look to improve to 2-1By BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Now the 2018 Chicago Bears will find out how they handle success.After a close loss to Green Bay, the Bears got a nice win over Seattle. Now they face an Arizona team that's...

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez said Sunday's loss to the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game was "probably" his last NFL game, echoing his thoughts throughout the season that he was 95 percent sure he would retire after this season. "It's probably the last time I'm going to wear that...

NEW YORK (AP) The Vikings-Packers game at Green Bay that will decide the NFC North title has been moved to Sunday night.Through its flex scheduling option, the NFL placed that game in prime time, with the winner taking the division crown.Ten games are set for a 1 p.m....

By Pro Football WriterGaroppolo not worried about his future as 49ers starting QBBy JOSH DUBOWJimmy Garoppolo might be one of the few people not speculating about his future as starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.For the second time in three years, an injury derailed Garoppolo's season, leading to...

Green Bay Packers stay with Pettine as defensive coordinatorGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Packers coach Matt LaFleur has decided to stick with Mike Pettine as his defensive coordinator.In LaFleur's first season, the Packers went from 6-9-1 in 2018 to 13-3 and the NFC championship game this season as second-year...

PITTSBURGH (AP) Ben Roethlisberger and Eli Manning are inextricably linked. Taken 11 picks apart in the 2004 NFL draft, the two quarterbacks have spent the last dozen years watching each other from afar, using the other's success as a measuring stick of their own accomplishments.The resumes are nearly identical....

Kaepernick, Watt among 5 finalists for 'Whizzer' White AwardWASHINGTON (AP) Quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Texans defensive end J.J. Watt are among the five finalists for the NFL Players Association's Byron ''Whizzer'' White Award.The award annually recognizes players for exceptional community service in their team cities and hometowns.Bengals quarterback...