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Jets claim defensive end Kony Ealy from PatriotsFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have claimed defensive end Kony Ealy off waivers from the New England Patriots.To make room on the roster Sunday, the Jets also waived injured defensive lineman Anthony Johnson.Ealy joins his cousin and fellow...

Trump wants Jets owner, former Dodgers co-owner as US envoysWASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump says he'll nominate New York Jets owner Woody Johnson to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom.Johnson raised money for Trump's presidential campaign and donated funds to help pay for inaugural festivities. Johnson...

AP Sports WriterRetooled Patriots receiving corps brings early excitementBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots have had more than their share of luck when it comes to getting the most out of their receivers during the Bill Belichick era.Last season that guy was Chris Hogan, a modestly used...

AP Pro Football WriterFoster cleared for 49ers practice; Thomas remains unsignedBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Reuben Foster has been cleared to go for the San Francisco 49ers after missing the offseason program rehabilitating his injured right shoulder. The status of San Francisco's other first-round pick remains in...

AP Sports WriterAs training camp ends, no real clarity on Jets' starting QBBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets wrapped up training camp and their quarterback situation appears to be the same as it did a month ago.Well, sort of.Josh McCown remains the front-runner...

AP Sports WriterMcAdoo annoyed with NFL over 4th-quarter non-play and injuryBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo is upset with the NFL's handling of a replay review in a preseason game against the Jets.McAdoo said Sunday that the league failed to alert the...

AP Sports WriterBengals' 'Pacman' Jones back after 1-game NFL suspensionBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Adam ''Pacman'' Jones watched and winced as the Bengals stumbled through one of their worst season openers.He's back from his NFL suspension trying to help them get beyond it.The cornerback served a one-game suspension for...

AP Sports WriterJonathan Williams surprise cut after Bills add 3 off waiversBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Add running back Jonathan Williams to the mix of former Buffalo Bills draft picks no longer on the team.The 2016 fifth-round selection was regarded as the most surprising Bills player cut...

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle arrested on weapons chargeSHARONVILLE, Ohio (AP) Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Adolphus Washington has been arrested in Ohio on a weapons charge.The Cincinnati native and former Ohio State standout is accused of improperly carrying a concealed weapon outside a water park in Sharonville.A police report...

AP Sports WriterPanthers rehire Hurney as interim general managerBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Marty Hurney believes he is better prepared to make personnel decisions this time around with the Carolina Panthers.The Panthers Wednesday brought back Hurney to be their interim general manager, two days after owner Jerry Richardson...

Associated PressFalcon's Freeman keeps spirits up as he awaits new contractBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Devonta Freeman doesn't know how much longer it will take to get a new contract with the Atlanta Falcons.The two-time Pro Bowl running back isn't fretting, though. He reported on time for...

Giants sign Severin, Eagan, waive-injured Johnson, SneadEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have signed receivers Canaan Severin and Ed Eagan and waived-injured rookie receivers Keeon Johnson and Kevin Snead.The Giants announced the moves Friday. Johnson had a foot injury and Snead had a hamstring problem.Signed by...