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AP Sports WriterAP source: Browns interviewing Pats scouting boss for GM jobBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns passed on a chance to hire one of the Patriots' coaches. Now, they'll consider someone who helped build New England into an NFL dynasty.With Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski on board...

49ers GM John Lynch wins PFWA Executive of the YearSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch won the Pro Football Writers of America Executive of the Year award on Thursday.Lynch was honored for his role in helping transform the 49ers from a four-win season...

AP Sports WriterMathieu, Clark turn gambles by Chiefs into wise investmentsBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Tyrann Mathieu and Frank Clark were watching the AFC championship game on television a year ago, their teams knocked out of the playoffs, never thinking for a moment what the following 12...

AP Sports WriterRooney: Steelers standing pat at QB heading into 2020By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) - Art Rooney II isn't quite sure what to make of what the Pittsburgh Steelers president called one of the "craziest" seasons he's experienced during his 50-plus years around the NFL.The Steelers lost quarterback Ben...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Tagliabue in Hall of Fame despite head injury issueBy TIM DAHLBERGThe NFL of the 1990s was a different animal than it is today, which explains at least somewhat the creation under Paul Tagliabue’s watch of something laughably called the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Committee.What is harder...

Zampese joins Redskins as QBs coach on Rivera's staffASHBURN, Va. (AP) Ken Zampese was hired as the Washington Redskins' quarterbacks coach on Wednesday with Ron Rivera filling out his new-look staff.Zampese and new offensive coordinator Scott Turner are now tasked with figuring out what to do with 2019...

AP Sports WriterCardinals star WR Fitzgerald returning for 2020 seasonBy DAVID BRANDTTEMPE, Arizona (AP) Larry Fitzgerald didn't keep the Arizona Cardinals waiting for long. One of the most productive wide receivers in NFL history isn't done yet, returning for his 17th season with the franchise that drafted him...

AP Pro Football WriterTagliabue, NFL Films' Sabol headed to Hall of FameBy BARRY WILNERFormer NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue has made the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his fifth attempt.Tagliabue and former New York Giants general manager George Young made it to the hall in Canton, Ohio, as contributors....

AP Pro Football WriterTagliabue, ex-Giants GM George Young headed to Hall of FameBy BARRY WILNERFormer NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue has made the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his fifth attempt.Tagliabue and former New York Giants general manager George Young made it as contributors. Ex-Dallas Cowboys safety Cliff Harris...

AP Sports WriterCardinals star WR Fitzgerald returning for 2020 seasonBy DAVID BRANDTTEMPE, Arizona (AP) Cardinals star wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is coming back to the team for the 2020 season.There was speculation the 36-year-old Fitzgerald might retire, but the team announced Wednesday he has signed a one-year contract....

Veteran referee Vinovich heads Super Bowl crewNEW YORK (AP) Veteran referee Bill Vinovich will head the crew for the Super Bowl in Miami.Vinovich is in his 15th season as an NFL official. He previously worked the 2015 game between New England and Seattle.It's been a difficult season for...

AP Sports WriterAntonio Gates ready to move on following 16-year careerBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Antonio Gates was hoping to get a final chance at reaching the Super Bowl.However the teams that he thought would be a good fit ended up not making the postseason.Gates said during...