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The Green Bay Packers will release veteran defensive back Charles Woodson, a source familiar with the situation has told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Carl Poston, the agent for Woodson, first told NFL.com that the club would be releasing his client. "They're getting ready to release him. It's part of the...

AP Sports WriterBolts' Gates begins passing tight end torch to rookie HenryBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) Star tight end Antonio Gates is under contract with the San Diego Chargers through the 2017 season.Hunter Henry is a rookie who has played in six games.And yet, the transition is already...

AP Sports WriterColts' Luck hopes healthy offseason leads to better resultsBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) ??? Andrew Luck spent three offseasons fighting his way back from injuries. Now he can reap the reward.After returning to the field, making it back to the playoffs, regaining his Pro Bowl form and collecting...

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Shortly after the Green Bay Packers extended general manager Ted Thompson's contract in July, he said his priority was to sign coach Mike McCarthy to a new deal. He got that done on Monday. The Packers announced that McCarthy signed a new multiyear contract. Although terms of...

Falcons re-sign defensive end Derrick Shelby to 1-year dealFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed defensive end Derrick Shelby to a one-year contract.The Falcons released the 29-year-old Shelby on March 2.Shelby signed a four-year, $18 million deal, with $7.5 million guaranteed, with Atlanta in 2016 after...

Court drops split-jury verdict in killing of NFL's McKnightGRETNA, La. (AP) An appeals court has granted the killer of NFL player Joe McKnight a new trial because his manslaughter conviction was delivered by a split jury.Ronald Gasser'sand manslaughter conviction were vacated Wednesday by the Louisiana 5th Circuit Court...

Forbes says Cowboys most valuable sports team, worth $4.2BNEW YORK (AP) The Dallas Cowboys are worth $4.2 billion, making them the most valuable sports franchise for the second straight year, according to Forbes .In its annual rankings, Forbes placed the New York Yankees second - up from fourth...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys' Prescott, Elliott get Packers next in uneven Year 2By SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott lost two games when both played during a remarkable rookie year for the Dallas Cowboys.The star quarterback and running back have already matched that a quarter...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL medical officer Dr. Sills speaks of uncertain timesBy BARRY WILNERDays after the NFL revealed its hopes of conducting a normal regular season and playoffs, its chief medical officer warns that nothing is a certainty during the coronavirus pandemic.Dr. Allen Sills, a neurosurgeon who has been...

AP Pro Football WriterBurrow shows Cincy some love, NFL teams drool over receiversBy ARNIE STAPLETONINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Who wouldn't want to follow in the footsteps of John Elway and Eli Manning?Joe Burrow, that's who.The Heisman Trophy winner, national champion and consensus No. 1 pick in next month's draft said...

Mitchell Trubisky cleared to start for Bears against GiantsLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky made it through a full week of practice without an issue from a hip pointer and will start Sunday against the New York Giants.Trubisky completed a third straight full practice without...

AP Sports WriterLA Story: Rams, Chargers to appear on 'Hard Knocks'By JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) It will be lights, cameras, Los Angeles again for “Hard Knocks” but for the first time the show will feature two franchises.With the Rams and Chargers both moving into SoFI Stadium in Inglewood...