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AP Sports WriterAP source: Chargers send WR Inman to BearsBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) A source with knowledge of the deal says the Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to trade receiver Dontrelle Inman to the Chicago Bears for a seventh-round pick.The source spoke to The Associated Press...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Jason Babin took part in the Baltimore Ravens' practice Wednesday with an eye toward playing Sunday against the Oakland Raiders.John Harbaugh said there's every reason to believe the 35-year-old veteran could play.The Ravens signed Babin on Tuesday as insurance after Terrell Suggs was lost...

Eagles QB Wentz leaves wild-card game with head injuryPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz left the NFC wild-card game against the Seattle Seahawks with a head injury and was questionable to return.Wentz appeared to take a helmet-to-helmet hit from Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. Wentz was checked...

Vikings re-sign punt returner Marcus Sherels againEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed punt returner Marcus Sherels for a ninth season with his home state team.Though he's played sparingly at cornerback, Sherels has carved out a solid niche since latching on with the Vikings in 2010 out...

Titans coach Mike Vrabel finalizes staff with 4 more hiresNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) New Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel has finalized his coaching staff.The Titans announced the final additions to Vrabel's staff on Tuesday with the hires of assistant special teams coach Matt Edwards, defensive assistants Scott Booker and...

NFL rejects veterans group's ad for Super Bowl programMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The NFL has denied advertising space in the Super Bowl program for a veterans group that declined to alter language about standing for the national anthem.NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed Tuesday that American Veterans, or AMVETS , submitted...

AP Pro Football WriterJets interview Titans OC Smith, Saints DBs coach GlennBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets interviewed Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and New Orleans Saints defensive backs coach Aaron Glenn on Monday for their head coaching vacancy.Smith and Glenn make nine...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Browns hiring Vikings OC Stefanski as next coachBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns are hiring Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski as their new coach, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press.Stefanski agreed to accept the position Sunday, a day after...

Saints sign first-rounder Ramczyk; all draft picks signedMETAIRIE, La. (AP) New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has signed the second of its two first-round draft choices, offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk.Loomis says the 6-foot-6, 314-pound Ramczyk, who was drafted 32nd overall out of Wisconsin, has...

It took significantly longer than five minutes, but Rob Ryan has officially landed back on his feet. The New Orleans Saints said Saturday they had hired the former Dallas Cowboys assistant coach as their new defensive coordinator, hoping he can help overhaul a unit that was historically bad last...

AP Pro Football WriterJason Witten set for first visit to Cowboys as broadcasterBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Jason Witten vividly remembers Tony Romo's return to the home of the Dallas Cowboys for the first time as a broadcaster last year after retiring as the storied franchise's all-time passing...

AP Sports WriterPanthers Rivera wants to limit WR Benjamin's stats this yearBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) While Kelvin Benjamin is returning to the Carolina Panthers offense, he may not play as much as he did as a rookie.Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday he wants to limit the...