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Giants sign 5th-round draft picks Connelly, SlaytonEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have signed fifth-round draft picks Ryan Connelly and Darius Slayton, and re-signed defensive tackle John Jenkins.A linebacker from Wisconsin, Connelly played in 52 games with 26 starts. He had 251 tackles, six sacks and...

AP Sports WriterBrowns shocked, amused Ravens denying Humphrey choked OBJBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) The Baltimore Ravens feel cornerback Marlon Humphrey isn't guilty of choking Cleveland star receiver Odell Beckham Jr.Browns coach Freddie Kitchens has judged differently.''Did you see the video?'' he asked.Defending actions they feel were warranted,...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Panthers reach 3-year deal with WR Jarius WrightBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers are trying to give quarterback Cam Newton more pieces to work with on offense.Carolina has agreed to terms with free agent slot wide receiver Jarius Wright on a three-year deal,...

Associated PressPolice had previously responded to Bills star's homeBy KATE BRUMBACKATLANTA (AP) Police reports show officers responded to several nonviolent disputes at the home where Buffalo Bills star LeSean McCoy was attempting to evict his former girlfriend before an unidentified man bloodied the 34-year-old woman in a home...

Cardinals sign wide receiver Butler to 2-year dealTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed free agent wide receiver Brice Butler to a two-year contract.Monday's move addresses one of the team's biggest needs, depth at the receiver position, following the departure of John Brown and Jaron Brown to...

The Arizona Cardinals and the Carolina Panthers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Bank of America Stadium. Arizona at Carolina When: 4:35 PM ET, Saturday, January 3, 2015 Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina TV: 4:35 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Panthers -6.5....

AP Pro Football Writer49ers pioneering assistant Katie Sowers won't return in 2021By JOSH DUBOWOffensive assistant Katie Sowers, the first female coach to make it to the Super Bowl, will not be returning to the San Francisco 49ers in 2021.A person familiar with the situation said Thursday that the 34-year-old...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Callaway suspended 4 games by NFL for drug violationBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway has stepped out of bounds again.The NFL suspended Callaway four games without pay on Friday for an unspecified violation of the league's policy and program on substance abuse....

AP Sports WriterNFL players, coaches grapple with new anthem policyBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Seahawks coach Pete Carroll wanted to be talking about football matters - Seattle's recommitment to the run game, the addition of two new coordinators, almost anything to do with what happens between the lines.Instead,...

AP Sports WriterJets inform Darrelle Revis that he's being releasedBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Darrelle Revis' second stint with the New York Jets is over.The Jets informed the star cornerback on Tuesday that they are releasing him, ending a rocky second tenure with the team that was...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks release Baldwin, Chancellor after failed physicalsBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Doug Baldwin appears to be another step closer to retirement after being released by the Seattle Seahawks because of a failed physical.The veteran wide receiver was one of two stars from Seattle's consecutive NFC championship...

AP Pro Football WriterJets QB Darnold ruled out vs. Eagles, Falk to startBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Sam Darnold's return will have to wait at least another week.The New York Jets quarterback was ruled out for the team's game at Philadelphia on Sunday as he continues to...