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Packers TE Jimmy Graham quiet in mediocre seasonGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Whether it was earlier in his career at New Orleans or the past few seasons in Seattle, two things were common for tight end Jimmy Graham: production and victories.Both are in short supply in his first season...

The Baltimore Ravens and the agent for Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco met Friday at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis for their first negotiating session since August. The Baltimore Sun reported talks went fine between Flacco's agent, Joe Litna, and Ravens vice president of football administration Pat Moriarty. Talks...

Associated PressCowboys' Elliott detained by police at Vegas music festivalBy KEN RITTERLAS VEGAS (AP) Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott was handcuffed by police, but not arrested, after a scuffle involving event staff at a Las Vegas music festival, officials said Monday.The 23-year-old running back was detained briefly about...

AP Sports WriterBlank's approach made 'Inflategate' a blip on Falcons' radarBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The ''Deflategate'' scandal has hovered over the Patriots for parts of three seasons, thanks to appeals of Tom Brady's four-game suspension, finally served at the beginning of this season.New England's Super Bowl opponents had...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys reach new deal with LB Smith amid Elliott holdoutBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys have agreed on a contract extension with young linebacker Jaylon Smith while the holdout by Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott nears a month since the team reported...

AP Sports WriterInterference or not, NFL refs preparing for replay reviewsBy STEPHEN HAWKINSPLANO, Texas (AP) Veteran NFL referee Tony Corrente was quick to make the distinction about what changes now that pass interference can be challenged by coaches and reviewed by officials.''First of all, the rule has not...

Raiders release linebacker Tahir WhiteheadALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Las Vegas Raiders released linebacker Tahir Whitehead on Monday after two seasons as a starter.The move saves the Raiders more than $6 million on the salary cap for 2020 as the team looks to overhaul a struggling defense.Whitehead was originally...

AP Sports WriterLandry signs $75 million contract extension with BrownsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Before throwing Jarvis Landry a pass, the Browns made a huge commitment to him.Cleveland signed the star wide receiver to a five-year, $75 million contract extension on Friday night, locking up a game-changing player they're...

Bart Starr to be remembered at public serviceBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Former NFL quarterbacking great Bart Starr is being remembered at a public memorial event in his native Alabama.An event celebrating Starr's legacy as a star of professional and college football will be held Sunday afternoon at Samford University...

Steelers ditch "bumble bee" throwbacks for vintage '70s gearPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers are ditching their ''bumble bee'' throwback uniforms for something with a more 1970s feel.The team announced Wednesday it will wear replica jerseys of the 1978 and 1979 clubs that won back-to-back Super Bowls when the...

AP Sports WriterPackers' Turner criticizes Jones' idea for pregame protestBy STEVE MEGARGEEGreen Bay Packers offensive tackle Billy Turner believes Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' suggested alternative to kneeling during the national anthem would defeat the purpose of the message players want to send.Jones spoke during a radio interview this...

AP Sports WriterPalmer on this year's Cardinals: 'We are pretty good'By BOB BAUMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Carson Palmer knows he has every reason to believe this season could be his best.The 36-year-old quarterback will be at the controls of a high-octane Arizona Cardinals offense that returns every player who...