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NFL players union files grievance over anthem policyNEW YORK (AP) The NFL Players Association filed a grievance with the league on Tuesday challenging its national anthem policy.The union says that the new policy, which the league imposed without consultation with the NFLPA, is inconsistent with the collective bargaining...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans on playoff run with top duo in final year of dealsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Ryan Tannehill has gone from a quarterback traded away in March to the NFL's top-rated passer fresh off a victory in his playoff debut for Tennessee. Derrick Henry...

March 10 - All teams must be under the 2015 salary cap; all 2014 player contracts expire; free agency begins.March 19 - Trading period for 2015 begins.March 22-25 - Annual league meeting, Phoenix.April 6 - Teams with new head coach can begin offseason workouts.April 20 - Teams with returning...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bears have hired John Fox as their new coach.The Bears announced the move on Friday, just four days after Fox and the Denver Broncos parted ways.Fox was widely seen as a strong candidate to replace the fired Marc Trestman once he left...

AP Sports WriterBills rookie Oliver boosted by Kyle Williams' crash courseBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Wherever Kyle Williams went, Ed Oliver could usually be found at his side.On the sideline. Walking to and from practice. In meetings.If the Buffalo Bills drafted Oliver with the expectation to replace...

AP Legal Affairs WriterJury selection set to begin in ex-NFL star's murder trialBy DENISE LAVOIEBOSTON (AP) Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez is going on trial again for murder - this time for the 2012 fatal shootings of two men outside a Boston nightclub. Hernandez already is serving a...

AP Sports WriterRodgers anchors offense, but D key again for Packers' hopesBy GENARO C. ARMASGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Expectations will always be high for the Green Bay Packers' offense with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback.Perennial hopes to return to the Super Bowl might rest on whether the Packers can...

AP Pro Football WriterAP sources: Jets agree to 1-year deal with CB Pierre DesirBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Two people with direct knowledge of the contract say the New York Jets and cornerback Pierre Desir have agreed to terms on a deal.One of the people tells The...

Raiders sign 3 players after rookie camp tryoutsALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have signed linebackers Najee Harris and LaTroy Lewis and defensive end Chris Casher to three-year contracts after tryouts at the team's rookie minicamp.The team waived linebacker Dwayne Norman, safety Ahmad Thomas and defensive tackle Jordan...

The Latest: Special teams ace McCray returning to JaguarsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL free agency. The NFL's spending in free agency continues Friday:---5:40 p.m.The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with defensive end and special teams ace Lerentee McCray.The deal is worth $1.047...

Judge frees NFL star Antonio Brown from house arrestFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) A Florida judge freed NFL free agent Antonio Brown from house arrest Tuesday, allowing him to travel freely as he awaits trial on charges that he attacked the driver of a moving truck.Circuit Judge Michael Usan...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Don't worry. The New England Patriots should be just fine for the playoffs.That's the message Tom Brady delivered after his offense's second straight poor performance.And this time they had an excuse: Brady played just the first half and six other key starters didn't play at...