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AP Sports WriterJets cut injured S Marcus Gilchrist, re-sign LB Bruce CarterBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have released veteran safety Marcus Gilchrist, a move that appeared a strong possibility after the team drafted safeties with their first two picks last week.The Jets also...

Detroit Lions add assistants to coach Matt Patricia's staffALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions added two coaches to Matt Patricia's staff.The Lions hired Hank Fraley on Friday to be their assistant offensive line coach and Evan Rothstein to assist with research and analysis.Fraley was UCLA's offensive line...

AP Sports WriterImproving Rams buoyed by first victory over winning teamBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Rams' offense is producing at a steady rate, and their defense appears to be improving on its already strong start.Now that they've proven they can even beat a winning team,...

Bills hire Morgan to take over as player personnel directorORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have hired Dan Morgan to take over as their player personnel director.Morgan joins the Bills after spending the previous seven seasons working his way up the Seattle Seahawks' scouting ranks. He most...

Packers' Matthews hit in face by line drive in charity gameGRAND CHUTE, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews was hit in the face with a line drive during a charity softball game.Matthews was pitching during Saturday's game when offensive lineman Lucas Patrick hit the ball directly...

WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Redskins have agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brian Quick. Agent Patrick Dye announced the move on SportsTrust Advisors' verified Twitter account and posted a photo of Quick signing his contract Friday morning. The Redskins are expected to announce the deal Friday. The...

AP Pro Football WriterMinshew Mania returns, could be limited shows remainingBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Minshew Mania is back, at least in theory.Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone switched to quarterback Gardner Minshew for the third time in two seasons this week, naming Minshew the starter for Sunday's game...

PHILADELPHIA -- Eagles quarterback Nick Foles has a "crack" in his left collarbone, coach Chip Kelly said Monday, but the injury won't need to be repaired surgically, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Foles is expected to miss a stretch of games, depending on whether the bone was...

AP Sports WriterJets' acting owner says team 'definitely not' tanking seasonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Christopher Johnson has spent the past 17 years as a trusted confidant behind the scenes for his older brother's New York Jets.He's now front and center as the man in charge...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL putting stronger Rooney Rule front and centerBy BARRY WILNERPro football is discovering that the spirit of the Rooney Rule is being violated.NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made that a point of emphasis in his state of the league speech during Super Bowl week. So count on...

Cardinals place DL Allen, LB Irving on injured reserveTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have placed defensive end Zach Allen and linebacker Isaiah Irving on injured reserve after a marathon game against the Seahawks.The Cardinals made the moves on Tuesday, two days after a 37-34 overtime victory over...

AP Sports WriterHOF linebacker, pass rush great Kevin Greene dies at 58By STEVE REEDKevin Greene will be remembered for his long blonde hair, his charisma, and the havoc he created for opposing quarterbacks.The Hall of Fame linebacker, considered one of the fiercest pass rushers in NFL history, died Monday,...