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Vikings re-sign Terence Newman, NFL's oldest on defenseEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed cornerback Terence Newman, bringing the NFL's oldest active defensive player back for a 16th season that will begin five days after he turns 40.The move was made Monday with Newman, who has played...

The NEW ORLEANS and the LA RAMS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2019 at 4:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW ORLEANS vs LA RAMS When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, September 15, 2019 Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 283 NEW ORLEANS -3 (-110) 52 (-110) 130 -150 284 LA RAMS TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Rams -2.5. O/U: 52 PREDICTION: Rams...

AP Pro Football WriterAP Sources: Rooney Rule to require for more interviewsBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL is amending the Rooney Rule to require more interviews of minority candidates for head coaching and coordinator positions, two people familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press.Reacting to a lack of diversity progress...

AP Sports WriterBills staying put at current home; New stadium not ruled outBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have informed county officials they will not use an early and one-time opt-out clause to terminate their lease at New Era Field.The team's decision, sent in a letter...

AP Sports WriterBrowns release safety Kindred, receiver LouisBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns' draft class of 2016 is rapidly shrinking.As he continues to revamp Cleveland's roster, general manager John Dorsey released safety Derrick Kindred and wide receiver Ricardo Louis, two more former draft picks who did not pan...

Pope meets with NFL delegation, urges 'culture of encounter'VATICAN CITY (AP) Pope Francis has met with an NFL Hall of Fame delegation and urged them to translate values of teamwork and fair play from the football field to the broader community and help build a ''culture of encounter.''Speaking...

49ers GM John Lynch wins PFWA Executive of the YearSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch won the Pro Football Writers of America Executive of the Year award on Thursday.Lynch was honored for his role in helping transform the 49ers from a four-win season...

LA Rams re-sign defensive end Morgan Fox, release SmartLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Rams have re-signed defensive end Morgan Fox, and released defensive tackle Tanzel Smart on Saturday.The team didn't disclose the terms of its new deal with Fox, who has been a depth contributor on the...

Raiders sign 6th round pick Azeem VictorALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have signed sixth-round linebacker Azeem Victor to a four-year contract.The team announced its first draft pick signing of the year on Saturday.Victor was selected 216th overall out of Washington. He played in 44 games in college...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Gregg Williams won't flinch despite key losses on DBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Gregg Williams has been through this before plenty of times during his 30 years in the NFL.A key player gets hurt, traded or underperforms - or a few of all...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - New York Jets coach Todd Bowles has hired University of Buffalo defensive line coach John Scott Jr. as the team's quality control-defense coach.Scott, 39, was hired by Buffalo last month after spending the previous two seasons as Texas Tech's defensive line coach. Scott played...

The Latest: Browns' Jackson wants to avoid rookie QB againINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Latest on the NFL combine (all times EST):1:45 p.m.Browns coach Hue Jackson hopes to avoid starting a rookie quarterback in 2018.Cleveland owns the No. 1 overall pick, and is expected to use it to select a...