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AP Pro Football WriterPatriots, Eagles tackle the serious and silly at media nightBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Super Bowl festivities in Minnesota are in full swing, with the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles kicking off their week in the spotlight at media night.The Patriots were first...

AP Sports WriterGiants O-Line coach Colombo wants nasty, detailed groupBy TOM CANAVANMarc Colombo was nasty when he played tackle for the Dallas Cowboys - and that's just the attitude he expects from his offensive line with the New York Giants.Speaking to the media for the first time since being...

Associated PressAnother federal lawsuit over playoff 'no call' dismissedBy KEVIN McGILLNEW ORLEANS (AP) The last of three federal lawsuits against NFL officials over the failure to call a blatant penalty in January's NFC title game between the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams has been dismissed by...

AP Sports WriterJets sign RB Isaiah Crowell, K Cairo SantosBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have filled two holes on their roster by signing running back Isaiah Crowell and kicker Cairo Santos.Crowell had agreed to terms with the team as free agency opened, but...

Will Ferrell drops in on Seahawks' virtual offseason programRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks saw a special guest crash one of their virtual team meetings.When coach Pete Carroll decided it was time to introduce and get to know one of the Seahawks' offseason additions, the video cut to...

Eagles' Chris Long wins PFWA's Good Guy awardBy The Associated PressPhiladelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long has won the Good Guy Award from the Professional Football Writers of America for his consistent cooperation with the media.The Good Guy Award is given to an NFL player for his qualities and...

AP Sports WriterRavens GM Ozzie Newsome to step down after 2018 seasonBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Ozzie Newsome's reign as the only general manager in Baltimore Ravens history will come to an end after the 2018 season.Newsome signed a five-year extension in 2014 with the understanding that...

Cardinals place lineman Rodney Gunter on IR, re-sign ReidTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have placed defensive lineman Rodney Gunter on injured reserve because of a toe injury he suffered in the team's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.The 6-foot-5, 305-pound Gunter has played in all 13 games...

AP Pro Football WriterAgent: RB Raheem Mostert reworks contract with 49ersBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers postseason breakout star Raheem Mostert reworked his contract after previously requesting a trade.Agent Brett Tessler announced the new deal Monday that ensures the running back will report to...

Lions add Lee to active roster, waive DonnalDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed defensive end Eric Lee to the active roster from the practice squad.The Lions also announced Saturday that they have waived offensive lineman Andrew Donnal. Detroit plays at Dallas on Sunday.Lee started five games for...

Raiders announce deal with free agent OL Marshal NewhouseALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have officially announced the signing of free agent offensive lineman Marshall Newhouse.Newhouse agreed to a two-year deal with Oakland late last week and signed the contract on Monday.Newhouse is the only free agent signed...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: In a crazy world, Steelers provide needed stabilityBy PAUL NEWBERRYIt's comforting to see the Pittsburgh Steelers back atop the NFL.In a topsy-turvy world that's gone completely off the rails in 2020, the franchise that hardly ever changes coaches - the great Mike Tomlin is their third...