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NEW ORLEANS (AP) New Orleans Saints special teams coordinator Greg McMahon, linebackers coach Joe Vitt and three other assistants won't be retained, a person familiar with the decision said Thursday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because none of the coaching moves, first reported by...

AP Sports WriterJ.T. Barrett tries to make draft impression with BengalsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) J.T. Barrett peeled off the orange No. 5 practice jersey, tossed it in a laundry bin and headed for the locker room. He stopped at one intersection and tried to get his bearings -...

AP Sports WriterHandling the psyche of NFL kickers is a specialized danceBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) The aftermath of the first NFL tie since 2014 became a study in the delicate psyche of kickers, and how they are handled by their coaches.Last Sunday's 6-6 tie between Seattle and...

AP Sports WriterSteelers LB Dupree looks to prove breakout 2019 was no flukeBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Bud Dupree didn't get offended last summer when the Pittsburgh Steelers declined to negotiate a contract extension. It was fine, the outside linebacker said repeatedly, pointing out it simply gave him a...

AP Pro Football WriterScoring on Titans safety's bucket list after 8 interceptionsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee safety Kevin Byard is hoping to scratch one more thing off his bucket list.The second-year safety tied for the league-lead with eight interceptions and led the NFL with 10 total...

Giants DB Baker surrenders to police in armed robbery caseFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker surrendered to police Saturday after being charged with robbing people of money and valuables at a cookout he was attending with another NFL player.Baker is charged with four counts...

The Latest: Benjamin out for rest of the gameBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the third Sunday of the NFL regular season:---2:30 p.m.The Panthers have ruled out wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin for the rest of the game. Benjamin's knee was bent backward after making a catch at the end...

AP Sports WriterArians, Buccaneers encouraged by last-season progressBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are showing signs of improvement with double-digit wins in three of their last four games, even though the success has come against last-place teams.''We all knew that we were capable of this,''...

Associated PressCardinals' Fitzgerald motivated by quest for championshipBy JOSE M. ROMEROGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Training camp is a drag at this point in Larry Fitzgerald's long and accomplished NFL career. Of course, the quest for the ring is the main reason the 14-year veteran continues to play.The longtime Arizona...

AP Sports WriterKingsbury, Murray ready to debut Air Raid vs. LionsBy DAVID BRANDTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Ever since Arizona hired Kliff Kingsbury, there has been endless speculation about whether his version of the Air Raid offense would work against NFL defenses.The 40-year-old coach is eager to show it off...

No verdict yet as Aaron Hernandez blows kisses at daughterBOSTON (AP) The jury in the double-murder trial of ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez has finished its fourth day of deliberations without reaching a verdict.Jurors went home at about 4 p.m. Wednesday. Deliberations will resume Thursday.Just before the jury departed,...

AP Sports WriterJags' Fournette arrested for driving with suspended licenseBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette was arrested Thursday for driving with a suspended license and released a short time later.Fournette paid a $1,508 bond and was freed after spending less than 30 minutes...