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AP Sports WriterAP Source: Browns trade DT Shelton to Patriots for pickBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Danny Shelton always ended his interviews with a smile and saying, ''Go Browns!''It was the Browns turn to say, ''Go Danny!''New Cleveland general manager John Dorsey agreed to send Shelton, a former first-round...

Lions coach Matt Patricia fires 6 staff membersALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have fired special teams coordinator John Bonamego, linebackers coach Al Golden, defensive backs coach Brian Stewart, tight end coach Chris White, strength coach Harold Nash and assistant strength coach Rodney Hill.Lions coach Matt Patricia...

FRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas Cowboys receiver and return specialist Lucky Whitehead won't play against the New York Giants on Sunday night for an unspecified violation of team rules. The team announced Saturday that Whitehead didn't make the trip for the Cowboys' rematch with the only team to beat them this...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Gary Kubiak is full of faith in one young quarterback and hope in another. The Denver Broncos coach is optimistic Trevor Siemian can return to the lineup this weekend and trusts that rookie Paxton Lynch has a bright future despite his shaky start Sunday at Jacksonville. Lynch completed...

Associated PressCardinals switch to rookie Josh Rosen at QBBy JOSE M. ROMEROTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Rookie Josh Rosen will take over as the Arizona Cardinals' starting quarterback this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.Rosen, the 10th overall pick in this year's draft, replaced veteran Sam Bradford in Sunday's 16-14 loss...

Officials declare Allegiant Stadium in Vegas almost completeLAS VEGAS (AP) Officials declared ''substantial completion'' of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas after nearly 1,000 days were spent building the $2 billion home for the NFL's relocated Raiders.Friday has been the target date for completion since ground was broken in...

Titans remove wide receiver Rishard Matthews off PUP listNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews has passed his physical and been removed from the physically unable to perform list.The Titans announced the roster move Sunday. They also placed receiver Michael Campanaro on injured reserve.Matthews has been cleared...

AP Sports WriterJets release David Harris, franchise's 2nd-leading tacklerBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) David Harris has made his final tackle for the New York Jets.The playmaking linebacker was released Tuesday, a stunning move in which the team parted ways with one of its most-productive and well-respected...

AP Sports WriterNew York Giants hire Dave Gettleman as general managerBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants are turning their rebuilding process over to an old hand who believes in old-time football.The Giants (2-13) hired former Carolina executive Dave Gettleman as their general manager on...

Associated PressRams' late signing of Ryan Davis could be answer at OLBBy DAN GREENSPANIRVINE, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams made a series of high-profile defensive acquisitions during the offseason. Defensive end Ryan Davis was not one of them.Davis signed a one-year contract two days before training camp...

Associated PressVikings acquire kicker Kaare Vedvik from RavensBy BRIAN HALLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Looking for solutions for their longtime kicking issues, the Minnesota Vikings traded for Kaare Vedvik from the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.Vedvik has kicked and punted for Baltimore, which was set at the position with standouts Justin...

AP Sports WriterVikings coach says if he has to coach with 1 eye, he willBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has had a lot of time on his hands this week while sitting at home on his Kentucky ranch as his team went through optional...