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Redskins exercise 2020 option on RB Adrian PetersonASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins exercised Adrian Peterson's 2020 option Wednesday, keeping the veteran running back in the fold for another season.Peterson returns to Washington for a third season and first under new coach Ron Rivera. It'll be his 14th...

Associated PressPlaying complementary football, Saints 2-0 without BreesBy GUERRY SMITHNEW ORLEANS (AP) The Saints are 2-0 without future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees. That alone made Sunday night's 12-10 victory against Dallas beautiful for coach Sean Payton despite some ugly offensive moments.''It's just about the feeling of...

Law professor takes up appeal for ex-NFL player's killerGRETNA, La. (AP) A law professor is taking up the appeal of the man convicted of manslaughter in the 2016 road-rage shooting death of former NFL running back Joe McKnight.Loyola University's Dane Ciolino tells the New Orleans Advocate that he...

AP Pro Football WriterMarquette King signs with Raiders' rival DenverBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Marquette King has found a team will allow him to keep it real, seek his revenge and maybe pursue records.''Denver is a punter's paradise,'' King said after signing a three-year, $7 million deal with...

WR Ricardo Louis agrees to 1-year contract with DolphinsMIAMI (AP) Receiver Ricardo Louis has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with his hometown team, the Miami Dolphins.The Dolphins were also allocated Brazilian defensive tackle Durval Queiroz Neto (Dur-VAHL' KEY'-ay-royce NAY'-toh) via the NFL's international pathway program. Queiroz...

NFL prospect: Rape report 'completely false,' skipping draftCLEVELAND (AP) Former Ohio State football star Gareon Conley says he plans to skip attending the NFL draft in person on Thursday and decried allegations that he raped a woman as ''completely false.''No charges have been filed as police investigate claims...

AP Sports WriterReich adds playoff run to list of memorable comebacksBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Frank Reich mastered the art of the comeback while playing quarterback.He cemented his reputation Sunday night.Nearly 11 months after accepting the job Josh McDaniels spurned, Indianapolis' backup choice completed one of the most remarkable...

Eagles WR Ertz cleared to play with injured ribs, kidneyPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz has been cleared to play with an injured kidney for the NFC wild-card playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks.Ertz, the team's leading receiver with 88 catches for 916 yards, will be...

AP Pro Football WriterAP sources: Jets agree on deal to acquire Raiders' OsemeleBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Two people with direct knowledge of the trade tell The Associated Press that the New York Jets have agreed to acquire left guard Kelechi Osemele from the Oakland Raiders.The people...

AP Sports WriterPatterson hops to show Raiders he's more than a returnerBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Cordarrelle Patterson's skills as a kick returner are unquestioned after four seasons in the NFL with two first-team All-Pro selections, the second highest-return average since World War II, and five momentum-changing touchdowns.When...

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...

AP Sports WriterSpecial return: Browns star Cribbs re-joining team as internBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Josh Cribbs has pulled off another stunning return.A three-time Pro Bowler during eight seasons returning kicks for the Browns, Cribbs is joining Cleveland's coaching staff as a special teams intern.Cribbs was a threat to...