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Chiefs sign veteran linebacker Josh Mauga to contractKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs signed veteran linebacker Josh Mauga, who missed all of last season with a hip injury, and former Seattle safety Steven Terrell on Thursday.The Chiefs created roster space for him by waiving punter Will...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Antonio Brown asks Steelers for tradeBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers still haven't decided whether there's a path for wayward wide receiver Antonio Brown to return in 2019.Not that it matters to Brown. He's already made up his mind.A person with knowledge of...

AP Sports WriterChiefs release veteran LB Justin Houston to free cap spaceBy DAVE SKRETTAThe Kansas City Chiefs released veteran linebacker Justin Houston on Sunday after they were unable to drum up enough trade interest, ending the tenure of one of the best pass rushers in club history.The Chiefs had...

Associated PressDrug charge to be dropped against Patriots safety ChungBy KATHY McCORMACKCONCORD, N.H. (AP) A cocaine possession charge against New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung will be dropped with the understanding that he will undergo periodic drug testing and perform 40 hours of community service, a prosecutor said...

AP Sports WriterBills riding momentum in preparing to face Colts in playoffsBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Simply making the playoffs no longer cuts it in Buffalo.Having gone one-and-done in their two most recent playoff appearances since snapping a 17-year postseason drought in 2017, these Bills have loftier...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Jets trade LB Avery Williamson to SteelersBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Avery Williamson is going from winless to undefeated.The New York Jets agreed Sunday night to trade the veteran linebacker to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a person with direct knowledge of the deal...

Green Bay Packers say Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman Willie Davis has died at age 85GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers say Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman Willie Davis has died at age 85.

AP Pro Football WriterIncognito wants to 'rewrite the ending' in return to NFLBy JOSH DUBOWNAPA, Calif. (AP) After several suspensions, accusations of racism and bullying, and run-ins with police off the field, Richie Incognito didn't know if he'd ever get another chance to play in the NFL despite...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens say former tight end Konrad Reuland has died at the age of 29 following a brain aneurism. Coach John Harbaugh opened his post-game news conference after Monday night's loss to the New England Patriots by announcing Reuland's death. Reuland was attempting to recover from a...

AP Sports WriterESPN+ bringing back 'NFL PrimeTime' beginning SundayBy JOE REEDY''NFL PrimeTime'' with Chris Berman and Tom Jackson is coming back after a 14-year absence.ESPN+ is bringing back the highlights show beginning Sunday. It will air on the streaming service on Sunday nights from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m....

Ex-Texans star Mario Williams accused of trespassing at homeKATY, Texas (AP) Former Texans star Mario Williams has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge accusing him of trespassing at a woman's Houston-area home.Harris County court records show Williams was arrested Tuesday and freed on $100 bond. Online records don't...

Raiders sign top draftee Clemson DE Clelin FerrellALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders signed first-round draft pick Clelin Ferrell on Tuesday.The defensive end from Clemson was selected fourth overall by the Raiders in April. A three-year starter and two-time national champion, Ferrell started in all 44 games...