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Saints add defensive ends Carter, Lanier, linebacker McManisNEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Saints have signed defensive ends T.J. Carter and Anthony Lanier II and linebacker Wynton McManis, general manager Mickey Loomis said Saturday.The signings came as New Orleans waived injured defensive tackle Jalen Dalton and placed offensive...

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf arrested in CaliforniaPALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf was arrested in Southern California on Friday.Leaf, 44, was arrested on a domestic battery charge in Palm Desert, which is about 110 miles (177 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles, according to booking...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos sign ex-Lions running back Theo RiddickBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Blindsided by the Lions , running back Theo Riddick became an unexpected free agent just as training camps were opening across the NFL.He landed in Denver and signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with...

AP Sports WriterBills coach terms injuries to Edmunds, Milano not long termBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The status of Bills starting linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano is uncertain for Buffalo's game at the Miami Dolphins this weekend.Without going into much detail Monday, coach Sean McDermott would...

AP Sports WriterBills sign McDermott to multiyear extensionBy JOHN WAWROWThe Buffalo Bills have signed coach Sean McDermott to a multiyear contract extension.A person with direct knowledge told the Associated Press the contract is a four-year extension that runs through the 2025 season. The person spoke on the condition of...

AP Pro Football WriterAP Source: Broncos agree to 2-year, $5.7M deal with VannettBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Denver Broncos have agreed to a two-year free agent deal with former Seattle and Pittsburgh tight end Nick Vannett...

The Latest: Cardinals coach Arians likes full-time officialsPHOENIX (AP) The Latest from the NFC coaches breakfast Wednesday that has concluded the NFL owners meetings (all times local):9:20 a.m.Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians has long advocated that NFL officials be hired full time.In his first season as a member...

Redskins center Spencer Long to miss Cowboys gameASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins will be without center Spencer Long against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and without linebacker Mason Foster for longer than that.Long has a knee injury, and Foster is set to have surgery on his right...

AP Sports WriterFront and center: Browns sign C Tretter to 3-year extensionBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) While they wait for quarterback Baker Mayfield to develop, the Browns are confident they have the right guy giving him the ball every play.Cleveland signed steady center JC Tretter to a three-year, $32.5...

AP Sports WriterRetro look: Browns return to past, unveil classic uniformsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns will look better next season. There's still no guarantees how they'll play or when.With a salute to their storied past, the Browns unveiled new uniforms Wednesday to replace old ones that...

The Latest: Saints grab 14-3 lead over PanthersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL playoffs on wild-card weekend (all times EST):5:45 p.m.Drew Brees' 9-yard pass to wide open tight end Josh Hill has given the New Orleans Saints a 14-3 lead in the second quarter of their NFC...

AP Pro Football WriterVon Miller says sprained MCL could keep him out vs TexansBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos star linebacker Von Miller says he won't go on IR because of a sprained left MCL that ended his 95-game starting streak.But he's not sure if he'll start a...