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(AP) Even with a new contract, Tom Brady faces some uncertainty about his future. At his age, that's hard to avoid. ''I'm ready to go this year and that's really what matters. That's where my focus is,'' Brady said. ''It's a unique situation I'm in. I'm in my 20th year with...

RB Foreman released by Houston TexansHOUSTON (AP) Running back D'Onta Foreman has been released by the Houston Texans.Foreman, who was a third-round pick in 2017, appeared in just one game last season after rupturing his Achilles tendon late in his rookie year.The Doak Walker Award winner played 10...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Brady signs 2-year, $70M extension with PatriotsBy ARNIE STAPLETONA person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is signing a two-year, $70 million contract extension that runs through 2021 and includes a hefty raise this...

WR Jordy Nelson retiring as Packer; spent 2018 with RaidersGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson is retiring as a member of the Green Bay Packers.The 34-year-old Nelson played in Green Bay from 2008-2017, winning a Super Bowl with the Packers, before spending last season with...

WR Jordy Nelson retiring as Packer; spent 2018 with RaidersGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson is retiring as a member of the Green Bay Packers.The 34-year-old Nelson played in Green Bay from 2008-2017, winning a Super Bowl with the Packers, before spending last season with...

Jaguars sign ex-Vikings RB Thomas, who is suspended 3 gamesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former Minnesota Vikings running back Roc Thomas, who is suspended for the first three games of the regular season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.The Jaguars are down two running...

AP Pro Football WriterHizzoner! Jets rookie Sanders was mayor of hometown for dayBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Trevon Sanders spent some time off from crushing ball carriers on the football field to crunch numbers for the city budget.Lengthy meetings with local leaders, spirited conversations and hearty...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Brady signs 2-year, $70M extension with PatriotsBy ARNIE STAPLETONTom Brady has never known what it's like to play out the final season of a contract in his 20-year NFL career, and the New England Patriots superstar quarterback isn't about to find out.Brady, who turned...

AP Sports WriterLions' Amendola ready for joint practices with former teamBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Danny Amendola earned plenty of laughs from the assembled reporters when he was asked after practice what he can learn from his younger teammates.''How to run fast,'' Amendola said before wrapping up...

AP Pro Football WriterHizzoner! Jets rookie Sanders was mayor of hometown for dayBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Trevon Sanders spent some time off from crushing ball carriers on the football field to crunch numbers for the city budget.Lengthy meetings with local leaders, spirited conversations and hearty...

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...

The Latest: Gonzalez urges youngsters to play many sportsCANTON, Ohio (AP) The Latest on the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday night (all times local):6:45 p.m.Tony Gonzalez believes youngsters should play multiple sports.The most accomplished tight end in NFL history, who was voted into the Hall...