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If you're dizzy from ''Deflategate,'' take heart. It's time to talk football and put aside all that hot air.Tom Brady is suiting up Thursday night against Pittsburgh when the New England Patriots celebrate their victories in the Super Bowl and federal court.Commissioner Roger Goodell's appeal of his latest loss...

Lions bolster LB position in trade for Eli Harold with 49ersALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions bolstered their depth at linebacker by acquiring Eli Harold in a trade with San Francisco.Detroit gave the 49ers a draft pick, which was not disclosed, in exchange for Harold on Thursday....

AP Sports WriterPackers take 'mental day' to rest in middle of tough stretchBy KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) In a sport where it's all about going as fast as possible as hard as possible and for as long as possible, first-year Packers coach Matt LaFleur on Wednesday elected...

AP Sports WriterBrowns CB Johnson released from hospital after liver injuryBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Cleveland Browns cornerback Kevin Johnson has been released from the hospital after suffering a lacerated liver in practice this week.The team said Saturday that Johnson, who signed as a free agent during the...

Steelers sign LB Jon Bostic to 2-year dealPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed inside linebacker Jon Bostic to a two-year contract.Details of the deal were not disclosed and it will not be finalized until after Bostic undergoes a physical on Monday.The 26-year-old Bostic played 14 games for...

AP Sports WriterNew Pats kicker says tattoo doesn't represent militia groupBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) New Patriots kicker Justin Rohrwasser says a tattoo on his arm is not representative of a loosely organized right-wing militia group that has adopted the symbol.Rohrwasser, who played at Rhode Island and Marshall, was...

Karl Dorrell promoted to assistant head coach by DolphinsMIAMI (AP) Karl Dorrell has been promoted to assistant head coach by the Miami Dolphins, who also announced the hiring of three assistants Thursday.The Dolphins hired Gerald Alexander as defensive backs coach, Anthony Campanile as linebackers coach and Lemuel Jeanpierre...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders activate 7 defensive players from COVID-19 listBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders have activated seven players off the COVID-19 list after they missed practice this week as ''high risk'' close contacts to a teammate who had tested positive.Safety Johnathan Abram, defensive tackle Maliek Collins, defensive...

AP Pro Football WriterOn Football: Adams trade shows NFL teams not holding backBy BARRY WILNERThere's more to the Jamal Adams departure from the Jets and landing in Seattle than a player forcing his way out of a situation he didn't like.Sure, Adams and his representatives used a power play,...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL coaches allowed to return to team facilities on FridayBy BARRY WILNERCoaches will be allowed to return beginning Friday to NFL team facilities closed because of the coronavirus pandemic as the league continues preparation for training camps and its season.Commissioner Roger Goodell told the 32 clubs...

AP Pro Football WriterDarnold a dud in return as Jets stall again, fall to 0-11By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) There was some hope - albeit just a glimmer - coming in for the New York Jets.Sam Darnold was back at quarterback after a two-game absence with...

The Latest: 49ers and Cardinals trade field goalsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 4 of the NFL (all times EDT):6:00 p.m.The San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals are trading field goals in the desert.San Francisco's Robbie Gould and Arizona's Phil Dawson each have kicked two field goals, leaving...