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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - There are a lot of questions about the New York Giants' defense heading into Steve Spagnuolo's second stint as coordinator and none is more pressing than the safety spots.The Giants have gone from a veteran group that struggled last season to the young and...

AP Sports WriterJets inform Darrelle Revis that he's being releasedBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets are moving on from one of the best players in their franchise's history.The team informed star cornerback Darrelle Revis on Tuesday that they are releasing him, ending his second...

Vikings name Andre Patterson, Adam Zimmer as co-DCsEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer promoted his son on Monday to help fill a key vacancy on his staff, appointing Adam Zimmer and Andre Patterson as co-defensive coordinators.The Vikings announced their revamped lineup of assistant coaches, which...

AP Sports WriterJaguars' Ramsey misses practice because of back injuryBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars don't appear to know what's going on with their best player.Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey missed practice Wednesday because of an apparent back injury that coach Doug Marrone said he...

AP Sports WriterBrowns picking up wins, building belief in turnaround seasonBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Bow wow! Rapper Snoop Dogg showed up at Browns practice on Wednesday.The bandwagon is growing in Cleveland, where the NFL's worst team a year ago has suddenly become fashionable - and just maybe...

Chiefs S Berry wins PFWA award for overcoming adversityBy The Associated PressKansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry has won the George Halas Award for overcoming adversity to succeed.The Professional Football Writers of America honored Berry on Monday. Berry, the AP's Comeback Player of the Year, overcame a diagnosis of...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos cancel practice after another COVID-19 infectionBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Vic Fangio says he's confident his team is safe and feels the Denver Broncos are insulated from a major coronavirus outbreak despite another player testing positive for COVID-19.''There's always concern, but the thing I...

AP Sports WriterChomp! Baby of Jets' Eric Decker has taste for microphonesBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Eric Decker's infant son sure likes the mic - especially how it tastes .The New York Jets wide receiver held 11-month-old Eric II as he started speaking to reporters after...

Associated PressBrowns' defense doesn't mind being overshadowed by starsBy BRIAN DULIKBEREA, Ohio (AP) Wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry are elite NFL players and quarterback Baker Mayfield is the most popular athlete in Cleveland.Their star power at Browns training camp has been magical for fans -...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - Jurors in the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez will continue deliberating for a fourth day.The twelve jurors have spent nearly 16 hours considering whether to convict Hernandez of the June 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd. Lloyd was dating the...

AP Sports WriterLions reach 1-year agreement with RB Matt AsiataBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions have agreed to a one-year deal with running back Matt Asiata.Agent Kenny Zuckerman confirmed the deal Friday night. Asiata played the past five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.The agreement doesn't come as...

AP Sports WriterQB Brock Osweiler signs 1-year deal with DolphinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Coach Adam Gase's new backup quarterback in Miami is his former backup quarterback in Denver.Brock Osweiler signed a one-year contract Friday with the Dolphins to provide veteran insurance behind Ryan Tannehill, who is coming back...