NFL

AP Pro Football WriterAP Source: Broncos decline 5th-year option on Garett BollesBy ARNIE STAPLETONThe Denver Broncos have declined the fifth-year contract option on left tackle Garett Bolles, whose career-long holding habit has alienated fans, a person with knowledge of the decision said Friday.The person spoke to The Associated Press...

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin said he will retire if he is released by the team in a salary-cap move. "I won't play in another uniform," Boldin said in an interview Friday on NBC Sports Radio. "We have a saying, once a Raven, always a Raven, and I'll always...

AP Pro Football WriterEagles face difficult decision regarding Carson WentzBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles enter the offseason facing a major question they didn't expect to have to answer this quickly.What will the team do with Carson Wentz?Three years after Wentz finished third in NFL MVP voting...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The unbeaten Denver Broncos are expecting the unexpected in Indianapolis.Trickery on special teams.Uncertainty with a new Colts offensive coordinator.Desperation from a 3-5 team.Denver coach Gary Kubiak said the Broncos (7-0) aren't overlooking or underestimating the Colts, who have played six consecutive games decided by no...

Earl Thomas doubtful, Eddie Lacy out for SeahawksRENTON, Wash. (AP) Eddie Lacy will be out and Earl Thomas is doubtful for the Seattle Seahawks heading into Thursday night's game against Arizona.Lacy suffered a groin injury early in Sunday's loss to Washington. But the bigger absence could be Thomas,...

AP Pro Football WriterTeams back at combine in search of 2018 successBy ARNIE STAPLETONINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Lured out of the broadcast booth with a $100 million contract that makes him the highest-paid football coach ever, Jon Gruden sauntered up to the podium and flashed that mischievous smile.''I'm very excited...

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...

Top-rated helmet manufacturer VICIS enters receivershipSEATTLE (AP) Helmet-manufacturer VICIS announced Monday it is entering into receivership after facing financial troubles.The board of directors determined receivership is the best route for the company producing the top-rated helmet according to NFL helmet testing. VICIS has a number of high-profile current...

Associated PressSeahawks' Jimmy Graham expected to play despite ankle injuryBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham is expected to play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans despite being listed as questionable due to an ankle injury.Graham was a full participant in practice Friday and head coach...

AP Sports WriterFormer 1st-round pick Austin savors fresh start with PackersBy STEVE MEGARGEETavon Austin says he still has the same skills he possessed back when his impressive 40-yard dash times helped make him the No. 8 overall pick in the 2013 draft.Austin is eager to showcase that as the...

Vikings re-sign RB Abdullah, for depth behind CookEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed running back Ameer Abdullah to a one-year contract, solidifying a complement to Dalvin Cook after the departure of Latavius Murray via free agency.Abdullah's deal was done Monday. He played in seven games for...

AP Sports WriterForte, RGIII, Weddle among familiar faces in new placesBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) At first glance, the new jersey just looks plain strange.The different colors and team names probably even cause a few double-takes.When NFL players switch from teams with which they had long been...