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AP Sports WriterOBJ reports to Browns, will practice after skipping workoutsBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. reported for Cleveland's mandatory minicamp and will practice Tuesday after missing most of the team's voluntary workouts.The star wide receiver has been training in California, and missed nine of 10...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Panthers agree to terms with DT Gerald McCoyBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers agreed to terms with six-time Pro Bowl free agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy on a one-year contract worth up to $10.25 million with incentives, a person familiar with the situation...

Broncos sign offensive lineman Chaz GreenENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos signed fifth-year free agent offensive lineman Chaz Green on the eve of a three-day minicamp that will wrap up their offseason work.Green has appeared in 22 games in three seasons with the Cowboys and one with the...

AP Sports WriterGoodell reiterates desire to shorten 4-game preseasonBy JOHN WAWROWBATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) Four preseason games remain too much for Roger Goodell.The NFL Commissioner on Monday reiterated his stance of wanting to reduce the preseason schedule at a time the league and players' association have begun preliminary talks...

AP Sports WriterRivera says Panthers adding versatility to defensive schemeBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers coach Ron Rivera learned a valuable lesson when he took over defensive play-calling duties midway through last season: You can't afford to be predictable in today's NFL.That's why Rivera is mixing in a...

AP Sports WriterGoodell reiterates desire to shorten 4-game preseasonBy JOHN WAWROWBATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is reiterating his stance of wanting to reduce the four-game preseason schedule at a time the league and player's association have begun preliminary talks on a new collective bargaining agreement.Goodell cites...

AP Sports WriterJets interview Saints exec Terry Fontenot for GM openingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have completed their interview with New Orleans Saints executive Terry Fontenot for their general manager job.The 38-year-old Fontenot is the Saints' director of pro scouting. He has worked...

Former Jets player Muhammad Wilkerson arrested for DWINEW YORK (AP) Former New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson is charged with driving while intoxicated after his arrest in New York City.A police spokesman says the 29-year-old was arraigned Saturday in Manhattan Criminal Court and released on his own...

Associated PressFormer Jets player Muhammad Wilkerson arrested for DWIBy VERENA DOBNIKNEW YORK (AP) Former New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson was charged with driving while intoxicated after his arrest Saturday in New York City behind the wheel of a late-model Rolls-Royce.A police spokesman told The Associated Press...

AP Sports WriterBrowns QB Mayfield tells kids 'to be yourself' at campBy TOM WITHERSMAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio (AP) Baker Mayfield broke out his old dance moves, threw passes and even played defense, making a nifty interception.However, he didn't take attendance at his two-day football camp, so Odell Beckham Jr....

Associated PressArizona's David Johnson expecting big things in new offenseBy JACK MAGRUDERArizona running back David Johnson believes it could be a grand year.Two grand, even.Johnson came close to having 1,000 yards rushing and receiving once before and believes he can do it under new coach Kliff Kingsbury's high-octane offense.''I...

AP Sports WriterBrowns coach says OBJ missed 'a lot' by skipping practicesBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Odell Beckham Jr.'s extended absence may have finally gotten to Browns coach Freddie Kitchens.After staunchly defending the superstar wide receiver's decision to skip nearly all of Cleveland's voluntary practices since joining the...