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AP Sports WriterBrowns confident free agent DT McCoy will choose themBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Gerald McCoy's free agency tour started with the Browns. They believe it will end with them, too.Coach Freddie Kitchens said Thursday that he's optimistic McCoy will sign with Cleveland, which appears to be...

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.The superstar wide receiver skipped all but one day of Cleveland's voluntary practices (OTAs) over the past month, and...

It all adds up: Lineman John Urschel loves his post-NFL lifeBy The Associated PressJohn Urschel is loving life after the NFL.It's been nearly two years since the offensive guard retired after just three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. The 6-foot-3, 300-pound Canadian left millions of dollars on the table...

AP Sports WriterBrowns confident free agent DT McCoy will choose themBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Cleveland Browns coach Freddie Kitchens is optimistic the team will sign free agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy.The six-time Pro Bowler, who was recently released by Tampa Bay, visited with Cleveland last week and...

QB Nick Foles rejoins Jaguars after wife's miscarriageJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Quarterback Nick Foles has rejoined the Jacksonville Jaguars for organized team activities following his wife's miscarriage.Foles arrived at the practice facility Thursday morning and was expected to take part in the team's two-hour practice.Foles' wife, Tori, announced Wednesday...

AP Pro Football WriterHelmet tour: Seeking safest possible head protectionBy BARRY WILNERDES PLAINES, Ill. (AP) There probably never will be a perfect football helmet. That doesn't mean manufacturers won't chase that goal.A tour of the Riddell headquarters makes that absolutely clear. Innovation, imagination, analytics, all with advancements in...

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...

Vikings hire ex-NFL vet Kaeding as part-time kicking coachEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have hired nine-year NFL veteran Nate Kaeding as a part-time kicking coach.Kaeding, a two-time Pro Bowl pick with the San Diego Chargers, has begun working with Vikings specialists this spring. He's been at the...

AP Sports WriterNgata retires as a Raven; Billick also honored by teamBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) On a day designed to honor Haloti Ngata's retirement as a member of the Ravens, his former coach in Baltimore stole a portion of the limelight.Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti welcomed both...

AP Sports WriterNgata retires as a Raven; Billick also honored by teamBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) On a day designed to honor Haloti Ngata's retirement as a member of the Ravens, his former coach in Baltimore stole a portion of the limelight.Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti welcomed both...

AP Pro Football WriterIntensity of 'crazy' Gase, Williams trickles to Jets playersBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The tempo at New York Jets practice is in midseason form.So is the intensity on the field, with guys flying around from sideline to sideline. The volume of the coaches...

AP Sports WriterLife after Le'Veon: Steelers RB trio ready to forge own pathBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The same words kept popping up as James Conner, Jaylen Samuels and Benny Snell Jr. talked. Words such as ''we'' and ''us'' and ''relationships'' and ''my guys.''No personal agendas. No campaigning for...