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AP Sports WriterAP source: Browns meet with Gerald McCoy, talks continueBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Gerald McCoy isn't ready to commit to the Browns - or anyone else just yet.The six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle visited Cleveland's facility for several hours Friday, but left without signing a contract, a...

Judge axes 3 of 4 lawyers in NFL concussion caseBy MARYCLAIRE DALEPHILADELPHIA (AP) The federal judge overseeing the $1 billion NFL concussion settlement has terminated three of four lawyers serving as class counsel.The surprise order Friday afternoon comes just weeks after a hearing to air complaints about new...

AP Sports WriterFoles, 'Flip' reunite, could make Jaguars contenders againBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Nick Foles and John DeFilippo have bonded for life.They've spent countless hours in the same meeting room, breaking down tapes, fine-tuning game plans and exchanging ideas. Nights, weekends, holidays. They've argued and apologized. They've...

AP Sports WriterFree agent Pro Bowl tackle Gerald McCoy to visit BrownsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Free agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy will visit the Cleveland Browns, who may sign the six-time Pro Bowler.General manager John Dorsey said Thursday that McCoy, released earlier this week by Tampa Bay in...

AP Sports WriterFalcons' Freeman feeling strong, says football is fun againBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The highlight of the Atlanta Falcons' first week of organized team activities has been Devonta Freeman's return to the field.''It's been a long time,'' said coach Dan Quinn.Freeman looked explosive in Thursday's...

Bengals guard Redmond suspended 4 games by leagueNEW YORK (AP) The NFL has suspended Cincinnati Bengals guard Alex Redmond for the first four games of the 2019 regular season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.Redmond is eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason practices and...

Associated PressContract extension in hand, Edelman can get down to businessBy MARK FARINELLAFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) On the day after his 33rd birthday, a newly enriched Julian Edelman was doing what he loves best: practicing with his fellow New England Patriots.''We got something done,'' the veteran wide receiver said...

Jaguars rookie Josh Allen out with bruised knee, signs dealJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars rookie defensive end Josh Allen sat out practice Thursday after bruising his right knee during the team's first practice of organized team activities.Coach Doug Marrone made the announcement two days after Allen got hurt...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Gase: Had no input on GM firing; excited about BellBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Adam Gase spent most of his nearly 15-minute news conference batting down reports and rumors, while trying to set the record straight.The New York Jets coach has been...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Gase: Had no input on GM firing; excited about BellBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Adam Gase spent most of his nearly 15-minute news conference batting down reports and rumors, while trying to set the record straight.The New York Jets coach has been...

Former Bills DT Adolphus Washington signs with DolphinsDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Defensive tackle Adolphus Washington has signed with the Miami Dolphins, his fourth team since the start of last season.Washington was a third-round pick by Buffalo in 2016 and started 21 games in his first two seasons. He was...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Gase: Had no input on GM firing; excited about BellBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets coach Adam Gase insists he had no input on the firing of general manager Mike Maccagnan and says he never asked team chairman and CEO...