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Associated PressJudge: Ex-NFL players must see neurologists close to homeBy MARYCLAIRE DALEPHILADELPHIA (AP) Retired NFL players seeking testing as part of a $1 billion concussion settlement must see a doctor close to home to prevent fraud and ''doctor shopping,'' the federal judge overseeing the case ruled.Lawyers for thousands...

Judge: Ex-NFL players must see neurologists close to homePHILADELPHIA (AP) A federal judge in Philadelphia says retired NFL players seeking testing as part of a $1 billion concussion settlement must see a doctor close to home to prevent fraud and ''doctor shopping.''Lawyers for thousands of ex-players say they...

Ravens sign linebacker Shane Ray, receiver Michael FloydOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens addressed two needs on Friday by signing free agent linebacker Shane Ray and veteran receiver Michael Floyd.Baltimore also signed free agent Pernell McPhee, an outside linebacker who played with the Ravens from 2011-14.Ray and...

Ravens sign veteran WR Michael FloydOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens have signed veteran wide receiver Michael Floyd, who will provide another target for quarterback Lamar Jackson.Floyd caught 10 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown in 2018, his only year with the Washington Redskins.The 29-year-old Floyd...

Panthers sign free agent wide receiver Aldrick RobinsonCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have signed free agent wide receiver Aldrick Robinson to a one-year contract.Financial terms of the deal were not announced Friday.Robinson played in 14 games last season with the Vikings and had 17 receptions for 231 yards...

AP Sports WriterCardinals' Peterson suspended 6 games for PED violationBy JOHN MARSHALLTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Cardinals All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson has been suspended for the first six games of the 2019 season for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy.The NFL did not specify Thursday which illegal substance Peterson...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos rookie Lock doesn't begrudge Flacco for his commentsBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Drew Lock doesn't begrudge Joe Flacco for saying that winning games - not mentoring the rookie quarterback - is his top priority.''I think if any quarterback's main goal isn't focused on winning games,...

Jets WR Robby Anderson signs restricted free agent tenderNEW YORK (AP) New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson has signed his second-round restricted free agent tender, worth $3.095 million.The team announced the move Thursday night, a day after general manager Mike Maccagnan was fired and coach Adam Gase...

Patriots sign LB Jamie Collins, release DL Frank HerronFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Jamie Collins is returning to the New England Patriots.The Patriots signed the free-agent linebacker Thursday. They also announced the release of defensive lineman Frank Herron.The 29-year-old Collins was a second-round draft pick by New England in 2013....

AP Sports WriterCardinals' Peterson suspended 6 games for PED violationBy JOHN MARSHALLTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Cardinals All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson has been suspended for the first six games of the 2019 season for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy.The NFL did not specify Thursday which illegal substance Peterson...

AP Sports WriterCardinals' Peterson suspended 6 games for PED violationBy JOHN MARSHALLTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Cardinals All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson has been suspended for the first six games of the 2019 season for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy.The NFL did not specify Thursday which illegal substance Peterson...

Falcons sign first-round draft choice LindstromFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have signed first-round draft pick Chris Lindstrom to a four-year contract.Lindstrom, the first guard drafted in the first round by the Falcons since Bill Fralic in 1985, was the last of Atlanta's seven picks to sign....