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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...

49ers sign rookie defensive back Alex Brown to 3-year dealSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive back Alex Brown to a three-year deal.The Niners waived defensive lineman Damontre Moore on Thursday to make room on the roster.Brown was signed after participating in the team's...

LB Nate Orchard signs with Dolphins, his 5th NFL teamDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Outside linebacker Nate Orchard has signed with the Miami Dolphins, his fifth team since he came into the NFL in 2015.Miami also signed guard Kyle Fuller, who played in nine games for Houston in 2017, and...

Pioli steps down as assistant GM of Atlanta FalconsFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Scott Pioli stepped down Thursday after more than five years as assistant general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, the latest front-office change for a team coming off a disappointing season.''I am ready for a change,'' he...

Pioli steps down as assistant GM of Atlanta FalconsFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Scott Pioli has stepped down as assistant general manager of the Atlanta Falcons.Pioli announced the decision through the team on Thursday. He says he is ''ready for a change'' after more than five years with the...

Titans agree to terms with wide receiver Jalen TolliverNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have added another wide receiver, agreeing to terms with Jalen Tolliver.The Titans announced the deal Thursday.Tolliver spent most of last season on Arizona's practice squad after signing with the Cardinals as an undrafted free...

AP Sports WriterVersatile Kareem Jackson sees time at safety and in slotBy PAT GRAHAMENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Over the last few days, versatile Denver Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson has lined up at safety and in the slot position.Not much work at cornerback, though.That could change depending on the...

AP Pro Football WriterM-E-S-S: Jets fire GM Maccagnan; Gase acting GMBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Mike Maccagnan helped lead the Jets' coaching search this offseason, spent big money in free agency and oversaw the team's draft.Now, stunningly, he's out as New York's general manager.Team chairman and CEO...

AP Sports WriterPractice? Beckham spends 1 day with Browns, leaves againBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Odell Beckham Jr.'s current part-time employment isn't bothering the Browns.Not yet, anyway.The star wide receiver did not practice Wednesday after showing up Tuesday for Cleveland's voluntary offseason program, ending an excused - if...

Titans agree to deal with 4th-round draft pick Amani HookerNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms on a deal with defensive back Amani Hooker, their fourth-round draft selection.The Titans announced the agreement Wednesday.Hooker was the No. 116 draft pick overall out of Iowa. He was...

AP Sports WriterHunt tells Browns, 'You can trust me,' after violent pastBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Once he found the courage, Kareem Hunt watched the infamous video of him shoving a woman and then kicking her while she was on the ground.Like millions of others, he was disturbed.''I...

AP Pro Football WriterJets fire GM Mike Maccagnan; coach Adam Gase acting GMBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Mike Maccagnan helped lead the Jets' coaching search this offseason, spent big money in free agency and oversaw the team's draft.Now, stunningly, he's out as New York's general manager.Team chairman...