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AP Pro Football WriterAP sources: Jets, Gase trade Lee to Chiefs for 6th-rounderBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Adam Gase needed just a few hours as the Jets' acting general manager to pull off a big deal.Two people with direct knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press...

49ers sign tight end Levine Toilolo to 1-year dealSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed tight end Levine Toilolo to a one-year deal.The team waived safety Cameron Glenn on Wednesday to make room on the roster.Toilolo has ties to 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan. He was...

Griese, Riddick to serve as analysts on ESPN's late openerBRISTOL, Conn. (AP) ESPN's broadcast crew for the season-opening ''Monday Night Football'' doubleheader between Denver and Oakland will feature analysts who played for the Broncos and Raiders.The network announced Wednesday that former Denver quarterback Brian Griese and former Raiders...

AP Sports WriterBrowns RB Kareem Hunt vows he's changed after violent pastBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns running back Kareem Hunt knows only his actions will help him outrun a violent past.Hunt spoke Wednesday for the first time since Cleveland signed him in February after he was released...

Seahawks sign former New York Jets starting QB Geno SmithRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have added former New York Jets starting quarterback Geno Smith to the competition to back up Russell Wilson.Smith signed Wednesday and will be competing with Paxton Lynch, who was selected by Denver in...

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...

AP Sports WriterCharges against Redskins safety Montae Nicholson droppedBy STEPHEN WHYNOCharges against Washington Redskins safety Montae Nicholson stemming from an altercation in December have been dropped.Loudoun County Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Amy McMullen confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday that the case against Nicholson has been dismissed. McMullen said...

Giants sign tackle Mike Remmers to solidify right sideEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have a new right side of their offensive line.Two months after acquiring right guard Kevin Zeitler in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, the Giants found a new right tackle Tuesday, signing...

Giants sign tackle Mike Remmers to solidify right sideEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have a new right side of their offensive line.Two months after acquiring right guard Kevin Zeitler in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, the Giants found a new right tackle Tuesday, signing...

Giants sign tackle Mike Remmers to solidify right sideEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have a new right side of their offensive line.Two months after acquiring right guard Kevin Zeitler in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, the Giants found a new right tackle Tuesday, signing...

AP Sports WriterOdell Beckham Jr. practicing with Browns for first timeBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Odell Beckham Jr.'s excused, debated absence is over. He's run a comeback route to the Browns.The star wide receiver practiced with his new teammates for the first time Tuesday after skipping Cleveland's voluntary...

AP Sports WriterCharges against Redskins safety Montae Nicholson droppedBy STEPHEN WHYNOCharges against Washington Redskins safety Montae Nicholson stemming from an altercation in December have been dropped.Loudoun County Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Amy McMullen confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday that the case against Nicholson has been dismissed. McMullen said...