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Former NFLer arrested in New Hampshire on stalking chargeCONCORD, N.H. (AP) Authorities in New Hampshire say a former player for the New England Patriots has been arrested in the state's capital city for violating a protective order.The Concord Monitor reports 44-year-old Greg Spires of Cypress, Texas, will remain...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys rookies seek roles behind star RB Ezekiel ElliottBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Tony Pollard returned kicks and caught passes while growing up admiring Reggie Bush, making it easy to believe the former Memphis running back would be a change-of-pace option behind two-time NFL rushing...

AP Pro Football WriterWilliams, Polite eager to be big building blocks for Jets' DBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Quinnen Williams stepped through the doors of the New York Jets' training facility for the first time and couldn't help but get a bit starstruck.The No. 3 overall...

AP Sports WriterBills give 26-year-old rookie Williams 2nd chance in NFLBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Receiver Duke Williams doesn't blink an eye when reminded he's participating in the Buffalo Bills' rookie camp three days short of his 27th birthday.''I feel like I'm 21,'' Williams said, breaking into...

AP Sports WriterBucs' 1st-round pick changes numbers, hits practice fieldBy FRED GOODALLST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) One of Devin White's first orders of business as the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft was selecting a new jersey number with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The 2018 Butkus Award winner as...

Seahawks add Al Woods, announce Ezekiel Ansah signingRENTON, Wash. (AP) Free-agent defensive tackle Al Woods has agreed to a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks according to his agency.Woods' agency, SportsTrust Advisers, announced the agreement on social media on Friday night.Earlier in the day, the Seahawks officially announced...

Associated PressCardinals' Murray makes impression in first NFL practiceBy JOSE M. ROMEROTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals' rookies took the practice field for the first time on Friday, and all eyes were on quarterback Kyler Murray.Murray, the top overall pick in last month's NFL draft, sported a white...

AP Sports WriterJaguars rookie Williams has huge opportunity with Smith goneBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Quincy Williams forgot to take his watch off before his first workout with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday.He looked down and noticed it wrapped around his wrist following the first pseudo practice of...

Rookie WR Johnson paying no heed to Antonio Brown mentionsPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Diontae Johnson understands parallels will be drawn between himself and former Steelers star Antonio Brown. The third-round pick, however, is focused on forging his own path.The comparisons and serendipitous circumstances that link...

AP Sports WriterLindstrom, McGary bring instant chemistry to Falcons lineBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) No introductions were necessary for Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary on the opening day of the Falcons' rookie minicamp.The first-round picks were good friends even before they lined up on the right side...

AP Pro Football WriterRookie Trysten Hill building on 1st impression with CowboysBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Trysten Hill spent part of his 21st birthday talking football with Dallas defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli, about a month before the Cowboys made the former Central Florida defender their first pick of...

Associated PressCardinals' Murray makes impression in first NFL practiceBy JOSE M. ROMEROTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals' rookies took the practice field for the first time on Friday, and all eyes were on quarterback Kyler Murray.Murray, the top overall pick last month in the NFL draft, sported a...