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AP Sports WriterDoesn't take long for Metcalf to stand out with SeahawksBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) There was no chance the phone call intended for D.K. Metcalf was someone pulling a prank.Not when it was a video call and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was on the other...

AP Sports WriterGreat scot: Browns rookie punter has Scottish heritageBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Jamie Gillan already has the catchy nickname and ready-for-Hollywood back story. He is no ordinary rookie.With his long hair pulled back into a ponytail and a thick Scottish accent unaffected by his college days...

AP Sports WriterDaniel Jones gets more than passing grade at Giants minicampBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) After two days of rookie minicamp, it's easy to see why the New York Giants drafted Daniel Jones of Duke with the No. 6 pick.He reminds them of someone they know:...

AP Sports WriterDaniel Jones gets more than passing grade at Giants minicampBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) After two days of rookie minicamp, it's easy to see why the New York Giants drafted Daniel Jones of Duke with the No. 6 pick.He reminds them of someone they know:...

AP Sports WriterDaniel Jones gets more than passing grade at Giants minicampBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) After two days of rookie minicamp, it's easy to see why the New York Giants drafted Daniel Jones of Duke with the No. 6 pick.He reminds them of someone they know:...

Cole Madison finds his way back to football with PackersGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) When the Green Bay Packers used a fifth-round draft pick on Cole Madison last year, there was optimism that the former Washington State standout would be able to fill an opening at right guard.Madison didn't...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks first-rounder Collier embracing Bennett comparisonsBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) The comparisons began the night L.J. Collier became a first-round draft pick and have persisted since, including Friday when the Seattle Seahawks' rookie minicamp opened.They go like this: if Collier develops the Seahawks could have found...

Colts sign 5 draft picks, add 9 undrafted rookies to rosterINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts have signed five of their 10 draft picks.Linebacker Ben Banogu, one of three second-round selections, and the Colts' final four selections all agreed to terms. The other players who signed were offensive linemen...

Eagles sign Zach Brown, claim Blake Countess on waiversPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles signed linebacker Zach Brown to a one-year contract and claimed safety Blake Countess off waivers on Friday.Brown started 25 games for the Redskins the past two seasons. Countess has started four games in three seasons...

AP Sports WriterSyracuse QB Dungey excited about wildcat role with GiantsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Getting a chance to watch Taysom Hill do his thing as the New Orleans Saints' multi-faceted third-string quarterback was enough to convince coach Pat Shurmur the New York Giants needed someone who...

Falcons sign RBs Ollison, Green and 2 more draft picksFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with four draft picks, including running backs Qadree Ollison and Marcus Green.The Falcons also signed defensive end John Cominsky and cornerback Jordan Miller.Ollison, from Pittsburgh, was the first...

Cardinals sign tight end Maxx WilliamsTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed tight end Maxx Williams to a one-year contract.Terms of the deal announced Friday were not disclosed.The 25-year-old Williams had 16 catches for 143 yards and a touchdown in 13 games with Baltimore last season, his...