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Former Chicago Bears tight end Chris Gedney dies at 47SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Former Chicago Bears tight end Chris Gedney has died at 47.His death Friday was announced by Syracuse University, where he was an All-American and did commentary for the school's football games and was a senior associate...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Don't expect to see Kaepernick on an NFL field soonBy TIM DAHLBERGNo less of a coach than Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks believes that Colin Kaepernick is ''a starter in this league,'' whatever that means.It certainly doesn't mean Kaepernick will have a job in the...

AP Sports WriterRedskins' Thompson at peace returning to scene of injuryBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Chris Thompson feels the pain, not the nerves.Eleven months ago, the running back was in the middle of a career season with the Washington Redskins before he broke his right fibula on a...

AP National WriterSafeties first: Polamalu, Atwater heading to Hall of FameBy EDDIE PELLSMIAMI (AP) He grew his hair so long, it flowed out of his helmet and obscured the name on the back of his jersey.Didn't matter. Everyone knew where to find Troy Polamalu on Sundays.The Steelers great...

Packers bring back WR Max McCaffrey to practice squadGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers have signed receiver Max McCaffrey to the practice squad and released offensive lineman Don Barclay from injured reserve.It is McCaffrey's second stint with the organization after being released after training camp. He...

Associated PressKen Riley, former NFL star, Florida A&M coach, dead at 72By CURT ANDERSONST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Ken Riley, the former Cincinnati Bengals standout who was head coach and athletic director at alma mater Florida A&M, died Sunday. He was 72.The school announced the death, saying Riley died...

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Tight end Julius Thomas has passed his physical with the Miami Dolphins in a precursor to a trade that will be completed next month, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Thomas took the physical as part of a two-day visit...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Jackson: team still undecided on QB for No. 1 pickBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) As the NFL draft nears, the Cleveland Browns are still doing their homework on quarterbacks.The final exam is quickly approaching, but the No. 1 pick remains an unknown to everyone, including coach...

Hey NFL players: If you want a safe way to celebrate touchdowns and big plays, just hug it out. Don't twerk. Don't pretend to shoot a bow and arrow. Don't even think about playing basketball with a football. And, never take your helmet off. ''Hugs are always legal,'' Dean Blandino, the...

AP Pro Football WriterJets place RT Brandon Shell on IR with knee injuryBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have placed right tackle Brandon Shell on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury.Shell was hurt last Saturday in the Jets' loss to Houston. He...

Titans finalize staff, Haslett to coach inside linebackersNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Mike Vrabel has finalized his Titans coaching staff by hiring Jim Haslett as Tennessee's inside linebackers coach.Who calls defensive plays for 2020 has yet to be determined, but it will be someone currently on staff after the moves...

AP Sports WriterBrady vs. Young showdown highlights Buccaneers at WashingtonBy STEPHEN WHYNOLANDOVER, Md. (AP) Running off the field after Washington clinched a spot in the playoffs, Chase Young couldn't contain his excitement about who's up next.''Tom Brady!'' Young yelled. ''Tom Brady, I'm coming. I want Tom! I want...