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Seahawks LT George Fant suffers torn ACL in right kneeSEATTLE (AP) Seahawks left tackle George Fant suffered a torn ACL in his right knee in Friday night's preseason game against Minnesota and is likely done for the season.Seattle coach Pete Carroll said after the 20-13 victory that Fant...

AP Sports WriterWith no 1st-round picks, Pace looks to stock Bears in draftBy ANDREW SELIGMANChicago general manager Ryan Pace is all wired and ready to go for the draft. He thinks the Bears are, too.Chicago comes in with no first-round picks for the second year in a row, having...

Top-rated helmet manufacturer VICIS enters receivershipSEATTLE (AP) Helmet-manufacturer VICIS announced Monday it is entering into receivership after facing financial troubles.The board of directors determined receivership is the best route for the company producing the top-rated helmet according to NFL helmet testing. VICIS has a number of high-profile current...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel, who left a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center over the weekend, was at Tuesday night's Texas Rangers game in Arlington.The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner from Texas A&M sat in the front row in a VIP area at Globe Life Park....

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Jets acquire WR Thomas from Pats for draft pickBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the New York Jets have acquired wide receiver Demaryius Thomas from the New England Patriots for a 2021 sixth-round draft...

Alex Collins faces gun, drug charges after release by RavensBALTIMORE (AP) Former Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins is out on bond after being charged with drug and gun violations.Collins was arrested after an early-morning car crash Friday and subsequently cut by the Ravens. The single-car accident occurred...

AP Pro Football WriterPlenty of blame to pass around in Jets' season-opening lossBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Adam Gase sounded just like most Jets fans a day after a brutal, stunning loss Sunday.Absolutely frustrated.It was clear in the coach's voice Monday, and he also made it apparent...

Landry fined $48K for post-TD celebrationBy The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) Jarvis Landry's post-touchdown celebration in a game against New England last weekend came with a hefty price tag: The NFL fined the Miami Dolphins wide receiver $48,618.Half the fine was for grabbing his crotch. The other half...

AP Sports WriterMahomes shows maturity, growth in Chiefs' preseason openerBy DAVE SKRETTAST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) Patrick Mahomes dropped back to pass early in the Kansas City Chiefs' preseason opener against Cincinnati and, feeling the pressure of the pass rush collapsing the pocket around him, wisely stepped forward and...

AP Pro Football WriterLogistics share draft spotlight with Joe Burrow, Chase YoungBy BARRY WILNERFrom his home in the New York City suburbs, Roger Goodell will handle perhaps his most visible annual chore - announcing draft picks.Visible, but this time virtual.Not since the NFL draft became a televised event in...

AP Sports WriterReunion time for Jamal Adams as Seahawks host winless JetsBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) It's something Pete Carroll has done throughout his coaching career. When one of his players is about to face a former team, the Seattle Seahawks coach makes sure to have a brief conversation...

Falcons sign 3 RBs following Coleman's hamstring injuryATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons added insurance for injured running back Tevin Coleman on Tuesday by signing three running backs, including Stevan Ridley, who began his NFL career with New England and also played for the Jets.The Falcons also signed Terron...