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Falcons agree to terms with veteran tight end Logan PaulsenFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have added depth at tight end by agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with seven-year veteran Logan Paulsen.Atlanta was thin at the position after releasing Levine Toilolo.The 31-year-old Paulsen played in...

AP Sports WriterJags bring back Shatley, announce deals with 3 free agentsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are bringing back a key backup on their offensive line.The Jaguars agreed to terms Thursday with center/guard Tyler Shatley on a one-year contract worth $1.5 million. The deal includes...

A look at the non-catches prompting NFL rules proposalBy The Associated PressORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Some of the non-catches that have prompted debate and a proposal by the NFL's competition committee to rewrite the rules:Bert Emanuel, Buccaneers (2000) - In the NFC championship game at St. Louis, Emanuel appeared...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons placed offensive guard Jon Asamoah on injured reserve and reached an injury settlement with running back Antone Smith as they got down to the 53-man roster limit with a final round of cuts.The moves were announced Saturday.Asamoah didn't suit up for...

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams dominated on defense in their season opener, returning two interceptions for touchdowns and allowing 225 yards. They will have Aaron Donald back in action this week, as head coach Sean McVay announced Friday that the All-Pro defensive lineman will start against Washington...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Broncos to acquire Jaguars cornerback A.J. BouyeBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos have agreed to acquire cornerback A.J. Bouye from the Jacksonville Jaguars for a fourth-round pick in the...

NFL CalendarBy Associated PressFeb. 24-March 2 - NFL scouting combine, Indianapolis.Feb. 25 - First day for clubs to designate franchise or transition players.March 10 - Deadline for clubs to designate franchise or transition players before 4 p.m. EDT.March 18 - Free agency, trading periods begin, 4 p.m. EDT.March 29-April...

AP Sports WriterJaguars' Marrone, Ramsey finally talk, share 'little laugh'By MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone might need to update his contact list.Marrone said Monday he finally spoke to star cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who is skipping voluntary workouts to stay closer to home, and seemingly...

Herb Adderley, star cornerback with 6 NFL titles, dies at 81By The Associated PressHerb Adderley, the Hall of Fame cornerback who joined the NFL as a running back and became part of a record six championship teams with the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, has died. He was...

AP Sports WriterBrowns fire coach Jackson, owner sites 'internal discord'By TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Hue Jackson's failed, flawed tenure with the Cleveland Browns is finally over.The team fired its embattled coach on Monday, ending a run of futility nearly unmatched in NFL history. Jackson, who went 3-36-1 in...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings surge into 2nd half on strength of Cook, CousinsBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) This October onslaught for Minnesota has been stopped only by the calendar, not an impending slump.With four consecutive victories by double-digit points, the Vikings (6-2) have recovered remarkably from those two defeats...

LONDON -- On the eve of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium, the Detroit Lions have suspended defensive tackle C.J. Mosley and sent him home from England. The Lions announced Saturday that they have suspended Mosley for two weeks for an unspecified violation of team rules and...