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Browns re-sign tight end/fullback Orson CharlesBy The Associated PressCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns have re-signed free agent tight end Orson Charles, who doubles as a fullback.Charles became an unrestricted free agent last month after the Browns chose not to tender him as a restricted free agent.The 28-year-old made...

AP Pro Football WriterChris Harris Jr. skips start of Broncos offseason programBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Vic Fangio Era began in Denver without one of the Broncos' best defenders and a potential contract standoff looming.''Yeah, I won't be there,'' cornerback Chris Harris Jr. texted The Associated Press...

AP Pro Football WriterChris Harris Jr. skips start of Broncos offseason programBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Chris Harris Jr. skipped the start of the Denver Broncos offseason program Tuesday as he angles for a new contract.The Broncos became the fourth team to start their offseason program, which at...

Cardinals sign cornerback Tramaine Brock to 1-year dealTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed cornerback Tramaine Brock to a one-year contract.Terms of the deal announced on Tuesday were not disclosed.The 30-year-old Brock has played nine NFL seasons with Denver, Minnesota and San Francisco. He played seven seasons...

Raiders re-sign cornerback Daryl Worley for 2019 seasonALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Cornerback Daryl Worley signed his second-round restricted free agent tender with the Oakland Raiders for $3.095 million.The team announced the move Monday.Worley played in 10 games in his first season for Oakland last year and started nine of...

Patriots sign tackle Cedrick Lang, adding O-line depthFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots have signed tackle Cedrick Lang, adding some depth to their offensive line.The 26-year-old spent last season on injured reserve with the Vikings. At 6-foot-7 and 300 pounds, Lang will be competing for a spot in a...

AP Sports WriterBeckham calls trade to Browns surreal and a blessingBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. looked at quarterback Baker Mayfield seated to his left, Jarvis Landry to his right and Myles Garrett at the end of the dais.''This can't be real,'' Beckham said, a tuft...

AP Sports WriterBrowns trade DE Ogbah to Chiefs, release Kindred, LouisBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns' draft class of 2016 is rapidly shrinking.As he continues to revamp Cleveland's roster, general manager John Dorsey got rid of three former draft picks on Monday by trading defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah...

Bears bring back linebacker Aaron Lynch on 1-year contractLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears are bringing back linebacker Aaron Lynch on a one-year contract.The 6-foot-6, 270-pound Lynch made three starts and appeared in 13 games last season, his first in Chicago. He recorded three sacks, four tackles...

Chiefs acquire DE Ogbah in trade from Browns for S MurrayKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs have acquired edge rusher Emmanuel Ogbah from Cleveland in a swap for safety Eric Murray, who was originally drafted by current Browns general manager John Dorsey.Ogbah did not report for...

AP Sports WriterBeckham calls trade to Browns surreal and a blessingBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. looked at quarterback Baker Mayfield seated to his left, Jarvis Landry to his right and Myles Garrett at the end of the dais.''This can't be real,'' Beckham said, a tuft...

NFL referee John Parry retires, joins ESPN as analystNEW YORK (AP) Referee John Parry will trade in his stripes to join ESPN as an officiating analyst.The NFL announced in a tweet Monday that Parry is retiring after 19 seasons that included working three Super Bowls. ESPN then revealed...