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AP Sports WriterChiefs release veteran LB Justin Houston to free cap spaceBy DAVE SKRETTAThe Kansas City Chiefs have released veteran linebacker Justin Houston after they were unable to work out a trade, freeing up $14 million in much-needed salary cap space.The 30-year-old Houston signed a $101 million, six-year deal...

Chargers release starting safety Jahleel AddaeCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers released safety Jahleel Addae, who had started 59 games over the past six seasons.Coach Anthony Lynn said in a statement that Addae's release was tough but had to be made because of salary cap reasons....

AP Pro Football WriterNFL at 100: Another labor stoppage looms in 2 yearsBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) Eight years ago at this time, when the NFL was hitting a mere 91 and counting, discord between players and owners reached such a fevered state that the league locked out...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL At 100: Finding labor peace always a tortured processBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) Lombardi Trophy. TV contracts. New stadiums. Huge profits.Those are some two-word phrases that mean the most to NFL owners.Another that should be listed: labor peace.That has not been an easily attained...

Former 49ers defensive end Cedrick Hardman dies at 70SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Former San Francisco 49ers defensive end Cedrick Hardman has died. He was 70.The team said he died Friday night.An-time All-Pro selection in 1971 and 1975 and Pro Bowl player in 1972 and 1976, Hardman anchored a defensive...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Raiders acquire WR Antonio Brown from SteelersBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders agreed on a deal Saturday night to acquire prolific but disgruntled receiver Antonio Brown from the Pittsburgh Steelers and will give him the lucrative new contract he wanted.A person...

Raiders sign S Erik Harris to 2-year dealALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have signed safety Erik Harris to a two-year contract.Harris was eligible to become a restricted free agent next week before agreeing to the new deal Friday that reportedly is worth up to $6.5 million with...

AP Sports WriterLA Rams sign veteran safety Eric Weddle to 2-year dealBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Veteran safety Eric Weddle has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams.The Rams announced the deal Friday. They also released starting linebacker Mark Barron.Weddle joins the NFC champions after...

Cardinals release Bethea, sign Foster to 1-year dealTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have released safety Antoine Bethea and quarterback Mike Glennon, and re-signed running back D.J. Foster to a one-year deal.The Cardinals also extended tender offers to exclusive rights free agents tight end Darrell Daniels, tight end...

Green Bay Packers release LB Antonio MorrisonGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers released linebacker Antonio Morrison on Friday after one season, freeing some $2 million in salary cap space.Morrison, who was acquired in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts in August, played in all 16 games...

Green Bay Packers release LB Antonio MorrisonGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers released linebacker Antonio Morrison on Friday after one season.Morrison, who was acquired in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts in August, played in all 16 games with eight starts last season and had 42...

49ers sign K Jonathan Brown to 2-year dealSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent kicker Jonathan Brown to a two-year contract.The deal to add Brown on Friday gives the 49ers a second kicker for the offseason behind Robbie Gould. San Francisco placed the franchise...