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AP Sports WriterBengals release oft-suspended LB Vontaze BurfictBy JOE KAYThe Cincinnati Bengals released oft-suspended linebacker Vontaze Burfict on Monday.Burfict's career was marked more by his behavior than his tackling skills. In his seven years with the Bengals, he was suspended by the NFL to start each of the past...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL’s goal of 100 million volunteer minutes already reachedBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL apparently underestimated Americans' eagerness to volunteer. As part of its centennial season celebration, the league sought 100 million minutes of volunteerism from its fans through Huddle for 100. That goal already has been reached.AP...

Backup QB Nick Mullens signs tender with 49ersBackup quarterback Nick Mullens signed his exclusive rights tender with San Francisco and the 49ers also signed undrafted running back Salvon Ahmed to a three-year deal Friday.Mullens was tendered a one-year deal in March and officially signed it Friday. He showed promise...

Lions claim DE Romeo Okwara off waivers, cut Anthony ZettelALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have claimed defensive end Romeo Okwara off waivers from the New York Giants and cut defensive end Anthony Zettel.Detroit made the moves after practice Wednesday, a day after the Giants released Okwara.Okwara...

AP Sports WriterGarrett’s suspension for helmet attack upheld after appealBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Myles Garrett’s goal was to be NFL’s top defensive player this season. He won’t finish it.Garrett’s indefinite suspension for smashing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph over the head with a helmet was upheld Thursday by...

AP Sports WriterTrailblazing 49ers assistant has roots in Chiefs KingdomBy DAVE SKRETTAHESSTON, Kan. (AP) The old downtown strip, like so many in small towns across America, is quiet on a brisk January morning, just a few cars parked at one end in front of The Citizens State Bank...

AP Sports WriterSteelers LB Matakevich ready for starting shotBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Tyler Matakevich's signature red beard is a jagged mess.All knots and snarls, a series of small mushroom clouds exploding from his jowls.The Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker knows it's time for a trim but he's a little particular...

Associated PressRussell Wilson struggles as Seahawks lose 23-16 to RamsBy DAN GREENSPANINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) Russell Wilson seems to find ways to turn disastrous plays into remarkable ones.Not so much on Sunday, though.Wilson threw two interceptions and lost a fumble in the Seattle Seahawks' 23-16 loss to the Los...

METAIRIE, La. (AP) - The Saints are slated to pick three times during Friday's second and third rounds of the NFL draft and can still use help on defense and at receiver or tight end.New Orleans still hasn't picked an edge pass-rusher, something they could use after their defense...

New York Jets receiver Robby Anderson arrested in MiamiMIAMI (AP) A wide receiver for the New York Jets has been charged with resisting arrest and obstruction of justice after police say he fought with security officials after being asked to leave a Miami music festival.A Miami Police Department...

AP Pro Football WriterCarr looks to bounce back from rough day vs. WashingtonBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Derek Carr hasn't had to bounce back from a rough performance too often the past couple of years.This week he will want to put the dud he had against Washington last...

New York Giants safety Will Hill has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse, the league announced Saturday. This is the second time Hill has been banned by the NFL. Last season, Hill served a four-game suspension for violating the league's...