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Jets claim former Raiders TE Clive Walford off waiversFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have claimed tight end Clive Walford off waivers from the Oakland Raiders.The Jets announced the move Monday. It provides New York depth at tight end after Austin Seferian-Jenkins recently signed with Jacksonville...

Warren Sapp to donate brain for medical researchMIAMI (AP) Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp is donating his brain for medical research.Sapp announced on social media Tuesday that his brain will go to the Concussion Legacy Foundation after his death.The 44-year-old said in a statement that he's...

AP Pro Football WriterGiants hire Garrett as OC, Graham as DCBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Jason Garrett is headed to the other side of the Giants-Cowboys rivalry.New York announced Friday night that the former Dallas coach will join new coach Joe Judge's staff as the offensive coordinator.The...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Broncos rookie Lindsay done for seasonBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) A person with knowledge of the MRI results tells The Associated Press that Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay's season is over after tests showed he sustained major damage to his right wrist in...

AP Pro Football WriterAP sources: Jets agree to 1-year deal with CB Pierre DesirBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Two people with direct knowledge of the contract say the New York Jets and cornerback Pierre Desir have agreed to terms on a deal.One of the people tells The...

The Latest: 49ers' Goodwin out with concussion after hitBy The Associated PressThe latest on Week 17, the last regular-season weekend in the NFL (all times Eastern):---6:00 p.m.San Francisco's Marquise Goodwin has been ruled out with a concussion after a scary hit late in the second quarter against the Los...

Associated PressPatriots owner Robert Kraft accused of soliciting prostituteBy TERRY SPENCER and JOSHUA REPLOGLEJUPITER, Fla. (AP) New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft faces misdemeanor charges of soliciting a prostitute after he was twice videotaped in a sex act at a Florida massage parlor, police said Friday in a...

WR Jones, TE Hooper, G Lindstrom return to Falcons' offenseFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Receiver Julio Jones, tight end Austin Hooper and first-round pick Chris Lindstrom are returning to the Atlanta Falcons' offense for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.Coach Dan Quinn made the announcement after Friday's practice.Jones missed...

AP Sports WriterLions decline to provide update on TE Eric Ebron's injuryBy LARRY LAGEALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Eric Ebron walked without a limp onto the practice field about 30 minutes after the rest of the Detroit Lions began practicing Monday.Afterward, Ebron ignored questions from reporters and Caldwell declined...

AP Pro Football WriterDespite loss, Eagles have hope in NFC EastBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The best thing that happened for the Philadelphia Eagles over the weekend took place in a different game between two other teams.After Kirk Cousins torched Philadelphia's depleted secondary and the Minnesota Vikings rolled to...

The Latest: Eagles parade crowd huge; don't expect estimatePHILADELPHIA (AP) The Latest on the parade for the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles (all times local):12:30 p.m.The championship Philadelphia Eagles are making their way through the jubilant throngs of fans at the city's first-ever Super Bowl parade, but don't expect...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Dak Prescott showed off his strong arm even when effectively using his feet in yet another victory. While the rookie's season-low passing total of 195 yards was less than half of what Washington's Kirk Cousins had on Thanksgiving Day, the Dallas rookie used a stiff-arm to get...