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AP Sports WriterDolphins QB Ryan Tannehill more optimistic than everBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Ryan Tannehill fielded questions on Twitter this week, with followers asking about his fresh-water fishing preference (open face reel), whether he could play receiver in the NFL (no way), and what kept him going...

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 Pro Football WriterKaepernick has new deal with Nike though he's not in NFLBy ROB MAADDIColin Kaepernick has a new deal with Nike, even without having a job in the NFL.Kaepernick's attorney, Mark Geragos, made the announcement on Twitter, calling the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback an ''All American...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys keep Frederick off IR, still no timetable for returnBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Travis Frederick will not go on injured reserve initially as he battles a condition that affects the nervous system, although the Dallas Cowboys still don't have a timetable for the return...

AP Pro Football WriterUndrafted rookie overcomes losing father to earn Titans' jobBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Sharif Finch has lived through a roller-coaster of emotions over the past few weeks with the lowest of lows in the death of his father early in training camp, and now...

49ers bring back DB Antone Exum Jr., put McKinnon on IRSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Defensive back Antone Exum Jr. and offensive lineman Matt Tobin have signed one-year contracts with the San Francisco 49ers.The team also announced Monday that safety Marcell Harris and running back Jerick McKinnon were placed...

AP Sports WriterPeterman is Bills' starting quarterback ahead of AllenBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Quarterback Nathan Peterman never lost faith in himself following the most difficult moment of his young NFL career. What's more important, neither did Bills coach Sean McDermott.In 10 months, Peterman has gone from...

AP Pro Football WriterRetired Vikes CB Terence Newman: 'It was my time, you know?'By DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Terence Newman was among the many members of the Minnesota Vikings saddened by the release of 11-year veteran defensive end Brian Robison, one of the most difficult moves made during...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL 2018: Questions abound, from anthems to rule changesBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) Rules changes and U.S. anthem demonstrations seem to have people inside and outside the NFL obsessed as the opening kickoff of the season approaches.Yes, the Super Bowl champion Eagles and Atlanta Falcons...

AP Pro Football WriterSam's Club: Rookie Darnold to start at QB for JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Todd Bowles finally revealed the big decision that everyone expected.Sam Darnold will start at quarterback in the New York Jets' season-opening game at Detroit next Monday night.The 21-year-old Darnold...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys keep Frederick off IR, still no timetable for returnBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Travis Frederick will not go on injured reserve initially as he battles a condition that affects the nervous system, although the Dallas Cowboys still don't have a timetable for the return...

Jets sign OLB Attaochu, place RB McGuire on IRFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu and placed running back Eli McGuire on injured reserve.Attaochu was the Chargers' second-round draft pick out of Georgia Tech in 2014. He had 10 sacks and...