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AP Sports WriterBeckham and all Giants attend mandatory minicamp for ShurmurBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. has been cleared to practice although the star New York Giants' receiver did little work in team periods at the opening of the first mandatory minicamp under new coach...

AP Sports WriterJulio Jones will skip Falcons' minicampBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons are being forced to open their mandatory minicamp without Julio Jones, one of their most important playmakers.Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff says the team was informed Monday that Jones will not be present when...

Giants sign 2 before start of minicamp Tuesday, waive 1EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have made a couple of roster moves before the opening of a mandatory minicamp.The Giants announced Monday the signing of offensive tackle Jarron Jones and defensive back Kenneth Durden. Rookie free...

Giants sign 2 before start of minicamp Tuesday, waive 1EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have made a couple of roster moves before the opening of a mandatory minicamp.The Giants announced Monday the signing of defensive tackle Jarron Jones and defensive back Kenneth Durden. Rookie free...

AP Sports WriterEarl Thomas says he's skipping Seahawks mandatory minicampBy TIM BOOTHEarl Thomas is putting the pressure on the Seattle Seahawks for a new contract, saying he will not participate in any team activities until his contract situation is resolved.That includes the upcoming mandatory minicamp.The three-time All-Pro safety posted...

AP Sports WriterEarl Thomas says he's skipping Seahawks mandatory minicampBy TIM BOOTHEarl Thomas is putting the pressure on the Seattle Seahawks for a new contract, saying he will not participate in any team activities until his contract situation is resolved.That includes the upcoming mandatory minicamp.The three-time All-Pro safety posted...

Lions announce joint practices with Raiders, GiantsALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions will participate in joint training camp practices before preseason games with the Oakland Raiders and New York Giants.The Lions said Friday they'll practice with the Raiders in Napa, California, Aug. 7-8 before their game Aug....

Texans safety Andre Hal diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphomaHOUSTON (AP) Houston Texans safety Andre Hal has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and insists he ''will beat it.''He received the preliminary diagnosis of cancer of the blood cells from team physician Dr. James Muntz and has consulted with doctors at...

Texans safety Andre Hal diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphomaHOUSTON (AP) Houston Texans safety Andre Hal has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer of the blood cells.The team says Friday he received the preliminary diagnosis from team physician Dr. James Muntz and has consulted with doctors at Houston's MD...

AP Sports WriterMike Singletary stops by Detroit Lions' minicampBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Mike Singletary hopes to coach again in the NFL someday. He has plenty on his plate right now, though.Singletary was at minicamp with the Detroit Lions on Thursday. He said he doesn't know Lions...

AP Sports WriterNew coaching voices a big part of Seahawks' offseasonBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) When Pete Carroll decided to overhaul his coaching staff after last year's flop, it was clear he wanted different voices in the ears of his key players.Or in the case of the Seahawks...

AP Sports WriterBrowns, RB Duke Johnson agree to terms on 3-year dealBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Running back Duke Johnson has reached agreement with the Browns on a three-year, $15.6 million contract extension.Johnson was Cleveland's top playmaker last season when the club went 0-16. The 2015 third-round draft pick...