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AP Sports WriterCardinals' Moubarak Djeri takes long journey in NFL questBy BOB BAUMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The journey from the tiny African nation of Togo to the Cologne Crocodiles of the German Football League to the Arizona Cardinals is a very long one.Now, still learning English, Moubarak Djeri is...

AP Sports WriterWatson won't measure his Saints return by previous stintBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) The value Saints coach Sean Payton sees in Benjamin Watson has little to do with the career-best receiving numbers the veteran tight end put up the last time he played for New Orleans...

AP Sports WriterColts believe Luck is "close" to start throwing footballsBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich believes his starting quarterback will soon be throwing.Andrew Luck will get the last word on when it happens.Luck continues to rehabilitate from shoulder surgery that took place more than...

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...

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...

Reports: Edelman headed for 4-game suspensionFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Speaking for the first time at the Patriots' minicamp, Tom Brady could have had plenty to talk about had he waited a few hours.Instead, reports broke later Thursday that one of the New England quarterback's favorite receivers, Julian Edelman, could...

Bears chairman McCaskey backs NFL's new anthem policyLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Chicago Bears chairman George McCaskey says he supports the NFL's new policy requiring players to stand for the national anthem or stay in the locker room.McCaskey says the vote by NFL owners two weeks ago will ''return...

AP Pro Football WriterTerrell Owens won't attend Hall of Fame inductionBy BARRY WILNERTerrell Owens always likes being the center of attention. His decision to skip the induction ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August will keep him far from the spotlight.Owens was voted into the hall...

Jets owner and 3 NFL players ask Cuomo for bail reformALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Three members of the Players Coalition and New York Jets owner Chris Johnson have sent a letter to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and other state officials urging passage of comprehensive bail reform.The letter released...

Ravens fined by NFL, lose 2 OTA days for rules violationOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens have been fined by the NFL and forced to forfeit two days of practice this week for violating offseason workout rules.The NFL cited the team for pass coverage contact during earlier...