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Associated PressEx-NFL player: Police fabricated evidence for gun chargeBy DAVID PORTERELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) A former NFL linebacker's career was cut short after authorities in New Jersey fabricated evidence linking him to a gun used in a shooting, the player alleged in a lawsuit filed this week.The Elizabeth police...

Falcons reach agreement with DT Senat before rookie minicampFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with third-round draft pick Deadrin Senat, a defensive tackle from South Florida.The deal leaves only the team's first-round pick, wide receiver Calvin Ridley of Alabama, unsigned before Friday's opening...

Cardinals sign deaf fullback Coleman to 1-year dealTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed fullback Derrick Coleman to a one-year contract.Coleman is the first deaf player on offense to play in the NFL and he has spent four seasons in the league. He has played in 47...

AP Sports WriterGase says he's comfortable with Miami's backup QB situationBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase says he likes his revamped roster, and that includes the quarterbacks who will compete this summer to back up Ryan Tannehill.The Dolphins decided against drafting a quarterback ,...

Giants release former starting running back Paul PerkinsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Running back Paul Perkins was released by the New York Giants on Thursday with a non-football injury.Perkins suffered a pectoral injury before the start of the team's offseason conditioning program and subsequently underwent surgery.A fifth-round draft choice...

Titans agree to terms with Dane Cruikshank, QB Luke FalkNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with half their draft class in reaching deals with defensive back Dane Cruikshank and quarterback Luke Falk.The Titans announced the deals Thursday.Cruikshank was selected in the fifth round after...

Lions waive running back Tion GreenALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have waived running back Tion Green.Green appeared in five games last season for Detroit, rushing for 165 yards and two touchdowns on 42 carries. Green was an undrafted rookie last year out of Cincinnati.Detroit has tried...

Titans agree to terms with Dan Cruikshank, QB Luke FalkNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with half their draft class in reaching deals with defensive back Dan Cruikshank and quarterback Luke Falk.The Titans announced the deals Thursday.Cruikshank was selected in the fifth round after...

AP Sports WriterLions' Patricia says he was 'falsely accused' of assaultBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia said Thursday he was ''falsely accused'' in a 1996 sexual assault allegation that resurfaced this week, and he indicated that the matter has not been an issue...

AP Pro Football WriterJohnson trades Chiefs red for Raiders silver and blackBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Derrick Johnson has been the enemy in Oakland for 13 years, tormenting the Raiders while wearing red for the Kansas City Chiefs.Johnson has traded sides in the fierce AFC West rivalry, joining...

Chiefs promote Borgonzi to director of football operationsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs have promoted Mike Borgonzi to director of football operations and Ryan Poles to assistant director of player personnel as part of a series of front-office moves made following the NFL draft.Chiefs general manager Brett Veach...

Eagles sign running back Matt Jones and all 5 draft picksPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles have signed running back Matt Jones to a two-year contract and also agreed to terms on four-year deals with all five of their draft picks.Jones was a third-round pick by the Washington Redskins...