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Tony Dungy next inductee into Buccaneers Ring of HonorTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Super Bowl-winning Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy is the next inductee into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Ring of Honor.The Bucs made the announcement Tuesday, saying Dungy will be honored at a halftime ceremony during the club's...

Washington Redskins re-sign veteran guard Shawn LauvaoASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins have re-signed Shawn Lauvao as they look to fill a hole at starting left guard.The team announced the deal Tuesday. Lauvao spent the past four seasons with Washington, starting all 41 of his appearances.Lauvao, 30,...

49ers' Foster pleads not guilty in domestic violence caseSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from allegations that he attacked his then-girlfriend in their home in February.A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May 17, at which point...

Former Broncos RB Anderson signs 1-year deal with PanthersCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Former Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson has signed a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers.Anderson played for five years for the Broncos before being released in April. He has run of 3,051 yards in his five-year...

Harbor seal that made mostly wrong Super Bowl picks diesNORWALK, Conn. (AP) A harbor seal that gained some fame by making annual Super Bowl picks usually incorrectly has died at a Connecticut aquarium.The 35-year-old seal was named Orange and had been at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk since...

AP Pro Football WriterMichael Griffin signs 1-day contract, retires with TitansBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Michael Griffin says his 10-year NFL career was a blessing that lasted far longer than some of his former teammates at the University of Texas.The two-time Pro Bowl safety officially ended that...

49ers release offensive lineman Zane BeadlesSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have released offensive lineman Zane Beadles.The 49ers also announced Monday that fourth-round defensive lineman Kentavius Street has signed his rookie contract.Beadles was replaced as the starting left guard after one game last season because of...

Cardinals release QBs Doughty, TorgersenTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have released Brandon Doughty and Alek Torgersen, two quarterbacks they claimed off waivers a month ago.The drafting of Josh Rosen and signing of Princeton's Chad Kanoff as an undrafted rookie free agent leaves the team with enough quarterbacks...

Seahawks sign 5 tryout players following rookie campRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have signed five tryout players following their rookie minicamp, highlighted by wide receiver Damore'ea Stringfellow.Seattle announced the roster moves Monday. Stringfellow started his college career at Washington before being dismissed from the team and finishing...

Vikings sign WR Chad Beebe, son of ex-Bills player Don BeebeEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have signed four players who took part in their rookie minicamp, including wide receiver Chad Beebe, the son of former Buffalo Bills wideout and folk hero Don Beebe.Beebe led Northern Illinois last...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Saints release tight end Coby FleenerBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) A person familiar with the decision says the New Orleans Saints have released veteran tight end Coby Fleener.The person spoke to The Associated Press Monday on condition of anonymity because the roster move has...

AP Sports WriterRyan happy to have record extension signed before campBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Matt Ryan pulled out his secret weapons to seal the five-year contract extension that made him the NFL's highest-paid player.Ryan brought his infant twin boys, Marshall and John, to Atlanta Falcons owner...