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NFL player takes teen to prom for special-needs studentsMOULTON, Ala. (AP) A special-needs student had a one-of-a-kind prom date when an NFL player returned to his home county in Alabama to take her to the dance.Don Jones is a 27-year-old defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers who...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings sign LB Eric Kendricks to contract extensionBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings can cross another core player off their to-do list for contract extensions.Linebacker Eric Kendricks became the latest recipient of a new multi-year deal, when he re-upped with the club on Monday....

Jets claim K Rose; S Miles, TE Sterling sign RFA tendersFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have claimed kicker Nick Rose off waivers from the Los Angeles Chargers, giving free-agent signing Cairo Santos some camp competition this offseason.The team also announced Monday that safety Rontez Miles...

Redskins make moves to bolster depth along offensive lineASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins have shored up their offensive line by re-signing swing tackle Ty Nsekhe and interior lineman Tony Bergstrom and exercising the fifth-year option on starting right guard Brandon Scherff's contract.The Redskins announced the deals Monday...

AP Sports WriterChiefs begin offseason with QB Pat Mahomes leading the wayBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs began their offseason conditioning program Monday, although the amount of work amounted to meetings and some informal, players-only time on the practice field.Patrick Mahomes II has been...

Jets safety Miles, tight end Sterling sign RFA tendersFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets safety Rontez Miles and tight end Neal Sterling have signed their restricted free agent tenders.The team also waived wide receiver Brisly Estime on Monday.Miles led the Jets last season with 26 special teams...

AP Sports WriterPosluszny would rather retire a year early than a play lateBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Sitting in the front row with his wife and two young daughters, Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny got blind-sided like never before in his NFL career.A guy known for his meticulous...

AP Sports WriterBengals learning new offense after finishing last in the NFLBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Andy Dalton is getting acclimated with the Cincinnati Bengals' new offense, which is a lot different than the one that finished last in the league.He hasn't had to learn so much since his...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL to prohibit use of certain helmets for 1st timeBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) The NFL for the first time is prohibiting certain helmets from being worn by players.In notifying the 32 teams Monday, the league has sought to have players stop using 10 helmet...

TE Gavin Escobar signs with Dolphins, his 5th teamMIAMI (AP) Tight end Gavin Escobar has signed with the Miami Dolphins, his fifth team in a six-year NFL career.Escobar has played in 64 games, with seven starts, and has 30 career receptions. He played in two games last year...

Jets waive 4, including RB Jeremy LangfordFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have waived four players, including running back Jeremy Langford.The team also announced Friday that quarterback Joel Stave, running back Jahad Thomas and wide receiver Daniel Williams were cut.Langford spent his first two NFL seasons...

Packers re-sign veteran cornerback Davon HouseGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Free agent cornerback Davon House is returning to the Green Bay Packers after agreeing to terms on a one-year deal.General manager Brian Gutekunst announced the signing on Friday.House was Green Bay's fourth-round draft pick in 2011. He's the second...