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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...

Seahawks sign K Sebastian Janikowski, QB Stephen MorrisRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks are hoping Sebastian Janikowski can solve their kicking issues.The team signed Janikowski on Friday amid a number of moves.Seattle also signed quarterback Stephen Morris to have another arm on the roster behind Russell Wilson. Running...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys release Dez Bryant, look to catch salary-cap reliefBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dez Bryant never lived up to the big contract he signed with the Dallas Cowboys when he was among the best receivers in the NFL.If the franchise leader in touchdown catches is...

Ex-Raider Aldon Smith transferred to inpatient rehab centerSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Authorities say Aldon Smith is being transferred to an inpatient substance abuse treatment center as he awaits his next court date.The former Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers linebacker was booked into jail a week ago for violating...

Favre says he might have had "thousands" of concussionsBy The Associated PressBrett Favre says he might have had ''thousands'' of concussions during his Hall of Fame career.The three-time NFL MVP who played from 1992-2010 and was known for his aggressive approach to football said Thursday on NBC's ''Megyn Kelly...

AP Sports WriterNFL rejects Burfict's appeal, upholds 4-game suspensionBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict will be sidelined to start a season for the fourth year in a row, this time serving a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancers.The NFL rejected Burfict's appeal without...

AP Sports WriterNFL rejects Burfict's appeal, upholds 4-game suspensionBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The NFL has rejected linebacker Vontaze Burfict's appeal and imposed a four-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancers, the fourth year in a row he'll miss the start of a Bengals season.Burfict sat out...

Texans release right tackle Derek NewtonHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans released right tackle Derek Newton on Thursday.Newton tore the patellar tendon in both knees in a Week 7 game against the Denver Broncos in 2016. He didn't play again for Houston, sitting out 2017 on the physically unable...

AP Sports WriterEx-Saint Gleason considered for Congressional Gold MedalBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Federal lawmakers from Louisiana and Washington have submitted legislation to award former New Orleans Saints and Washington State football player Steve Gleason the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress.Sen. Bill Cassidy,...

AP Sports WriterBuffalo Bills place guard Incognito on reserve/retired listBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have placed Richie Incognito on their reserve/retired list in a move confirming the offensive guard's intention to abruptly quit football after 11 seasons.The Bills announced the move Thursday, two days after...

AP Sports WriterEx-Saint Gleason considered for Congressional Gold MedalBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Federal lawmakers from Louisiana and Washington have submitted legislation to award former New Orleans Saints and Washington State football player Steve Gleason with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress.U.S. Senator...