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Associated PressZay Jones' father says Bills receiver is 'going to be fine'By MICHAEL BALSAMO and JOHN WAWROWLOS ANGELES (AP) Zay Jones' father says his son will be fine, and online jail records show the Buffalo Bills receiver has been released two days after being arrested in Los Angeles...

Lions sign TE Luke Willson and DT Sylvester WilliamsALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed tight end Luke Willson, adding a potential starter in place of Eric Ebron, and bolstered their defensive line by adding Sylvester Williams.Detroit addressed needs on both sides of the ball with...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL competition committee to recommend catch rule changesBy BARRY WILNERWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) The NFL's catch rule would get less complicated if team owners approve recommendations from the powerful competition committee.One of the first orders of business when the league's annual meetings begin Monday...

Falcons agree to terms with veteran tight end Logan PaulsenFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have added depth at tight end by agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with seven-year veteran Logan Paulsen.Atlanta was thin at the position after releasing Levine Toilolo.The 31-year-old Paulsen played in...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos buy back minority stake in franchiseBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos are staying in the Bowlen family after the team announced an agreement to buy back a portion of John Bowlen's minority stake in the franchise.The brother of majority owner Pat Bowlen...

Patriots re-sign special teams captain Matt SlaterFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots have re-signed special teams captain Matt Slater.Originally drafted in the 10th round in 2008, Slater has spent 10 years with the team. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl as a special teamer seven...

AP Sports WriterDE Adrian Clayborn joins Patriots to bolster pass rushBy JIMMY GOLENFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Doctors told Adrian Clayborn not to play football.His mother decided it was safer than letting him hang out on the streets.The free agent defensive end, who signed with the defending AFC champion New...

AP Sports WriterJets' Dylan Donahue checked into rehab after 2 DUI arrestsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Jets linebacker Dylan Donahue recently checked himself into a treatment facility after being arrested for driving under the influence for the second time in less than a year.The 25-year-old Donahue was...

Bears match offer sheet for Fuller, sign him to 4-year dealLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have matched the Green Bay Packers' offer sheet for cornerback Kyle Fuller and signed him to a four-year contract.The Bears announced Tuesday they are retaining Fuller.A person familiar with the situation...

49ers sign free agent G Jonathan CooperSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers signed free agent guard Jonathan Cooper to a one-year deal.The deal announced Tuesday provides another option for San Francisco on the interior of the offensive line.Cooper was originally the seventh overall pick by Arizona...

Steelers sign former Green Bay safety Burnett to 3-year dealPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers value versatility in their defensive backs. Morgan Burnett should fit right in.The two-time defending AFC North champions signed the free agent safety to a three-year deal on Tuesday, part of an overhaul in the...

AP Sports WriterNew Patriots' CB Jason McCourty to play with twin brotherBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) New Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty has trouble settling on one thing that excites him most about finally playing alongside twin brother Devin next season.He's looking forward to everything - from sitting in...