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Steelers sign former Green Bay safety Burnett to 3-year dealPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers have started their overhaul in the secondary, signing free agent safety Morgan Burnett to a three-year deal.The deal, announced Tuesday, is pending Burnett passing a physical. Financial terms were not released.The 29-year-old Burnett has...

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...

AP Sports WriterJaguars dump Lewis after 12 seasons, also release HurnsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars unceremoniously dumped the longest-tenured player on their roster Tuesday, and he wasn't happy about it.The Jaguars released veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis after 12 seasons to save $3.5 million in...

AP Sports WriterPanthers WR Wright eager to play for Norv Turner againBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Wide receiver Jarius Wright says he's anxious to play again for Carolina offensive coordinator Norv Turner.Wright signed his three-year contract with the Panthers on Tuesday, one day after agreeing to terms .The...

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...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Panthers reach 3-year deal with WR Jarius WrightBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers are trying to give quarterback Cam Newton more pieces to work with on offense.Carolina has agreed to terms with free agent slot wide receiver Jarius Wright on a three-year deal,...

Associated PressBrowns tackle Joe Thomas calls it a careerBy BRIAN DULIKBEREA, Ohio (AP) Joe Thomas joked about his former coaches, thanked many of his ex-teammates and playfully referred to himself as a mushroom.The 10-time Pro Bowl selection commanded the room - and kept his emotions in check -...

Associated PressShelton eager to contribute to New England Patriots' successBy GETHIN COOLBAUGHDanny Shelton didn't need very long to start toeing the New England Patriots' company line.Less than a week after New England acquired Shelton in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, the defensive lineman is already singing coach Bill...

Raiders sign backup QB Josh JohnsonALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent quarterback Josh Johnson to compete for the backup position.The team on Monday also officially announced the signing of cornerback Shareece Wright, who said last week he agreed to join the Raiders, and the...

Seahawks acquire CB C.J. Smith from Browns for future pickRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have acquired cornerback C.J. Smith from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2020.Smith is another young option in Seattle's secondary. He spent the 2016 season with the...

AP Sports WriterGiants re-sign DL Wynn, add WR Latimer, DB Webb, DL MauroBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have re-signed defensive end Kerry Wynn and added three other free agents, including a wide receiver who has returned kickoffs.The Giants announced the moves Monday with...

Bills agree to sign offensive linemen Bodine, NewhouseORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills began restocking their offensive line in free agency by reaching agreements to sign center Russell Bodine and tackle Marshall Newhouse.Bodine agreed to a two-year deal after making 64 consecutive starts through his first four...