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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...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Raiders trade returner Patterson to PatriotsBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders are trading star kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson to the New England Patriots.A person familiar with the deal said Sunday that the deal will become official after Patterson passes a physical....

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Raiders trade returner Patterson to PatriotsBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders are trading star kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson to the New England Patriots.A person familiar with the deal said Sunday that the deal will become official after Patterson passes a physical....

Steelers sign LB Jon Bostic to 2-year dealPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed inside linebacker Jon Bostic to a two-year contract.Details of the deal were not disclosed and it will not be finalized until after Bostic undergoes a physical on Monday.The 26-year-old Bostic played 14 games for...

AP Sports WriterJets sign Bridgewater, Williamson, Long; re-sign ClaiborneBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Teddy Bridgewater is getting a fresh start in a new place that suddenly has a crowded quarterbacks room - and could be adding another signal caller soon.The New York Jets signed the former Minnesota...

AP Sports WriterJets sign former Vikings QB Bridgewater to 1-year dealBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have signed former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to a one-year contract.The team made the signing official Sunday, a day after the Jets acquired the No. 3 overall...

AP Sports WriterFormer NFL running back Danny Woodhead announces retirementBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Danny Woodhead went from undersized and undrafted to big-time playmaker in 10 NFL seasons.The versatile running back announced his retirement from playing in a humble and heartfelt post on Instagram early Saturday.''10 years!''...

AP Pro Football WriterThe great QB Shuffle of 2018 is well under wayBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Already a dozen NFL teams have new quarterbacks, half of them starters. And next month's draft features a deep class of QB prospects, a half-dozen of which could hear their names...

Cardinals sign Justin Pugh to 5-year contractTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed free agent offensive lineman Justin Pugh to a five-year contract.The 6-foot-5, 311-pound Pugh - who has plays guard or tackle - spent the past five seasons with the New York Giants, where he started...

AP Sports WriterFormer NFL running back Danny Woodhead announces retirementBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Versatile running back Danny Woodhead has announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons.Woodhead, who played with Baltimore last season, wrote in an Instagram post early Saturday that it is time for...