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AP Sports WriterRavens sign WR Crabtree to 3-year contract, void Grant dealBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens' unyielding effort to land a big-play receiver finally paid off Friday when nine-year veteran Michael Crabtree signed a three-year contract.Hours after disclosing that the Ravens voided the contract...

AP Sports WriterBradford says knee feels 'good' as he signs with ArizonaBy BOB BAUMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Sam Bradford has arrived in Arizona, acknowledging his difficult history with injuries but saying he feels fine now as he prepares to start at quarterback for the Cardinals under new coach Steve...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders add help at cornerback with deals for Melvin, WrightBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have added some needed help at cornerback, agreeing to contracts with free agents Rashaan Melvin and Shareece Wright.Melvin signed Friday. A person familiar with the move said Melvin...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings sign Seahawks' Richardson to bolster defensive lineBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings found a new offensive coordinator this winter, and they made one of the biggest splashes of the NFL offseason this week by giving quarterback Kirk Cousins a fully guaranteed $84...

AP Sports WriterSaints punter Morstead signs new 5-year contractBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints punter Thomas Morstead says he has signed a new five-year, $20 million contract with New Orleans.Morstead tells The Associated Press that his new contract begins in 2018, replacing the final year of his previous...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Packers sign Bears' Kyle Fuller to offer sheetBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) The Green Bay Packers have signed Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller to an offer sheet, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.Fuller is the Bears' transition player, and the tag gives...

Chargers sign ex-Eagles kicker Caleb Sturgis to 2-year dealCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have signed kicker Caleb Sturgis to a two-year deal.The Chargers announced the move Friday. Los Angeles also signed kicker Roberto Aguayo in January, and Nick Rose is still on the roster.Sturgis spent...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings cap Cousins welcome party, with $84M guaranteed dealBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The leverage of free agency in his prime brought Kirk Cousins the market-setting contract with Minnesota.Now the Vikings have their latest franchise quarterback to try to secure that elusive first Super Bowl...

AP Sports WriterQB McCarron eager for chance to prove himself in BuffaloBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Quarterback A.J. McCarron is eager for the opportunity to prove himself with the Buffalo Bills after spending the previous four seasons working in Andy Dalton's shadow.And it makes no difference...

AP Sports WriterRedskins get desired quarterback continuity with Alex SmithBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Doug Williams looked at Alex Smith and slightly exaggerated the commitment the Washington Redskins made to their new soon-to-be 34-year-old quarterback.''He can play to 40,'' Williams said Thursday. ''Can you, Alex? Look at him....

AP Sports WriterJets sign RB Isaiah Crowell, K Cairo SantosBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have filled two holes on their roster by signing running back Isaiah Crowell and kicker Cairo Santos.Crowell had agreed to terms with the team as free agency opened, but...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders sign WR Jordy Nelson, release Michael CrabtreeBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders are shuffling wide receivers, signing free agent Jordy Nelson and releasing Michael Crabtree.Nelson signed a two-year contract Thursday after the Raiders spent more than a day meeting with the former...