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AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Vikings, Broncos talking QB Trevor Siemian tradeBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Minnesota Vikings are negotiating a trade with the Denver Broncos to acquire quarterback Trevor Siemian.Siemian would give the Vikings a capable...

AP Sports WriterChiefs make flurry of deals official as free agency beginsBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The roster overhaul of the two-time defending AFC West champions began in earnest weeks ago, when the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to trade quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins.It began...

Bears agree to deals with Acho, AmukamaraLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have agreed to contracts with linebacker Sam Acho and cornerback Prince Amukamara.A seven-year pro, Acho had three sacks last season. Amukamara had seven pass breakups and 48 tackles after signing a one-year contract.Quarterback Mike Glennon,...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Raiders sign TE Derek Carrier to 3-year dealBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have agreed to a three-year contract with free agent tight end Derek Carrier.A person familiar with the deal says the sides agreed on Tuesday. The person spoke on...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cardinals reach 1-year deal with QB Sam BradfordBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Cardinals finally found their quarterback.A person with knowledge of the situation said Sam Bradford and the Cardinals have agreed to a one-year, $20 million contract with a second-year option, also for...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Raiders sign TE Derek Carrier to 3-year dealBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have agreed to a three-year contract with free agent tight end Derek Carrier.A person familiar with the deal says the sides agreed on Tuesday. The person spoke on...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Jaguars to sign guard Norwell, WRs Moncrief, LeeBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars will open free agency by adding two offensive pieces and re-signing another.The Jaguars are poised to sign All-Pro guard Andrew Norwell and speedy receiver Donte Moncrief in free agency...

AP Pro Football WriterAgent: Malcolm Butler agrees to 5-year deal with TitansBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Cornerback Malcolm Butler's agent says he has agreed to a five-year deal worth more than $60 million.Derek Simpson told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Butler will sign the deal including...

AP Sports WriterJets bringing back QB Josh McCown on 1-year dealBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets are calling an audible and turning to a familiar face as their backup plan at quarterback.Josh McCown agreed Tuesday on a one-year deal to return to the Jets,...

Cardinals release running back Adrian PetersonTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have released running back Adrian Peterson after a half-season in the desert that included a pair of impressive games and a season-ending injury.The seven-time All-Pro running back began last season with New Orleans but, after barely playing...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cardinals reach 1-year deal with QB Sam BradfordBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Cardinals finally found their quarterback.A person with knowledge of the situation said Sam Bradford and the Cardinals have agreed to a one-year, $20 million contract with a second-year option, also for...

Packers release WR Jordy NelsonGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Aaron Rodgers is losing his most prolific receiver but might be getting an upgrade at tight end.The Green Bay Packers released veteran Jordy Nelson, the third-leading receiver in franchise history and one of Rodgers' top targets in the passing game.The...