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AP Sports WriterAP Source: Browns trade DT Shelton to Patriots for pickBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Danny Shelton always ended his interviews with a smile and saying, ''Go Browns!''It was the Browns turn to say, ''Go Danny!''New Cleveland general manager John Dorsey agreed to send Shelton, a former first-round...

Lions re-sign LS Don Muhlbach, DE Kerry HyderALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have re-signed long snapper Don Muhlbach and defensive end Kerry HyderThe team announced both moves Saturday but did disclose contract terms.Muhlbach is entering his 15th NFL season, all with Detroit. He sits third on...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Browns trade DT Shelton to Patriots for pickBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the negotiations says the Cleveland Browns have agreed to trade defensive tackle Danny Shelton to the New England Patriots for a future draft pick.New Browns general manager John Dorsey,...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Richard Sherman agrees to 3-year deal with 49ersBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Star cornerback Richard Sherman agreed to a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, one day after being released by the rival Seattle Seahawks.A person in the league...

Chris Gedney, Syracuse star and NFL tight end, dies at 47SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Chris Gedney, an All-American tight end at Syracuse who played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals, has died. He was 47.Gedney's death Friday was announced by Syracuse, where he did commentary...

Chris Gedney, Syracuse star and NFL tight end, dies at 47SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Chris Gedney, an All-American tight end at Syracuse who played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals, has died. He was 47.Gedney's death Friday was announced by Syracuse, where he did commentary...

AP Sports WriterGastineau pleads for Goodell to help him, ailing NFL playersBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Mark Gastineau made an emotional plea to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to help him and former players who are dealing with what he claims are football-related health issues.The former New York...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Dolphins agree to trade Jarvis Landry to BrownsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Jarvis Landry is leaving one bad offense for another one.The Miami Dolphins agreed to trade the Pro Bowl receiver to the Cleveland Browns for two draft picks, two people familiar with the deal...

Cardinals tender offers to Pierre, Wetzel, Penny, GoodwinTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have tendered offers to exclusive rights free agents defensive lineman Olsen Pierre, offensive lineman John Wetzel, running back Elijhaa Penny and cornerback C.J. Goodwin.Pierre played in 14 games last season, seven as a starter. His...

Evans, Buccaneers agree to $82.5 million contract extensionTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay's Mike Evans has agreed to a five-year, $82.5 million contract extension that makes him the second-highest paid receiver in the NFL.The deal confirmed Friday includes $55 million guaranteed and also makes Evans the highest-paid player with...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks to release star cornerback Richard ShermanBy TIM BOOTHThe Seattle Seahawks cut ties on Friday with star cornerback Richard Sherman, who became one of the NFL's premier cornerbacks during his seven seasons with the team.The team informed Sherman early in the day he would be released, and...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Dolphins agree to trade Jarvis Landry to BrownsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Jarvis Landry is leaving one bad offense for another one.The Miami Dolphins agreed to trade the Pro Bowl receiver to the Cleveland Browns for two draft picks, two people familiar with the deal...