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AP Sports WriterAP sources: Browns agree to acquire QB Taylor from BillsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Two people familiar with the trade say the Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire quarterback Tyrod Taylor from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a third-round draft pick.The teams came to terms on...

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...

Punter Lechler re-signs with Texans for 19th pro seasonHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans have signed punter Shane Lechler to a contract extension.An 18-year veteran, Lechler comes off one of his finest seasons. He led the NFL in punting yards (4,507), finished second in both net punting yards (3,799)...

Bills sign defensive end Odighizuwa to 1-year contractORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Defensive end Owa Odighizuwa is getting an opportunity to resume his NFL career by signing a one year-contract with the Buffalo Bills.Odighizuwa missed all of last season after being cut by New York Giants in August shortly...

AP Sports WriterSpecial return: Browns star Cribbs re-joining team as internBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Josh Cribbs has pulled off another stunning return.A three-time Pro Bowler during eight seasons returning kicks for the Browns, Cribbs is joining Cleveland's coaching staff as a special teams intern.Cribbs was a threat to...

AP Sports WriterSpecial return: Browns star Cribbs re-joining team as internBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Josh Cribbs has pulled off another stunning return.A three-time Pro Bowler during eight seasons returning kicks for the Browns, Cribbs is joining Cleveland's coaching staff as a special teams intern.Cribbs was a threat to...

Titans plan to release RB DeMarco MurrayNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans plan to release running back DeMarco Murray.The Titans announced their intentions Thursday, when general manager Jon Robinson said in a statement that Murray ''was a pro in every facet and we wish him and his family...

Tom Brady gets buzz cut as cancer charity raises $6.5MQUINCY, Mass. (AP) New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady got a buzz cut for a cancer research institute.Brady was the mystery guest at Thursday's ''Saving by Shaving'' annual fundraiser for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.Brady showed off his...

AP Sports WriterFormer Browns star Cribbs joining team as coaching internBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Former Browns special teams star Josh Cribbs is joining Cleveland's coaching staff as an intern.Cribbs, a three-time Pro Bowler who was one of the game's most dynamic returners, will work with new Browns special...