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The Atlanta Falcons are likely to release running back Michael Turner, who is scheduled to make $6.9 million next season, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Friday. Turner, 31, rushed for 800 yards and 10 touchdowns last season as the Falcons reached the NFC Championship Game. It...

Associated PressSouth Carolina: Tax break for Carolina Panthers near passageBy JEFFREY COLLINSCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina is getting ready to offer the Carolina Panthers around $120 million in tax breaks to move practice fields and the team's headquarters to the state from North Carolina.Both the South Carolina House...

Seahawks sign K Sebastian Janikowski, QB Stephen MorrisRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks are hoping Sebastian Janikowski can solve their kicking issues.The team signed Janikowski on Friday amid a number of moves.Seattle also signed quarterback Stephen Morris to have another arm on the roster behind Russell Wilson. Running...

AP Sports WriterGiven short week, Broncos practice light for Mahomes, ChiefsBy PAT GRAHAMENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos are envisioning ways to stop Patrick Mahomes.The visuals will have to suffice. They're not simulating the Kansas City Chiefs and their dynamic quarterback at full speed during practice this week...

AP Sports WriterBrady: It was 'just time' to leave Pats for new challengeBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tom Brady says it was “just time” to move on from the New England Patriots and begin another chapter in his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The six-time Super Bowl champion...

Patrick Mahomes becoming part owner of Kansas City RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes is joining the ownership group of the Kansas City Royals.The Royals announced the addition of Mahomes, the star quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl title last...

Terrell Owens has decided to celebrate his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame at Chattanooga, where he played college football. The former NFL All-Pro receiver, who has said he was not attending the induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio, released a statement on Tuesday saying he would give his...

AP Pro Football WriterJets, QB Joe Flacco agree to terms on 1-year dealBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets and quarterback Joe Flacco have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, the 2013 Super Bowl MVP's agency announced on Twitter.The move to bring in Flacco...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings have 'every intent' of retaining Spielman, ZimmerBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings President Mark Wilf issued a statement of confidence in general manager Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer on Friday, tamping down speculation about their future two days prior to the...

METAIRIE, La. (AP) - The New Orleans Saints have four picks in Saturday's final four rounds of the NFL draft and have yet to bring in new receiving targets for quarterback Drew Brees.This offseason, New Orleans has traded away two of their most productive receivers, sending star tight end...

AP Sports WriterNagy unloads on Bears' offense after win over Brady, BucsBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Coach Matt Nagy unloaded on the Chicago Bears' struggling offense, venting about incorrect route running, breakdowns in blocking technique and missed opportunities for quarterback Nick Foles in the win over Tampa Bay on...

Chicago Bears release tight end Dion SimsLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have released tight end Dion Sims.Signed by Chicago in 2017 after spending his first four years with Miami, Sims caught 17 passes for 189 yards over 22 games the past two years. But he went...