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Steelers sign RB Wendell Smallwood to 1-year dealPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed running back Wendell Smallwood to a one-year deal, giving the backfield a bit of experienced depth heading into training camp.Smallwood joins a group that includes James Conner, Benny Snell Jr., Jaylen Samuels and rookie...

Seahawks acquire CB C.J. Smith from Browns for future pickRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have acquired cornerback C.J. Smith from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2020.Smith is another young option in Seattle's secondary. He spent the 2016 season with the...

AP Sports WriterKenyan Drake staying with Cardinals on one-year dealBy DAVID BRANDTRunning back Kenyan Drake's agency says he will sign his one-year, $8.5 million tender to stay with the Arizona Cardinals.The Cardinals placed the transition tag on Drake earlier this week, which meant the player could negotiate a deal...

AP Pro Football WriterMara disappointed in Beckham, but WR not now on trade blockBy BARRY WILNERORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. isn't on the trade market. He isn't untouchable, either.New York Giants owner John Mara on Sunday expressed his disappointment in the controversial star receiver.Speaking at the NFL...

AP Pro Football Writer4th-down plays doom 49ers in loss to RavensBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The difference between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens basically came down to a couple of fourth-down conversions.After the 49ers failed to convert on a fourth-and-short chance midway through the fourth...

AP Sports WriterInterference or not, NFL refs preparing for replay reviewsBy STEPHEN HAWKINSPLANO, Texas (AP) Veteran NFL referee Tony Corrente was quick to make the distinction about what changes now that pass interference can be challenged by coaches and reviewed by officials.''First of all, the rule has not...

The Latest: Wilson makes plays to help Seattle take 3-0 leadBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's opening Sunday (all times Eastern):5:55 p.m.A late burst has given the Seattle Seahawks a 3-0 lead at halftime over the Green Bay Packers.The Seahawks couldn't get anything going until quarterback Russell...

Associated PressContract extension in hand, Edelman can get down to businessBy MARK FARINELLAFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) On the day after his 33rd birthday, a newly enriched Julian Edelman was doing what he loves best: practicing with his fellow New England Patriots.''We got something done,'' the veteran wide receiver said...

Chicago Bears end offseason program earlyLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears are ending their offseason program early.Coach Matt Nagy said nine weeks are enough and he wants his players to focus on training without having to worry about video conferences four days a week. The team will...

Fournette now a free agent after going unclaimed on waiversJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Running back Leonard Fournette is now a free agent.Fournette went unclaimed after Jacksonville waived him Monday. Fournette's representatives responded by formally filing a grievance against the Jaguars in an effort to recoup the $4.17 million in...

AP Sports WriterTom Brady over Jameis Winston easy decision for BuccaneersBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The decision to pursue Tom Brady in free agency was a no-brainer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.That's not to suggest a lot of thinking and planning didn't go into it.In snaring the six-time...

Chiefs have Jones, Titans have Humphries for AFC title gameKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs have Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones active for the AFC championship game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday after he missed their divisional-round win over the Houston Texans with a...