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AP Sports WriterSeahawks get Richardson from Jets for KearseBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have made a big splash for their top-notch defense just before the start of the regular season.Seattle acquired defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson from the New York Jets on Friday in exchange for wide...

Injuries always the bane of NFL teams in the summerBy The Associated PressIt is a well-accepted axiom in the NFL preseason that the key is not performance, it's health.Don't lose a major contributor.Several teams failed in their mission this summer, although a few of them should be able to...

Saints receiver Willie Snead suspended 3 games for DUIMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints officials say receiver Willie Snead has been suspended for the first three games this season because of an offseason traffic violation for driving under the influence of alcohol.Coach Sean Payton says general manager Mickey Loomis spoke...

AP Sports WriterBrock out: AP source says Browns to release QB OsweilerBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Brock Osweiler's days with the Browns were numbered when the quarterback arrived in a trade.They're now over.Osweiler is being released by Cleveland, which will have to pay his $16 million guaranteed contract not...

Martin cut, Catanzaro wins Jets' competition at kickerFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Chandler Catanzaro has won the New York Jets' competition at kicker after Ross Martin was among 10 players cut by the team.Catanzaro signed a one-year, $900,000 deal with the Jets in March and was in a closely...

Buccaneers place DL Lambert, DE Tu'ikolovatu on IRTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed defensive lineman DaVonte Lambert and rookie defensive tackle Stevie Tu'ikolovatu on injured reserve.Lambert, who has a wrist injury, started five of 11 games he appeared in last season. Tu'ikolovatu, who injured his...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks get Richardson from Jets for KearseBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have made a big splash for their top-notch defense just before the start of the regular season.The Seahawks acquired defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson from the New York Jets on Friday in exchange for...

Injuries always the bane of NFL teams in the summerBy The Associated PressIt is a well-accepted axiom in the NFL preseason that the key is not performance, it's health.Don't lose a major contributor.Several teams failed in their mission this summer, although a few of them should be able to...

Jaguars cut 13, place TE Rivera, S Johnson on IRJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars began trimming their roster Friday by parting ways with 13 players and placing tight end Mychal Rivera and safety Jeron Johnson on injured reserve.The Jaguars released three vested veterans: linebacker Akeem Dent, running...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL 2017: Russell Wilson makes Seahawks leaders in NFC WestBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) One look at the quarterback situations in the NFC West tells you just about everything you need to know about the hierarchy in the division.While Arizona, Los Angeles and San...

AP Pro Football WriterON FOOTBALL: More fun coming to NFL this season?By BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) Troy Vincent has heard, far too often, the No Fun League reference to his sport.While he finds it a totally inaccurate description, Vincent is confident the NFL will be even more entertaining...

49ers acquire offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson from LionsSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have acquired offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson from the Detroit Lions in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick.The 49ers announced the deal on Thursday and say Tomlinson still must pass a physical to make...