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Raiders release receiver J.J. NelsonALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have cut wide receiver J.J. Nelson after he missed three of the past four games with injuries.Oakland signed Marcell Ateman on Thursday to take Nelson's spot on the 53-man roster. Ateman was on the practice squad the first...

AP Sports WriterDaniel Jones gets more than passing grade at Giants minicampBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) After two days of rookie minicamp, it's easy to see why the New York Giants drafted Daniel Jones of Duke with the No. 6 pick.He reminds them of someone they know:...

AP Sports WriterJets trade QB Hackenberg to Raiders for 2019 7th-round pickBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Christian Hackenberg spent his final day with the New York Jets much as he did in his first two seasons.As a spectator.The Jets traded the 23-year-old quarterback to the Oakland...

Griffin gets 2-year deal to return as Ravens backup QBOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Robert Griffin III has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, who were looking for a quarterback with his skills to play behind Lamar Jackson.The agreement, reached Thursday, is pending the...

AP Sports WriterReid's coach, teammates annoyed at latest random drug testBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) While Eric Reid is ''not surprised'' he's been drug tested by the NFL six times in the past 11 weeks, his Panthers teammates and coaches are growing increasingly annoyed at the frequency of...

AP Pro Football WriterVon Miller gets top spot in AP's outside linebacker rankingsBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) With his Cardinals preparing to face the Cowboys this weekend, Arizona coach Bruce Arians was asked what he might take away from the Denver Broncos' bashing of Ezekiel Elliott.''Well, if I could...

The Latest: Jags keeping Caldwell as GM, Marrone as coachBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 17 of the NFL's regular season (all times Eastern):4 p.m.The Jaguars are sticking with coach Doug Marrone, top decision-maker Tom Coughlin and general manager Dave Caldwell in 2019.Team owner Shad Khan made...

Titans claim offensive lineman John Theus off waiversNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have added an offensive lineman, claiming John Theus off waivers from the New Orleans Saints.The Titans waived defensive lineman Antwaun Woods on Thursday to clear a roster spot.San Francisco drafted the 6-foot-6, 303-pound Theus out...

Texans release punter Trevor Daniel, sign Bryan AngerHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans have released punter Trevor Daniel after he ranked 25th in the NFL in yards per punt through two games and signed free agent Bryan Anger.Daniel, who played all 16 games for Houston as a rookie last...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) As the search resumes for NFL quarterback Jay Cutler's brother-in-law, investigators are examining whether one factor in the 30-year-old's disappearance was his recent arrest on allegations that he acted threateningly toward a woman and had a gun.Michael Cavallari's car was found abandoned 12 days...

Lions sign new punter, put Redfern on IRALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed punter Jeff Locke after Kasey Redfern went down with a knee injury in the season opener.The Lions announced Tuesday they were putting Redfern and offensive tackle Corey Robinson on injured reserve. Robinson...

AP Sports WriterSaints look to improve playoff position vs. rival PanthersBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The New Orleans Saints have already secured the NFC South title for a fourth straight season. Now they're hoping for a little more.The Saints can still earn the NFC's top seed - and...