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AP Sports WriterBowles: Still no front-runner to win Jets' QB competitionBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Picking a starting quarterback is no snap decision for Todd Bowles.The New York Jets coach has a journeyman veteran in Josh McCown and two inexperienced youngsters in Bryce Petty and Christian...

AP Sports WriterOher's future with Panthers uncertain entering minicampBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Michael Oher's future in Carolina remains uncertain as the Panthers prepare for a mandatory three-day minicamp beginning Tuesday.The team's starting left tackle during its Super Bowl season in 2015 has not had any contact with...

AP Sports WriterAnother step in Jets purge: WR Decker releasedBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Now, it's official: Eric Decker's days with the New York Jets are done.The team released the veteran wide receiver Monday, six days after saying it would do so if it couldn't work out...

AP Sports WriterAnother step in Jets purge: WR Decker releasedBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Now, it's official: Eric Decker's days with the New York Jets are done.The team released the veteran wide receiver Monday, six days after saying it would do so if it couldn't work out...

AP Sports WriterAnother step in Jets purge: WR Decker releasedBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have released wide receiver Eric Decker, six days after saying they would do so if they couldn't work out a trade.The announcement Monday officially ends Decker's tenure with the...

AP Sports WriterBlank, Falcons hold retirement celebration for Vick, WhiteBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Michael Vick received a big hug from Arthur Blank.Vick also received an embrace from Blank's team that he said would last a lifetime.Vick, the dynamic quarterback whose career with the Atlanta Falcons ended in disgrace,...

Colts continue to tinker with roster on eve of minicampINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts have claimed Tyvis Powell off waivers and signed receiver Chris Briggs.To make room on the roster, Indy put undrafted rookie Trey Griffey on the waived-injured list. If Griffey clears waivers, he will go on...

WR Jeremy Maclin picks Ravens over Bills, signs 2-year dealOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Receiver Jeremy Maclin has signed a two-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, who spent much of the offseason looking for a deep threat.After being cut by Kansas City earlier this month, Maclin visited Buffalo and...

Receiver Jeremy Maclin signs 2-year contract with RavensOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Receiver Jeremy Maclin has signed a two-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, who spent much of the offseason looking for a deep threat.After being cut by Kansas City earlier this month, Maclin visited Buffalo and Baltimore last...

August trial set in ex-NFL player McKnight's deathNEW ORLEANS (AP) The man charged in the shooting death of former NFL running back Joe McKnight is scheduled to go on trial in August.A judge in the New Orleans suburb of Gretna on Monday set an Aug. 7 trial date...

Texans OL David Quessenberry wins PFWA's Halas AwardHOUSTON (AP) Houston Texans offensive lineman David Quessenberry has won the 2017 George Halas Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.The Halas Award is given to a player, coach or staff member in the NFL who overcomes adversity to succeed....

AP Sports WriterGiants wrap up OTAs without Odell Beckham, Olivier VernonBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants wrapped up organized team activities the way they started - with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and defensive end Olivier Vernon missing the voluntary workouts.Coach Ben McAdoo declined...