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49ers sign first-round pick Reuben FosterSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed first-round pick Reuben Foster to a four-year deal.The deal announced Friday gives San Francisco eight of its 10 draft picks under contract. No. 3 overall pick Solomon Thomas and quarterback C.J. Beathard, their...

Falcons to honor former stars Michael Vick, Roddy WhiteATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons are planning a retirement ceremony for two of the team's most prominent players - Michael Vick and Roddy White.The Falcons say Monday's ceremony at team owner Arthur Blank's offices will recognize the ''contributions and impact''...

Jets sign former Giants, Dolphins LB Spencer PaysingerFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed former Giants and Dolphins linebacker Spencer Paysinger.The move Friday fills the roster spot that was vacated when the Jets cut linebacker David Harris on Tuesday after 10 seasons with the team.Paysinger...

Patriots sign DE Rivers, highest selection in 2017 classFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots have signed third-round draft pick Derek Rivers.The team announced the signing Friday. A defensive end out of Youngstown State, Rivers was the Patriots' highest selection in April's draft at 83rd overall.With his signing,...

AP Pro Football WriterAnderson: temporary paralysis only reinforced love of gameBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Like any other NFL player, Zaire Anderson knew the game's risks but was skeptical he'd ever be the one not getting up off the field someday.That changed on New Year's Day when the...

AP Pro Football WriterAnderson: temporary paralysis only reinforced love of gameBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Like any other NFL player, Zaire Anderson knew the game's risks but was skeptical he'd ever be the one not getting up off the field someday.That changed on New Year's Day when the...

AP Pro Football WriterAnderson: temporary paralysis only reinforced love of gameBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Like any other NFL player, Zaire Anderson knew the game's risks but was skeptical he'd ever be the one not getting up off the field someday.That changed on New Year's Day when the...

AP Sports Writer49ers offense going through learning curveBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, California (AP) A couple of passes bounced off receivers' hands into defenders for interceptions. Even more were dropped. Then there were the throws that didn't get made because the quarterback got sacked.The installation of new coach Kyle...

AP Sports Writer49ers offense going through learning curveBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) A couple of passes bounced off receivers' hands into defenders for interceptions. Even more were dropped. Then there were the throws that didn't get made because the quarterback got sacked.The installation of new coach Kyle...

AP Sports WriterGiants safeties coach thinks Collins can be even betterBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) During a breakout season in 2016, New York Giants safety Landon Collins went from one of the NFL's most promising young defensive players to one of its best overall, an All-Pro.Dave Merritt,...

Ravens release TE Dennis Pitta after third hip injuryOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens have released tight end Dennis Pitta with an injury waiver after he hurt his right hip for a third time in practice last week.The injury occurred during an offseason practice session Friday. Each...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Don't expect to see Kaepernick on an NFL field soonBy TIM DAHLBERGNo less of a coach than Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks believes that Colin Kaepernick is ''a starter in this league,'' whatever that means.It certainly doesn't mean Kaepernick will have a job in the...