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Eagles, first-round pick Derek Barnett agree on 4-year dealPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Eagles and first-round pick Derek Barnett have agreed on a four-year contract.Barnett was selected with the 14th overall pick after the defensive end broke Hall of Famer Reggie White's school record with 32 sacks in three seasons...

New Cowboys player suspected of DWI after own welcome partyDALLAS (AP) Newly acquired Cowboys cornerback Nolan Carroll has been arrested on suspicion of a driving while intoxicated after leaving a promotional event welcoming him to Dallas.Dallas police say the 30-year-old Carroll was arrested early Monday after being stopped...

New Cowboys player suspected of DWI after own welcome partyDALLAS (AP) Newly acquired Cowboys cornerback Nolan Carroll has been arrested on suspicion of a driving while intoxicated after leaving a promotional event welcoming him to Dallas.Dallas police say the 30-year-old Carroll was arrested early Monday after being stopped...

AP Sports WriterBrowns LB Kirksey signs 4-year, $38 million extensionBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) When the Browns were sliding toward a winless 2016 season, Christian Kirksey stepped forward.The linebacker boldly predicted a victory, which came a few weeks later.On Tuesday, Cleveland locked up Kirksey for what the club hopes...

AP Sports WriterPanthers RB Stewart concerned about Super Bowls, not carriesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers veteran running back Jonathan Stewart isn't concerned about losing carries to Christian McCaffrey, the team's first round draft pick.In Stewart's eyes, the more talent on the Carolina roster the better.''Who cares? We...

AP Sports WriterBrowns linebacker Christian Kirksey signs 4-year extensionBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Linebacker Christian Kirksey has signed a four-year contract extension with the Cleveland Browns.Kirksey led the team in tackles last season and finished third in the league with 148. He's entering his fourth year and Cleveland wanted...

Jets sign WR Chris Harper, waive TE Braedon BowmanFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed wide receiver Chris Harper and waived tight end Braedon Bowman.Harper had 13 catches for 133 yards in nine games with San Francisco last season. He was originally signed by New...

Cowboys player suspected of DWI near welcome party for himDALLAS (AP) Newly acquired Cowboys cornerback Nolan Carroll has been arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated near a club that held a promotional event welcoming him to Dallas.Dallas police say the 30-year-old Carroll was arrested early Monday after...

Detroit Lions announce signings of Bozick, AsiataALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed guard Connor Bozick and running back Matt Asiata.The team announced the deals Tuesday but did not provide contract terms. Asiata's agent confirmed last week he had agreed to a one-year deal with the...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos QB battle again tops in the NFL this offseasonBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) This offseason's biggest position battle is again in Denver, the quarterback-crazed city where John Elway and Peyton Manning both left the game caked in confetti and continue to cast long shadows.The...

AP Sports WriterLions reach 1-year agreement with RB Matt AsiataBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions have agreed to a one-year deal with running back Matt Asiata.Agent Kenny Zuckerman confirmed the deal Friday night. Asiata played the past five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.The agreement doesn't come as...

AP Sports WriterLions reach 1-year agreement with RB Matt AsiataBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions have agreed to a one-year deal with running back Matt Asiata.Agent Kenny Zuckerman confirmed the deal Friday night. Asiata played the past five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.The agreement doesn't come as...