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AP Pro Football WriterBroncos trade for Patriots backup tight end DerbyBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos traded a 2017 fifth-round pick to the rival New England Patriots in exchange for tight end A.J. Derby.To make room, they released veteran safety Shiloh Keo for the second time...

AP Sports WriterCardinals re-sign OT D.J. Humphries to 3-year dealBy DAVID BRANDTArizona's offense showed plenty of potential during quarterback Kyler Murray's rookie season.Now the Cardinals have made sure to keep the talented big man at left tackle who protects him.The Cardinals announced on Tuesday that they've re-signed D.J. Humphries...

The CLEVELAND and the NEW ORLEANS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/16/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CLEVELAND vs NEW ORLEANS When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 16, 2018 Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana ROT TEAM PS OU ML 277 CLEVELAND -8.5 (-110) 49.5 (-110) 270 -350 278 NEW ORLEANS TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -8.5 PREDICTION: NEW ORLEANS , CLEVELAND Oddsmakers currently have the...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Jay-Z sells out Kaepernick, grabs big money from NFLBy PAUL NEWBERRYRemember when Jay-Z was a dynamic hip-hop artist whose stark lyrics gave voice to the oppressed and downtrodden?Well, those days are over.He may have 99 Problems - but a conscience certainly ain't one.Completing his transformation to...

Jets waive Raymond, who had costly fumbled punt at OaklandFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have waived wide receiver Kalif Raymond, two days after his fumbled punt changed momentum in the team's loss at Oakland.Raymond was claimed off waivers by the Jets on Sept. 3 after...

Odell Beckham Jr. misses Giants-Jets with ankle injuryEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. is sitting out the Giants-Jets preseason game with a sprained left ankle.The dynamic Giants receiver did not practice this week after being hurt Monday night in a preseason loss to the Browns in Cleveland.Giants...

Bears sign Whitehair to 5-year extension through 2024LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky wore a smile Sunday like he just received a big contract extension.In a way, it was an investment by the Bears in their quarterback. The Bears signed one of Trubisky's protectors, left...

AP Sports WriterTo McCoy's relief, Chargers finally find way to finishBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) With 15 seconds left and his San Diego Chargers trying to hold onto a 21-13 lead against Denver, embattled coach Mike McCoy hunched over with his head in his hands.It couldn't be happening...

AP Pro Football WriterJets won't discipline Bell for bowling after flu absenceBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Le'Veon Bell will be spared from team discipline after his weekend bowling outing.The New York Jets running back missed the team's 22-21 win Sunday against Miami while continuing to recover...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Gase: Trade of Adams a 'win-win' for both sidesBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Adam Gase is moving on and mostly taking the high road.The trade of Jamal Adams was still a hot topic Tuesday as New York Jets players begin filtering into the...

Associated PressRams get busy after slow start, add depth as draft concludesBy DAN GREENSPANTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams made one pick through the first two days of the NFL draft.They made 10 picks on Day 3, continuing their active offseason by making five trades Saturday,...

AP Pro Football WriterUnion committee rejects NFL labor deal; player reps to voteBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) The NFL players' union executive committee voted 6-5 Friday to recommend rejecting the terms of a labor deal approved by NFL owners the previous day.The owners' proposal features a 17-game season,...