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AP Sports WriterLongtime Jets LB David Harris retires after 11 seasonsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.Former New York Jets linebacker David Harris, second on the team's career tackles list, has retired after 11 NFL seasons.Harris made the announcement Friday night in a statement released on Twitter by his agents.He spent his...

AP Sports WriterRavens GM DeCosta bolsters defense, enhances draftBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens bolstered their defense and improved their draft position at the outset of free agency.The addition of 6-foot-8 defensive end Calais Campbell and the acquisition of 6-5 free agent defensive tackle Michael...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) Tennessee Titans wide receiver Justin Hunter's trial for assault and battery arising from a July bar brawl is set to begin Tuesday in Virginia Beach.The charge stems from a brawl that began inside a bar in the oceanfront tourist district of Virginia Beach. The...

Brother of Giants' Janoris Jenkins charged in man's deathFAIR LAWN, N.J. (AP) The brother of New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in the death of a 25-year-man whose body was found in the NFL player's New Jersey home.The Bergen County prosecutor's...

AP Sports WriterChargers rookie Joey Bosa back in his elementBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) Joey Bosa is back in his element.The former Ohio State defensive end had his first workout with the San Diego Chargers when rookie minicamp opened on Friday.''It's been awesome getting to wake up and...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Gregg Williams establishing intense culture on defenseBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Gregg Williams is the furthest thing from warm and fuzzy.Never has been. And, never will.That's not how the New York Jets' defensive coordinator is wired.Williams has helped build stingy defenses all...

Cardinals sign ex-Falcons linebacker Reed to 1-year contractTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed outside linebacker Brooks Reed to a one-year contract.Reed, who grew up in Tucson and played at the University of Arizona, has played in eight NFL seasons, four with the Houston Texans and the...

AP Sports WriterRyan throws 3 TD passes, Falcons hold off Bucs 34-29By PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Matt Ryan threw for 354 yards and three touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons snapped a three-game losing streak, holding off Tampa Bay 34-29 Sunday in Jameis Winston's return as the Buccaneers starting quarterback.The...

Former NFL GM Bobby Beathard a Hall of Fame finalistCANTON, Ohio (AP) Longtime general manager and personnel administrator Bobby Beathard is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the contributors category.Beathard helped build strong teams in football stops in Kansas City (1966-67), Miami (1972-77),...

AP Pro Football WriterHow the 49ers and the Chiefs match up in the Super BowlBy BARRY WILNERIt has been a while since a Super Bowl has appeared to be such a toss-up. This one between the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers and the AFC champ Kansas City Chiefs is...

AP Sports WriterBucs feel they're headed in right direction under KoetterBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Despite winning just five games and missing the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers feel they're progressing under Dirk Koetter.Koetter is the coach the Bucs are betting on to...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Bills decline to pick up Lawson's 5th-year optionBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the decision confirms to The Associated Press the Buffalo Bills have informed defensive end Shaq Lawson that they will not pick up the fifth-year option of...