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Eagles bolster secondary with safety Andrew SendejoPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to a one-year contract with safety Andrew Sendejo, who earlier this month was released by Minnesota.A nine-year veteran, Sendejo has played in 99 career games, including playoffs, and has 432 tackles, seven interceptions and 31...

AP Sports WriterErratic Steelers defense hoping to disrupt Gronk, PatriotsBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Sean Davis in the second round last spring, defensive coordinator Keith Butler reveled in the possibilities.Here was a 6-foot-1, 202-pound guy who could play both safety and cornerback depending on...

AP Pro Football WriterStaying Sharpe: New Vikings receiver follows Diggs departureBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) To fill a glaring hole at wide receiver opened by the departure of Stefon Diggs, the Minnesota Vikings have turned first to Tajae Sharpe.Whenever NFL teams are able to gather for practice, Sharpe should...

AP Pro Football WriterBuffalo Bills on cusp of ending 25-year divisional droughtBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Josh Allen has gone from an erratic rookie quarterback from Wyoming to a precision passer in his third NFL season, leading the Buffalo Bills to the cusp of their first AFC East title...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans host Texans in battle for AFC South leadBy BARRY WILNERRemember the Titans? You'd better do so.The Tennessee Titans suddenly look like world beaters. Or, at least, a solid choice to win the AFC South.They have won four straight and six of seven to climb into...

Elliott vows to avoid trouble after meeting with GoodellNEW YORK (AP) Ezekiel Elliott is vowing to avoid incidents similar to a recent one in Las Vegas that forced the star running back of the Dallas Cowboys to meet with Commissioner Roger Goodell.Elliott tweeted Tuesday after meeting with Goodell...

HOUSTON (AP) - Houston coach Bill O'Brien wasn't ready to say who will start at quarterback as the team started a mandatory minicamp on Tuesday.He did however discuss the most important factor that will go into his decision whether to go with Ryan Mallett or Brian Hoyer.''The most consistent...

Associated PressTexans address needs in draft, add competition to rosterBy JOSHUA KOCHHOUSTON (AP) In Brian Gaine's first draft as the general manager of the Houston Texans, he wanted to add three things to the offensive and defensive side of the ball - speed, athleticism and explosiveness.In doing that...

Chargers hope to solve fourth-quarter woes vs. RaidersThe Oakland Raiders are displaying that they plan to be a factor in the AFC West.The San Diego Chargers can't say the same because of a penchant for blowing fourth-quarter leads.San Diego (1-3) has blown three leads in the game's final five...

Bears sign Fry, add another kicker to mix to replace ParkeyLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have signed Elliott Fry, adding another kicker to the mix to replace Cody Parkey.The move announced Friday makes Fry the third kicker signed by Chicago this offseason along with Redford Jones...

AP Pro Football WriterQuarterbacks will dominate the 2018 NFL offseasonBy ARNIE STAPLETONQuarterbacks will rule the NFL's offseason.Beginning with Alex Smith going to Washington when the league's new year starts next month, several quarterbacks will find new riches and many teams will land new quarterbacks in 2018.Tom Brady may have...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos fire offensive coordinator Rich ScangarelloBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) The Denver Broncos are looking for their fifth offensive coordinator in five seasons after Vic Fangio changed his mind about keeping his coaching staff intact and fired Rich Scangarello on Sunday.Scangarello, a disciple of San Francisco...