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AP Sports WriterAs offense stalls, Steelers defense tries to pick up slackBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The bold-faced names on the Pittsburgh Steelers defense kept repeating the phrase ''ball awareness'' over and over during the offseason, as if they could somehow speak the goal of creating more turnovers into...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Latest from the NFL's annual scouting combine (all times local): --- 1:25 p.m. Oakland Raiders coach Jack Del Rio is a happier man now that he has a new contract. Three weeks ago, team owner Mark Davis rewarded the coach for the team's playoff run by tearing up the original...

AP Pro Football WriterJets trade disgruntled star safety Jamal Adams to SeahawksBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Jamal Adams' wish was finally granted: He's leaving New York in a stunning trade.The Jets dealt the disgruntled star safety to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, splitting with a gifted player...

AP Sports WriterMack looks forward to new start with Bears after big tradeBy ANDREW SELIGMANLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Armed with a record extension after a blockbuster trade, Khalil Mack is looking forward to a fresh start with the Chicago Bears.The two-time All-Pro said he is ''glad I'm here''...

The Latest: Seattle's Thomas up to his old tricks vs. DallasBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the third Sunday of the NFL regular season (all times EDT):4:55 p.m.Seattle's Earl Thomas has quickly made his presence known.Thomas made a remarkable interception midway through the first quarter of the Seahawks' matchup...

AP Sports WriterChargers place Pouncey on IR; center will have hip surgeryBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers center Mike Pouncey has been placed on injured reserve and will miss the season because of a hip injury.General manager Tom Telesco said Thursday that Pouncey will undergo...

The Latest: Cowboys display their 5 Super Bowl trophiesARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Latest on the NFL draft Saturday (all times local):3:30 p.m.The Dallas Cowboys had five Super Bowl championship trophies to show off while hosting the NFL draft. They were all on display in a corner at the...

AP Pro Football WriterJets don't have revenge in mind for snub by Vikings' CousinsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Kirk Cousins is coming to MetLife Stadium as a villain in purple and gold.The Vikings quarterback was hotly pursued by the Jets in the offseason, with New York...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cardinals finalizing deal for CB Jamar TaylorBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Cardinals are finalizing a trade that would bring cornerback Jamar Taylor from the Cleveland Browns, two people with knowledge of the situation said Friday.The people, who sought anonymity because the trade had...

AP Pro Football WriterBig 3rd quarter not enough for Bears vs. RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWLONDON (AP) The problem for the Chicago Bears was more about their play in the trenches than when they arrived in London.A Bears team known for its dominant defensive front was overwhelmed by the Oakland...

AP Sports WriterRavens seeking more production from 32nd-ranked offenseBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens' standard formula for success is having their standout defense dominate the game while receiving only a marginal assist from the offense.To this point, the imbalance has been exceedingly disproportionate.Baltimore ranks last...

Suspended WR Callaway signs with Dolphins' practice squadMIAMI (AP) Receiver Antonio Callaway will get a chance to revive his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins, who signed him Sunday to their practice squad.Callaway's agent confirmed the deal.Callaway was suspended twice in 2019 for violations of the NFL's substance-abuse...