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AP Pro Football WriterDeMarcus Ware announces his retirement from NFLBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) DeMarcus Ware won't be returning to the Dallas Cowboys nor the Denver Broncos as expected. The 12-year NFL veteran is instead retiring from the NFL.Ware announced his decision Monday on Twitter.Next to a split...

AP Pro Football WriterDeMarcus Ware announces his retirement from NFLBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) DeMarcus Ware won't be returning to the Dallas Cowboys nor the Denver Broncos as expected. The 12-year NFL veteran is instead retiring from the NFL.Ware announced his decision Monday on Twitter.Next to a split...

Raiders announce deal with free agent OL Marshal NewhouseALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have officially announced the signing of free agent offensive lineman Marshall Newhouse.Newhouse agreed to a two-year deal with Oakland late last week and signed the contract on Monday.Newhouse is the only free agent signed...

Falcons re-sign backup cornerback Wreh-Wilson to 1-year dealFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed backup cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson to a one-year, $775,000 deal.Wreh-Wilson is the seventh Atlanta player from the 2016 NFC championship team to be re-signed or have his contract extended.The Falcons signed Wreh-Wilson in...

AP Sports WriterDolphins TE Julius Thomas excited to be reunited with GaseBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Tight end Julius Thomas envisions himself as the new bass drum for the Miami Dolphins, which should sound good to coach Adam Gase, because his offense could use more punch.Thomas said Monday he's...

Cardinals re-sign RB Ellington to one-year contractTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed running back Andre Ellington to a one-year contract.Ellington, the backup to David Johnson, has played all four of his NFL seasons with Arizona after being drafted in the sixth round out of Clemson in...

Chargers release LT King Dunlap after adding OkungLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers released left tackle King Dunlap on Monday.A starter for most of the last four seasons in San Diego, Dunlap played a full season only once, in 2014. He also spent his first four pro...

Bills add with receiver Corey "Philly" BrownORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills agreed to terms with wide receiver Corey ''Philly'' Brown on Sunday.Brown spent the past three seasons with the Carolina Panthers, catching 79 passes for 1,019 yards and seven touchdowns in 43 games (22 starts). First-year...

AP Sports WriterLions bolster offensive line, agreeing to deal with TJ LangBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions have agreed to a deal with guard T.J. Lang, another significant move to bolster their offensive line in a busy offseason.Agent Mike McCartney acknowledged the three-year agreement Sunday on Twitter....

Jaguars, going younger and cheaper, release Roy MillerJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have released veteran defensive tackle Roy Miller, choosing to go younger and cheaper at the position.The 29-year-old Miller was due a $400,000 roster bonus Monday and would have counted more than $4 million against the...

New York Giants sign former Chargers OL D.J. FlukerEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have signed former San Diego Chargers offensive lineman D.J. Fluker to a one-year, $3 million deal.The Giants announced the signing Sunday.The 11th pick overall in 2013, Fluker started 61 of 66 regular-season...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Broncos lure Peko from Cincy, Kerr from IndyBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) A person with knowledge of the deals tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with free agent defensive tackles Domata Peko of the Bengals and Zach...