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Associated PressNFL more forceful on Texas 'bathroom bill' after Super BowlBy PAUL J. WEBERAUSTIN, Texas (AP) The NFL is expressing sharper warnings about a Texas ''bathroom bill'' targeting transgender persons than statements prior to the Super Bowl in Houston.NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy on Friday raised the prospect of...

AP Sports WriterFitzpatrick's Jets contract voids, QB becomes free agentBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Ryan Fitzpatrick's contract with the New York Jets has been voided, as expected, making the veteran quarterback a free agent.Fitzpatrick re-signed with the Jets last July on a one-year, $12 million deal. Technically,...

Falcons' coaching shakeup continues; Manuel to lead defenseFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons on Friday continued the dramatic remaking of their coaching staff following their Super Bowl collapse by promoting Marquand Manuel to defensive coordinator.The Falcons also hired Bryant Young as defensive line coach and two assistants...

Raiders reward coach Jack Del Rio with new 4-year contractALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders rewarded coach Jack Del Rio with a new four-year contract Friday, replacing the original four-year deal he received when he took the job in January 2015.Owner Mark Davis made the announcement Friday evening...

Associated PressBengals player Adam "Pacman" Jones case still on holdBy DAN SEWELLCINCINNATI (AP) Bengals player Adam ''Pacman'' Jones is getting more time to work on personal issues before anything happens with the latest criminal case against him.Hamilton County court records show the date for possible grand jury action...

AP Sports WriterMcVay's coaching staff believes in young Rams boss' skillsBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Although Sean McVay is the youngest head coach in modern NFL history, he'll have plenty of experienced help around the Los Angeles Rams.McVay's new coaching staff spent the past week at the...

Petition: Detroit stadium roof causes light pollutionDETROIT (AP) A petition is circulating that calls on Detroit's NFL stadium to turn off its blue nighttime roof lighting.The blue glow began last August as part of a $2 million renovation at Ford Field that added LED lighting with changeable colors...

Petition: Detroit stadium roof causes light pollutionDETROIT (AP) A petition is circulating that asks for Detroit's NFL stadium to turn off its blue nighttime roof lighting.The Detroit Free Press (http://on.freep.com/2kd3U6D ) reports that 23-year-old Margo Dalal of Detroit started the petition online Tuesday, saying Ford Field's roof is...

Jets sign former Texans offensive tackle Jeff AdamsFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed free agent offensive tackle Jeff Adams, who spent the last three seasons with the Houston Texans.Adams was signed by Dallas as an undrafted free agent out of Columbia in 2012. He...

Super Bowl win comforts family of fan who died during gameBOSTON (AP) The family of a Massachusetts woman who died halfway through the Super Bowl said the Patriots' stunning come-from-behind win helped ease their grief.The Boston Globe reports that Marilyn Kasputys, of Lincoln, battled Parkinson's disease and endured...

Eagles release cornerback Leodis McKelvinPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Eagles have released cornerback Leodis McKelvin, saving $3.2 million in salary cap space.McKelvin started 12 games in his only season in Philadelphia. He had two interceptions, including one returned 29 yards for a touchdown.McKelvin was a first-round pick by Buffalo in...

AP Pro Football WriterSiemian, Lynch start offseason even but will another arrive?By ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) While their fans ponder another veteran QB arrival such as Tony Romo this offseason, the Denver Broncos say it's a two-man race between incumbent Trevor Siemian and former first-round pick Paxton Lynch.''I'm...