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Jets hire Bates as QBs coach, 3 other assistantsFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have hired Jeremy Bates as their quarterbacks coach, one of four assistants Todd Bowles added to his staff.The Jets announced Wednesday that Mick Lombardi has been hired as offensive assistant/assistant quarterbacks coach,...

Redskins hire Torrian Gray from U of Florida as DBs coachASHBURN, Va. (AP) Torrian Gray is the new defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins.The team announced his hiring on Wednesday.Gray spent last season as the University of Florida's defensive backs coach; the school announced last week that...

Associated PressJudge reminding NFL retirees of concussion settlementBy MARYCLAIRE DALEPHILADELPHIA (AP) A federal judge on Wednesday urged NFL retirees to register for a concussion settlement that could cost the league $1 billion over 65 years.About 22,000 retirees are encouraged to get baseline neurological testing. The league expects more...

Panthers re-sign free agent linebacker Jacobs to 2-year dealCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have re-signed backup linebacker and versatile special teams player Ben Jacobs to a two-year contract.Financial terms were not released Wednesday.Jacobs, 28, would have been a restricted free agent had he not re-signed.He returned to Carolina...

AP Sports WriterBrowns hire former Buffalo assistant David Lee to coach QBsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns have hired former Buffalo assistant David Lee as their quarterbacks coach.Lee spent the past two seasons with the Bills, where he helped develop Tyrod Taylor, whose future in Buffalo is...

Associated PressJudge reminding NFL retirees of concussion settlementBy MARYCLAIRE DALEPHILADELPHIA (AP) A federal judge on Wednesday urged NFL retirees to register for a concussion settlement that could cost the league $1 billion over 65 years.About 22,000 retirees are encouraged to get baseline neurological testing. The league expects more...

AP National WriterBelichick follows a familiar script to coaching greatnessBy EDDIE PELLSHOUSTON (AP) He values the team's overall culture ahead of its individual parts.He rules his team with an iron fist, and yet, instills that team with a sense of family.He can appear heartless - quick to say...

Bills hire five assistants under new coachORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Bills have hired five assistant coaches as the team transitions to a new regime for next season.Team officials announced hires Thursday of Phil McGeoghan as wide receivers coach, John Egorugwu as defensive quality control coach, Marc Lubick...

AP National WriterBelichick follows a familiar script to coaching greatnessBy EDDIE PELLSHOUSTON (AP) He values the team's overall culture ahead of its individual parts.He rules his team with an iron fist, and yet, instills that team with a sense of family.He can appear heartless - quick to say...

AP Sports WriterFreeman, Coleman provide Falcons with dynamic 1-2 punchBy PAUL NEWBERRYHOUSTON (AP) Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman are so interchangeable in the Atlanta Falcons backfield, Matt Ryan gets a little mixed up at times.''He doesn't even know who's in the game,'' Coleman said, breaking into a huge...

AP National WriterBelichick follows a familiar script to coaching greatnessBy EDDIE PELLSHOUSTON (AP) He values the team's overall culture ahead of its individual parts.He rules his team with an iron fist, and yet, instills that team with a sense of family.He can appear heartless - quick to say...

Steelers re-sign long snapper Warren to 1-year dealPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing back long snapper Greg Warren for a 13th season.The Steelers signed Warren to a one-year contract on Thursday. The 35-year-old has played in 181 regular-season games and 15 playoff games for the Steelers since...