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Gase hires Gregg Williams as Jets' defensive coordinatorFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Gregg Williams was hired Wednesday as the New York Jets' defensive coordinator, the first major staff addition by Adam Gase since he became coach.The team also announced it has retained special teams coordinator Brant Boyer, whose unit...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys get Amari Cooper from Raiders for 1st-round pickBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Cowboys made a bold move for the present Monday, trading a first-round pick for Oakland receiver Amari Cooper in Raiders coach Jon Gruden's latest play for the future.The Cowboys gave up...

Seahawks' Earl Thomas activated; Dontae Johnson on IRRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have activated safety Earl Thomas to the 53-man roster, making him eligible to play in Sunday's opener against Denver.Cornerback Dontae Johnson was placed on injured reserve Saturday after hurting his groin during practice this week....

49ers re-sign LB Mark Nzeocha to 1-year dealSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed linebacker Mark Nzeocha to a one-year deal.Nzeocha appeared in 10 games last season and registered four tackles on special teams. He was eligible to be a restricted free agent in March...

AP Sports WriterManning knew he might lose Giants job, Jones says he's readyBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) While not happy about losing his long-time starting job, Eli Manning knew there was a distinct possibility Giants coach Pat Shurmur would make Daniel Jones the New York quarterback if...

AP Sports WriterMcAdoo annoyed with NFL over 4th-quarter non-play and injuryBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo is upset with the NFL's handling of a replay review in a preseason game against the Jets.McAdoo said Sunday that the league failed to alert the...

AP Sports WriterJaguars expect more substance than style from MinshewBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Receiver Marqise Lee knew nothing about Gardner Minshew when the Jacksonville Jaguars drafted the quarterback in April.Lee eventually learned a few details from teammates: Minshew bounced around in college, played his final season at...

Three top Packers picks get started, 'hard work' aheadGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) For a host of rookies, the road to a spot on the Green Bay Packers' roster began on Friday. While what they did during the first of two post-draft rookie orientation camp practices won't decide their...

Rudolph's agent: Garrett legally liable after ESPN interviewBy TOM WITHERS and WILL GRAVESThe agent for Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph says Cleveland defensive end Myles Garrett opened himself up for potential legal action after reiterating his claim that Rudolph used a racial slur shortly before their infamous brawl in November.During...

AP Sports WriterWatt to return for Texans in playoffs against BuffaloBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) J.J. Watt was a rookie in the 2011 playoffs when his spectacular performance against the Cincinnati Bengals led the Houston Texans to the first postseason win in franchise history.The spotlight will be on Watt...

Colts will establish memorial scholarship for Edwin JacksonINDIANAPOLIS (AP) As former Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano and general manager Chris Ballard attended Edwin Jackson's funeral in Atlanta on Monday, team owner Jim Irsay announced he was donating $25,000 to establish the Edwin Jackson Memorial Scholarship in memory of...

AP Sports WriterBills-Falcons matchup a college reunion for McDermott, QuinnBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Dan Quinn and Sean McDermott were filled with nostalgia this week as they remembered their time together on a William & Mary team that was a launching pad for NFL coaches.Quinn's Atlanta Falcons will face...