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AP Sports WriterSeahawks release Baldwin, Chancellor after failed physicalsBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Doug Baldwin appears to be another step closer to retirement after being released by the Seattle Seahawks because of a failed physical.The veteran wide receiver was one of two stars from Seattle's consecutive NFC championship...

AP Pro Football WriterCousins, Murray lift Vikings past Darnold, Jets 37-17By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes, Latavius Murray ran for two scores, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away in the second half to beat the New York Jets 37-17 on Sunday...

AP Sports WriterJets' Hackenberg ignores critics, focuses on making progressBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Christian Hackenberg has plenty of critics, many of whom think the New York Jets' second-year quarterback will never be an NFL starter.And that's before the former Penn State starter has even played...

WR Fuller, RB Hyde active for Texans against BuccaneersTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Houston receiver Will Fuller and running back Carlos Hyde are active for the Texans against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being listed as questionable on this week’s injury report.Fuller has been slowed by a hamstring injury while...

AP Sports WriterNo franchise tag for Cousins, now set to hit free agencyBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Kirk Cousins' time with the Washington Redskins is all but over after they chose not to use the franchise tag on the quarterback as expected.The Redskins have agreed to acquire Alex Smith...

Bucs release RB Doug Martin after disappointing seasonTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Two-time Pro Bowl running back Doug Martin has been released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who may look for a replacement in free agency.Martin rushed for a career-low 406 yards in 2017, when he averaged just 2.9 yards...

Judge approves $24 million settlement over Rams' PSLsST. LOUIS (AP) A federal judge has approved a settlement calling for the NFL's Rams to pay up to $24 million to personal seat license holders in St. Louis.U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh Jr. approved the settlement Monday.Several St. Louis PSL...

Texans sign OLB Brennan Scarlett to contract extensionHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans have signed outside linebacker Brennan Scarlett to a one-year, $3.75 million contract extension.Wednesday's signing will keep Scarlett with the team through the 2020 season. He will make $2.025 million this year after signing in the offseason...

Tight end Lee Smith back with Bills after time with RaidersORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Tight end Lee Smith has rejoined the Buffalo Bills after spending the past four seasons with the Oakland Raiders.The Bills said Monday the 31-year-old Smith signed a three-year contract. He played his first four...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Peyton Manning is staying back in Denver when the Broncos travel to Chicago this weekend so he can continue getting treatment on a variety of ailments. He has company in DeMarcus Ware, who's staying behind to keep rehabbing his bad back.''You can go out there...

The Latest: Lions thwarting top pick Murray in his debutBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 1 (all times EDT):6:05 p.m.The Detroit Lions are putting a dent in one of the most anticipated season openers in Arizona Cardinals history.Matthew Stafford has thrown two touchdown passes and the Lions...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos kick off coaching search with Chuck PaganoBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) John Elway's search for his fourth coach in six seasons began with former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano, a native of Boulder, Colorado, on Wednesday.Elway fired Vance Joseph after he went 11-21 in...