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The Latest: AP source: Seattle agrees to deal with IrvinBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL free agency. Teams can begin making agreements with free agents official as the league's business season begins Wednesday. All times EDT:---6:15 p.m.The Seattle Seahawks are reuniting with an old friend, bringing back former...

AP Pro Football WriterAP sources: Jets agree on deal to acquire Raiders' OsemeleBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Two people with direct knowledge of the trade tell The Associated Press that the New York Jets have agreed to acquire left guard Kelechi Osemele from the Oakland Raiders.The people...

AP Sports WriterRamsey 'overjoyed' by LA move; Rams eager for long-term dealBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams fully understand the risks they took in acquiring volatile cornerback Jalen Ramsey.The defending NFC champions believe the potential rewards are well worth it.''You want guys with some...

Sproles among several Eagles out Sunday with injuriesPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles will miss his sixth straight game because of a hamstring injury, and cornerback Sidney Jones and safety Corey Graham are also out for Sunday's game against Carolina.Linebackers D.J. Alexander (quadriceps) and Nathan Gerry...

AP Sports WriterColts believe Luck is "close" to start throwing footballsBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich believes his starting quarterback will soon be throwing.Andrew Luck will get the last word on when it happens.Luck continues to rehabilitate from shoulder surgery that took place more than...

AP Sports WriterRoethlisberger undergoes knee surgery, not out "long term"By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The cartilage in Ben Roethlisberger's aching left knee is repaired.And while the Pittsburgh Steelers are optimistic their franchise quarterback will return sooner rather than later after tweaking the knee in the second quarter of a...

NFL CalendarBy Associated PressApril 17 - Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.April 23-25 - NFL draft, Las Vegas.May 19, 2020 - Spring owners meeting, Marina del Rey, California.Late July - Training camps open.Aug. 6 - Hall of Fame game, Canton, Ohio.Aug. 8 - Hall of Fame...

Former LB Harrison: Tomlin didn't offer bounty for hitPITTSBURGH (AP) Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison is finding ways to make headlines in his retirement as easily he did during his productive but volatile career.Harrison, a five-time Pro Bowler and the 2008 NFL Defensive Player of the Year,...

AP Sports WriterFitzpatrick awaits battle with Tua for Dolphins' QB jobBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick's house was quiet at midday Thursday, probably because online schoolwork occupied his kids.He has seven. And despite the pandemic lockdown, there are often enough youngsters gathered for the Fitzpatrick...

AP Sports WriterTua approaches injury anniversary grateful to be with MiamiBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Tua Tagovailoa says the game ball he gave Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores last week was a token of gratitude.''For me it was like, `Thank you for taking a shot on me,''' Tagovailoa said...

AP Sports WriterTexans look to bright future with Watson after playoff exitBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Houston's impressive turnaround after a 0-3 start ended in disappointment with a loss to the Indianapolis Colts in the wild-card round.Still, the Texans remain optimistic about their future because they're confident they've finally...

Redskins exercise 2020 option on RB Adrian PetersonASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins exercised Adrian Peterson's 2020 option Wednesday, keeping the veteran running back in the fold for another season.Peterson returns to Washington for a third season and first under new coach Ron Rivera. It'll be his 14th...