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AP Sports WriterChiefs release veteran LB Justin Houston to free cap spaceBy DAVE SKRETTAThe Kansas City Chiefs have released veteran linebacker Justin Houston after they were unable to work out a trade, freeing up $14 million in much-needed salary cap space.The 30-year-old Houston signed a $101 million, six-year deal...

Former Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien facing assault chargeSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) Former Super Bowl hero Mark Rypien has been arrested in Washington state on suspicion of domestic violence against his wife.The Spokesman-Review cited Spokane police saying Rypien, 56, was facing a charge of fourth-degree assault.Rypien was taken to...

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, wife Ciara welcome baby boyLOS ANGELES (AP) Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his pop star wife Ciara are now parents to a baby boy.The couple announced Friday the birth of their son named Win Harrison Wilson on Instagram. They both shared from their...

AP Sports WriterGiants defense looking to build off excellent seasonBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has every right to be optimistic about the upcoming season.His unit carried the team to an 11-5 record and a playoff berth in Ben McAdoo's first...

CLEVELAND (AP) - Browns Pro Bowl safety Tashaun Gipson signed his one-year contract tender and will report to mandatory mini-camp next week.Gipson skipped the team's voluntary spring practices after the club placed a second-round tender on the restricted free agent in March. He'll now make $2.35 million next season.Gipson...

AP Pro Football WriterWill new coaches, new QBs keep it simple? They won't tellBy ROB MAADDITeams with new coaches or new quarterbacks could limit their playbooks early in the season because they missed valuable practice time in the offseason due to the coronavirus shutdown.If so, they're not telling.Even Tom...

Associated Press7 Seahawks questionable to play against RamsBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) Safety Bradley McDougald, running back Chris Carson and right guard D.J. Fluker headlined a list of seven Seahawks players listed as questionable to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.McDougald (knee), Carson (hip) and Fluker (calf)...

Bears sign free-agent LB Sheppard, waive rookie EkpeCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bears have signed veteran free-agent linebacker Kelvin Sheppard.The team announced the signing Friday and also waived rookie linebacker Hendrick Ekpe.Sheppard is entering his seventh season in the NFL. He had 50 tackles and made 11 starts for...

AP Sports WriterDolphins start hitting as part of training camp crash courseBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Dolphins practiced in pads for the first time Monday, which meant 90 minutes of wearing face masks and making contact, as opposed to wearing cloth masks and following social distance guidelines.It...

AP Pro Football WriterJaguars fire GM Dave Caldwell following 10th straight lossBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars fired general manager Dave Caldwell on Sunday after the team's 10th consecutive loss, sending a clear message that the small-market franchise is headed in a new direction.It was a...

The Associated PressGiants winless after four games with Joe Judge in chargeBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The first-quarter marking period is over and it might be easy to make a knee-jerk reaction and give New York Giants coach Joe Judge a D for failing to win a...

AP Sports WriterBrowns shocked, amused Ravens denying Humphrey choked OBJBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) The Baltimore Ravens feel cornerback Marlon Humphrey isn't guilty of choking Cleveland star receiver Odell Beckham Jr.Browns coach Freddie Kitchens has judged differently.''Did you see the video?'' he asked.Defending actions they feel were warranted,...