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AP Sports WriterGiants CB Rodgers-Cromartie accepts blame for suspensionBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) A seemingly happy Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has returned to the New York Giants and is accepting the blame for a blowup with coach Ben McAdoo that led to a one-game suspension.The cornerback practiced with the...

Raiders place 2nd-round S Obi Melifonwu on IRALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have placed second-round pick Obi Melifonwu on injured reserve, forcing the safety to miss at least the first eight games of the season.The Raiders also placed offensive lineman Denver Kirkland on injured reserve Tuesday. Oakland...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Saints, Winston in 'advanced' negotiationsBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) The Saints and quarterback Jameis Winston are working on a contract proposal to make the former Buccaneers starter a backup to Drew Brees in New Orleans, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated...

HOF Jim Kelly out of the hospital after latest oral surgeryBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly has been released from a New York City hospital a day after having surgery to prepare for permanent dentures to be inserted into his reconstructed upper jaw.Mount...

AP Sports WriterJaguars' Telvin Smith steps away to 'get my world in order'By MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith, the team's leading tackler the past two seasons and a Pro Bowl selection in 2017, is stepping away from football to ''give this time back to...

AP Sports WriterBrowns LB Kirksey signs 4-year, $38 million extensionBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) When the Browns were sliding toward a winless 2016 season, Christian Kirksey stepped forward.The linebacker boldly predicted a victory, which came a few weeks later.On Tuesday, Cleveland locked up Kirksey for what the club hopes...

Cardinals sign offensive lineman Beachum to 1-year dealTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum to a one-year deal.The 31-year-old Beachum is an eight-year veteran who played the last three seasons with the New York Jets. He started all 45 games he played at...

AP Pro Football WriterMarshall has clear mind, fresh body after trying 2016By ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall says his mind is clear and his body refreshed after a trying 2016 season in which he dealt with hamstring injuries and blowback for taking a knee during...

Redskins' Williams reveals cancer scare, explains holdoutASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams revealed a cancer diagnosis that played a part in his lengthy holdout and distrust of the team's medical staff and the organization.Williams on Thursday said he told the team of the medical issue six...

AP Sports WriterPackers' draft history includes Rodgers but also QB bustsBy STEVE MEGARGEEBEST FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICK: QB Aaron Rodgers. When the Cal star took a draft-day plunge in 2005, the Packers scooped him up with the 24th overall selection. The two-time MVP has led the Packers to one Super...

QB Nick Foles rejoins Jaguars after wife's miscarriageJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Quarterback Nick Foles has rejoined the Jacksonville Jaguars for organized team activities following his wife's miscarriage.Foles arrived at the practice facility Thursday morning and was expected to take part in the team's two-hour practice.Foles' wife, Tori, announced Wednesday...

AP Sports WriterBackup Plan? Job behind Steelers QB Roethlisberger wide openBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Josh Dobbs did all the right things last summer, or at least enough of them for the Pittsburgh Steelers to cut veteran backup quarterback Landry Jones at the end of the preseason and promote...