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AP Pro Football WriterComing from Germany, learning curve steep for Vikings rookieBy DAVE CAMPBELLEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) When Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer canceled the last session of minicamp as a reward for the team's offseason work, most players were surprised and delighted by the early start on...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings receiver from Germany trying to catch up quicklyBy DAVE CAMPBELLEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) When Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer canceled the last session of minicamp as a reward for the team's offseason work, most players were surprised and delighted by the early start on...

Peyton Manning gets award from Tennessee Sports Hall of FameNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has received the 2016 Tennessean of the Year award from the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame announced that it presented Manning with the award Saturday...

AP Sports WriterFrustrated Wilkerson uncertain if he'll report for Jets campBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.LINDEN, N.J. (AP) Uncertainty is the only sure thing for Muhammad Wilkerson these days.The New York Jets' disgruntled defensive end is in a contract dispute with the team, unsure if he'll ever get the long-term...

Packers sign first-round pick Kenny ClarkGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers signed first-round pick Kenny Clark on Friday.The 6-foot-3, 314-pound former UCLA defensive tackle was selected 27th overall in April.Clark played three years at UCLA, starting all 13 games in 2015 and making 29 consecutive starts...

Raiders sign third-round pick Shilique CalhounALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders signed third-round linebacker Shilique Calhoun on Friday, the last of their seven draft picks to agree to terms.Calhoun was selected 75th overall in April. In 54 games at Michigan State, he had 131 tackles (74 solo), 44...

Offensive tackle signed by Bills after minicamp tryoutORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have signed offensive tackle Justin Renfrow after inviting him to their mandatory minicamp.Listed at 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds, Renfrow split the 2014 season with Seattle and Green Bay but has yet to appear in...

Jets sign minicamp tryout, former 49ers WR Kyle WilliamsFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed wide receiver Kyle Williams, who tried out for the team during minicamp this week.The Jets also announced Friday that they have waived wide receiver Quenton Bundrage, signed as an undrafted...

AP Sports WriterJets' 'Big Cat' Williams hungry for better second NFL seasonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Leonard Williams was unimpressed by his production last year, no matter how many people told him he had a good rookie season for the New York Jets.The big defensive lineman...

AP Sports WriterPanthers sign OT Michael Oher to 3-year contract extensionBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers are making sure Cam Newton's blind side is protected.Carolina signed left tackle Michael Oher to a three-year contract extension on Friday. The 30-year-old Oher is now under contract through the 2019...

AP Sports WriterBills sign top draft pick, Lawson, to $10.3 million contractBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have signed their top draft pick, defensive end Shaq Lawson, to a four-year, $10.3 million contract.The signing was announced by the team Monday, while a person familiar with...

Bears agree to 4-year deal with third-round pick DE BullardLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have agreed to a four-year contract with third-round draft pick Jonathan Bullard.A defensive end from Florida, Bullard was taken with the 72nd pick after posting 178 tackles, 12 sacks, 33 1/2 tackles-for-loss...