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AP Pro Football WriterAqib Talib released from Dallas hospital after gunshot woundBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Cornerback Aqib Talib was released from a Dallas hospital on Monday and is expected to rejoin the Denver Broncos at their minicamp this week.Talib missed the Super Bowl champs' trip to the...

Associated PressObama honors Super Bowl champion Broncos at White HouseBy KEVIN FREKINGWASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama honored the Denver Broncos at the White House Monday for winning Super Bowl 50 with one of the best defenses of all time and one of the best quarterbacks of all time...

AP Sports WriterBills sign top draft pick, Lawson, to $10.3 million contractBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Defensive end Shaq Lawson is under contract, though the Buffalo Bills' top draft pick won't be ready for the season.The Bills announced the signing on Monday, while a person familiar with...

Associated PressObama honors Super Bowl champion Broncos at White HouseBy KEVIN FREKINGWASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama is honoring the Denver Broncos at the White House Monday for winning the Super Bowl, the team had one of the best defenses of all time and one of the greatest quarterbacks...

AP Sports WriterPierre-Paul optimistic as fireworks anniversary nearsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) It's been almost a year since Jason Pierre-Paul mangled his right hand in a July 4 fireworks accident. It seems even longer to him.There were surgeries and rehab. He had to learn to play with...

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...

AP Sports WriterNew Dolphins defensive coordinator Joseph likes what he seesBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) As Vance Joseph began to evaluate the Miami Dolphins' front four, linebackers and secondary in offseason drills, he felt a little uncomfortable about his own position.The first-time defensive coordinator was unsure how to...

AP Sports WriterDecker, Marshall back at Jets OTAs after boycott speculationBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Boy, oh, boycott. Or, maybe not.Eric Decker and Brandon Marshall returned this week to the New York Jets after their absences at voluntary organized team activities last week fueled speculation -...

AP Sports WriterQB Nick Foles skips voluntary offseason workout with LA RamsBy GREG BEACHAMOXNARD, Calif. (AP) Quarterback Nick Foles hasn't showed up to compete with Jared Goff for the Los Angeles Rams.Foles skipped his second straight day of voluntary practice Wednesday, and Rams coach Jeff Fisher said the...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos headed to the White House next weekBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos' trip to the White House next week holds special meaning for one player in particularThe Super Bowl champions will visit the White House on Monday and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas...

Court won't reconsider ruling on NFL concussions settlementPHILADELPHIA (AP) A federal appeals court in Philadelphia says it won't reconsider a ruling that upholds the potential $1 billion settlement of NFL concussion claims.Critics of the plan for retired players had hoped the full court would reconsider the approval granted...