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AP Sports WriterCTE research moves on, even without the NFL's moneyBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Researchers are moving ahead with efforts to develop a diagnostic test for chronic traumatic encephalopathy - even without the NFL's help.Some of the nation's top brain scientists gathered Wednesday at the Boston University School...

AP Sports WriterBritt challenged with 3rd position in 3 seasons with SeattleBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) About to begin his third season, Justin Britt is embarking on learning his third position on the Seattle Seahawks offensive line.He's had experience at tackle and guard and is now moving to...

AP Sports WriterCTE research moves on, even without the NFL's moneyBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Researchers are moving ahead with efforts to develop a diagnostic test for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (ehn-sehf-uh-LAH'-thuh-pee) - even without the NFL's help.Some of the nation's top brain scientists gathered Wednesday at the Boston University...

AP Sports WriterRedskins: Trainer's laptop stolen but medical records safeBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) The NFL and the Washington Redskins say there's no evidence indicating medical records are at risk after an athletic trainer's laptop was stolen in April.The Redskins confirmed Wednesday that someone broke through the window...

AP Sports WriterRG3 making progress but Browns not ready to name him starterBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) RG3 hasn't convinced Browns coach Hue Jackson he should be No. 1 just yet.While quarterback Robert Griffin III has made steady improvement in his first practices with Cleveland, showing some of...

AP Sports WriterRedskins: Trainer's laptop stolen but medical records safeBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins confirmed that an athletic trainer's laptop was stolen but said medical records were not at risk.The team said in a statement Wednesday that someone broke through the window of the trainer's...

Panthers release CB Brandon Boykin; sign 5 tryout playersCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers didn't even wait to see cornerback Brandon Boykin in practice, cutting him before the official start of OTAs.The Panthers had signed Boykin as a free agent earlier this offseason prior to drafting three cornerbacks....

AP Pro Football WriterHeuerman eager to get on the field after sitting out '15By ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) For a guy who hasn't played a single snap as a pro, Jeff Heuerman sure has made his mark on the NFL.A week after getting drafted last year, the big...

AP Sports WriterBlank says work on Falcons' new stadium is on scheduleBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) As he awaits word on Atlanta's bid for to host a Super Bowl, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said Monday construction of the team's new Mercedes-Benz Stadium is back on schedule to open...

AP Sports WriterBlank says work on Falcons' new stadium is on scheduleBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) As he awaits word on Atlanta's bid for to host a Super Bowl, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank says construction of the team's new Mercedes-Benz Stadium is on schedule to open in June,...

Broncos add linebacker Dekoda WatsonENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos signed unrestricted free agent linebacker Dekoda Watson on Monday, adding a special teams ace who's been in the NFL for six seasons.Watson played for the Patriots last season and also has played for Tampa Bay, Jacksonville and Dallas....

Veteran DE Jason Jones signs with DolphinsMIAMI (AP) Defensive end Jason Jones has signed with the Miami Dolphins, adding depth and flexibility to a front four that should be formidable next season.The deal Monday was confirmed by the agent for Jones, Michael McCarthney. Jones is expected to back...