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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...

Titans waive Mettenberger, clearing space for 4 new signeesNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have waived quarterback Zach Mettenberger, making space to sign four players who earned jobs after trying out during rookie minicamp.Mettenberger, a sixth-round draft pick out of LSU in 2014, is 0-10 in his career...

AP Sports WriterSaints coaches: Top pick Rankins in good shape, learns fastBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) New Orleans Saints first-round draft choice Sheldon Rankins can accept people calling him boring, as long they're referring to the way he spends time away from football.''I'd use, `laid back,' but whatever...

AP Sports WriterRedskins CB Fuller forced to be patient after knee surgeryBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Kendall Fuller knows all about dealing with issues out of his control. The Virginia Tech cornerback went under the knife last fall thinking he'd miss only a few weeks with meniscus repair...

AP Pro Football WriterDerrick Henry starts settling in at Titans rookie minicampBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Titans rookie linebacker Aaron Wallace looks across the line of scrimmage and sees an almost a mirror image of himself standing on the other side.Except Derrick Henry is a running back.And...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Jones in final stages of talks with DolphinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) A person familiar with the situation says defensive end Jason Jones is in the final stages of negotiations with the Miami Dolphins on a deal.The person confirmed the contract talks to The Associated...

Former Navy QB Reynolds gets OK to play in NFL this seasonBy The Associated PressThe secretary for the Navy has requested that former Midshipmen quarterback Keenan Reynolds should be allowed to pursue his NFL career while fulfilling his military commitment in the Ready Reserves.Reynolds, the NCAA's career leader in...

AP Sports WriterChargers rookie Joey Bosa back in his elementBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) Joey Bosa is back in his element.The former Ohio State defensive end had his first practice with the San Diego Chargers when rookie minicamp opened Friday.''It's been awesome getting to wake up and think...

Former Navy QB Reynolds gets OK to play in NFL this seasonBy The Associated PressThe secretary for the Navy has requested that former Midshipmen quarterback Keenan Reynolds should be allowed to pursue his NFL career while fulfilling his military commitment in the Ready Reserves.Reynolds, the NCAA's career leader in...

Jets sign third-rounder Jordan Jenkins to 4-year dealFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed linebacker Jordan Jenkins, their third-round draft pick, to a four-year contract.The deal, announced by the team Friday, is worth $3.06 million with a signing bonus of $723,920.The 6-foot-3, 259-pound Jenkins had...