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Texans' Reid says time with brother gave him jump startHOUSTON (AP) Justin Reid used to frequent his older brother's house to watch NFL game film and study game preparations.The Texans rookie safety was at Stanford then, and the visits gave him a behind-the-scenes look at the NFL life...

ATLANTA (AP) Desmond Trufant walked off the field with a game ball. He wasn't about to let it go. After missing much of last season with a shoulder injury, including the Atlanta Falcons' run to the Super Bowl, Trufant is healthy again and playing a big role for a young, aggressive...

Chiefs sign 3 draft picks, add 12 college free agentsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs signed their first three draft picks, 12 college free agents and claimed running back Kelvin Taylor off waivers from Seattle as they began their rookie minicamp Saturday.Kansas City reached agreements with fourth-round pick...

The fans at Gillette Stadium will be treated to a game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots when they take their seats on Sunday. Baltimore at New England When: 6:30 PM ET, Sunday, January 20, 2013 Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts TV: 6:30 p.m. ET, CBS. Line: Patriots -9, O/U...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL sack leader Danielle Hunter 'just lets it rip' for VikesBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The physical attributes Danielle Hunter has used to amass his league-leading total of 11+ sacks this season are so ideal that some of his Minnesota Vikings teammates have taken to...

The Latest: Mondale quits body overseeing Vikings stadiumMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Latest on departures at the authority overseeing management of the Minnesota Vikings' stadium (all times local):2:40 p.m.The executive director of the authority overseeing the Minnesota Vikings' stadium has resigned, joining the chairwoman in leaving after weeks of criticism...

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 WriterAP source: Falcons won't offer WR Jones new deal this yearBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Stifled by the salary cap, the Atlanta Falcons won't be offering Julio Jones a more lucrative contract.Not this year, at least.Now the question is: Will the star receiver show up for training...

Seattle adds depth at LB by signing Michael WilhoiteRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have continued to address depth concerns at linebacker by signing veteran Michael Wilhoite to a one-year deal.Seattle announced Wilhoite's signing Friday. Wilhoite has spent all five of his NFL seasons with the San Francisco...

AP Pro Football WriterWhen things go sour in the NFL, QBs often are changedBy BARRY WILNERWhen things go sour, an NFL team's fan base often points to two people: the guy calling plays on the sideline, and the man behind center trying to execute them.As we get deeper into...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders rookie class making big impact in 1st half of seasonBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Jon Gruden built a winner in his first stint as coach of the Oakland Raiders by bringing in grizzled veterans such as Rich Gannon, Jerry Rice and Eric Allen to...

Associated PressCardinals' Murray makes impression in first NFL practiceBy JOSE M. ROMEROTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals' rookies took the practice field for the first time on Friday, and all eyes were on quarterback Kyler Murray.Murray, the top overall pick in last month's NFL draft, sported a white...