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AP Sports WriterPatriots' McCourty feeling good after offseason surgeryBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty has experienced lots of change during his 11-year NFL career.It’s why he didn’t try to hide his enthusiasm, posting ain March, when New England picked up the team option on the final...

AP Sports WriterJosh Allen thrown for loss (of words) at meeting Jim KellyBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Rookie quarterback Josh Allen says the only time he became rattled during his first Buffalo Bills practice was when he was introduced to Hall of Famer Jim Kelly.The first-round draft...

AP Sports WriterBuffalo Bills hire Eric Washington to coach defensive lineBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills hired former Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Eric Washington on Friday to become their defensive line coach.Washington has 12 years of NFL coaching experience. His future with the Panthers was...

AP Sports WriterBengals' Kirkpatrick & Falcons' Jones resume Alabama rivalryBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick got to see receiver Julio Jones' rare abilities during practice at Alabama.They've never gone head-to-head in the NFL, which is about to change on Sunday in Atlanta when they're paired again in...

NFL defensive line prospect Jeffery Simmons tears ACLSTARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) Mississippi State defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons tore the ACL in his left knee while working out in Florida last weekend.The 6-foot-4, 300-pound Simmons, a potential first-round pick in April's NFL draft, released a statement on Twitter on Tuesday....

Associated PressBears' offense looks for a spark after weak effortsBy GENE CHAMBERLAINLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky knew the numbers.Those stats make it obvious what his team's offense needs to end a five-game losing streak Sunday at Cincinnati.''More explosive plays,'' Trubisky said Wednesday.Progress for the...

Giants sign tackle Mike Remmers to solidify right sideEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have a new right side of their offensive line.Two months after acquiring right guard Kevin Zeitler in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, the Giants found a new right tackle Tuesday, signing...

Former NFL GM Bobby Beathard a Hall of Fame finalistCANTON, Ohio (AP) Longtime general manager and personnel administrator Bobby Beathard is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the contributors category.Beathard helped build strong teams in football stops in Kansas City (1966-67), Miami (1972-77),...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Joe Thomas still undecided on playing futureBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Joe Thomas has a major decision to make this offseason.Until then, he's made up his mind about Cleveland's coach.His 11th NFL season - and an historic playing streak - ended by an injury in...

Jaguars exercise 1-year, $3.5M option on TE Marcedes LewisJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars look as if they will keep veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis around at least another year.Jacksonville exercised club options Tuesday on Lewis and backup offensive linemen Tyler Shatley and Josh Wells.The 33-year-old Lewis is...

AP Sports WriterKyler Murray already turning heads at Cardinals campBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Kyler Murray took off around the left end of the line, made a quick cut and raced through the secondary for a big gain, drawing a rising roar from the fans who watched it...

Associated PressRedskins safety Su'a Cravens talked out of retiringBy BRIAN MCNALLYASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins players said safety Su'a Cravens had to be talked out of retiring, and his future with the team is in doubt.The 22-year-old Cravens, Washington's expected starter at strong safety, has been out since...