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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A person with knowledge of Adrian Peterson's offseason workouts tells The Associated Press that star running back has decided not to attend Minnesota's spring strength and conditioning program.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation on Monday,...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Tim Tebow is expected to sign a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, according to three people familiar with the deal. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the contract hasn't been finalized. Tebow hasn't played in the NFL...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed unrestricted free-agent center Stefan Wisniewski to a one-year contract, providing them with much-needed line depth.Wisniewski started 61 games - 46 at center and 15 at guard - over the past four seasons with the Oakland Raiders.A second-round draft pick in...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - San Francisco 49ers fullback Bruce Miller is not taking part in the team's offseason program at team headquarters in the aftermath of his March arrest on suspicion of spousal battery. 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said Friday he met about the offseason with Miller, who...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say a man sharing a prison cell with former NFL running back Lawrence Phillips died by strangulation. The Kern County Coroner's Office on Thursday released the autopsy results saying that 37-year-old Damion Soward died from neck-compression asphyxia, ruling it a homicide. Soward's lifeless body was...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Even the most established Falcons players are scrambling to make a good first impression with new coach Dan Quinn.Linebacker Paul Worrilow, who has led the Falcons in tackles two straight seasons, said Thursday past accomplishments are no guarantee for top spots on the depth...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The NFL's stadium czar has visited Oakland to press Raiders executives and city and county officials for signs of progress in their efforts to keep the team in the East Bay.The Contra Costa Times reports (http://bayareane.ws/1IghwEE) the visit from NFL Executive Vice President Eric Grubman...

12:50 P.M.The jurors who convicted Aaron Hernandez of murder say the judge spoke to them privately after they rendered their verdict and told them other allegations against the former New England Patriots player.All 12 jurors and three alternates spoke to the media Wednesday after finding Hernandez guilty in the...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel, who left a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center over the weekend, was at Tuesday night's Texas Rangers game in Arlington.The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner from Texas A&M sat in the front row in a VIP area at Globe Life Park....

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor is retiring, ending a 12-year career in which he helped lead the team to two Super Bowl victories.The 34-year-old player announced the decision Tuesday.Taylor became a free agent last month and says he couldn't envision playing for another team. He finishes his...

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders have agreed to a deal with free agent wide receiver Michael Crabtree.Crabtree announced on his Twitter account Monday night that he is joining the Raiders. ESPN first reported the deal.Crabtree will become a Raider six years later than many people expected. Oakland...

April 20 - Teams with returning head coach can begin offseason workouts.April 30-May 2 - NFL draft, Chicago.May 18-20 - Spring owners' meetings, San FranciscoAug. 8 - Hall of Fame inductions, Canton, OhioAug. 9 - Hall of Fame game, Canton, Ohio: Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh.