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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Despite missing out on some of the biggest names on the open market like Ndamukong Suh and DeMarco Murray, Oakland Raiders general manager is happy with how the first week of free agency went.McKenzie was able to spend his ample salary cap room to add...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A person with knowledge of the agreement has told The Associated Press that free agent running back Reggie Bush has reached a deal with the San Francisco 49ers.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday and didn't provide details. Bush visited the team Wednesday and...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Darian Stewart isn't as big a name as Aqib Talib, Chris Harris Jr., Bradley Roby or T.J. Ward, his new teammates in Denver's star-studded secondary. That's not to say he doesn't belong right there with them. ''I feel I'm the final piece to the puzzle,'' the sixth-year...

NEW YORK (AP) - While many current players are striking the mother lode in free agency this week, nine men who once made their living on the field now work for the NFL. Their mission? A unanimous response of ''serving the game.'' From Super Bowl winners Merton Hanks, Matt Birk and...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Colts have waived running back Trent Richardson after two disappointing seasons following a trade that brought the former top-five draft pick from Cleveland.Richardson rushed for 977 yards and six touchdowns in two seasons with Indianapolis. He played one snap in the playoff opener last season...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bears agreed to three-year contracts Wednesday with three-time Pro Bowl safety Antrel Rolle and receiver Eddie Royal.Rolle's signing adds a playmaker and stabilizing force to a defense that struggled in a big way the past two years. Chicago gave up the two...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Free agent wide receiver Torrey Smith has finalized his new five-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.The deal includes $22 million in guaranteed money and could be worth as much as $40 million, a person with direct knowledge of the contract said, speaking on...

Ali Marpet is one of the most unlikely prospects in this year's NFL draft.The Division III offensive lineman from Hobart College wowed scouts at the Senior Bowl against some of college football's best, then measured up to other top prospects at the combine.Marpet, 6-foot-4, 307 pounds, will share his...

MIAMI (AP) - Linebacker Kelvin Sheppard has re-signed with the Miami Dolphins after playing mostly on special teams last year.The Dolphins also placed a one-year, $2.4 million second-round tender on defensive lineman Derrick Shelby on Tuesday, making it likely he'll remain with the team.Sheppard, a four-year veteran, played in...

RENTON, Wash. (AP) - A person with knowledge of the negotiations says free-agent cornerback Cary Williams intends on signing with the Seattle Seahawks when NFL free agency officially begins.The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday night on condition of anonymity because agreements with free agents cannot be...

BALTIMORE RAVENS (11-7)UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR Torrey Smith, RB Justin Forsett, TE Owen Daniels, CB Antoine Cason, LS Morgan Cox, CB Danny Gorrer, DE Lawrence Guy, OLB Pernell McPhee, SS Jeromy Miles, G William Rackley, OT Jah Reid, CB Aaron Ross, SS Darian Stewart, QB Tyrod Taylor.RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS:...

The Kansas City Chiefs aren't letting their tight salary cap situation stop them from being an active participant in free agency.Pro Bowl linebacker Tamba Hali and the Chiefs have agreed to restructure his massive contract, freeing up some much-needed cash that the club is using to sign Pro Bowl...