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Associated PressEntertainers address social injustice issues at Super BowlBy GEORGE HENRY and JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.ATLANTA (AP) Some entertainers believe social injustice needs to be addressed during the Super Bowl and are ensuring the topic that ignited a political firestorm, engulfing the NFL, will be in the spotlight.They passionately...

Jets hire Bates as QBs coach, 3 other assistantsFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have hired Jeremy Bates as their quarterbacks coach, one of four assistants Todd Bowles added to his staff.The Jets announced Wednesday that Mick Lombardi has been hired as offensive assistant/assistant quarterbacks coach,...

Jaguars to sign journeyman QB Mike Glennon as backupJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with journeyman quarterback Mike Glennon, giving them a veteran backup behind Gardner Minshew.Jacksonville also has fourth-year pro Joshua Dobbs and rookie Jake Luton on its roster. Dobbs has never started...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Broncos to acquire Jaguars cornerback A.J. BouyeBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos have agreed to acquire cornerback A.J. Bouye from the Jacksonville Jaguars for a fourth-round pick in the...

AP Pro Football WriterChris Harris Jr. skips start of Broncos offseason programBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Vic Fangio Era began in Denver without one of the Broncos' best defenders and a potential contract standoff looming.''Yeah, I won't be there,'' cornerback Chris Harris Jr. texted The Associated Press...

AP Sports WriterChiefs eager to see Patrick Mahomes II get preseason startBy DAVE SKRETTAPatrick Mahomes II wants to get out of the huddle without any issues, call the right protections and limit his mistakes, all while leading the Chiefs to a couple of touchdowns when he plays the first...

Feb. 1 - Super Bowl, Glendale, Ariz.Feb. 16 - First day for teams to designate franchise or transition players.Feb. 17-23 - NFL combine, Indianapolis.March 2 - Final day to designate franchise or transition players.March 10 - All teams must be under the 2015 salary cap; all 2014 player contracts...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The NFL has filed a petition in North Carolina court to have the protective order lifted from Greg Hardy's trial last July in which the Panthers defensive end was convicted on two counts of domestic violence.Although the case against Hardy was dismissed Monday when he...

Bears to decline 2018 option on CB Kyle FullerLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears will decline their fifth-year option on cornerback Kyle Fuller for the 2018 season.General manager Ryan Pace confirmed the decision Saturday.Fuller, the 14th overall pick in 2014, sat out last season after having arthroscopic...

Bills add linebacker depth by signing Jelani JenkinsORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have added much-needed experienced depth at linebacker by signing free agent Jelani Jenkins.The 25-year-old started 34 games over the previous three seasons with the Miami Dolphins before signing with Oakland in March. Jenkins was...

Man busted for drugs at home owned by Bengals cornerbackWEST CHESTER, Ohio (AP) An Ohio home owned by a Cincinnati Bengals player has been searched and a man living there arrested and charged with marijuana trafficking.The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the home in West Chester outside Cincinnati is owned...

Packers CEO says team shouldn't have to 'stick to sports'GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy takes issue with the notion that the team should ''stick to sports'' and discusses the team's plans for addressing social justice concerns in a video posted on the team's...