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OL Urbik released by Dolphins with injury settlementDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Offensive lineman Kraig Urbik, a contender to start for the Miami Dolphins at left guard this season, has been released with an injury settlement.Urbik, sidelined by a knee injury, was released Saturday. He played in all 16 games...

Cardinals release QBs Doughty, TorgersenTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have released Brandon Doughty and Alek Torgersen, two quarterbacks they claimed off waivers a month ago.The drafting of Josh Rosen and signing of Princeton's Chad Kanoff as an undrafted rookie free agent leaves the team with enough quarterbacks...

The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with Reggie Bush and will introduce the running back at a news conference Wednesday afternoon. Bush's contract is reportedly worth $16 million. The Lions also agreed to deals with former Houston Texans safety Glover Quin, cornerback Chris Houston and former...

AP Sports WriterPro day cancellations forcing changes to draft processBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Bill Polian simplified the NFL's draft process years ago.He studied film, relied on medical experts, checked the numbers and interviewed players.With the flurry of canceled pro days, the Hall of Famer who constructed multiple Super...

AP Pro Football WriterBettors leaning heavily toward home teams making Super BowlBy BARRY WILNERPro Picks is surprised.Consider that the NFC title game is a matchup of the conferences's top two seeds. The spread favors host San Francisco (14-3) over Green Bay (also 14-3) by 7 1-2 points.In the AFC,...

AP Sports WriterJaguars' Minshew: I'm going to be a great QB in this leagueBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) When asked about finishing with numbers similar to those posted by the first two quarterbacks drafted this year, Gardner Minshew interrupted the question with one correction: ''better.''A sixth-round pick and...

Bears release Pernell McPhee, Quintin DempsLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have released oft-injured linebacker Pernell McPhee and safety Quintin Demps.The first major free agent signing by general manager Ryan Pace, McPhee had trouble staying healthy in three seasons with the Bears. He had 90 tackles and...

The ATLANTA and the CAROLINA will both be gunning for a victory on 12/24/2016 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers When: 1:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 24, 2016 Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina ROT ...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' new center McGovern raised on football and potatoesBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Connor McGovern's tireless work ethic was born from football and potatoes.The big, Midwest-bred New York Jets offensive lineman spent his childhood playing on the ballfields of Fargo, North Dakota, and helping...

Cornerback Ramsey rejoins Jaguars, makes trip to DenverJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Cornerback Jalen Ramsey has rejoined the Jacksonville Jaguars following the birth of his second child.Ramsey, who has requested a trade two weeks ago, flew with the team to Denver on Saturday after returning from his hometown - Nashville,...

Newton limited in practice; expected to play vs. SaintsCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton was limited to mostly light throwing during practice as the Panthers continue preparations for their game Sunday against the Saints.Newton is expected to start.Panthers coach Ron Rivera called Newton's limited practice schedule during the week...

AP Sports WriterJalen Ramsey won't skip Rams camp; deal 'will get handled'By GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Jalen Ramsey says he will definitely report to training camp with the Los Angeles Rams for the final year of his rookie contract.And while he didn't confirm how he'll get there, Ramsey...