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AP Sports WriterRams DT Aaron Donald skips mandatory minicamp, seeking dealBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald is not attending the Los Angeles Rams' mandatory minicamp while he continues his lengthy quest for a lucrative new contract.Donald wasn't on the field with his teammates...

Chiefs sign former first-round pick Charlton to help defenseKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a contract with defensive end Taco Charlton, adding a former first-round pick who flamed out in Dallas and Miami but whose athleticism is a perfect match for coordinator Steve...

AP Sports WriterLe'Veon Bell signs franchise tender, returns to SteelersBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Pro Bowl running back Le'Veon Bell is officially back at work with the Pittsburgh Steelers.Bell signed his franchise tender on Monday, clearing him to return for the 2017 season. The team placed the franchise tag...

AP Sports WriterWaiting game: Browns' Jackson close to choosing starting QBBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Coach Hue Jackson is letting the drama build to a crescendo. His pick as Cleveland's starting quarterback is only hours away.Drum roll, please.Following weeks of training camp practices and two exhibition games, Jackson said...

Former Lions LB and broadcaster Wayne Walker dies at 80DETROIT (AP) Wayne Walker, a Pro Bowl linebacker for the Detroit Lions and broadcaster, has died. He was 80.The Lions say Walker died Friday. Walker said in 2015 he had Parkinson's disease.Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford says he was...

New York Giants reinstate cornerback Janoris JenkinsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have reinstated cornerback Janoris Jenkins from suspension.The Giants announced the move Tuesday, one of several the team made after its 51-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams highlighted several roster moves.Jenkins was suspended indefinitely...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have listed running back T.J. Yeldon as doubtful to play against Atlanta on Sunday.Yeldon sprained a ligament in his left knee last week against Indianapolis and missed the last three days of practice. But the Jaguars (5-8) stopped short of ruling him...

Dolphins' Landry fined $48,620 for unsportsmanlike conductMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry has been fined $48,620 by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct, but he avoided a suspension for his role in a brawl with the Buffalo Bills.Miami running back Kenyan Drake and Bills cornerback Leonard Johnson were...

Cowboys cut safety George Iloka, keep 2 RBs behind ElliottFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys have released safety George Iloka, one of their most notable signings in free agency, to get their roster down to 53 players for the regular season.Iloka was added after the Cowboys weren't significant...

The Latest: Brees, Kamara lead Saints against 8-8 BearsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on wild-card Sunday in the NFL playoffs (all times EST)4:20 p.m.The New Orleans Saints are aiming to become the first NFC wild card home team to win this weekend when they host the Chicago Bears Sunday...

AP Sports WriterNFL running back Danny Woodhead retires after 10 seasonsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Danny Woodhead went from undersized and undrafted to big-time playmaker in 10 NFL seasons.The versatile running back announced his retirement from playing in a humble and heartfelt post on Instagram early Saturday.''10...

AP Pro Football WriterThe big screen: Vikings make use of old-fashioned pass playBy DAVE CAMPBELLEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings made all kinds of changes to their offense this season, from new linemen to new blocking strategies to a new backup quarterback.One of the biggest goals was...