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AP Sports WriterAP Source: Seahawks acquire CB Quinton Dunbar from RedskinsBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have acquired cornerback Quinton Dunbar from the Washington Redskins for a fifth-round pick, a person with knowledge of the move said Monday.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition...

AP Sports WriterJonathan Williams surprise cut after Bills add 3 off waiversBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Add running back Jonathan Williams to the mix of former Buffalo Bills draft picks no longer on the team.The 2016 fifth-round selection was regarded as the most surprising Bills player cut...

AP National WriterBelichick follows a familiar script to coaching greatnessBy EDDIE PELLSHOUSTON (AP) He values the team's overall culture ahead of its individual parts.He rules his team with an iron fist, and yet, instills that team with a sense of family.He can appear heartless - quick to say...

SANTA CLARA, California (AP) Colin Kaepernick's roller coaster career hit a low point the last time he played in Arizona against the Cardinals. The starter in Super Bowl XLVII described the game from early 2015 as his worst start as a pro. He threw two pick-sixes on his first two...

AP Pro Football WriterTop to bottom, 1st-round QBs impacted NFL along with othersBy SCHUYLER DIXONFrom Baker Mayfield at the top of the first round to Lamar Jackson at the bottom, rookie quarterbacks had an impact, one way or another, in their NFL debuts.And don't forget some of the players,...

AP Sports WriterSteelers ready to plow forward with - or without - BellBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Le'Veon Bell's stall inside the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room has been untouched for months. The Pittsburgh Penguins jersey. The black-and-yellow Jordans. Sweatpants. Cleats. His shoulder pads. Everything remains the same as it...

Jaguars re-sign offensive lineman Shatley, adding depthJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have re-signed offensive lineman Tyler Shatley, keeping another player expected to add depth next season.The Jaguars also re-signed offensive tackle Josh Wells last week. Shatley, Wells and receiver Allen Hurns made the opening-day roster as undrafted...

AP National WriterSafeties first: Polamalu, Atwater heading to Hall of FameBy EDDIE PELLSMIAMI (AP) He grew his hair so long, it flowed out of his helmet and obscured the name on the back of his jersey.Didn't matter. Everyone knew where to find Troy Polamalu on Sundays.The Steelers great...

AP Sports WriterRam it: LA really is ready to knock off Pats in Super BowlBy GREG BEACHAMATLANTA (AP) The Los Angeles Rams aren't ready to beat the Patriots, according to much of the conventional wisdom around the Super Bowl.Only four members of the upstart NFC champions have ever...

AP Sports WriterBall-hawking, All-Pro Ravens CB Humphrey ready for ChiefsBy DAVID GINSBURGWhether it's knocking down a pass, punching the ball loose or going the other way with an interception, Baltimore Ravens All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey has a knack for making game-changing plays.It's a trait that might prove to be...

AP Sports WriterRivera says Cam's backup in Carolina still uncertainBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) While Cam Newton remains the clear-cut starting quarterback in Carolina, his primary backup remains largely uncertain.Kyle Allen started the first two preseason games and appears to have the edge over third-round draft pick Will...

5 sites named as finalists to host 2019 or 2020 NFL draftBy The Associated PressThe NFL has named five sites as finalists to host the NFL draft in either 2019 or 2020.Finalists to host either the 2019 or 2020 draft include Denver; Kansas City, Missouri; Las Vegas; Nashville, Tennessee;...