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RENTON, Wash. (AP) In the grand scheme of things, serving as the backup to Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is mostly meaningless. A year ago, Wilson took every snap in the regular season and the playoffs. In 2017, backup Austin Davis took five snaps. In 2016, Trevone Boykin took 53 snaps,...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Oakland and Alameda County leaders will vote Tuesday on a financial and development plan to build a $1.3 billion football stadium at the Coliseum site to keep the Raiders from moving to Las Vegas. Mayor Libby Schaaf and other local leaders on Friday presented details of the...

AP Sports WriterGiants RB Saquon Barkley misses practice again with ankleBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Saquon Barkley picked up the pace in rehabilitating his sprained right ankle but he gave no hint when he will play for the New York Giants.Barkley, who sustained a high ankle sprain...

AP Pro Football WriterMike Purcell not getting comfy in his late bloomer successBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Vic Fangio approached nose tackle Mike Purcell recently and wondered how it felt for the 29-year-old journeyman to finally have a starting job and an established role after getting cut nine...

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at NEW YORK GIANTS - EAGLES: OUT: QB Nick Foles (collarbone). DNP: LB Casey Matthews (not injury related). LIMITED: CB Bradley Fletcher (hip). FULL: DT Beau Allen (shoulder), DE Brandon Bair (knee), TE Trey Burton (back), LB Trent Cole (hand), S Chris Maragos (hamstring), WR Jordan Matthews...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys, LB Smith agree on extension amid Elliott holdoutBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys have agreed on a $64 million, five-year contract extension with young linebacker Jaylon Smith while the holdout by Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott nears a month since the...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos and first-round pick Jerry Jeudy agree to $15M dealBy ARNIE STAPLETONDenver Broncos first-round draft pick Jerry Jeudy has agreed to terms on a four-year, $15 million contract that includes an $8.6 million signing bonus.The former Alabama receiver was the 15th pick in the NFL draft...

Seahawks place tight end Ed Dickson back on injured reserveRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks placed tight end Ed Dickson back on injured reserve Friday, just two days after activating him.The Seahawks signed Tyrone Swoopes from the practice squad to take Dickson's place.The addition of Dickson earlier this...

Chicago Bears release tight end Dion SimsLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have released tight end Dion Sims.Signed by Chicago in 2017 after spending his first four years with Miami, Sims caught 17 passes for 189 yards over 22 games the past two years. But he went...

AP Pro Football WriterAuburn star Carlson ready as Vikings turn to rookie kickerBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Daniel Carlson's career-best field goal at Auburn was 56 yards. His confidence range indoors reaches 65. During pre-draft training in the high altitude of his home state Colorado, he said, even...

AP Pro Football WriterNeil Glat steps down as Jets team presidentBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The Jets have announced Neil Glat is stepping down as team president and will transition to a new role as a senior adviser.Glat has been with the Jets since 2012 and was...

Saints bring back tight end PhillipsMETAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Saints are bringing back tight end John Phillips on a one-year contract.Phillips joined the Saints during Week 10 of last season, when he was claimed off of waivers from the Denver Broncos.The 6-foot-5, 251-pound Phillips started four...