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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) By just about any measure, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had as good of an offseason as anyone. It began when he reached a five-year, $46 million contract extension that included $20 million in guarantees - a deal signed while he was in Hawaii, no less....

AP Sports WriterBrowns make big splash, agree with Conklin, Hooper on dealsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Free agent right tackle Jack Conklin has agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract with the Cleveland Browns, his agent Drew Rosenhaus told The Associated Press on Monday.Conklin, perhaps the best tackle available...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Jets star safety Jamal Adams requests tradeBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the situation says All-Pro safety Jamal Adams has requested a trade from the New York Jets amid a contract dispute.The 24-year-old Adams has been seeking...

ESPN's Katie Nolan calls Trump 'stupid person' on VicelandNEW YORK (AP) Katie Nolan co-hosted on Twitter the ESPN pregame show for an NFL game on Saturday, three days after using an expletive and calling President Donald Trump a ''stupid person.''Nolan appeared on Viceland's ''Desus & Mero'' comedy show...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Josh Gordon 'humbly' returns after health absenceBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Josh Gordon kept his word and ''humbly'' returned to the Cleveland Browns. All they can do is hope he stays clean.The former Pro Bowl receiver Saturday ended an extended absence from training camp to deal...

AP Pro Football WriterLefty QB Tua Tagovailoa a rarity in the right-handed NFLBy ARNIE STAPLETONWhen Tua Tagovailoa signed his rookie contract with the Miami Dolphins, the left-handed quarterback from Alabama didn't have to worry about smudging his signature.He signed the documents with his right hand.Yes, the NFL's latest...

AP Sports WriterBills count on LB Edmunds' ability to counter growing painsBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier was in the midst of discussing his ideal prototypical sizes for players at various positions, when Tremaine Edmunds' name was mentioned.''Hah,'' Frazier said, before pausing to...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos' Jamaal Charles shares story of 'outcast' childhoodBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) For most of his NFL career, Jamaal Charles hid the challenges of his childhood when he was badgered over his reading disability before finding a lifeline in the Special Olympics.''I feel like I...

Geathers decides to take 1-year deal to stay with ColtsINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Safety Clayton Geathers has agreed to a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts.The team made the announcement on Wednesday.Geathers started 12 games for Indy last season and finished third on the team with a career-high 86 tackles....

AP Pro Football WriterSutton one of NFL's top receivers despite Pro Bowl snubBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) What the Pro Bowl voters didn't see in Courtland Sutton is crystal clear to Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia.''This guy is so impressive to me,'' said Patricia, who will get a...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Bell sits out practice, but could play vs. GiantsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets dodged an injury scare with Le'Veon Bell.The star running back is a bit banged up, but the team is optimistic he'll be able to play...

Buccaneers sign WR Cecil Shorts III, waive Evan SpencerTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free agent receiver Cecil Shorts III and waived receiver Evan Spencer.Shorts entered the NFL as a fourth-round draft pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2011. He spent the first four years...