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FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018 file photo New England Patriots defensive back Nate Ebner (43) warms up before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Playing special teams is usually a stepping stone for young NFL players, a way to get on the field until they break into the offensive or defensive rotations. For Ebner, it's been a way of life as a professional. Eight years with the New England Patriots and now a new start with the New York Giants that is somewhat on a hold because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Giants signed Ebner to a one-year, $2 million contract on March 19. (AP Photo/Don Wright, file)
Special teams maven Nate Ebner follows Joe Judge to Giants

By Tom Canavan Apr. 01, 2020 02:18 AM EDT

Packers keeping running back/kick returner Tyler Ervin

Mar. 30, 2020 06:21 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers are keeping running back/return specialist Tyler Ervin. Packers general manager Brian...

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein walks on the field during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Los Angeles. A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Cowboys and kicker Greg Zuerlein have agreed on a $7.5 million, three-year contract. The Cowboys are set for a kicking competition because they also re-signed Kai Forbath after he made all 10 field goals last season as the replacement for a shaky Brett Maher. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Cowboys agree on deals with kicker Zuerlein, defender Poe

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 27, 2020 06:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) throws before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington, Texas. Keenum's NFL journey is reuniting him with a coach who brought out the best in the quarterback. Keenum officially signed his three-year, $18 million contract Tuesday, March 24, 2020, with the Cleveland Browns, who are bringing him in to help Baker Mayfield and give new coach Kevin Stefanski a security blanket in case things don't go as planned. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Backup plan: Browns sign veteran QB Keenum to help Mayfield

By Tom Withers Mar. 24, 2020 12:35 PM EDT

Giants reach agreements with Dion Lewis and Corey Coleman

By Tom Canavan Mar. 23, 2020 06:01 PM EDT
The New York Giants have reached agreements on one-year contracts with running back Dion Lewis and wide receiver Corey Coleman. Lewis spent...

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2003, file photo, Will Wilson, then-marketing director for NFL Mexico, speaks at a press conference in Houston. Wilson, the head of the NFL division of the Wasserman Media Group and the uncle of former Indianapolis quarterback Andrew Luck, was hired Monday, March 23, 2020, as chief executive officer of the troubled U.S. Soccer Federation. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)
Will Wilson, Andrew Luck's uncle, becomes CEO of US Soccer

Mar. 23, 2020 04:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles walks along the bench area as he looks up at the scoreboard during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the trade says the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to send quarterback Nick Foles to the Chicago Bears for a compensatory fourth-round draft pick. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because trades don't become official until the league year begins later Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
The Latest: Cowboys reunite Ha Ha Clinton-Dix with McCarthy

By The Associated Press Mar. 19, 2020 11:45 AM EDT

Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Redskins signing Davis as part of Rivera's roster makeover

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 18, 2020 05:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid (25) waits for a play during the second half at an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, in New Orleans. The Panthers have released Eric Reid just 13 months after giving the veteran safety a three-year, $22 million contract extension. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Panthers release Eric Reid 1 year after contract extension

By Steve Reed Mar. 18, 2020 03:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey is shown before the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Denver Broncos have acquired five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jurrell Casey from the Tennessee Titans. Two people familiar with the trade tell The Associated Press that the Titans swapped Casey to Denver for a seventh-round draft pick. The move cannot become official until the new league year begins later Wednesday, March 18, 2020, though most teams won’t announce official signings until players pass physicals to finalize deals. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
The Latest: Lions' Slay tweets about seeking trade

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2020 12:54 PM EDT

Panthers in rebuilding mode under new coach Matt Rhule

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:11 PM EDT
CAROLINA PANTHERS (5-11) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB James Bradberry, DE Mario Addison, DT Gerald McCoy, DT Dontari Poe, RT Daryl...

New York Giants have many needs heading into free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:54 PM EDT
NEW YORK GIANTS (4-12) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DL Leonard Williams, OLB Markus Golden, T Mike Remmers, S Michael Thomas, LS Zak DeOssie,...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: Broncos agree to deal with QB Jeff Driskel

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 10:51 AM EDT

Buffalo Bills promote Leslie Frazier to assistant head coach

By John Wawrow Mar. 04, 2020 11:27 AM EST
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier is adding assistant head coach to his job title. The promotion...

Karl Dorrell promoted to assistant head coach by Dolphins

Feb. 20, 2020 05:46 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Karl Dorrell has been promoted to assistant head coach by the Miami Dolphins, who also announced the hiring of three assistants Thursday. ...

Steelers hire Ike Hilliard as new wide receivers coach

Feb. 18, 2020 01:57 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ike Hilliard is the new wide receivers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The club announced the move on Tuesday....

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Austin Carr, left, cannot hold on to the football as Cleveland Browns defensive back T.J. Carrie (38) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. New Browns general manager Andrew Berry cleared $13 million in salary-cap space Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, by releasing veteran cornerback Carrie and three others players signed by former GM John Dorsey. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints 9/16/2018

Feb. 17, 2020 01:49 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Austin Carr, left, cannot hold on to the football as Cleveland Browns defensive back T.J. Carrie (38) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. New Browns general manager Andrew Berry cleared $13 million in salary-cap space Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, by releasing veteran cornerback Carrie and three others players signed by former GM John Dorsey. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Browns release veteran cornerback T.J. Carrie, 3 others

By Tom Withers Feb. 17, 2020 01:48 PM EST

Jaguars hire former Giants coach Ben McAdoo as QBs coach

Feb. 12, 2020 11:26 AM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo as quarterbacks coach. McAdoo...

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer speaks at a news conference after the Vikings were defeated by the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Vikings hire Dom Capers as senior defensive assistant

Feb. 10, 2020 03:54 PM EST