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FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker Myles Jack (44) reacts after making a play during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the situation says the Jaguars are giving Jack a four-year contract extension worth $57 million, a move that will give the team more flexibility with its franchise tag in 2020. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack signs 4-year, $57M extension

Sep. 02, 2019 11:19 AM EDT

FILE- In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) rushes during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. Two people with knowledge of the deal say the Seattle Seahawks are on the verge of acquiring Clowney from the Texans. Such a move would bolster one of Seattle's biggest needs heading into the season. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the deal is still pending a physical and had not been completed. Seattle reportedly is sending a third-round pick and two players back to Houston. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Seahawks finalize deal to acquire Clowney from Texans

By Tim Booth Sep. 01, 2019 05:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Cody Kessler is sacked by Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Two people with knowledge of the deal say the Seattle Seahawks are on the verge of acquiring Clowney from the Texans. Such a move would bolster one of Seattle's biggest needs heading into the season. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the deal is still pending a physical and had not been completed. Seattle reportedly is sending a third-round pick and two players back to Houston. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Texans set to move on from Clowney, get franchise LT Tunsil

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 31, 2019 10:10 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith drops back during the first half of the team's NFL football preseason game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seahawks down to 1 QB after cutting Geno Smith, Paxton Lynch

By Tim Booth Aug. 31, 2019 08:30 PM EDT

Jets waive 3rd-rounder Polite, trade Nickerson to Seahawks

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 31, 2019 06:23 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The Jets quickly cut ties with third-round pick Jachai Polite, a pass rusher from Florida who struggled to make an impact during training camp. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) walks on the field in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Treadwell is likely closing in on the end of his lackluster tenure with the Vikings, three years after they drafted the wide receiver in the first round. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Kicker/punter prospect Vedvik among Vikings cuts

By Dave Campbell Aug. 31, 2019 06:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker Myles Jack (44) reacts after making a play during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the situation says the Jaguars are giving Jack a four-year contract extension worth $57 million, a move that will give the team more flexibility with its franchise tag in 2020. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
AP source: Jags' Jack to sign 4-year, $57M extension

By Mark Long Aug. 31, 2019 04:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Cody Kessler is sacked by Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Two people with knowledge of the deal say the Seattle Seahawks are on the verge of acquiring Clowney from the Texans. Such a move would bolster one of Seattle's biggest needs heading into the season. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the deal is still pending a physical and had not been completed. Seattle reportedly is sending a third-round pick and two players back to Houston. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars 10/21/2018

Aug. 31, 2019 01:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Cody Kessler is sacked by Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Two people with knowledge of the deal say the Seattle Seahawks are on the verge of acquiring Clowney from the Texans. Such a move would bolster one of Seattle's biggest needs heading into the season. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the deal is still pending a physical and had not been completed. Seattle reportedly is sending a third-round pick and two players back to Houston. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
AP sources: Seahawks close to landing Clowney from Texans

By Tim Booth Aug. 31, 2019 01:03 PM EDT

Master NFL historian writes masterful 100-season history

By The Associated Press Aug. 30, 2019 12:00 PM EDT
Joe Horrigan calls it a "many decades love affair with football." Readers of his book, "NFL Century," will call it masterful. Horrigan,...

Oakland Raiders quarterback Mike Glennon (7) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Geno Smith tosses 2 TDs, Seahawks top Raiders 17-15

By Tim Booth Aug. 30, 2019 01:18 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyle Sloter throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills' backups stage big rally late, beat Vikings 27-23

Aug. 29, 2019 10:40 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson kneels on the field as he stretches before an NFL football preseason game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Oakland Raiders at Seattle Seahawks 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 10:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Damon Harrison (98) tackles Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) during an NFL football game in Detroit. The Detroit Lions have signed defensive tackle Damon "Snacks" Harrison to an $11 million, one-year extension. The team announced the signing Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Lions Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 07:35 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills running back Marcus Murphy (22) gets past Minnesota Vikings safety Marcus Epps (39) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Minnesota Vikings at Buffalo Bills 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 07:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck speaks during a news conference following the team's NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, in Indianapolis. The Colts launch into the post-Luck era with his successor on the bench. Coach Frank Reich plans to sit Jacoby Brissett against the Bengals on Thursday night, the Colts’ first game since Andrew Luck announced his retirement. Either Phillip Walker or Chad Kelly will start, competing for the No. 2 job. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Indy without Luck, but Brissett won't play Thursday

By The Associated Press Aug. 28, 2019 05:06 PM EDT

Seahawks' Shaquem Griffin enjoys having focus on football

By Tim Booth Aug. 27, 2019 08:01 PM EDT
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Nothing will ever be completely normal for Shaquem Griffin as a football player. He will always be known for being drafted and...

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings' Matt Wile (6) punts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Coach Mike Zimmer said he was "at a loss" about his specialists, after Kaare Vedvik missed two field goals in the last exhibition game. With four days left before roster reduction day, the Vikings still don't have clarity about whether kicker Dan Bailey and punter Matt Wile will stay or if Vedvik will replace one of them. (AP Photo/David Banks, File)
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears 11/18/2018

Aug. 27, 2019 09:19 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Minneapolis. Coach Mike Zimmer said he was "at a loss" about his specialists, after Kaare Vedvik missed two field goals in the last exhibition game. With four days left before roster reduction day, the Vikings still don't have clarity about whether kicker Dan Bailey and punter Matt Wile will stay or if Vedvik will replace one of them. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings 10/28/2018

Aug. 27, 2019 09:17 AM EDT

These booking photos provided by the City of Independence Missouri Police Department show Saousoalii Siavii Jr. A former defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks has been charged with illegally possessing firearms. The U.S. attorney's office said Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, in announcing the charges against 40-year-old Saousoalii Siavii Jr. that he was twice stunned with a Taser after he resisted arrest when he was taken into custody in August. The confrontation began after he was spotted getting out of a vehicle that had been reported stolen. Prosecutors say he fought off officers in the Kansas City suburb of Independence before he was restrained. (City of Independence Missouri Police Department via AP)
Ex-NFL player charged with illegally possessing firearms

Aug. 27, 2019 08:45 AM EDT