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Redskins sign 2 draft picks: CB Amerson, S Thomas

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:44:21 -0400

ASHBURN, Virginia - The Washington Redskins signed second-round draft pick David Amerson and fourth-round choice Phillip Thomas on Friday, leaving one of their seven selections without a rookie deal: Florida tight end Jordan Reed.

Cowboys keep tackle Doug Free at much lower salary

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:26:01 -0400

IRVING, Texas - The Dallas Cowboys have significantly reduced right tackle Doug Free's salary after a difficult season that ended with him as a part-time player.

Cowboys sign DE who was among bounty suspensions

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:18:31 -0400

IRVING, Texas - The Dallas Cowboys have signed defensive end Anthony Hargrove, who sat out the 2012 season after he was suspended as part of the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal.

Ore. lawmaker: Rule-breaking coaches should pay

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:07:24 -0400

SALEM, Oregon - One Oregon state lawmaker wants to make college coaches pay up if their recruiting methods break the rules.

Woman sues Eagles' McCoy, claiming assault on bus

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:40:38 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - A woman has sued Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, claiming he or a body guard hit her, threw a drink at her and tossed her off a party bus on the New Jersey Turnpike last December.

Redskins sign 5th-round draft pick Chris Thompson

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:35:26 -0400

ASHBURN, Virginia - The Washington Redskins have signed fifth-round draft pick Chris Thompson and free-agent receiver Lance Lewis.

Cowboys sign cornerback Webb, 4th-round pick

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:27:10 -0400

IRVING, Texas - The Dallas Cowboys have signed cornerback B.W. Webb, their fourth-round pick, to a four-year deal worth about $2.5 million.

Jets claim WR Davis off waivers from Giants

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:02:53 -0400

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey - The New York Jets have claimed wide receiver Marcus Davis off waivers from the New York Giants and released wide receiver Antavious Wilson.

Cowboys get rare afternoon preseason game at Cards

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:03:42 -0400

IRVING, Texas - The Dallas Cowboys are set for a rare afternoon preseason game when they break training camp with a visit to Arizona.

Eagles add to backfield, sign RB Felix Jones

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:17:19 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Cowboys running back Felix Jones to a one-year contract.

McNabb says he's going to retire as an Eagle

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:17:06 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - Donovan McNabb says he will retire with the Philadelphia Eagles this fall.

Giants co-owner says Tebow to Jets was mistake

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:20:41 -0400

New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch thinks Tim Tebow's time with the Jets was a mistake.

Cowboys sign RB Randle, shuffle free-agent roster

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:31:17 -0400

IRVING, Texas - The Dallas Cowboys have signed running back Joseph Randle, their fifth-round pick, and shuffled the roster of undrafted free agents.

Giants sign 5, waive 6 after rookie minicamp

Sat, 11 May 2013 21:09:08 -0400

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - A day after signing veteran linebacker Aaron Curry, the New York Giants capped a two-day minicamp for rookies and free agents by signing five players and waiving six others.

QB Ryan Nassib shows poise in workouts with Giants

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:27:34 -0400

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - Ryan Nassib hasn't been anywhere close to perfect in his first few days on the field as the New York Giants' quarterback of the future.

RB Randle happy in Dallas despite sliding in draft

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:23:29 -0400

IRVING, Texas - Joseph Randle had to wait 151 picks to hear his name during the NFL draft.

Cowboys' top pick out to 'prove some people wrong'

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:15:30 -0400

IRVING, Texas - Travis Frederick wants to show critics the Dallas Cowboys weren't crazy when they drafted him in the first round.

Cowboys' Jerry Jones has surgery to repair retina

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:24:19 -0400

IRVING, Texas - Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has undergone surgery to repair the retina in his left eye.

Giants take a chance on enigmatic LB Aaron Curry

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:27:43 -0400

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - The New York Giants are giving linebacker Aaron Curry a second chance at making it in the NFL.

Giants sign crop of rookies as camp begins

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:05:20 -0400

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - The New York Giants have signed four of the seven players they selected in the NFL draft.

Eagles sign five draft picks as rookie camp nears

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:09:05 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles have signed five draft picks on the eve of their rookie camp.

Gerald Sensabaugh decides to retire with Cowboys

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:53:16 -0400

IRVING, Texas - Gerald Sensabaugh is retiring with the Dallas Cowboys after spending the last half of an eight-year career with them.

RG3's pink cleats, photos raise $33K for charity

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:38:09 -0400

ASHBURN, Virginia - Robert Griffin III's knee is still feeling fine. His ability to turn a room upside down is better than ever.

Cowboys sign QB Aaron Corp after release by Bills

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:42:22 -0400

IRVING, Texas - The Dallas Cowboys have signed quarterback Aaron Corp, twice released by Buffalo after joining the Bills as an undrafted free agent last year.

Former Browns GM Heckert joins Broncos

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:55:34 -0400

ENGLEWOOD, Colorado - Former Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert is the Denver Broncos' new director of pro personnel.