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Seahawks plans include Trufant and Alexander

KIRKLAND — A few hours before the official start of NFL free agency, Seattle Seahawks president Tim Ruskell…

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NFL gets ready for free agency

NFL teams maneuvered their rosters to get ready for the start of free agency, which began at 9:01…

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Ruskell: Alexander, Trufant still in Seahawks’ plans

KIRKLAND — Seattle Seahawks president Tim Ruskell said Thursday afternoon that running back Shaun Alexander and cornerback Marcus…

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NFL Roundup

BROWNS: The Columbus Dispatch reported Cleveland offered quarterback Derek Anderson a three-year deal worth $20 million, with $10…

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Cope, ex-Steelers announcer, dead at 79

PITTSBURGH — Myron Cope, the former Pittsburgh Steelers announcer known for his screechy voice and for creating the…

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Packers expect Favre to return next season

MILWAUKEE — New Packers president Mark Murphy believes Brett Favre will return to Green Bay for another run…

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Panthers cut QB Carr, sign WR Muhammad

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers cut ties with disappointing quarterback David Carr on Wednesday and brought back…

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Seahawks won’t make big splash

The official start of NFL free agency starts at the stroke of midnight — 9 p.m. on the…

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Arlington High School football coach steps down

ARLINGTON — Tim Tramp has resigned as head coach of the Arlington High School football team.

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Clemens? Romar? Willingham? Cleaning out the mailbox

I’ll call a timeout here from the usual column blather and address a few questions that have been…

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Small-school corners could be big picks

INDIANAPOLIS — Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie chats with his cousin, Pro Bowler Antonio Cromartie. Leodis McKelvin talks with another Pro…

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NFL notes

VIKINGS: Minnesota offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie was arrested for aggravated battery after a street brawl outside a nightclub…

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Dennis Erickson looks back, to look ahead

TEMPE, Ariz. — Outside Dennis Erickson’s office window, Sun Devil Stadium reaches out like an invitation to college…

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Huskies hit rock bottom

SEATTLE — In an up-and-down season, the Huskies hit what might be a new low Saturday.

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Thomas joins Cowboys

Linebacker Zach Thomas is headed home to Texas to play for the Dallas Cowboys in the state where…

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QB Grossman signs 1-year pact with Bears

CHICAGO — Quarterback Rex Grossman signed a one-year contract Saturday with the Chicago Bears and will compete for…

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NFL notes

CHARGERS: Tight end Antonio Gates is leaning toward having surgery to repair the dislocated left big toe that…

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Seahawks lock up Locklear

While a week still remains before the official start of free agency, the Seattle Seahawks have found a…

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NFL notes

PATRIOTS: New England did not designate Randy Moss as a franchise player Thursday, but there was no word…

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Seahawks place franchise tag on cornerback Trufant

KIRKLAND — The Seattle Seahawks officially made their initial move to keep Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Trufant from…