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AFC West News and Rumors

Cardinals sign seventh-round pick Nate Potter

Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com

The Arizona Cardinals announced Thursday that they have signed seventh-round pick Nate Potter to a four-year deal. Potter was Boise State’s starting left tackle for the last four seasons. Broncos quarterback Kellen Moore is a southpaw, so Potter didn’…

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Here are some highlights from our AFC West chat, held earlier Thursday: Denver McNutty from Seattle: Does the signing of [Joel] Dreessen and [Jacob] Tamme (Dreesetamme) mean that Denver is not counting on Julius Thomas this year? Bill Williamson: They a…

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DECATUR, Ala. (AP) -- Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain has been sentenced to 180 days in jail for assault and other charges stemming from a November fight in his hometown.

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Chiefs have signed all of their draft picks except for first-round defensive tackle Dontari Poe. The team announced Thursday that they have signed third-round tackle Donald Stephenson. Stephenson signed a four-year contract with Kansas City. At the …

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

It has been a rough couple of years for Chargers tight end Antonio Gates. He missed six games in 2010 and three games, along with parts of others, last year because of a foot injury. He’s still been productive — 17 touchdown catches — but his presen…

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The 23rd member of the Denver Broncos' Ring of Fame is one of the most renowned hard workers in team history. Rod Smith went from an undrafted free agent to a two-time Super Bowl winner and leader of the franchise in Denver. It's no surprise Broncos own…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Dolphins announced that they signed their first draft pick on Thursday and the Broncos followed suit a short time later. Denver and cornerback Omar Bolden, a fourth-round pick, have agreed to terms on a four-year contract. Bolden was the 101st overa…

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San Diego coach Norv Turner is thrilled about the addition of former Kansas City fullback Le’Ron McClain to the Chargers’ backfield. “The guy I’m really excited that we added in the offseason is Le’Ron McClain, because he’s a very versatile pl…

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The Chiefs announced they have signed tackle Donald Stephenson, a third-round pick. The Chiefs’ lone remaining unsigned draft pick is nose tackle Dontari Poe. He was the No. 11 pick in the draft. San Diego has signed its entire draft class. In other AFC…

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