LEEDS, England (AP) The San Francisco 49ers ownership group has reached an agreement to take over English soccer club Leeds with NBA players Larry Nance Jr. and T.J. McConnell joining as minority investors.

The NFL team's investment arm - 49ers Enterprises - originally bought a 15 percent stake from Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani in 2018 and increased it to 44 percent in late 2021.

Leeds didn't specify the sale price for the remaining 56 percent but British media reported it to be 170 million pounds ($214 million).

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Zach Wilson never expected to be here at this point in his NFL career.

The No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 draft is the New York Jets' backup quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers. It has been a two-year stretch that has seen Wilson go from the future of the franchise to a reclamation project.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings are parting ways with star running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap savings after his fourth consecutive season surpassing the 1,000-yard rushing mark.

The team announced the move Friday, a day after Cook was informed he was being released, a person familiar with the team’s decision told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos have agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal with former Kansas City Chiefs edge rusher Frank Clark following third-year pro Baron Browning's knee operation, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

Browning underwent a procedure in recent weeks to repair a torn meniscus, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't publicly addressed the outside linebacker's health status and won't discuss Clark's contract until he signs. Browning is expected to be back for training camp next month.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Bryce Young's time is now in Carolina.

The Panthers have given Young the first-team reps in practice this week, a move that coach Frank Reich called the next step in the rookie quarterback's progression.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) Tyron Smith finally spent some time late this offseason at left tackle, the position he played in all eight of his Pro Bowl seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.

The subsequent shift of Tyler Smith to left guard put the 2022 first-round draft pick back where he was a year ago before he moved to the left side after Tyron Smith tore a hamstring and missed the first three months of the season.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans hired Sarah Bailey as their new director of football research and development.

The Titans announced the hiring Friday.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Veteran receiver Demarcus Robinson is joining the Los Angeles Rams.

Robinson's representatives at Katz Brothers Sports confirmed the deal on social media Thursday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard will talk about most any topic when asked.

Being asked to take a pay cut going into his eighth NFL season by the Tennessee Titans is very different.

RENTON, Wash. (AP) After seeing them in person this week during the team’s mandatory minicamp, Seattle coach Pete Carroll said it will continue to be a race for safety Jamal Adams and linebacker Jordyn Brooks to be ready by the start of training camp next month.

But to this point, Carroll isn’t ruling out at least Adams being ready by the time the regular season begins on Sept. 10 against the Los Angeles Rams.