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RENTON Josh Allen Jersey , Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks hope they have found the solution for their recent kicking troubles in Jason Myers and are bringing back linebacker Mychal Kendricks despite his uncertain legal situation.The team agreed Wednesday to sign Myers to a four-year deal, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. Seattle agreed to sign Kendricks to a one-year deal, according to another person with knowledge of that deal. The people spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deals had not been formally announced.Kendricks’ deal is worth up to $5.5 million but is dependent on his legal situation after he pleaded guilty to insider trading charges last year. Seattle coach Pete Carroll said late last season he was hoping to bring Kendricks back for 2019.Myers was in a competition with Sebastian Janikowski during Seattle’s training camp last year. Janikowski won the job, in part because of his veteran status, but it was Myers who had the better season after being claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.Myers was 33 of 36 on field-goal attempts in New York and was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career — the first Jets kicker to be selected in franchise history.The 27-year-old Myers kicked an NFL-record five field goals of at least 55 yards last season. He also had six field goals of at least 50 yards, setting a Jets franchise record. Myers set another team mark by making seven field goals against Indianapolis last season.Myers thanked Jets fans on Twitter for their support, adding that he’ll “truly cherish my time there and It’ll always hold a special place in my heart.”Seattle has struggled with the kicking position since Stephen Hauschka left for Buffalo after the 2016 season. Both Blair Walsh in 2017 and Janikowski last year had subpar seasons kicking for Seattle.Kendricks started last season in Cleveland Jawaan Taylor Jersey , but he was released in late August after he was charged. Seattle signed him before Week 2 and he played in three games prior to receiving an eight-game suspension from the NFL. He returned late in the season but suffered a broken leg against Minnesota and missed the rest of the season.Kendricks’ sentencing is set for early April.Seattle also issued tenders Wednesday to two key restricted free agents. The Seahawks gave versatile offensive tackle George Fant a second-round tender worth $3.095 million for the upcoming season, and gave defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson an original-round tender that will pay him more than $2 million. Jefferson was a fifth-round pick.Fant has played both tackle positions during his time in Seattle and last year regularly served as a sixth offensive lineman reporting as an extra tight end. Fant even had one catch for 9 yards last season.Jefferson appeared in all 16 games last season for Seattle with 12 starts. He had 25 total tackles and three sacks in a breakout season after seeing limited action in his first two years with the Seahawks.Seattle also tendered 10 exclusive rights free agents including wide receiver David Moore, offensive linemen Joey Hunt and Jordan Simmons, running back J.D. McKissic, defensive end Branden Jackson and linebacker Austin Calitro. CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Just like that, the Baltimore Ravens have gone from a midseason swoon to the brink of their first playoff trip in four years.The resurgent Ravens continued their late push with a 22-10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday behind Lamar Jackson’s first 200-yard passing game and a stingy defense that held one of the NFL’s top offenses under 200 yards for the first time since 2014.Baltimore Josh Oliver Jersey , which has won five of its past six with Jackson as the starter, dominated for most of the night to remain in possession of the last AFC wild card with one game remaining in the regular season. And the Ravens (9-6) would move into first place in the AFC North if Pittsburgh loses at New Orleans on Sunday.Article continues below ...“I’m proud of our guys. So many of them stepped up and made plays,” coach John Harbaugh said. “Our guys were winning the 1-on-1 battles and our coverage was real good.”Baltimore got a win against a Los Angeles squad that had already clinched a playoff spot with wins in 10 of its last 11 games. The Chargers’ loss, which drops them to 11-4, deals a big blow to their hopes of winning the AFC West. Kansas City can wrap up the division title and a first-round playoff bye with a win at Seattle on Sunday night.“We couldn’t get them off the field on defense. And we couldn’t stay on the field on offense,” coach Anthony Lynn said. “We got outplayed. We got outcoached. It’s just that simple.”Jackson, the 32nd overall draft pick in April Deandre Baker Jersey , completed 12 of 22 passes for 204 yards. He had come into the game averaging 146.2 yards in the previous five games.“I’m used to playing on big stages and people doubting us. I try to prove them wrong,” Jackson said. “We can play with anyone. That was a great team. We can fight and everyone sees it now.”Baltimore led 6-3 at halftime but the Chargers took the lead less than two minutes into the third quarter on Melvin Gordon’s touchdown from a yard out. The Ravens got the ball to start the second half but Chargers rookie safety Derwin James forced Kenneth Dixon’s fumble, which was recovered by Melvin Ingram at the Ravens 21 and returned 3 yards.The Ravens quickly answered on the ensuing possession when tight end Mark Andrews split safeties Adrian Phillips and Jahleel Addae, taking Jackson’s pass in stride and racing 67 yards for a TD.“We turned it over so it was up to us to go back down and score,” said Jackson, who also rushed for 39 yards. “It was play action. Mark got open and made a great catch.”The Ravens’ defense, which came into the game as the top-ranked unit in the NFL http://www.newyorkgiantsteamonline.com/o...nes-jersey , frustrated the Chargers most of the night. Philip Rivers — who went 23 of 37 for 181 yards — was sacked four times, threw two interceptions and didn’t have a touchdown pass for the first time this season.Baltimore converted three Los Angeles turnovers into 10 points. The Ravens were up 16-10 with 2:40 remaining when Patrick Onwuaso forced Antonio Gates to fumble and Tavon Young scooped it up and returned it 62 yards for a touchdown.“I saw a couple opportunities where I could punch the ball out and that was one of them. Once I punched it I didn’t know if he was down or not,” Onwuaso said.STUCK IN NEUTRALThe 198 net yards by the Chargers’ offense was their fourth-lowest total since Rivers became the starting quarterback in 2006. The last time they were held under 200 yards was Nov. 2, 2014, at Miami (178).“We got off to a terrible start, turning the ball over on the first play. And we had three third-down conversions called back really that we couldn’t overcome. We got ourselves in third-and-super-long a lot,” Rivers said. “It’s a good defense and they outplayed us today. Depending on what happens we may get another crack at them in two weeks.”It is the fourth time this season the Ravens have held a team under 200 yards and the 20th time since Harbaugh became coach in 2008.PRETTY GOOD TRIPIt ended up being a great 48 hours for Harbaugh. On Friday Julian Love Jersey , the Ravens announced their longtime coach will be back next season. Some had wondered if Harbaugh’s 11th season in Baltimore would be his final one because the team has reached the postseason only once since winning the Super Bowl in 2012.“This is about our guys in the locker room and us. We’re fighting to accomplish something,” Harbaugh said.While Harbaugh tried to deflect questions about his contract extension, players were supportive of the decision.“That’s really cool that he’s going to keep being here when I excel,” Jackson said.BATTLE OF THE BACKSBaltimore’s Gus Edwards had 92 yards rushing on 14 carries. Nearly half his yards came on the Ravens’ first offensive play when he went 43 yards up the middle for his longest run of the season. It was also the longest rushing play the Chargers have allowed all season. The rookie has rushed for 578 yards over the past six games.Gordon, who missed the past three games due to a knee injury, had 41 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown.UP NEXTRavens: Host the Cleveland Browns in the regular-season finale Dec. 30.Chargers: At the Denver Broncos on Dec. 30.