Football (NFL)

Commanders use NFL draft to quietly build around franchise QB Jayden Daniels

ASHBURN, Va.

Apr 26, 2025 4:54 PM Read more >

Shedeur Sanders will be part of the competition for Browns' QB spot despite drop in NFL draft

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Andrew Berry said Friday night that it was less about where Shedeur Sanders got picked than what he would do with the opportunity after getting selected.

Apr 26, 2025 4:44 PM Read more >

Vikings continue to value culture in NFL draft with praise of Donovan Jackson's selflessness

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings had Donovan Jackson on their radar last year when he was considering entering the NFL draft , before he opted to return to Ohio State for his senior season.

Apr 26, 2025 4:37 PM Read more >

Falcons take aggressive approach in NFL draft to boost defense, especially pass rush

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — There was a sense of urgency to Atlanta's approach to the NFL draft, creating the impression general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Raheem Morris believe the Falcons are ready to win in 2025.

Apr 26, 2025 4:31 PM Read more >

Chiefs solidify their offensive and defensive lines while plugging other holes during NFL draft

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs general manager Brett Veach saw the same thing that everyone else saw during the Super Bowl: His team was beaten up front on both sides of the ball by the Philadelphia Eagles in a lopsided and humbling defeat.

Apr 26, 2025 4:22 PM Read more >

Jags add 'intangibly rich' players like Travis Hunter in the NFL draft to 'level up the ecosystem'

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — New Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone spent two months dropping big words and interesting catchphrases. The NFL draft provided him with a forum to better explain them.

Apr 26, 2025 4:19 PM Read more >

Panthers GM Dan Morgan hits balance between upgrading defense, adding playmakers for QB Bryce Young

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers had the worst defense in the league by far last season.

Apr 26, 2025 4:10 PM Read more >

Eagles feel all right, all right, all right with Matthew McConaughey's endorsement of draft pick

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles did all right, all right, all right in the NFL draft . So say the so-called draft experts? Try Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey.

Apr 26, 2025 4:02 PM Read more >

L.T. sacks Abdul Carter's request to wear his retired No. 56 with Giants

Abdul Carter gave it a shot, figuring he had nothing to lose. Sure, Lawrence Taylor's No. 56 is retired by the New York Giants and is one of the most revered jersey numbers in franchise history. But Carter, the No.

Apr 26, 2025 1:49 PM Read more >

Vikings acquire QB Sam Howell from Seahawks in trade involving 5th-round pick swap

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Sam Howell in a trade with Seattle on Saturday during the NFL draft , swapping fifth-round picks with the Seahawks for a young backup for J.J. McCarthy who has starting experience.

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