Lower-round QBs face long odds to make it in NFL
<p>The five teams that took quarterbacks in the first round of the NFL draft head into the offseason program full of optimism that they...
James Madison beats North Dakota, advances to FCS semis
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Percy Agyei-Obese rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns and freshman Antwane Wells Jr. had TD receptions of 19 and 63...
Analysis: After draft, some obstacles ahead for NFL in 2021
With a successful in-person draft in Cleveland behind it, the NFL inexorably moves on.
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Bills pick up Allen, Edmunds 5th-year contract options
<p>BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds are staying around for at least two more seasons.</p>
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Cowboys decline Vander Esch option, creating intrigue at LB
<p>FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys declined the fifth-year option on linebacker Leighton Vander Esch's rookie contract Monday, setting up an interesting season at...
South Dakota St. tops S. Illinois 31-26 in FCS quarterfinals
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Mark Gronowski threw two touchdown passes to Jadon Janke and ran 67 yards for the go-ahead score to help South Dakota...
Titans draftee Rashad Weaver facing simple assault charge
PITTSBURGH — Tennessee Titans fourth-round draft pick Rashad Weaver has been charged with simple assault following an incident in Pittsburgh last month.
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Falcons pick up fifth-year option for WR Calvin Ridley
<p>FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have picked up receiver Calvin Ridley’s fifth-year option, meaning he will make $11.1 million in 2022 and...
Browns take chance on Malik McDowell, DT with troubled past
<p>CLEVELAND — The Browns are giving Malik McDowell the chance to revive an NFL career stopped by some serious legal trouble.</p>
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‘Football City, USA’ killings raise sport safety concerns
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Any visitor to Rock Hill, South Carolina, soon learns that “Football City, USA” basks in the glory of the dozens...