Holmes added to Lions’ strength, addressed weaknesses
<p>DETROIT — The Detroit Lions opened the NFL draft by bolstering a strength and closed it by addressing some of their many weaknesses on...
Patriots add Oklahoma RB Rhamondre Stevenson in draft
<p>BOSTON — After securing a potential long-term solution at quarterback and loading up with defensive players who play close to the line of scrimmage,...
Circumstances led Saints to draft for value more than need
NEW ORLEANS — The first Saints draft since the retirement of record-setting passer Drew Brees featured the selections of defensive players in the first...
Super Bowl champions address wants, not needs in NFL draft
<p>TAMPA, Fla. — Theoretically, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could have opted out of the NFL draft and still felt good about their chances of...
Eagles got a playmaker, extra first-round pick and depth
<p>PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles added an extra first-round pick next year before selecting the Heisman Trophy winner, and spent the rest of the...
Amid Rodgers drama, Packers boost depth at positions of need
The Green Bay Packers believe they found ideal candidates to fill their biggest positional needs and upgraded a star-studded roster as they attempt to...
Paton solid in 1st draft in Denver but no QB could haunt him
<p>ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — George Paton spent almost a quarter-century preparing to run his own NFL draft, and the first-time general manager spackled several of...
Glass, Quarles help Alabama A&M beat UAPB, win SWAC title
<p>JACKSON, Miss. — Aqeel Glass threw three touchdown passes, Gary Quarles ran for two TDs, and Alabama A&M beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 40-33 on Saturday...
Eyeing big 2021, host Browns add speed, versatility in draft
CLEVELAND — For decades, the NFL draft was the Super Bowl for Browns fans, a few fleeting days of optimism before the season arrived,...
Raiders focus on defense, offensive lines in NFL draft
After being picked apart by opposing offenses last season and having dismantled an expensive offensive line at the start of free agency, the Las...