Tag: Football
Armed with 11 picks, Eagles aim to improve draft record
<p>PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles have drafted so poorly over the past seven years that fans go to baseball games and chant for general...
Steelers have plenty to shop for with 24th overall pick
<p>PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger's running mates are vanishing. At least on the football field. Tight end Vance McDonald <a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-walter-payton-pittsburgh-football-coronavirus-pandemic-4d7347bf04735e285b028107e19e7a58">retired in January</a>. Longtime Pro...
NFL modifies COVID-19 protocols for vaccinated people
The NFL is modifying COVID-19 protocols for all personnel who have been fully vaccinated.
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Bills expected to focus on defense with late 1st-round pick
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Brandon Beane hopes he becomes accustomed to picking at the back of the pack in the NFL draft for years to...
49ers agree to deals with Hurst, Key
<p>SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have added two former Raiders defensive linemen by agreeing to contracts with defensive tackle Maurice Hurst...
Jets hope to end search for franchise QB with No. 2 pick
<p>NEW YORK — The New York Jets have been here before — too many times.</p>
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Ex-NFL pro who killed 6 was ID’d by phone found at scene
<p>COLUMBIA, S.C. — Police were able to quickly identify a former NFL player as the primary suspect in a shooting at a South Carolina...
RB Who? Pitt trying to find answers during spring drills
PITTSBURGH — Pat Narduzzi thought he had things figured out when the Pittsburgh coach tabbed Vincent Davis as the team's top running back during...
Browns enter draft with Super Bowl expectations, needs on D
CLEVELAND — The Browns are hosting the NFL draft this year. Usually, they're headlining it.
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Browns exercise QB Baker Mayfield’s 5-year option
<p>CLEVELAND — The Browns exercised the fifth-year option on quarterback Baker Mayfield's rookie contract on Friday, an expected move after his strong 2020 season.</p>
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