Tag: Football
Browns exercise QB Baker Mayfield’s 5-year option
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.
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Panthers have options at No. 8 pick, including trading down
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The acquisition of Sam Darnold earlier this month has given the Carolina Panthers more options with the No. 8 pick in...
GM Brad Holmes has 1st shot to help Lions improve via draft
DETROIT — The Detroit Lions' best and perhaps only chance to turn around their franchise is to finally figure out how to hit more...
Saints mindful of holes beyond QB in first post-Brees draft
NEW ORLEANS — As counterintuitive as it may seem, the first New Orleans Saints draft since the retirement of all-time leading NFL passer Drew...
RB Who? Pitt trying to find answers during spring drills
<p>PITTSBURGH — Pat Narduzzi thought he had things figured out when the Pittsburgh coach tabbed Vincent Davis as the team's top running back during...
Dallas D needs draft help again, but don’t rule out offense
<p>The Dallas Cowboys signed their star quarterback to a long-term deal, which means they won't be in the market at that position with the...
Offensive line a priority as Chargers, Telesco go into draft
<p>COSTA MESA, Calif. — Tom Telesco won't admit it, but the general manager is starting to feel increased pressure as he approaches his ninth...
At Texas, a QB competition emerges between Thompson and Card
AUSTIN, Texas — When Casey Thompson and the Texas Longhorns whipped Colorado in the Alamo Bowl, there was little talk of a coming quarterback...
Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael says he has ALS
CHICAGO — Steve McMichael, a star defensive tackle on the Chicago Bears' 1985 Super Bowl championship team, says he has been diagnosed with ALS.
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Offensive line a priority as Chargers, Telesco go into draft
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Tom Telesco won't admit it, but the general manager is starting to feel increased pressure as he approaches his ninth...