Tag: Football
Jaguars open NFL draft, Meyer era by drafting Lawrence
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars made the easiest and maybe most significant selection in franchise history when they chose Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence...
Packers take Georgia CB Eric Stokes with 29th overall pick
The Green Bay Packers boosted their secondary by using a first-round draft pick on Georgia cornerback Eric Stokes, a move that was overshadowed by...
Chargers pick up 5th-year option on safety Derwin James
COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers have exercised the fifth-year option on safety Derwin James.
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Vikings move down to take Virginia Tech’s Christian Darrisaw
<p>EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings made Virginia Tech offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw the 23rd overall selection on Thursday night, after moving down nine...
UNLV extends contract of AD Reed-Francois by 4 years
<p>LAS VEGAS — UNLV has extended athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois' contract by four years.</p>
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49ers take QB Trey Lance with 3rd pick in NFL draft
The San Francisco 49ers have picked their franchise quarterback of the future, taking North Dakota State’s Trey Lance with the third overall pick in...
Ravens pick WR Rashod Bateman, LB Jayson Oweh in first round
BALTIMORE — The Ravens bolstered their beleaguered passing attack by selecting Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman with the 27th overall pick in the NFL...
First night of NFL draft outdraws Oscars by over 2 million
CLEVELAND — And the winner is ... the NFL draft.
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Steelers sign QB Mason Rudolph to extension through 2022
<p>PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed backup quarterback Mason Rudolph to a one-year contract extension through the 2022 season.</p>
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Titans opt for cornerback Caleb Farley at No. 22 overall
<p>NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have bolstered their defense by drafting cornerback Caleb Farley of Virginia Tech at No. 22 overall. </p>
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