Tag: Football
Badgers end spring cautiously optimistic about passing game
<p>Wisconsin spent spring practice looking for consistency in its passing game after last season's up-and-down performance in quarterback Graham Mertz's first season as starter.</p>
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Bengals take LSU receiver Chase with fifth overall pick
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals took LSU receiver Ja'Marr Chase with the fifth pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, hoping he and quarterback...
Saints draft Houston DE Payton Turner with 28th overall pick
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints drafted Houston defensive end Payton Turner 28th overall in Thursday night's first round of the NFL draft.
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Jets stay put at No. 34, take Ole Miss WR Elijah Moore
NEW YORK — The New York Jets kept building on their offense in the second round by selecting Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore at...
Jaguars open NFL draft, Meyer era by drafting Lawrence
<p>JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars made the easiest and maybe most significant selection in franchise history when they chose Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence...
Seahawks spend 1st round celebrating trade for Jamal Adams
<p>RENTON, Wash. — While most of the league was sweating out picks and possible deals Thursday night, the Seattle Seahawks were celebrating. </p>
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Ravens exercise quarterback Lamar Jackson’s 5th-year option
<p>The Baltimore Ravens have exercised the fifth-year option for quarterback Lamar Jackson.</p>
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Falcons pick Florida TE Kyle Pitts at No. 4 in NFL draft
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons decided not to pick their quarterback of the future, going for more immediate help by selecting Florida tight end...
Chiefs eye Day 2 of draft to continue upgrading their roster
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Kansas City Chiefs spent the first round of the NFL draft the same way as fans all across the...
Jets draft BYU quarterback Zach Wilson with No. 2 pick
<p>NEW YORK — The New York Jets selected BYU quarterback Zach Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.</p>
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