Tag: National Football Conference
Circumstances led Saints to draft for value more than need
<p>NEW ORLEANS — The first Saints draft since the retirement of record-setting passer Drew Brees featured the selections of defensive players in the first...
Amid Rodgers drama, Packers boost depth at positions of need
<p>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...
Completed Bears draft has a heavy offensive lean
<p>LAKE FOREST, IL — Trading up to draft quarterback Justin Fields in the first round and tackle Teven Jenkins in the second round 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...
Seahawks go for speed, nab WR D’Wayne Eskridge in 2nd round
RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks addressed one of their needs by selecting Western Michigan wide receiver D’Wayne Eskridge with the No. 56 overall...
Buccaneers tab QB Kyle Trask as Brady’s potential successor
<p>TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Kyle Trask in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night and will groom the...
NFL draft reinforces Panthers commitment to QB Sam Darnold
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NFL draft weekend certainly proved one thing for the Carolina Panthers: they’re all-in on quarterback Sam Darnold.
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LA Rams add speed with diminutive Louisville WR Tutu Atwell
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams selected Louisville receiver Tutu Atwell with their first pick in the draft, supplementing their group of pass-catchers...
Eagles take Alabama offensive lineman Landon Dickerson at 37
<p>PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles took another Alabama player, selecting offensive lineman Landon Dickerson in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday...
Smith focuses on D on last day of 1st draft as Falcons coach
<p>ATLANTA — Arthur Smith's first draft as Atlanta's coach helped to prove he's taking an even-keeled approach to building the Falcons' roster.</p>
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