Tag: National Football Conference
Special delivery: Vikes fill out draft with returner options
MINNEAPOLIS — NFL teams typically use much of the third day of the draft for positional depth and long-term projects, with an eye toward...
Future QB: Vikings pick Texas A&M’s Kellen Mond in 3rd round
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings drafted Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond on Friday night, finding a potential successor to Kirk Cousins with their first...
Falcons add help at safety, select Central Florida’s Grant
<p>ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons addressed a glaring need by selecting safety Richie Grant of Central Florida at No. 40 overall in the second...
Tebow-Meyer reunion? Jaguars still looking to fill TE hole
<p>JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Shortly after selecting Trevor Lawrence to open the NFL draft, Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer turned to general manager Trent Baalke...
Seahawks makes most of 3 picks and hit needs in draft
RENTON, Wash. — John Schneider and Pete Carroll sat down to explain the thoughts behind the newest additions to the Seattle Seahawks before the...
Buccaneers tab QB Kyle Trask as Brady’s potential successor
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Kyle Trask in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night and will groom the...
Chicago Bears trade up in Round 2 for tackle Teven Jenkins
<p>LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears are in a trading mood: They moved up in the second round of the NFL draft Friday...
With draft over, Niners now turn to preparing Lance for NFL
<p>From the moment the San Francisco 49ers made the decision to trade two future first-round picks to move up from No. 12 to 3...
Giants and Gettleman capitalize on aggressive draft approach
The New York Giants were surprisingly aggressive in free agency last month, and they didn't change the game plan in the NFL draft.
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Lions take Washington’s Onwuzurike in 2nd round
<p>DETROIT — The Detroit Lions selected defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike of Washington in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday night.</p>
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