Tag: NFL football
Patriots add Oklahoma RB Rhamondre Stevenson in draft
<p>BOSTON — After securing a potential long-term solution at quarterback and loading up with defensive players who play close to the line of scrimmage,...
Super Bowl champions address wants, not needs in NFL draft
TAMPA, Fla. — Theoretically, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could have opted out of the NFL draft and still felt good about their chances of...
Quick impact? Cards expect early picks will help from Day 1
<p>Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury is confident that the team's first two selections in this year's NFL draft — Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins and Purdue...
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...
Texans address needs by adding QB Mills, WR Collins
HOUSTON — The Houston Texans addressed needs at quarterback and receiver in the NFL draft despite tying a franchise low with just five selections...
Ready to run? Steelers use draft to address running game
<p>PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin stressed before the NFL draft that fixing the league's worst rushing offense didn't rely exclusively on bringing...
Denver moves into 3rd in West with 110-104 win over Clippers
<p>LOS ANGELES — Nikola Jokic had 30 points and 14 rebounds, Michael Porter Jr. scored 25 points and the Denver Nuggets moved past the...
Six-pack: Draft shows Cowboys serious about fixing defense
FRISCO, Texas — Jerry Jones has been synonymous with offense — and the stars that go with the shiny side of the NFL —...
Chargers continue rebuilding offensive line through draft
<p>COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers found their franchise quarterback in last year's NFL draft with Justin Herbert. General manager Tom Telesco...
Not a need: LA Rams add depth, don’t seek starters in draft
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams feel they got what they needed out of the NFL draft, and that doesn't necessarily include a...