Tag: NFL football
FCS draft prospects generally opted not to play this spring
There’s a common thread linking most of the Football Championship Subdivision players who expect to hear their name called in the NFL draft.
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NFL draft: Breaking down top defensive players available
<p>Top defensive players available in the NFL draft, scheduled for April 29 to May 1 (x-early entrant; y-did not play in 2020, opt out).</p>
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
April 23
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NFL eliminates preseason OTs, defeats onside kick proposal
NFL owners approved eliminating overtime in preseason games and expanded selection of jersey numbers for receivers, running backs and defensive backs.
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Raiders get backlash for tweet after conviction of officer
<p>HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders got angry backlash for a tweet the team sent after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted...
49ers sign RB Wayne Gallman to 1-year deal
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent running back Wayne Gallman Jr. to a one-year deal.
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Opt-out decisions throw wrench into NFL draft options
<p>Caleb Farley was the first top prospect to make the decision that has added a whole new layer of uncertainty to the annual crapshoot...
Louisiana authorities say Aldon Smith booked in battery case
<p>CHALMETTE, La. — Aldon Smith has turned himself in to authorities in Louisiana after an arrest warrant had been issued for the Seattle Seahawks...
NFL eliminates preseason OTs, defeats onside kick proposal
<p>NFL owners approved eliminating overtime in preseason games and expanded selection of jersey numbers for receivers, running backs and defensive backs.</p>
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NHL: Virus protocols not ‘relaxed’ for vaccinated players
<p>The NHL on Wednesday confirmed it has not guaranteed loosened virus protocols for players who are vaccinated after Vegas goaltender Robin Lehner ripped the...