Football (NFL)

Panthers GM Dan Morgan hits balance between upgrading defense, adding playmakers for QB Bryce Young

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers had the worst defense in the league by far last season.

Apr 26, 2025 4:10 PM Read more >

Eagles feel all right, all right, all right with Matthew McConaughey's endorsement of draft pick

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles did all right, all right, all right in the NFL draft . So say the so-called draft experts? Try Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey.

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L.T. sacks Abdul Carter's request to wear his retired No. 56 with Giants

Abdul Carter gave it a shot, figuring he had nothing to lose. Sure, Lawrence Taylor's No. 56 is retired by the New York Giants and is one of the most revered jersey numbers in franchise history. But Carter, the No.

Apr 26, 2025 1:49 PM Read more >

Vikings acquire QB Sam Howell from Seahawks in trade involving 5th-round pick swap

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Sam Howell in a trade with Seattle on Saturday during the NFL draft , swapping fifth-round picks with the Seahawks for a young backup for J.J. McCarthy who has starting experience.

Apr 26, 2025 1:04 PM Read more >

Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles settling in quickly with the Nittany Lions

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — It didn’t take long for Jim Knowles to confirm what he believed was true when Penn State hired him to be defensive coordinator just three months ago.

Apr 26, 2025 10:31 AM Read more >

Seahawks select quarterback Jalen Milroe in third round of the NFL draft

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks selected Jalen Milroe in the third round of Friday’s NFL draft.

Apr 25, 2025 11:10 PM Read more >

NFL draft stunner: Free-falling Shedeur Sanders still waiting for a team to come calling

Plenty of playmakers remain for teams to pick through Saturday in the NFL draft's final four rounds, Shedeur Sanders stunningly among them .

Apr 25, 2025 11:05 PM Read more >

Ravens insist they did their 'due diligence' on the allegations against their 2nd-round draft pick

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Whichever team drafted Marshall linebacker Mike Green was going to face questions about his off-field history.

Apr 25, 2025 11:01 PM Read more >

Shedeur Sanders falls to day 3 of NFL draft with 5 QBs picked ahead of Coach Prime's son

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders is still waiting to hear his name called in the NFL draft — after three rounds, 102 picks and five quarterbacks selected ahead of Coach Prime’s highly touted son.

Apr 25, 2025 10:43 PM Read more >

NFL draft first round averages 13.6 million viewers on television and digital platforms

NEW YORK (AP) — The first round Thursday of the NFL draft averaged 13.6 million viewers across television and digital platforms, according to the league and Nielsen. It was the second-most watched first round on record.

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