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The San Francisco 49ers agreed to acquire seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams from the Washington Redskins on Saturday for a pair of draft picks. The Niners will send a fifth-round pick in this year’s draft and a 2021 third-rounder to acquire Williams, who must pass a physical for...

Pitch and catch. While only one quarterback, Oklahoma’s Jalen Hurts, was taken in the second round of the NFL Draft Friday, the guys who haul in passes were everywhere. Starting with the top two selections on Day 2 — Clemson’s Tee Higgins to Cincinnati and Southern California’s Michael Pittman to...

The Houston Texans agreed to a three-year, $66 million contract extension with left tackle Laremy Tunsil, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Friday because the extension hasn’t been announced. Tunsil had one year left on his...

The first night of the NFL draft averaged a record 15.6 million viewers on television, easily shattering the mark set six years ago. Thursday night’s first round was aired on ABC, ESPN, the NFL Network and ESPN Deportes. The coverage peaked from 8:45-9 p.m., when 19.6 million viewers tuned in,...

Six wide receivers were taken in the first round of the NFL draft and another half dozen could go on Day 2, when rounds two and three are completed. The best safeties are still available because none were taken on Day 1. And there are plenty of good running backs...

For all the uniqueness of this NFL draft, including the angst over a potential communications fiasco, things looked and sounded pretty normal Thursday night. Quarterbacks were in demand. Ohio State(the top three picks played there) and the Southeastern Conference (a record 15 picks) dominated. The Patriots traded out of the...

An NFL Draft being conducted virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic already figured to have a much different look and feel compared to the same event in past years. But that sentiment — and the impact of the pandemic — came even further into focus Thursday when ESPN draft analyst...

TribLIVE is partnering with video-hosting platform SendtoNews to bring readers a live stream of the NFL’s three-day virtual fundraiser that will benefit six charities — selected by the NFL Foundation — that are battling the spread of covid-19. Friday marks the second night of the festivities. Draft-A-Thon will pay tribute...

The NFL Draft won’t stop for anything. While some teams expressed concern about not being able to host players for in-person visits and having to conduct the three-day draft virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic, agents and their clients are pleased it’s going on as scheduled. “From an agent’s perspective,...

TAMPA, Fla. — Rob Gronkowski planted the seed for an NFL comeback when he played catch with Tom Brady two months ago. Gronkowski, a Woodland Hills product, told the six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback he was getting an itch to play again if the “right opportunity” presented itself. Brady, on...

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints canceled their offseason program because of the coronavirus pandemic and informed players they will not be required to report to club headquarters until training camp — whenever that might be. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said coach Sean Payton informed players of the...

From his home in suburban New York, Roger Goodell will handle perhaps his most visible annual chore — announcing draft picks. Visible, but this time virtual. Not since the NFL Draft became a televised event in 1980 has it been stripped to the basics like this year’s proceedings will be....

It was supposed to be an extravaganza only Las Vegas can bring, complete with showgirls, A-list celebs, and a stage in the middle of the Bellagio fountains. Instead, the NFL Draft will come to you Thursday night from the friendly confines of Roger Goodell’s basement. No one, of course, expected...