Shedeur Sanders still available in 3rd round of NFL draft as stunning fall continues for Colorado QBVideo
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The wait continues for Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who was widely viewed as a first-round talent but was still available in the third round of the NFL draft on Friday. It was a stunning fall for Sanders, who garnered so much attention over the last several...
1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi: 1st-round QB Jaxson Dart welcomed to Giants by Eli Manning
Jaxson Dart received a video message from a familiar face, one who knows what it takes to be a franchise quarterback for the New York Giants. And one also from Ole Miss, at that. Two-time Super Bowl winner Eli Manning welcomed Dart to the team Friday, a day after the...
Cam Ward will wear No. 1 with Titans with the blessing of Hall of Famer Warren Moon
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans had a pleasant surprise in store for No. 1-overall pick Cam Ward during his introductory news conference Friday. Houston Oilers legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon arrived as a special guest, not only hugging Ward but giving him his blessing...
Penn State tight end Tyler Warren selected 14th overall by Indianapolis Colts
Tyler Warren made himself the highest-finishing tight end in Heisman Trophy voting in almost a half-century by way of his work with the football. Catching it. Scoring with it. Running with it. Even throwing it. The Penn State product expected to make himself a pretty good NFL tight end the...
New York Giants select Penn State’s Abdul Carter with No. 3 overall pick
Abdul Carter was asked for his best pass rush move during the NFL combine. “I would say my ‘ghost rush,’” Carter said. Not unlike a ghost, it didn’t take long for Carter to disappear off draft boards Thursday night. Penn State’s star defender, Carter was taken with the third overall...
Cam Ward goes to the Titans No. 1 overall in NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Cam Ward has gone from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. Travis Hunter is taking his versatility to Jacksonville following a blockbuster deal. After the Tennessee Titans selected Ward first overall, the Jaguars moved up from No. 5 to select the Heisman...
Shannon Sharpe temporarily steps away from ESPN after ex-girlfriend’s $50 million rape lawsuit
Shannon Sharpe announced Thursday that he has decided to temporarily step away from his ESPN duties, four days after a woman filed a $50 million civil lawsuit in which she accuses the “First Take” panelist of raping her while they were in a two-year relationship. The lawsuit, filed Sunday in...
Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael dies at 67 after battle with ALSVideo
CHICAGO — Steve McMichael, a star defensive tackle on the Chicago Bears’ famed 1985 Super Bowl championship team whose larger-than-life personality made him a fixture in the Windy City for decades and a natural for professional wrestling, has died following a battle with ALS. He was 67. McMichael died Wednesday...
On the brink of the NFL draft, the biggest question surrounds Shedeur Sanders and where he’s goingVideo
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Where’s Shedeur Sanders going? That’s the main question everyone is asking ahead of the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. They’re not just debating it on television and sports radio shows. Even casual football fans in town for other business are wondering which...
GM Loomis: Saints lack ‘clarity’ on QB Derek Carr’s shoulder issue
METAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis confirmed for the first time Wednesday that starting quarterback Derek Carr does have a shoulder “issue,” but he declined to discuss specifics or forecast Carr’s playing status for the upcoming season. “We’re hoping to get some resolution and some clarity...
Chargers, Lions will clash in annual Hall of Fame game
CANTON, Ohio — The Los Angeles Chargers will take on the Detroit Lions in the annual Hall of Fame game as part of enshrinement week. The Hall announced the matchup for July 31 on Wednesday with the Chargers playing just days before longtime tight end Antonio Gates will be inducted...
Joe Flacco happy to be back with Browns and ready to compete for starting QB jobVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Joe Flacco didn’t think coming back to Cleveland was going to be a possibility at the start of free agency. Perhaps that is why Flacco has learned during his 17 years in the NFL to not expect anything until a contact is signed. “That’s why I kind...
Shedeur Sanders is at forefront of large contingent of legacy players in this NFL draft class
INDIANAPOLIS — Shedeur Sanders thrived in his father’s offensive system in high school and emerged as one of college football’s top quarterbacks while playing for him at Jackson State and Colorado. Now, for the first time, the younger Sanders is about to be on his own, likely learning his next...
Anthony Richardson embraces competition with Daniel Jones to be Colts starting QBVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson understands why he’s competing for the starting job again. He needs to be more consistent, more accurate and available to play more often. He expects more of himself, too. Richardson returned to the team complex Tuesday saying he was happy, healthy and eager...
After a crash course in football from ‘Last Chance U,’ Mapalo Mwansa hopes to walk NFL draft stageVideo
Mapalo “Maz” Mwansa’s journey to the NFL has been unique, even for a league that continues to expand its international footprint. The 20-year-old Mwansa grew up in Peterborough, England, and played rugby, soccer, basketball, track and field and cricket in high school. He ended up at Loughborough University to study...
Ex-NFL player Shannon Sharpe accused of rape in $50 million civil lawsuit
LAS VEGAS — A young woman who says she was raped and threatened by retired NFL player Shannon Sharpe during a “rocky consensual relationship” has filed a civil lawsuit against him seeking $50 million in damages. Attorneys filed the lawsuit Sunday in Clark County, Nevada, for a woman listed in...
Jeannette grad Marcus Barnes confident his name will be called in NFL Draft
He was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine in February, but all that did was give him more mental leverage, more fuel to prove the doubters wrong. Jeannette’s Marcus Barnes could have a life-changing week, have his dreams come true, but he won’t hide the giant chip on his...
Russell Wilson, Giants want to make this season ‘really special’
Russell Wilson got a head start on bonding with his new New York Giants teammates the last few weeks during some casual workouts in the sun and warmth of San Diego and Atlanta. The veteran quarterback threw passes to several of his wide receivers and tight ends during the day...
Long journey to the NFL draft is only the beginning for college prospects aiming to make the pros
The NFL Draft is the culmination of a lifelong dream for many college players who’ve envisioned hearing their names called by commissioner Roger Goodell since they were kids. They’ve made plenty of sacrifices and spent hundreds of hours practicing on the field, exercising in the weight room and studying film....
Final AP mock NFL Draft: Ward, Hunter, Carter go 1-2-3 and Saints trade up for Sanders
The Tennessee Titans explored all their options with the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. They can’t pass up a shot at a potential franchise quarterback. If the Titans were going to trade the pick for more draft assets, a deal would’ve happened already. Coach Brian Callahan said “there...
Browns GM compares Travis Hunter to Shohei Ohtani
BEREA, Ohio — Andrew Berry has often referred to Travis Hunter as a unicorn. On Thursday, the Browns general manager went one step further and compared the Heisman Trophy winner to reigning National League MVP and baseball two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. Many are expecting Tennessee to take Miami QB Cam...
CB Tre’Davious White rejoining Bills on 1-year, $6.8 million dealVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Cornerback Tre’Davious White is rejoining the Buffalo Bills after agreeing to a one-year contract worth up to $6.8 million, the player’s agent told the Associated Press on Thursday. Agent Kevin Conner confirmed the agreement, which was first reported by ESPN. The 30-year-old White returns to Buffalo...
Bengals expected to focus on defense in NFL Draft with offensive stars signed to extensionsVideo
The Cincinnati Bengals might have the most predictable strategy of any team going into the NFL Draft. With quarterback Joe Burrow and his top two playmakers — wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins — under long-term contracts and taking up a huge portion of the salary cap, director of...
With few major holes on roster, Ravens might not have exciting NFL DraftVideo
BALTIMORE — It’s no accident that so many NFL executives declare they’ll take the best player available in the draft. That type of comment avoids telegraphing to other teams what positions a GM might actually be focusing on. It’s also an expression of confidence — a suggestion the roster is...
NFL Draft intrigue likely to begin when Browns go on clock
Some years, the true intrigue about how the rest of the NFL Draft’s first round could develop doesn’t happen until at least the third or fourth pick. This year though, it will begin with the Cleveland Browns, who have the second overall selection. It marks the first time since 2021...
