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AP mock NFL draft 3.0: 8 trades, including 2 in the top 5 highlight AP's final mock draft

Apr. 16, 2024 10:51 AM EDT

The NFL draft madness begins early in the final edition of the AP’s 2024 mock draft. Eight trades in the first round. Two swaps in the top five. One team moves down and back up. Another makes three trades, going down twice before a move up to snatch a quarterback. A division...

Bears great Steve McMichael, who's battling ALS, taken to hospital with urinary tract infection

Apr. 03, 2024 18:13 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael, who's battling ALS, was taken to a hospital Wednesday because of a urinary tract infection, publicist Betsy Shepherd said. Shepherd said he was being prescribed an antibiotic and was to return home that night. “(Wife) Misty...

Falcons again sign veteran defensive lineman Eddie Goldman after quick looks in 2022, 2023

Apr. 03, 2024 16:43 PM EDT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are giving defensive lineman Eddie Goldman another chance to come out of retirement and resume his career. Goldman, 30, signed with the Falcons on Tuesday after failing to follow through with plans to play for the team in 2022 and...

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz acknowledges tough salary cap decisions had to be made

Mar. 21, 2024 20:24 PM EDT

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Joe Hortiz knew he was going to be in for a rough first two months as general manager of the Los Angeles Chargers. Considering the salary cap situation he inherited, Hortiz is hoping that doesn't repeat itself. “I don't ever want to be in...

Caleb Williams holds pro day workout in front of prominent Chicago Bears contingent

Mar. 20, 2024 17:15 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first person Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams greeted when he stepped onto the field for his pro day Wednesday was wide receiver Keenan Allen, newly acquired by the Chicago Bears. Allen wasn’t the only Bears representative in attendance, with...

Analysis: Despite low trade value, Justin Fields still has potential to be a special player

Mar. 19, 2024 18:23 PM EDT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Justin Fields went from being considered a franchise quarterback to disregarded by the Chicago Bears in just three seasons. It’s quite a...

Bears agree to 1-year deal with defensive end Byron Cowart

Mar. 18, 2024 17:15 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears and defensive end Byron Cowart agreed to a one-year contract on Monday. The 6-foot-3, 300-pound Cowart has played in 36 games and started 14 for New England and Indianapolis. He has 41 tackles and one sack. The 27-year-old...

Dolphins sign former offensive lineman Jack Driscoll and more defensive pieces

Mar. 18, 2024 15:05 PM EDT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins added several new additions Monday, signing former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jack Driscoll as well as defensive tackles Benito Jones and Jonathan Harris. Driscoll started 17 games over four seasons with the Eagles — eight...

Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers, clear way to take a QB such as Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick

Mar. 16, 2024 23:22 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night, clearing the way for them to draft a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick — perhaps USC's Caleb Williams. The Bears received a 2025 sixth-round draft pick that could...

Keenan Allen is ready to form a dynamic duo with DJ Moore, help Bears no matter who their QB is

Mar. 16, 2024 19:46 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Keenan Allen is looking forward to giving the Chicago Bears a dynamic tandem at wide receiver with DJ Moore and working with whoever the quarterback is next season. It won't be Justin Fields after the Bears traded him to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It could be...