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Saints enter the NFL draft with questions along the offensive line

Apr. 18, 2024 16:53 PM EDT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints could have a hard time passing up a promising prospect at offensive tackle should one be available to them in the 2024 NFL draft. New Orleans' offensive line was among the club's strengths for much of the past decade and a half. More...

Packers could still look to upgrade secondary in NFL draft even after adding Xavier McKinney

Apr. 18, 2024 16:51 PM EDT

The Green Bay Packers made a big investment in their secondary by signing safety Xavier McKinney from the New York Giants. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the Packers address that area again early in the draft. Safety was one of Green Bay's biggest weaknesses last...

Even with John Schneider still in charge a new era arrives for Seahawks entering 2024 NFL draft

Apr. 18, 2024 16:47 PM EDT

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — For the first time in 14 years, general manager John Schneider will be leaning on a new voice inside the Seattle Seahawks draft room. The influence Pete Carroll carried as Schneider’s partner when it came to putting together the plans for how Seattle would...

Panthers have many needs entering NFL draft, but no first-round pick after trading for Bryce Young

Apr. 18, 2024 16:47 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers had the worst record in the league last season, so they have a long laundry list of draft needs. The problem is they don’t have a first-round pick. The Panthers traded away that selection — which turned out to be the...

Lions are not looking for a starter in the NFL draft for a change, coming off successful season

Apr. 18, 2024 16:47 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — The NFL draft is coming to Detroit and for a change, the Lions are coming off a successful season and have appeared to address every need with seemingly sound moves. Detroit has the No. 29 pick overall and if it doesn't make a move to pick sooner, it will mark the...

Cards' rebuild hits its apex with 11 picks in the NFL draft, including the No. 4 overall selection

Apr. 18, 2024 16:39 PM EDT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals' rebuilding project is about to hit one of its most important moments. Second-year general manager Monti Ossenfort has been building toward this draft since he was hired in January 2023, and the Cardinals currently have 11 picks, including...

Rams have a first-round pick for the first time since 2016, but there's no guarantee they'll use it

Apr. 18, 2024 16:34 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The most recent time the Los Angeles Rams made a first-round pick in the NFL draft, Sean McVay was Washington's offensive coordinator and Puka Nacua was a high school freshman. That was way back in 2016, just after the Rams moved back home to Los Angeles from St....

The 49ers are slated to pick in the 1st round for the 1st time since 2021

Apr. 18, 2024 16:34 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers will no longer be spectators on the opening night of the NFL draft. After sitting out round one the past two years thanks to a pricey decision to trade up for quarterback Trey Lance in 2021, the 49ers will be in position to fill a...

Buccaneers eager to use the NFL draft to narrow the gap between themselves and other top teams

Apr. 18, 2024 16:28 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe they’re close to being Super Bowl contenders again and hope to use the upcoming NFL draft to narrow the competitive gap between themselves and some of the league's other top teams. The Bucs have four picks in the first three...

With QB Cousins joining strong foundation on offense, Falcons may target edge rusher in NFL draft

Apr. 18, 2024 16:23 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons' offseason overhaul, highlighted by the additions of coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins, add intrigue to the team's NFL draft plans. By signing Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed, the Falcons...