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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...

The Chicago Bears are poised to draft Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft

Apr. 18, 2024 16:16 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams might want some deep dish recommendations. The Chicago Bears are poised to select the USC quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft and bank on the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner to stabilize a position that has long haunted the founding NFL...

NFL draft has potential to set a record for most players on offense selected in the first round

Apr. 18, 2024 08:37 AM EDT

The NFL draft will be offensive. We’re not talking about hurt feelings. This draft has the potential to set a record for most offensive players selected in the first round. No draft has seen more than 19 players on offense chosen in the first round. That happened...

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

Apr. 16, 2024 19:18 PM 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...

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

Apr. 16, 2024 19:04 PM 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...