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Jaguars sign ex-Broncos PK Brandon McManus, trade Riley Patterson to Lions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Brandon McManus in hopes of upgrading their special teams Thursday, two days after Denver dropped the veteran kicker and former team captain. The Jaguars initially waived kicker Riley Patterson to make room for McManus on...

Panthers QB Corral doesn't desire trade despite team drafting Young No. 1 overall
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers drafted Matt Corral in third round of the 2022 NFL draft with an eye toward developing him to potentially be their starting quarterback. One year later, Corral is buried on the depth chart and appears to be the odd man out in Carolina's...

New 49ers DC Steve Wilks looks to build on defense's past successes
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan was looking for a coordinator to take over the NFL's stingiest defense after DeMeco Ryans left for a promotion in Houston, he wanted a coach who would keep the Niners' successful system in place. When Steve Wilks was...

Panthers QB Bryce Young impresses, shows 'complete command' in first NFL practice
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young arrived early for his first NFL practice, then put on a show for his new coaches. The No. 1 overall pick from Alabama made a great first impression at Friday's rookie minicamp, wowing coach Frank Reich and others with a series of on-target throws...

Ex-Penn State RB Brown embarks on NASCAR pit crew career
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Journey Brown never envisioned a future without football. He certainly never envisioned one in racing. The last time he walked off the field after a game, Brown had run for 202 yards and two touchdowns, leading Penn State to a 2019 Cotton...
Panthers pick up 5th-year option on Brown, not Henderson
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have picked up the fifth-year option in defensive lineman Derrick Brown’s contract, keeping him with the team through the 2024 season. The deal will pay Brown $11.66 million for the 2024 season. The Panthers didn't pick...

Williams, Harrison, Maye are top prospects in 2024 NFL draft
The 2024 NFL draft class could quickly transform losers into winners. With a full season of college football still to be played, two future franchise quarterbacks are already being penciled into the top of draft boards: Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams of Southern California and...

Panthers draft focused on upgrading sagging passing game
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers entered the offseason looking to upgrade a passing game that was among the worst in the league last season. The NFL draft served as a culmination of that plan. The Panthers added two key pieces, taking Alabama quarterback...

Panthers give QB Young help, select Mississippi WR Mingo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers gave new quarterback Bryce Young some help on Friday night, selecting Mississippi wide receiver Jonathan Mingo with the 39th overall pick in the NFL draft. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound Mingo caught 112 passes for 1,758 yards with 12...

2023 NFL Draft | Who are the top players for Day 3?
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Day 2 of the NFL draft is a wrap! There were 16 trades during the second and third rounds, including the Tennessee Titans moving up eight spots to select quarterback Will Levis with the second pick of the day. Day 3 begins at noon EST on...
