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NFL expands sports medicine diversity program to 19 schools

May. 22, 2023 18:13 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The NFL has expanded a program for minorities and women in sports medicine, aiming to increase diversity among athletic trainers and medical staff across the league in line with similar initiatives for coaches and the front office. The league announced Monday at...

Bengals welcome rookies to begin building new foundation

May. 12, 2023 16:45 PM EDT

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have been close. The two-time defending AFC North champions played a tight game against the Los Angeles Rams in a losing Super Bowl effort last year. They followed that by losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs by a...

AP source: Giants, Lawrence agree on $90 million extension

May. 04, 2023 19:03 PM EDT

The New York Giants and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence have agreed to terms on a four-year, $90 million contract extension, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. Lawrence, who had not participated in the team's voluntary offseason workouts while waiting for the deal,...

Los Angeles Rams sign QB Brett Rypien

May. 04, 2023 14:39 PM EDT

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams signed quarterback Brett Rypien on Thursday. Rypien spent his first four NFL seasons with the Denver Broncos, passing for 778 yards with four touchdown passes and eight interceptions in eight appearances. He made two of his three...

Williams, Harrison, Maye are top prospects in 2024 NFL draft

Apr. 30, 2023 10:16 AM EDT

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...

Rams draft Georgia QB Stetson Bennett in 4th round

Apr. 29, 2023 20:45 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stetson Bennett will get the chance to deliver for the Los Angeles Rams. Los Angeles grabbed Georgia’s two-time national championship-winning quarterback in the fourth round Saturday, higher than many draft observers predicted. With no...

Rams aim to get tougher in trenches with Day 2 picks

Apr. 29, 2023 00:39 AM EDT

TARZANA, Calif. (AP) — When Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead asked Aaron Donald what traits the 2023 draft class should have, the historically great defensive lineman had one reply. “‘Just make sure they care,’” Snead said. The...

Juice 'n Tank: Texans trade up to take Scruggs, Dell

Apr. 29, 2023 00:13 AM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans brought the “Juice” and landed a “Tank” in the NFL Draft Friday night. The Texans traded up twice on the second day of the draft, first to select Penn State center Juice Scruggs with the 62nd pick and then to get Houston Cougars wide...

Levis goes quick, Hooker waits longer on Day 2 of NFL draft

Apr. 28, 2023 23:57 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Will Levis quickly got the call he waited on for 24 hours. Hendon Hooker had to sit around a few more hours to hear his name announced. After Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson were selected in the first four picks, it took two more rounds for...

Analysis: QBs picked 1-2 often don't both have success

Apr. 28, 2023 17:03 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bryce Young was walking to an interview after being picked first in the NFL draft when he heard C.J. Stroud was selected second. Young celebrated with a loud scream and a big smile. The two childhood friends from Southern California became...