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This June 20, 2018, photo provided by Ohio State Athletics shows Dwayne Haskins. Haskins is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (Kirk Irwin/Ohio State University via AP)
Expect Elway to draft defensive stud again in first round

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 18, 2019 03:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, Missouri quarterback Drew Lock throws at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Lock is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Chargers may target offensive and defensive lines in draft

By Joe Reedy Apr. 18, 2019 03:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Florida offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor (65) sets up to block against Missouri defensive lineman Akial Byers (97) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Gainesville, Fla. Taylor is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Houston needs to improve offensive line in draft

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 18, 2019 03:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 2, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, in Indianapolis. Haskins is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Giants have 2 first rounders: expect beef and maybe a QB

By Tom Canavan Apr. 18, 2019 03:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Dorsey says he’s in no rush to trade running back Duke Johnson, who has asked to be moved. During his pre-draft news conference Wednesday, April 17, 2019, Dorsey said Johnson has not reported for the Browns’ voluntary offseason workout program, which began on April 1.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Browns enter NFL draft as outsiders without 1st-round pick

By Tom Withers Apr. 18, 2019 02:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen (41) rushes against South Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Lexington, Ky. Allen is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)
Raiders have 3 1st-rounders in GM Mike Mayock's 1st draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 18, 2019 01:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Denver. Browns general manager John Dorsey says he’s in no rush to trade running back Duke Johnson, who has asked to be moved. During his pre-draft news conference Wednesday, April 17, 2019, Dorsey said Johnson has not reported for the Browns’ voluntary offseason workout program, which began on April 1.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Browns GM in no rush to trade unhappy RB Duke Johnson

By Tom Withers Apr. 18, 2019 01:24 PM EDT

Cardinals Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:44 AM EDT
1. ARIZONA (3-13) LAST SEASON: Cardinals had one of worst seasons in franchise history, leading to Steve Wilks becoming first head coach to be fired...

Giants Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:36 AM EDT
6, 17. NEW YORK GIANTS (5-11) LAST SEASON: Another bad start, another bad season, this time with coach Pat Shurmur and general manager Dave Gettleman...

Chiefs Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:32 AM EDT
29. KANSAS CITY (13-5) LAST SEASON: Chiefs rolled to third straight AFC West title thanks to second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who shattered...

Browns Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:27 AM EDT
49. CLEVELAND (7-8-1) LAST SEASON: Following winless 2017, coach Hue Jackson was finally fired after eight games, and franchise made significant...

In this Sept. 25, 2016, photo, Howard Katz, right, and Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson are seen during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Philadelphia. Katz has the most unenviable task in the National Football League. As the league’s senior vice president of broadcasting and media operations, he is the point person for formulating the schedule and trying to make the executives of the league’s four broadcast partners happy. Before the public got their first look at the upcoming regular-season schedule on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, Katz relayed to Fox, CBS, NBC and ESPN what games they received. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Network bosses pleased with NFL TV packages for this season

By Joe Reedy Apr. 18, 2019 03:03 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2019, file photo, the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium in north London is viewed. The NFC champion Los Angeles Rams will host Cincinnati in London for one of five international games on the 2019 schedule.The Rams and Bengals will face off at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 27. Earlier in October, the league will play two games at Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium in London. The Raiders will host the Bears on Oct. 6, and the Buccaneers will be the home team against the Panthers on Oct. 13. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
Champion Patriots open vs. Steelers; 5 international games

By Barry Wilner Apr. 17, 2019 11:14 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Giants kept two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning in the dark until recently about his future with the team, and didn’t give him a warning about the trade of star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns. Speaking as organized team activities started Monday, April 15, 2019, the 38-year-old quarterback said the Giants informed him a month ago that he would be returning for a 16th season. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Washington Redskins at New York Giants 12/31/2017

Apr. 15, 2019 02:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Giants kept two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning in the dark until recently about his future with the team, and didn’t give him a warning about the trade of star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns. Speaking as organized team activities started Monday, April 15, 2019, the 38-year-old quarterback said the Giants informed him a month ago that he would be returning for a 16th season. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Giants kept Manning in dark about future and Beckham trade

By Tom Canavan Apr. 15, 2019 02:37 PM EDT

This Date In Baseball

Compiled By Paul Montella Apr. 12, 2019 04:55 PM EDT
April 14 1910 — William Howard Taft became the first U.S. president to throw out the first ball at a baseball opener in Washington. 1910 ...

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a catch as Indianapolis Colts free safety Malik Hooker (29) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis. The Giants have signed Shepard to a four-year contract extension, the team announced Friday, April 12, 2019. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
After trading Beckham, Giants made sure Shepard stays

By Tom Canavan Apr. 12, 2019 03:54 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera talks to reporters as he visits the South Carolina Statehouse, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. Rivera was talking to lawmakers about a bill to provide about $120 million in incentives to get the NFL football team to move its practice fields and headquarters to South Carolina (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)
Panthers coach visits SC capitol as incentives considered

By Jeffrey Collins Apr. 11, 2019 12:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Bills cornerback E.J. Gaines runs by fans after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Buffalo Bills are providing cornerback E.J. Gaines an opportunity to win back his old starting job by signing the free agent to a one-year contract. Gaines returns to Buffalo after spending last season playing for the Cleveland Browns. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills 9/24/2017

Apr. 11, 2019 08:55 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. gestures prior to the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in East Rutherford, N.J. Two people familiar with the blockbuster trade say the Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire Beckham from the Giants. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Chicago Bears at New York Giants 12/2/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT