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Carolina Panthers' Matt Corral takes part in drills at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Friday, May 13, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Panthers' Corral has 'big chip' on shoulder after draft fall

By Steve Reed May. 13, 2022 04:26 PM EDT

FILE - SMU wide receiver Danny Gray runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Gray found the ideal workout partner before the draft to prepare him to play with the 49ers' strong-armed quarterback Trey Lance. It just happened to be a former 49ers quarterback known for his his ability to throw with velocity. “I worked out with Colin Kaepernick and he has kind of like a bazooka, too," Gray said Thursday, May 12. "That workout was pretty great. So I think I’m. I think I’m up for the task.” (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
49ers WR hopes Kaepernick workout prepares him for Lance

By Josh Dubow May. 12, 2022 08:10 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's voluntary minicamp Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Rams to host Bills to open NFL season; Broncos at Seattle

By Barry Wilner May. 12, 2022 06:09 PM EDT

Bears add depth at wide receiver by signing Dante Pettis

May. 11, 2022 10:41 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears added depth at wide receiver, agreeing to a deal with free agent Dante Pettis on Wednesday. The 26-year-old...

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch, left, and coach Kyle Shanahan, right, watch as players warm up before Game 3 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies in San Francisco, Saturday, May 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors 5/7/2022

May. 07, 2022 08:17 PM EDT

New York Jets' tight end Jeremy Ruckert (89) warms up with a medicine ball before the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
After rooting for Jets as kid, Ruckert now playing for them

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 07, 2022 02:43 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral poses on the red carpet with his parents Peter, right, and Liz before the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
Passing on QB in Round 1 shows Panthers, Rhule have patience

By Steve Reed May. 02, 2022 03:40 PM EDT

49ers re-sign CB Jason Verrett to 1-year deal

May. 02, 2022 03:25 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back oft-injured cornerback Jason Verrett on a one-year deal. The Niners announced...

North Carolina State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu takes selfies with fans after being picked by the Carolina Panthers with the sixth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Panthers turn to defense, speed on final day of the draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 30, 2022 09:06 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia's George Pickens catches a pass in front of Alabama's Kool-Aid McKinstry during the first half of the College Football Playoff championship football game. Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. Pickens is a possible pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Steelers finish on-the-fly offensive retool with draft picks

By Will Graves Apr. 30, 2022 09:05 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch looks on before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Nov. 28, 2021. The 49ers have helped dictate the first round of the draft in five years under Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan with top 10 picks four times and multiple first-rounders twice. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
49ers address needs at offensive line, cornerback in draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 30, 2022 08:43 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach walking on the field before the team's NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Oct. 17, 2021, in Landover, Md. The Chiefs have two picks apiece in each of the first four rounds and 12 in all at the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Chiefs shore up defensive shortcomings during NFL draft

By Dave Skretta Apr. 30, 2022 08:38 PM EDT

FILE - Southern California linebacker Drake Jackson (99) tries to pass-rush around the block from Arizona offensive lineman Jordan Morgan during the second half of an NCAA college football game Oct. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. Jackson was selected by the San Francisco 49ers during the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 29. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Arizona at USC 10/30/2021

Apr. 29, 2022 09:37 PM EDT

FILE - Southern California linebacker Drake Jackson (99) tries to pass-rush around the block from Arizona offensive lineman Jordan Morgan during the second half of an NCAA college football game Oct. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. Jackson was selected by the San Francisco 49ers during the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 29. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
USC pass rusher Drake Jackson goes to 49ers in 2nd round

By Josh Dubow Apr. 29, 2022 09:27 PM EDT

FILE - Purdue defensive lineman George Karlaftis runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. Karlaftis is a possible pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Chiefs address defense with McDuffie, Karlaftis in 1st round

By Dave Skretta Apr. 28, 2022 10:39 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) turns upfield after a catch on the way to a 57-yard touchdown during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 31, 2021, in Indianapolis. The Titans traded Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles to move up to No. 18 overall and selected Arkansas' Treylon Burks as his replacement. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Titans trade Brown to Eagles to move up to 18, draft Burks

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 28, 2022 10:38 PM EDT

Former Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis holds up his National Championship ring in the first half of Georgia's spring NCAA college football game, Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
Eagles trade for A.J. Brown after drafting Jordan Davis

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 28, 2022 09:54 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina State offensive lineman Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Joe Douglas and the New York Jets enter the NFL draft poised to make franchise history. With picks Nos. 4 and 10, the team has two selections in the top 10 for the first time. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Panthers select OT 'Ickey' Ekwonu with 6th pick in NFL draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 28, 2022 09:10 PM EDT

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates being selected by the Detroit Lions as the second pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 28, 2022 08:54 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, left, looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. There was something different about Zach Wilson when the second-year quarterback arrived at the New York Jets' facility last week. His teammates could sense the increased confidence — and they liked everything about it. “My guy came back with a little more swag,” offensive tackle George Fant said of Wilson on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.(AP Photo/John Munson, File)
Wilson likes Jets' plan, enters 2nd season with 'more swag'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 27, 2022 05:19 PM EDT