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Chargers agree to terms with lineman Christian Covington

May. 10, 2021 05:35 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Defensive lineman Christian Covington has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers. Covington will be going...

FILE - Detroit Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow talks after an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., in this Monday, June 11, 2018, file photo.The Detroit Lions have signed Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow to a $54 million, four-year extension that keeps him under contract through the 2026 season. The team announced the deal Friday, May 7, 2021, investing in one of the franchise’s building blocks under general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Lions sign Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow through 2026 season

By Larry Lage May. 07, 2021 12:42 PM EDT

Pats add depth at kicker, sign undrafted rookie Quinn Nordin

May. 06, 2021 07:37 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The Patriots have signed rookie kicker Quinn Nordin, adding some depth prior to beginning their offseason workout program. ...

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward watches the play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Inglewood, Calif. The Las Vegas Raiders signed free agent cornerback Casey Hayward to a one-year deal, adding needed experience to a young secondary that has struggled in recent years. The deal announced Tuesday May 4, 2021 reunites Hayward with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley.. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Raiders sign CB Casey Hayward to 1-year deal

By Josh Dubow May. 04, 2021 06:58 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked and fumbles from hits by Los Angeles Chargers defenders Joey Bosa and Damion Square (71) during an NFL football game in N ashville, Tenn., in this Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, file photo. The Browns bulked up their defensive line Tuesday, May 4, 2021, signing veteran tackle Damion Square. Square spent the past seven seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. The 32-year-old hasn't missed a game the past four seasons. (AP Photo/Michael Zito, File)
Browns sign veteran DT Damion Square, formerly with Chargers

By Tom Withers May. 04, 2021 03:34 PM EDT

Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson, left, has his shot blocked by Denver Nuggets guard Shaquille Harrison during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Denver moves into 3rd in West with 110-104 win over Clippers

By Joe Reedy May. 02, 2021 12:48 AM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, in this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, file photo. The Las Vegas Raiders spent the free agency period dismantling their offensive line and mostly ignoring the secondary. Now heading into the NFL draft, those are the two spots that appear to be the most urgent needs for the Raiders to fill starting with pick No. 17 in the first round. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Raiders focus on defense, offensive lines in NFL draft

By Josh Dubow May. 01, 2021 09:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has made at least one trade on the opening night of the draft each of the past three years. NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah believes that trend could continue next week. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Amid Rodgers drama, Packers boost depth at positions of need

By Steve Megargee May. 01, 2021 09:23 PM EDT

Northwestern tackle Rashawn Slater greets fans after he was chosen by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 13th pick in the NFL football draft Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Chargers continue rebuilding offensive line through draft

By Joe Reedy May. 01, 2021 08:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has made at least one trade on the opening night of the draft each of the past three years. NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah believes that trend could continue next week. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Packers take Ohio St C Josh Myers, Clemson WR Amari Rodgers

By Steve Megargee Apr. 30, 2021 09:47 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., in this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo. The Steelers have the 24th overall pick in the draft and could use it to find a replacement for longtime Pro Bowl center Maurkice Pouncey, who retired during the offseason.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Steelers focus on physicality in early rounds of NFL draft

By Will Graves Apr. 30, 2021 09:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Florida State defensive back Asante Samuel Jr. (26) tries to intercept a pass intended for North Carolina State wide receiver Tabari Hines (5) during an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla. The Los Angeles Chargers selected Samuel in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Chargers take CB Asante Samuel Jr. in second round

By Joe Reedy Apr. 30, 2021 09:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James watches during warmups before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Carson, Calif. The Chargers announced on Friday, April 30, 2021, they have exercised the fifth-year option on James. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Chargers pick up 5th-year option on safety Derwin James

By Joe Reedy Apr. 30, 2021 07:26 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans cheer after Tampa Bay picked Kyle Trask, from Florida, in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
The Latest: Broncos end 3rd round with Ohio State's Browning

By The Associated Press Apr. 30, 2021 05:47 PM EDT

FILE - Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) breaks free from a Missouri defender as he runs a pass pattern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Pitts is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
NFL draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 11:38 PM EDT

File-This Oct. 18, 2019, file photo shows Ohio State defensive end, Chase Young, left, engaging Northwestern offensive lineman Rashawn Slater during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. Caleb Farley of Virginia Tech was the first top prospect to make the decision that has added a whole new layer of uncertainty to the annual crapshoot that is the NFL draft. Farley had plenty of players follow his lead, including several others set to be high draft picks next week like LSU receiver Chase, Oregon tackle Penei Sewell, Northwestern tackle Slater, and Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Chargers address offensive line by taking OT Rashawn Slater

By Joe Reedy Apr. 29, 2021 10:33 PM EDT

FILE - BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) celebrates an overtime win against Tennessee with fans in an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., in this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, file photo. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
NFL Draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 09:05 PM EDT

Caleb Followill looks at a Beatles display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. Rockers Kings of Leon tour a new digital exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the NFT (cryptocurrency) launching before the rock band plays at the NFL draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Kings of Leon tour Rock Hall, NFT exhibit before draft gig

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 12:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 5, 1981 file photo, Oakland Raiders safety Mike Davis (36) runs off the field with the ball after intercepting a pass from Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Sipe in the end zone with a few seconds left in AFC playoff football game in Cleveland. Mike Davis, the former Raiders defensive back who made one of the most memorable interceptions in team history, has died, Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was 65. (AP Photo/Brian Horton, File)
Former Raiders defensive back Mike Davis dies at age 65

Apr. 25, 2021 07:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 1989, file photo, Tony Mandarich backs off the line during the second quarter at Anaheim stadium as the Green Bay Packers played the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game. Considered one of best offensive line prospects in history, lasted only three seasons in Green Bay. (AP photo/Alan Greth, File)
The famous and the flops: best and worst NFL 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2021 12:19 PM EDT