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Naomi Osaka of Japan returns the ball to Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic during their match at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul White)
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AP source: Denver OT Ja'Wuan James tears Achilles off-site

By Arnie Stapleton May. 04, 2021 06:21 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo (AP) — A person with knowledge of the injury tells The Associated Press that right tackle Ja'Wuan James sustained a torn Achilles tendon while...

FILE - New England Patriots center David Andrews prepares to snap the ball at the line of scrimmage in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Foxborough, Mass., in this Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, file photo. There was a moment when it seemed as if center David Andrews would be adding his name to the list of a key Patriots offensive linemen joining new teams in 2021. He explored possible new suitors in free agency, including the rival Dolphins, but in the end decided to return to the only NFL team he’s played for. After watching the team spend big in free agency and bring in a possible quarterback of the future in Mac Jones, he says he's excited about being part of a rebuilt roster that hopes to turn the page on a 7-9 season.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Andrews excited about possibilities of Pats' new-look roster

By Kyle Hightower May. 04, 2021 02:47 PM EDT

File-This Dec. 20, 2020, file photo shows Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) walking off the field after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas. The Dallas Cowboys declined the fifth-year option on Vander Esch's rookie contract Monday, May 3, 2020, setting up an interesting season at the position after the club used this year's first-round pick on a potential replacement. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Cowboys decline Vander Esch option, creating intrigue at LB

By Schuyler Dixon May. 03, 2021 05:08 PM EDT

FILE - American Team offensive lineman Trey Smith of Tennessee (73) watches during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., in this Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, file photo. Tennessee guard Trey Smith says he has no problem explaining his situation, even a million times if he must. He played college football while dealing with a condition that can cause blood clots, and Smith says it’s unique. But he wants to play in the NFL, so he has no problem detailing the plan his doctors and specialists put together allowing him to do just that. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
Chiefs believe late-round medical gambles could pay off big

By Dave Skretta May. 03, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

An image of Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is displayed after he was chosen by the Chicago Bears with the 11th pick in the first round of thge NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Completed Bears draft has a heavy offensive lean

By Gene Chamberlain May. 01, 2021 09:41 PM EDT

Not a need: LA Rams add depth, don't seek starters in draft

By Greg Beacham May. 01, 2021 08:57 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams feel they got what they needed out of the NFL draft, and that doesn't necessarily include a starter at any position. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan watches during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. The drama about which position the 49ers would target for their first pick of the NFL draft was erased as soon as they traded three first-round picks and a third-rounder to move up to No. 3. The question then turned to which quarterback prospect Shanahan and general manager John Lynch will hitch themselves to with that pick. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
With draft over, Niners now turn to preparing Lance for NFL

By Josh Dubow May. 01, 2021 07:24 PM EDT

NFL Hall of Famer Will Shields announces Nick Bolton, linebacker from Missouri, as a selection by the Kansas City Chiefs during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Chiefs use modest number of draft picks to address big holes

By Dave Skretta May. 01, 2021 05:56 PM EDT

Images of Penn State defensive lineman Jayson Oweh are displayed after he was chosen by the Baltimore Ravens with the 31st pick in the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Baltimore Ravens address various needs in NFL draft

By Todd Karpovich May. 01, 2021 05:49 PM EDT

FILE - American Team defensive lineman Carlos Basham Jr., of Wake Forest (9), takes a break during the American team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., in this Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, file photo. Basham is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland.(AP Photo/Rusty Costanza, File)
Bills double up on DEs with Basham; Take OT Brown at 93

By John Wawrow Apr. 30, 2021 09:44 PM EDT

Rams add a little speed with diminutive Louisville WR Atwell

By Greg Beacham Apr. 30, 2021 09:26 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tutu Atwell knows he could be the smallest player on every NFL field he touches with the Los Angeles Rams. The maybe-5...

NFL Hall of Famer Will Shields announces Nick Bolton, linebacker from Missouri, as a selection by the Kansas City Chiefs during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Chiefs draft LB Bolton, C Humphrey in second round

By Dave Skretta Apr. 30, 2021 09:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2021, file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws a pass during the first half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Ravens have exercised the fifth-year option for Jackson, the team announced Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/John Munson, File)
Ravens exercise quarterback Lamar Jackson's 5th-year option

By Todd Karpovich Apr. 30, 2021 06:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence greets fans as he arrives for the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Clemson, S.C. 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/Richard Shiro, File)
Column: Drafting a franchise QB always a risky endeavor

By Paul Newberry Apr. 30, 2021 03:49 PM EDT

Rams GM Snead's positive COVID test forces draft adjustment

By Greg Beacham Apr. 30, 2021 12:48 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead will conduct the draft weekend from his home after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday...

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White (45) and outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the second half of NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, file photo The Kansas City Chiefs already have spent the offseason rebuilding an offensive line ravaged by injuries and then dominated by Tampa Bay in the Super Bowl. But there is still work to be done, and the next opportunity to provide some help up front for quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Chiefs eye Day 2 of draft to continue upgrading their roster

By Dave Skretta Apr. 30, 2021 12:16 AM 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

Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons holds a team jersey after the was chosen by the Dallas Cowboys with the 12th pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cowboys get Penn St LB Micah Parsons after trade with Eagles

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 29, 2021 10:07 PM EDT

An image of Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is displayed after he was chosen by the Chicago Bears with the 11th pick in the first round of thge NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Bears trade up with Giants, draft Ohio St QB Justin Fields

By Andrew Seligman Apr. 29, 2021 10:00 PM EDT