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Former Philadelphia Eagles NFL football running back Brian Westbrook, left, talks with former Philadelphia Phillies baseball first baseman Ryan Howard, center, and Wayne Kimmel, partner at SeventySix Capital, during a panel talking about the move from professional athlete to entrepreneur at the Betting On Sports America conference, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Secaucus, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Abc FC RN vs America FC RN 4/24/2019

Apr. 24, 2019 12:35 PM EDT

49ers sign offensive lineman Ben Garland to 1-year deal

Apr. 23, 2019 09:43 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed offensive lineman Ben Garland to a one-year deal. The move Tuesday gives the 49ers depth...

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013 file photo, Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown visits on the sidelines before a preseason NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. Mention the NFL draft, and the debate begins immediately. Who’s the best player ever taken at No. 1 overall or the top player ever taken in a late round? (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)
Analysis: The best NFL draft picks 1-32 and by round

By Teresa M. Walker And Simmi Buttar Apr. 23, 2019 04:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2018, file photo, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark signs autographs following NFL football training camp, in Renton, Wash. The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to acquire defensive end Frank Clark from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a first-round draft pick this year and a second-round pick in 2020. Almost immediately after word leaked of the trade on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, Clark and the Chiefs worked quickly to reach agreement on a five-year contract worth up to $105 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced by either team and was still pending a physical.(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
AP source: Chiefs get Clark from Seahawks for draft picks

By Dave Skretta Apr. 23, 2019 02:55 PM EDT

CORRECTS TO THE SECOND DAY OF THE NFL DRAFT, ON APRIL 26 - In this April 18, 2019, photo, country music star Tim McGraw, left, poses with Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel in Nashville, Tenn. After the second day of the of the NFL Draft in Nashville on Friday, April 26, McGraw will cap off the evening performing on the draft stage across the Cumberland River from Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Country star, Titans coach talk about NFL draft in Nashville

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 22, 2019 03:55 AM EDT

Reggie Cobb, former NFL back and Volunteer star, dies at 50

Apr. 20, 2019 05:13 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Former NFL running back and University of Tennessee star Reggie Cobb has died at 50. His death was announced Saturday by the...

FILE - In this March 3, 2019, file photo, Clemson defensive lineman Christian Wilkins runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Wilkins is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
After tough season, Falcons facing greater urgency in draft

By Paul Newberry Apr. 18, 2019 04:30 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 Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Ohio State defensive lineman Nick Bosa plays against Oregon State during an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Bosa is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Pass rush or more picks is question for 49ers at No. 2

By Josh Dubow Apr. 18, 2019 03:12 PM EDT

49ers Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:44 AM EDT
2. SAN FRANCISCO (6-10) LAST SEASON: Niners' season derailed early when QB Jimmy Garoppolo, RB Jerick McKinnon went down with season-ending knee...

Falcons Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:39 AM EDT
14. ATLANTA (7-9) LAST SEASON: Devastating rash of injuries that gutted middle of defense and also took down both starting guards and running back...

Eagles Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:36 AM EDT
25. PHILADELPHIA (10-8) LAST SEASON: Despite losing three-fourths of starting secondary, top two running backs and quarterback Carson Wentz to injuries...

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Stephen Jones, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president of personnel, greets fans before an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Even after the two biggest offseason moves for owner/general manager Jerry Jones and company, defensive line remains a high priority in the draft. “We think it’s probably the deepest position in this draft,” said executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones, Jerry’s oldest son. “We think it’s deeper than it’s been in many years.” (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins 10/21/2018

Apr. 18, 2019 10:05 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo runs with the ball during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Garoppolo has resumed throwing and taking drop backs as he rehabilitates from a major knee injury that derailed his first full season as San Francisco's starting quarterback. The process of coming back is going smoothly and Garoppolo hopes to be able to take part in seven-on-seven drills when the 49ers begin OTAs next month and be fully cleared by the time training camp starts in late July. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Garoppolo recovering well from major left knee injury

By Josh Dubow Apr. 18, 2019 03:04 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo runs with the ball during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Garoppolo has resumed throwing and taking drop backs as he rehabilitates from a major knee injury that derailed his first full season as San Francisco's starting quarterback. The process of coming back is going smoothly and Garoppolo hopes to be able to take part in seven-on-seven drills when the 49ers begin OTAs next month and be fully cleared by the time training camp starts in late July. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs 9/23/2018

Apr. 18, 2019 01:15 AM EDT

49ers sign former AAF lineman Daniel Brunskill

Apr. 12, 2019 02:53 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill to a one-year deal. Brunskill started eight games at...

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2018, file photo, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in Minneapolis. A complaint has been filed against former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy, accusing him of verbally confronting referees after a loss for his stepson's high school basketball team. The Pulaski School District confirms it was McCarthy who berated the officials and followed them as they were escorted from a game Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings 11/25/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick (7) and Eric Reid (35) kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in Charlotte, N.C. Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have reached settlements on their collusion lawsuits against the NFL, the league said Friday, Feb. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
49ers-Panthers 9/18/2016

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) and quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, in Santa Clara, Calif. Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have reached settlements on their collusion lawsuits against the NFL, the league said Friday, Feb. 19, 2019.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Rams-49ers 9/12/2016

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) tackles New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) in the first half of an NFL football game, in New Orleans. The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to sign linebacker Kwon Alexander to a four-year contract worth $54 million. A person familiar with the contract said the sides came to an agreement Monday, March 11, 2019, soon after teams were allowed to contact pending unrestricted free agents. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be finalized until the new league year starts Wednesday. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints 9/9/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT