Minnesota Vikings
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

FILE - Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams (73) runs onto the field in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. The Cincinnati Bengals retooled their porous offensive line after watching Joe Burrow get sacked an astounding 70 times in 20 games last season, including seven times in their losing effort in the Super Bowl. One of the bright spots in that mess was left tackle Jonah Williams, who was graded out by Pro Football Focus as the Bengals' best lineman last season. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett, File)
With vote of confidence, Williams ready to lead Bengals line

By Mitch Stacy May. 10, 2022 12:44 PM EDT

Nancy New, who with her son, Zachary, ran a private education company in Mississippi, pleaded guilty to state charges of misusing public money that was intended to help some of the poorest people in the nation, in Hinds County Circuit Court, Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Jackson. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi sues Favre, wrestlers, over welfare misspending

By Emily Wagster Pettus May. 09, 2022 06:19 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (56) plays against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings declined the fifth-year option on the contract for Bradbury on Monday, May 2, 2022, sending their 2019 first-round draft pick into the final season of his rookie deal. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings decline 5th-year option on center Garrett Bradbury

May. 02, 2022 09:16 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams fan Raymond Mousaian wears his team's helmet before the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Champion LA Rams restock secondary with Hill, 4 DBs in draft

By Greg Beacham Apr. 30, 2022 09:17 PM EDT

FILE - Missouri defensive back Akayleb Evans plays against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game on Oct. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Minnesota Vikings selected Evans in the fourth round of the NFL draft on Saturday, April 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Make-a-deal Vikings add DB depth in Adofo-Mensah's 1st draft

By Dave Campbell Apr. 30, 2022 08:31 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota defensive lineman Esezi Otomewo (9) in action during an NCAA college football game between Minnesota and Indiana in Bloomington, Ind., on Nov. 20, 2021. . The Minnesota Vikings selected Otomewo in the fifth round of the NFL draft on Saturday, April 30, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Minnesota at Indiana 11/20/2021

Apr. 30, 2022 06:15 PM EDT

FILE - Missouri defensive back Akayleb Evans plays against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game on Oct. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Minnesota Vikings selected Evans in the fourth round of the NFL draft on Saturday, April 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Missouri at Vanderbilt 10/30/2021

Apr. 30, 2022 06:13 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills first-round NFL football draft pick Kaiir Elam stands with a helmet during an introductory news conference Friday, April 29, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills draft Georgia RB Cook, Baylor LB Bernard; Elam arrives

By John Wawrow Apr. 29, 2022 09:47 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine pauses during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. Cine was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the final pick in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Vikings draft Clemson CB Andrew Booth Jr. after more trades

By Brian Hall Apr. 29, 2022 08:30 PM EDT

FILE - Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) carries the ball against Missouri during the first half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 26, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. Burks was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Titans: Took QB Willis because he was best player available

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 29, 2022 07:45 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones walks on the stage to announce North Dakota State wide receiver Christian Watson as the team's pick during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Green Bay Packers move up to draft NDSU WR Christian Watson

By Steve Megargee Apr. 29, 2022 07:34 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine pauses during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. Cine was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the final pick in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Kentucky at Georgia 10/16/2021

Apr. 28, 2022 11:43 PM EDT

Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams holds a jersey after being chosen by the Detroit Lions with the 12th pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Vikings move way down in 1st round, take Georgia safety Cine

By Dave Campbell Apr. 28, 2022 11:00 PM EDT

FILE - Devonte Wyatt runs football drills during Georgia's Pro Day on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Wyatt is a possible pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
'It's a reunion': Top 2 Packers picks from Georgia defense

By Steve Megargee Apr. 28, 2022 10:44 PM EDT

FILE - Cincinnati defensive back Sauce Gardner participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Indianapolis. Gardner is expected to be taken in the NFL Draft.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Mock Draft: Look to the trenches at beginning of selections

By Barry Wilner Apr. 25, 2022 01:14 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson watches during warm ups before the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Georgia, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Jacksonville, which chose Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence last year and is expected to add Michigan pass rusher Hutchinson, Georgia's Travon Walker or an offensive tackle next, is looking to become the first to say it nailed both selections. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Jaguars trying to become 1st to nail back-to-back top picks

By Mark Long Apr. 23, 2022 02:46 PM EDT

FILE - Memphis Express quarterback Johnny Manziel warms up before an AAF football game against the Birmingham Iron in Memphis, Tenn., March 24, 2019. Manziel is still playing football with a new perspective. The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner and first-round bust will make his season debut Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Fan Controlled Football on a team that features Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Johnny Manziel still playing football with a new perspective

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 23, 2022 03:21 AM EDT

FILE -Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a new contract with cornerback Patrick Peterson. This is another step toward stabilizing a problematic position. The 31-year-old Peterson had a solid first season with the Vikings in 2021. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Backed into a corner: Vikings enter draft needing coverage

By Dave Campbell Apr. 22, 2022 07:45 PM EDT

FILE - Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. DeCosta feels the Ravens have generally been pretty conservative in the draft when it comes to injuries. That's a relevant issue after a decimated Baltimore team dropped six straight at the end of last season to miss the playoffs. The Ravens will certainly hope for better luck in 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Ravens pick higher than usual after injury-filled season

By Noah Trister Apr. 22, 2022 07:34 PM EDT