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FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, file photo, Mike Mayock, left, speaks as Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden listens at a news conference announcing Mayock as the general manager at the team's headquarters in Oakland, Calif. Mayock knows he will be highly scrutinized with three first-round picks thanks to Gruden's much-criticized trades. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Mike Mayock takes center stage for 1st draft as Raiders GM

By Josh Dubow Apr. 24, 2019 12:26 PM EDT

Man who sold coins stolen from Gronk's house gets probation

Apr. 24, 2019 09:19 AM EDT
DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) — A man who pawned rare coins stolen from Rob Gronkowski's home while the now-retired New England Patriots tight end was away to play in the Super...

FILE - In this Friday, March 15, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway talks to reporters at a news conference at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. Elway’s trade for Joe Flacco in the offseason sets him up to capitalize once again on a draft deep with defensive playmakers. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Elway evasive on quarterbacks, effusive on Harris' absence

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 24, 2019 02:11 AM EDT

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- This Feb. 19, 2019, file photo, shows the Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter, Fla. Nearly three dozen men and women have filed a federal class-action lawsuit accusing Florida authorities of unlawfully videotaping them as they received legal massages at a parlor where New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and others allegedly paid for sex. The lawsuit by 31 John and Jane Does alleges that Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg, the Jupiter Police Department and the case's lead detective violated their rights to privacy when they were videotaped in January receiving massages at the Orchids of Asia Day Spa. The lawsuit was originally filed Friday, April 19, 2019, with 17 accusers. (Hannah Morse/Palm Beach Post via AP, File)
The Latest: Gossip site can be subpoenaed over Kraft tape

Apr. 23, 2019 01:05 PM EDT

FILE- This Feb. 19, 2019, file photo, shows the Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter, Fla. Nearly three dozen men and women have filed a federal class-action lawsuit accusing Florida authorities of unlawfully videotaping them as they received legal massages at a parlor where New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and others allegedly paid for sex. The lawsuit by 31 John and Jane Does alleges that Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg, the Jupiter Police Department and the case's lead detective violated their rights to privacy when they were videotaped in January receiving massages at the Orchids of Asia Day Spa. The lawsuit was originally filed Friday, April 19, 2019, with 17 accusers. (Hannah Morse/Palm Beach Post via AP, File)
Judge orders Kraft massage video not be released for now

By Terry Spencer Apr. 23, 2019 10:33 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, in Dallas. Murray is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Cooper Neill, File)
Defense order of the day for 1st round of NFL draft

By Barry Wilner Apr. 22, 2019 05:12 PM EDT

FILE- This Feb. 19, 2019, file photo, shows the Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter, Fla. Nearly three dozen men and women have filed a federal class-action lawsuit accusing Florida authorities of unlawfully videotaping them as they received legal massages at a parlor where New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and others allegedly paid for sex. The lawsuit by 31 John and Jane Does alleges that Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg, the Jupiter Police Department and the case's lead detective violated their rights to privacy when they were videotaped in January receiving massages at the Orchids of Asia Day Spa. The lawsuit was originally filed Friday, April 19, 2019, with 17 accusers. (Hannah Morse/Palm Beach Post via AP, File)
Customers videotaped at spa in Kraft case sue authorities

By Terry Spencer Apr. 22, 2019 02:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 10, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft leaves his seat during an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Miami Heat, in New York. Prosecutors intend to release undercover video of Robert Kraft and others allegedly receiving sex acts at a Florida massage parlor, but that won’t be soon or perhaps ever. The Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office filed a notice Wednesday, April 17, 2019, saying it believes the videos are public records under Florida law and it plans to release pixilated versions. Spokesman Mike Edmondson said the release is not imminent, as the office is processing numerous public records in the case. Kraft’s attorneys filed an emergency motion Wednesday to block the release. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Attorneys accuse police, prosecutors of leaking Kraft video

By David Fischer Apr. 18, 2019 08:25 PM EDT

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 Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Alabama offensive lineman Jonah Williams sets up to block against Arkansas in the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Fayetteville, Ark. Williams is a possible in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Jaguars will use draft to add pieces for QB Nick Foles

By Mark Long Apr. 18, 2019 02:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Iowa tight end Noah Fant scores on a 5-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa. Fant is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Patriots could be active in draft with several needs to fill

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 18, 2019 02:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen (41) rushes against South Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Lexington, Ky. Allen is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)
Raiders have 3 1st-rounders in GM Mike Mayock's 1st draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 18, 2019 01:50 PM EDT

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...

Patriots Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:23 AM EDT
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (14-5) LAST SEASON: Patriots chances of reaching third straight Super Bowl seemed doomed after Julian Edelman's four-game...

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 Oct. 2, 2011, file photo, former Green Bay Packers player and Hall of Famer Forrest Gregg is introduced at halftime of the Packers game against the Denver Broncos at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisc. The Pro Football Hall of Fame says Green Bay Packers great Forrest Gregg has died. He was 85. The Hall did not disclose details about his death in its statement Friday, April 12, 2019. (Corey Wilson/The Green Bay Press-Gazette via AP, File)
Hall of Famer Forrest Gregg remembered as gentle giant

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 17, 2019 07:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 10, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft leaves his seat during an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Miami Heat, in New York. Prosecutors intend to release undercover video of Robert Kraft and others allegedly receiving sex acts at a Florida massage parlor, but that won’t be soon or perhaps ever. The Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office filed a notice Wednesday, April 17, 2019, saying it believes the videos are public records under Florida law and it plans to release pixilated versions. Spokesman Mike Edmondson said the release is not imminent, as the office is processing numerous public records in the case. Kraft’s attorneys filed an emergency motion Wednesday to block the release. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
The Latest: Judge bars release of Kraft massage videos

Apr. 17, 2019 07:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2019, file photo, New York Jets NFL football head coach Adam Gase gestures while speaking during a news conference in Florham Park, N.J. C.J. Mosley says Gase's message in the team's first meeting last week was that the goal is to beat New England in the AFC East. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Mosley says Gase makes it clear: Jets aiming for Patriots

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 17, 2019 03:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 10, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft leaves his seat during an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Miami Heat, in New York. Prosecutors intend to release undercover video of Robert Kraft and others allegedly receiving sex acts at a Florida massage parlor, but that won’t be soon or perhaps ever. The Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office filed a notice Wednesday, April 17, 2019, saying it believes the videos are public records under Florida law and it plans to release pixilated versions. Spokesman Mike Edmondson said the release is not imminent, as the office is processing numerous public records in the case. Kraft’s attorneys filed an emergency motion Wednesday to block the release. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Miami Heat at Brooklyn Nets 4/10/2019

Apr. 17, 2019 02:53 PM EDT