Tag: National Football League
Giants and Gettleman capitalize on aggressive draft approach
The New York Giants were surprisingly aggressive in free agency last month, and they didn't change the game plan in the NFL draft.
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Cowboys stick with D, take Kentucky CB Kelvin Joseph in 2nd
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys kept the focus on defense in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night, taking Kentucky cornerback...
Future QB: Vikings pick Texas A&M’s Kellen Mond in 3rd round
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings drafted Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond on Friday night, finding a potential successor to Kirk Cousins with their first...
Special delivery: Vikes fill out draft with returner options
MINNEAPOLIS — NFL teams typically use much of the third day of the draft for positional depth and long-term projects, with an eye toward...
Bengals get O-line help, pick Carman in second round
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals got some help for their offensive line Friday night, taking Clemson tackle Jackson Carman with their second-round pick in...
Texans take Mills in 3rd round with Watson’s future unclear
HOUSTON — Amid major uncertainty surrounding Deshaun Watson, the Houston Texans selected Stanford quarterback Davis Mills with their first pick in the NFL draft...
Washington gets Williams replacement, picks OT Sam Cosmi
Washington used the 51st pick in the draft Friday night on Texas offensive tackle Sam Cosmi, who could be the long-term replacement for former...
Buccaneers tab QB Kyle Trask as Brady’s potential successor
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Kyle Trask in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night and will groom the...
Vikings move down to take Virginia Tech’s Christian Darrisaw
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings made Virginia Tech offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw the 23rd overall selection on Thursday night, after moving down nine...
Pete Lammons, tight end on Jets’ Super Bowl team, dies at 77
BROOKELAND, Texas — Pete Lammons, a tight end on the New York Jets' Super Bowl-winning team in 1969, died by drowning after he fell...