Tag: Professional football
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...
Steelers sign QB Mason Rudolph to extension through 2022
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed backup quarterback Mason Rudolph to a one-year contract extension through the 2022 season.
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Titans opt for cornerback Caleb Farley at No. 22 overall
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have bolstered their defense by drafting cornerback Caleb Farley of Virginia Tech at No. 22 overall.
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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...
Jaguars open NFL draft, Meyer era by drafting Lawrence
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars made the easiest and maybe most significant selection in franchise history when they chose Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence...
Seahawks spend 1st round celebrating trade for Jamal Adams
RENTON, Wash. — While most of the league was sweating out picks and possible deals Thursday night, the Seattle Seahawks were celebrating.
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Broncos pick up 5th-year option on linebacker Bradley Chubb
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — On the day they introduced first-round draft pick Pat Surtain II, the Denver Broncos exercised the fifth-year option on linebacker Bradley...
Jets draft BYU quarterback Zach Wilson with No. 2 pick
NEW YORK — The New York Jets selected BYU quarterback Zach Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.
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Steelers turn to Alabama star Harris to jump-start run game
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are turning to Alabama star Najee Harris to give their running game a jolt.
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Jags draft UGA’s Campbell, raise questions about Henderson
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A day after landing Clemson’s most dynamic offensive playmakers, the Jacksonville Jaguars turned their attention to the other side of the...