Tag: NFL football
Ladell Betts takes step back in time with return to Hawkeyes
Ladell Betts says Iowa City has changed a lot in the 20 years since he wrapped up his college career, what with all the...
Raiders take Alabama OL Alex Leatherwood with 17th pick
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood with the 17th pick as they look to rebuild an offensive line that the...
Darnold to make $18.9 million after Panthers pick up option
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers upped their commitment to Sam Darnold on Friday, picking up the fifth-year option on the quarterback’s rookie contract....
Cardinals go LB again, grab Tulsa’s Collins with No. 16 pick
The Arizona Cardinals added a linebacker in the first round of the NFL draft for a second straight season, grabbing Tulsa's Zaven Collins with...
Column: Drafting a franchise QB always a risky endeavor
One quarterback. Then another. And yet another.
For the first time...
Washington fills need by drafting LB Jamin Davis at No. 19
Washington stood pat with the 19th pick in the draft Thursday night and filled a hole at linebacker by selecting Kentucky’s Jamin Davis.
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Falcons sign McCarron to provide needed depth at quarterback
ATLANTA — The Falcons have added depth at quarterback by signing free agent A.J. McCarron to a one-year deal.
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Giants trade 11th pick to Bears, take Florida WR Toney at 20
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants traded down in the first round of the draft for the first time in 15 years...
UNLV extends contract of AD Reed-Francois by 4 years
LAS VEGAS — UNLV has extended athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois' contract by four years.
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Saints exercise defensive end Davenport’s 5th-year option
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints have exercised the fifth-year option on defensive end and 2018 first-round draft choice Marcus Davenport, general manager Mickey...
