NFL Football

AP source: Panthers bolster defense on Day 1 of free agency

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers shifted their focus to upgrading their defense on the first day of the league year, agreeing to terms...

‘Our big prize’: Vikes laud Tomlinson’s size, skill, smarts

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MINNEAPOLIS — When Dalvin Tomlinson was a high school recruit, this bulwark of a defensive tackle had the size and skill to attract a...

Pitt’s Twyman: opting out was right call to prep for draft

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PITTSBURGH — Jaylen Twyman couldn't stop the tears. They fell repeatedly last September as the former Pittsburgh defensive lineman watched the Panthers go on...

Pass coverage model wins NFL Big Data Bowl and $10,000

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NEW YORK — A model classifying zone versus man-to-man coverage schemes to measure the before and after pass ability of each defender has won...

CB Eric Stokes posts time to beat in 40 at Georgia’s pro day

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Cornerback Eric Stokes bolstered his NFL draft outlook on Wednesday by showing he may be the fastest player in the nation. ...

Giants’ Williams says he got what he wanted in free agency

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Leonard Williams got everything he wanted in a three-year, $63 million contract with the New York Giants before the start of free agency. ...

Bengals cut Atkins, add to offensive, defensive lines

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Cincinnati Bengals addressed two of their problem areas — offensive and defensive lines — through free agency and bid farewell...

Brees: Saints will have a “good quarterback competition”

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NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees predicts a “pretty good quarterback competition” among the two front runners to replace him with the New Orleans Saints...

Lawson says videos of Jets’ Saleh fired him up to come to NY

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NEW YORK — Carl Lawson knew a little bit about new Jets coach Robert Saleh from what he had seen and heard around the...

Browns re-signing returner JoJo Natson, LB Walker visiting

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CLEVELAND — The Browns are re-signing free agent returner Jojo Natson, who tore a knee ligament just three games into last season. ...