Tag: National Football Conference
Panthers hope Christensen finally fills void at left tackle
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have been looking for a player who can protect the quarterback’s blindside for the past eight years.
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Man United violence the peak of toxic fan-owner relationship
MANCHESTER, England — The storming of Old Trafford crystalized 16 years of disconnect between Manchester United fans and its distant ownership.
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Falcons pick up fifth-year option for WR Calvin Ridley
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have picked up receiver Calvin Ridley’s fifth-year option, meaning he will make $11.1 million in 2022 and...
Bears release left tackle Leno after drafting Jenkins
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears are parting with veteran left tackle Charles Leno Jr.
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Cowboys decline Vander Esch option, creating intrigue at LB
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys declined the fifth-year option on linebacker Leighton Vander Esch's rookie contract Monday, setting up an interesting season at...
Browns take chance on Malik McDowell, DT with troubled past
CLEVELAND — The Browns are giving Malik McDowell the chance to revive an NFL career stopped by some serious legal trouble.
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Vikings decline 5th-year option on injury-hampered CB Hughes
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings declined the fifth-year contract option for cornerback Mike Hughes on Monday, with the injury-hampered 2018 first-round pick's future...
Not a need: LA Rams add depth, don’t seek starters in draft
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams feel they got what they needed out of the NFL draft, and that doesn't necessarily include a...
No quarterback, but Washington quietly fills holes at draft
WASHINGTON — Instead of shaking up the first round with a blockbuster trade up for the next quarterback of the future, Washington spent the...
Circumstances led Saints to draft for value more than need
NEW ORLEANS — The first Saints draft since the retirement of record-setting passer Drew Brees featured the selections of defensive players in the first...
