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...
Ready to run? Steelers use draft to address running game
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin stressed before the NFL draft that fixing the league's worst rushing offense didn't rely exclusively on bringing...
Amid Rodgers drama, Packers boost depth at positions of need
The Green Bay Packers believe they found ideal candidates to fill their biggest positional needs and upgraded a star-studded roster as they attempt to...
Chargers continue rebuilding offensive line through draft
COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers found their franchise quarterback in last year's NFL draft with Justin Herbert. General manager Tom Telesco...
Raiders focus on defense, offensive lines in NFL draft
After being picked apart by opposing offenses last season and having dismantled an expensive offensive line at the start of free agency, the Las...
Jets go offense early before making run on defense in draft
NEW YORK — The New York Jets' offense was downright offensive on most Sundays the past few seasons.
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Completed Bears draft has a heavy offensive lean
LAKE FOREST, IL — Trading up to draft quarterback Justin Fields in the first round and tackle Teven Jenkins in the second round of...
Holmes added to Lions’ strength, addressed weaknesses
DETROIT — The Detroit Lions opened the NFL draft by bolstering a strength and closed it by addressing some of their many weaknesses on...
Patriots add Oklahoma RB Rhamondre Stevenson in draft
BOSTON — After securing a potential long-term solution at quarterback and loading up with defensive players who play close to the line of scrimmage,...
Super Bowl champions address wants, not needs in NFL draft
TAMPA, Fla. — Theoretically, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could have opted out of the NFL draft and still felt good about their chances of...