Year: 2022

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The talent of the quarterbacks who might be available to the Atlanta Falcons in the 2023 NFL draft could impact decisions by general manager Terry Fontenot with the No. 8 overall pick next week. Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett and Liberty’s Malik Willis are the top-rated

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers desperately need to find a franchise quarterback — and a left tackle to protect him. Such is the dilemma the Panthers face heading into the NFL draft where they hold the No. 6 overall selection. For now, Sam Darnold and P.J. Walker

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have been relatively small players in free agency this offseason. They figure to be more active in next week’s draft.  The Saints have made modest signings in free agency since Dennis Allen was promoted from defensive coordinator to replace long-time head coach Sean Payton in January. But

ATLANTA (AP) — Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle is guaranteed $4,625,000 under a one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration, a deal that could be worth up to $11.55 million for two seasons. Wendle gets a $4.55 million salary this year, and the deal include a $6.3 million mutual option for 2023 with a $75,000 buyout

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The Los Angeles Chargers found their franchise left tackle in the first round of last year’s NFL draft. It wouldn’t be a surprise if they addressed the right side of the offensive line this time. The Bolts still have question marks at right tackle and right guard. Mississippi State’s

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Two decades have passed since the Green Bay Packers have drafted a wide receiver in the first round. The Packers have two chances and plenty of reasons to stop that trend this year. Green Bay has two-time defending MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers back for an 18th season, but needs

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have helped dictate the first round of the draft in five years under general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan with top 10 picks four times and multiple first-rounders twice. That’s what will make this year’s opening night

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have taken a step closer to financing a new, enclosed stadium estimated to cost between $1.9 billion and $2.2 billion. The Tennessee legislature approved $500 million in bonds late Thursday night for an enclosed stadium. The proposal now goes to

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The Philadelphia Eagles enter the NFL draft with two first-round picks, 10 picks overall and plenty of options. Perhaps the most certain prediction is they’ll make another swap. General manager Howie Roseman, one of the most active wheelers and dealers, already shook up the first round by sending

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns general manager Andrew Berry understands Baker Mayfield’s hurt feelings, not his assertion the team misled the quarterback. Mayfield recently said he felt “disrespected 100%” by the Browns, who told him they expected him to return as their starter next season before pursuing and signing

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Douglas and the New York Jets enter the NFL draft poised to make franchise history. They have picks Nos. 4 and 10 to give them two selections in the top 10 for the first time. Douglas will get a chance to add

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns has long stated his contentment with contributing in a variety of ways to Minnesota’s game even if he’s not scoring much. The problem for Towns and the Timberwolves is the three-time All-Star center also has stymied their success at times. Towns has 19 fouls