Kenneth Gainwell
FILE- Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders runs after a catch during NFL football practices in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, May 22, 2023. Sanders joined the Panthers as a free agent this offseason, signing a four-year, $25 million contract helping Carolina offset the loss of Christian McCaffrey, who was traded away early last season as the team was in the midst of a roster makeover. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Miles Sanders relishing anticipated role as Carolina Panthers' 3-down back

By Steve Reed Jun. 09, 2023 01:09 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders celebrates after scoring during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles deep run game fuels Super Bowl run

By Josh Dubow Feb. 09, 2023 05:29 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Hurts, Eagles pound Giants early, coast to NFC title game

By Dan Gelston Jan. 21, 2023 11:09 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts walks the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Eagles, depleted Washington battle for wild-card positioning

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 01:00 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith, right, holds a team jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 10th pick in the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Eagles got a playmaker, extra first-round pick and depth

By Rob Maaddi May. 01, 2021 09:54 PM EDT

Oklahoma State wide receiver Tylan Wallace catches a pass at NFL pro day, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
NFL Draft: Nixon, Hufanga, Book among possible Day 3 steals

By Ralph D. Russo May. 01, 2021 02:07 AM EDT

File-This Oct. 18, 2019, file photo shows Ohio State defensive end, Chase Young, left, engaging Northwestern offensive lineman Rashawn Slater during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. Caleb Farley of Virginia Tech was the first top prospect to make the decision that has added a whole new layer of uncertainty to the annual crapshoot that is the NFL draft. Farley had plenty of players follow his lead, including several others set to be high draft picks next week like LSU receiver Chase, Oregon tackle Penei Sewell, Northwestern tackle Slater, and Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Opt-out decisions throw wrench into NFL draft options

By Josh Dubow Apr. 21, 2021 12:20 PM EDT

FILEm - Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell (19) carries the ball against Cincinnati in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn., in this Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, file photo. Gainwell had every intention of playing football with the Memphis Tigers last fall, going through fall practice. The funeral for an uncle, the fourth member of his family to die of COVID-19 made opting out of the season the best decision for Gainwell. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Memphis running back ready for NFL draft after opting out

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 15, 2021 03:06 PM EDT