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UW Whitewater lineman Quinn Meinerz runs at the school's pro football day Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Whitewater, Wisc. The only FCS teams hosting pro days this year were Central Arkansas, North Dakota State and South Dakota State. Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater held one only because its Senior Bowl revelation, offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz, warranted another look after his team did not play in the fall. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Pandemic making NFL draft's small school gems harder to find

By Eric Olson 17 hrs ago

Arizona Cardinals sign RB Conner to one-year deal

Apr. 13, 2021 03:43 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have signed running back James Conner to a one-year contract. The Cardinals made the move after...

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 file photo, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) looks on during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. The Browns are taking another run at Jadeveon Clowney. The free agent defensive end visited Cleveland on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 reviving a courtship that began last year before the No. 1 overall pick in 2014 signed with the Tennessee Titans. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sides couldn't meet last year.(AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
AP source: Browns still putting rush on Jadeveon Clowney

By Tom Withers Apr. 12, 2021 10:28 AM EDT

Analytics shifting views on 40-yard dash, other matrixes

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 08, 2021 05:20 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Every year the 40-yard dash is one of the most-watched segments of the NFL combine as well as at college pro days. NFL...

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 file photo, Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (74) in the first second half of an NFL football game in Denver. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a contract extension with left tackle Kolton Miller that will keep him locked up through the 2025 season. The deal reached Tuesday, March 30, 2021 was announced by Miller's agents at Octagon Football. The contract includes the 2022 fifth-year option and three additional seasons and is worth $68.7 million.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Miller turned rough start to NFL career into big contract

By Josh Dubow Apr. 02, 2021 05:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2012, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) makes a diving catch as Houston Texans defensive back Alan Ball (22) defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit. With the NFL increasing its season to 17 games for the first change in length of the season since going from 14 to 16 games in 1978, some records and milestones could soon be threatened by even more players. In an era where records have been falling with frequency, one mark that hasn’t been reached is 2,000 yards receiving in a season. Johnson came closest with 1,964 yards in 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Texans-Lions 11/22/2012

Apr. 02, 2021 01:02 AM EDT

Cardinals add veteran QB McCoy to back up Murray

Mar. 30, 2021 10:25 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have signed veteran quarterback Colt McCoy to a one-year deal. The team announced that it added...

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 file photo, Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (74) in the first second half of an NFL football game in Denver. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a contract extension with left tackle Kolton Miller that will keep him locked up through the 2025 season. The deal reached Tuesday, March 30, 2021 was announced by Miller's agents at Octagon Football. The contract includes the 2022 fifth-year option and three additional seasons and is worth $68.7 million.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Raiders agree to extension with LT Kolton Miller

By Josh Dubow Mar. 30, 2021 04:32 PM EDT

Arizona signs veteran safety Shawn Williams to 1-year deal

Mar. 29, 2021 03:44 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have signed veteran safety Shawn Williams to a one-year deal. The Cardinals confirmed the...

FILE - Then-Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) defends against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. The Arizona Cardinals added cornerback Malcolm Butler, Thursday, March 25, 2021, on a one-year deal in an effort to bolster a thin secondary.(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Cardinals bolster secondary, sign veteran CB Malcolm Butler

By David Brandt Mar. 25, 2021 03:39 PM EDT

Panthers focus on rebuilding up front as QB decision awaits

By Steve Reed Mar. 24, 2021 04:50 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Matt Rhule and new general manager Scott Fitterer have spent the offseason upgrading the team’s offensive and defensive...

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders free safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) plays against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, in this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo. Whether it was Kansas City getting rid of banged-up and expensive starting offensive tackles Mitchell Schwartz and Eric Fisher, or the Raiders cutting ties with Lamarcus Joyner and Tyrell Williams, veterans around the league have been sent to the chopping block. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Lower cap leads to more cuts than usual in NFL

By Josh Dubow Mar. 24, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder walks off the field before the start of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md., in this Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, file photo. Dan Snyder is buying out the Washington Football Team's minority owners and will become the sole owner of the club. An NFL spokesman confirmed Snyder's application for a debt waiver of $450 million was approved by the finance committee and that the deal is pending approval from owners. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Snyder to buy out other Washington owners, pending approval

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 24, 2021 10:32 AM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) rushes against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Nashville, Tenn., in this Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, file photo. The New York Giants gave it the old college try in signing cornerback Adoree Jackson and filling another glaring need in free agency. Hours after signing a three-year, $39 million contract, Jackson said he felt like a college recruit they way players and coaches pumped up the team in trying to get him to join the Giants. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen, File)
Giants used college tactics recruiting cornerback Jackson

By Tom Canavan Mar. 23, 2021 04:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 file photo, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) reacts to a play during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Glendale, Ariz. The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $10 million with eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson on Wednesday March 17, 2021 according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.(AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
Vikings enjoy experience boost with Patrick Peterson arrival

By Dave Campbell Mar. 22, 2021 09:01 PM EDT

Lions sign K Randy Bullock, QB Tim Boyle, WR Perriman

Mar. 22, 2021 08:22 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed kicker Randy Bullock and quarterback Tim Boyle. The Lions also announced the signing of wide...

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson plays against the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The New York Giants continued their free agent spending spree, signing former cornerback Jackson. A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press the team reached a three-year deal with the former Titan. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday, March 22, 2021, because the agreement with the free agent has not been announced. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Giants continue signing spree, adding CB Adoree Jackson

By Tom Canavan Mar. 22, 2021 07:07 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick catches a packet of papers after he tossed them in the air during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. Belichick never was one to spent wildly in free agency. Watching Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in another city sure changed that. The New England Patriots doled out $175 million in guarantees in the first 48 hours of free agency following a 7-9 stumble in 2020 that officially ended their two-decade dominance of the AFC. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
Patriots, Bucs among those making biggest waves so far

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 22, 2021 04:14 PM EDT

Raiders give 3-year contract to C Andre James

By Josh Dubow Mar. 22, 2021 04:00 PM EDT
The Las Vegas Raiders showed their confidence in center Andre James by giving him a three-year contract less than a week after trading away starter Rodney...

49ers sign free agent WR Trent Sherfield

Mar. 19, 2021 08:34 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent wide receiver Trent Sherfield to a one-year deal. The team...