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FILE - Then-Miami Dolphins Executive Vice President of Football Administration Dawn Aponte stands on the field after a Miami Dolphins voluntary veterans football minicamp in Davie, Fla., April 26, 2016. Even though the NFL attempted to enhance opportunities for minority candidates to become head coaches in a league whose players are 70% black, there was a disconnect. Same thing for front office positions, although more improvement had been seen in recent years in that area. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Minority GM, coach candidates invited to meet NFL owners

By Barry Wilner May. 19, 2022 02:00 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell directs his team in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Tuesday, May 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings get big pass-rush boost with Hunter's healthy return

By Dave Campbell May. 17, 2022 06:21 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive linemen Perrion Winfrey looks on during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Kicking it: Browns rookie York gets advice from Phil Dawson

By Tom Withers May. 13, 2022 06:12 PM EDT

Patriots sign 8 undrafted rookies ahead of offseason program

May. 09, 2022 05:25 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots again added to their growing pipeline of former Alabama players, including defensive lineman LaBryan Ray among...

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris, left, talks with San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb before a baseball game between the Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals in San Francisco, Friday, May 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Cardinals at Giants 5/6/2022

May. 06, 2022 09:19 PM EDT

Bears appoint King, Koziol co-directors of player personnel

May. 03, 2022 04:49 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears appointed Jeff King and Kansas City Chiefs executive Trey Koziol co-directors of player personnel under new general...

FILE - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins looks to the sideline during a timeout in second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Dec. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. Cardinals three-time All-Pro receiver Hopkins has been suspended six games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
Cards' Hopkins suspended 6 games for violating PED policy

By David Brandt May. 02, 2022 04:57 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif., Jan. 17, 2022. The Cardinals appeared to be one of the more stable franchises in the NFL just six months ago. That changed a little after a late-season collapse and a passive-aggressive contract spat between Murray and the team’s front office brought some drama to the desert. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Kyler Murray seems happy, so Cards are too after NFL draft

By David Brandt Apr. 30, 2022 08:04 PM EDT

FILE - Colorado State tight end Trey McBride (85) sprints with the ball during the team's NCAA football game against San Diego State on Dec. 5, 2020 in Carson, Calif. McBride was selected by the Arizona Cardinals during the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 29. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Colorado State at San Diego State 12/5/2020

Apr. 29, 2022 09:37 PM EDT

FILE - Colorado State tight end Trey McBride (85) sprints with the ball during the team's NCAA football game against San Diego State on Dec. 5, 2020 in Carson, Calif. McBride was selected by the Arizona Cardinals during the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 29. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Cardinals add tight end, pass rushers in draft's second day

By David Brandt Apr. 29, 2022 09:32 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks first-round draft pick Charles Cross, center, an offensive tackle from Mississippi State, walks to greet his mother, Owedia Cross, left, as Seahawks general manager John Schneider, right, watches following a news conference Friday, April 29, 2022, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seahawks select Mafe, Walker in 2nd round; Lucas in 3rd

By Tim Booth Apr. 29, 2022 08:18 PM EDT

FILE - Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. The Arizona Cardinals have acquired Brown in a draft-day trade with the Ravens, sending the No. 23 overall pick back to Baltimore in return. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Cardinals pull off trade, add WR Marquise Brown from Ravens

By David Brandt Apr. 28, 2022 10:16 PM EDT

FILE - National Team quarterback Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh (8) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. Pickett is expected to be taken in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Defense 1st, then offense, with receivers a focal point

By Barry Wilner Apr. 28, 2022 09:52 PM EDT

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates being selected by the Detroit Lions as the second pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 28, 2022 08:54 PM EDT

FILE - Liberty quarterback Malik Willis runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Franchises still searching for a prized quarterback won't find much star power in this year's crop of college QBs. Still, there's potential upgrades to be had in the likes of Temple's Malik Willis and Pitt's Kenny Pickett. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Dearth of premier passers in draft had QB carousel spinning

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 23, 2022 03:15 AM EDT

FILE -Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a new contract with cornerback Patrick Peterson. This is another step toward stabilizing a problematic position. The 31-year-old Peterson had a solid first season with the Vikings in 2021. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Backed into a corner: Vikings enter draft needing coverage

By Dave Campbell Apr. 22, 2022 07:45 PM EDT

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith, left, speaks to journalists at a coaches press availability during the NFL owner's meeting, Monday, March 28, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Texans can bolster talent with 2 first-round draft picks

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 22, 2022 07:15 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury watches during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif., Jan. 17, 2022. The Arizona Cardinals appeared to be one of the more stable franchises in the NFL just six months ago. That changed a little after a late-season collapse and a passive-aggressive contract spat between quarterback Kyler Murray and the team’s front office brought some drama to the desert. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Even with Murray drama, Cards confident in team's direction

By David Brandt Apr. 22, 2022 06:06 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. or now, Sam Darnold and P.J. Walker are the only quarterbacks on the roster, although that figures to change before the season begins. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Panthers enter draft still searching for a franchise QB

By Steve Reed Apr. 22, 2022 05:41 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane appears during an NFL football news conference Aug. 6, 2021, in Orchard Park N.Y. If the prevailing belief has the Bills leaning toward selecting a cornerback with their opening pick of the NFL draft, Beane refuses to get boxed into a corner. (AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes, FILE)
Bills GM Beane refuses to be cornered on drafting cornerback

By John Wawrow Apr. 22, 2022 04:47 PM EDT