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Inside the mind of Chase Winovich, the NFL draft's most curious prospect

Chase Winovich stops at nothing in search of growth and self-development, taking the Michigan DE to places many draft prospects wouldn’t think to go.

DE Sweat to watch draft with family in Georgia

Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat, who told the NFL he would attend this week’s draft in Nashville, has changed his mind and will watch it in Georgia.

Legwold: Stacking draft prospects from 1 to 100

Who are the top 100 prospects in the NFL draft? Longtime draft guru Jeff Legwold nailed 83 of 100 in 2018. How will he do in 2019?

Quinnen Williams is a 'next generation' tackle — and a soon-to-be NFL star

Alabama standout Quinnen Williams is the epitome of the modern defensive tackle — he “can do it all.” But before he changes the game, he’s going to have the time of his life.

Jags' Ramsey responds to Coughlin's criticism

Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey said the team knows why he hasn’t attended voluntary workouts and that he’ll be with the team when it’s time.

Hageman, banned for 2 games, rejoins Falcons

Ra’Shede Hageman, who will be suspended for the first two games of the 2019 season after a DWI arrest last June, has rejoined the Falcons on a one-year deal.

Giants target best players: 'Can't draft for need'

Giants GM Dave Gettleman doesn’t feel pressured to find a successor for QB Eli Manning with either of his two first-round picks in the draft. “I’m not going to force a pick,” he said. “You can’t draft for need.”

QB Rosen: Uncertainty with Cardinals 'annoying'

As the NFL draft looms, with the expectation that the Cardinals will take Kyler Murray with the No. 1 pick, current Arizona QB Josh Rosen says the uncertainty is “annoying” but he understands that “football’s a business.”

How Drew Lock's Missouri career prepped him to lead an NFL offense

The battle-tested quarterback with the rocket arm and a deep conscience is more than ready to handle the adversity of a rebuilding NFL team.

Lions GM: Underclassmen getting 'bad' draft info

Lions GM Bob Quinn believes many of the underclassmen in the NFL draft are getting “bad information” about their prospects of being drafted.

Coughlin critical of Ramsey, Smith no-shows

Tom Coughlin publicly criticized CB Jalen Ramsey and LB Telvin Smith on Thursday for skipping the Jaguars’ voluntary offseason conditioning program.

Record predictions, analysis for all 32 teams

The full regular-season schedule is out. Who’s ready for Tom Brady vs. Ben Roethlisberger — again? We have predictions for all 256 games.

NFL experts on the schedule: Picking best matchups and biggest winners

Baker Mayfield gets four prime-time games. The Patriots have an easy schedule — again. Here’s what you need to know from the schedule.

Browns to be featured in four prime-time games

The NFL has granted the resurgent Cleveland Browns four prime-time games this season, with the first coming in Week 2 when they face the New York Jets on Monday Night Football.

Gronk leaves his mark: Dent in Lombardi Trophy

Rob Gronkowski used the Lombardi Trophy as a bat when the Patriots attended Opening Day at Fenway Park, leaving a baseball-sized dent.

Shuttered AAF files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

The AAF has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. According to the court filing, the shuttered league had $11,372,298.68 in assets and $48,366,188.90 in liabilities.

Reports: Patriots' season opens against Steelers

The Patriots begin their sixth defense of a Super Bowl against the Steelers according to multiple reports.

Bears, Raiders to play at new Tottenham stadium

The Bears-Raiders matchup will take place at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 6, the first of four regular-season games in London this season. The Chiefs-Chargers game will be in Mexico City on Monday, Nov. 18.

The All-Trades 2019 NFL Mock Draft: Barnwell proposes 32 wild deals

So long, Josh Rosen. A.J. Green to the … Jets? This mock draft has 32 trades from the mind of Bill Barnwell.

How nine quarterback-needy teams get their guy in this draft

Our NFL Nation reporters analyze the different scenarios and outcomes for teams seeking a quarterback in the draft.

Cardinals say they haven't decided on No. 1 pick

The Cardinals say they are still deciding what they will do with the top pick in the draft. “We have time,” GM Steve Keim said.

The next Aaron Donald? Ed Oliver's unconventional path to NFL draft

It should be no surprise that Ed Oliver’s route to the NFL draft has been a little out of the ordinary. The University of Houston star has never done anything by the books.

Russell Wilson and the Seahawks win with record extension

Failing to extend Wilson now may have led the Seahawks down a road that would eventually end in divorce and the NFL’s dreaded quarterback wilderness.

Source: Seahawks make Wilson top paid in NFL

The Seahawks and Russell Wilson have reached agreement on a four-year, $140 million extension that includes a $65 million signing bonus, making him the highest-paid player in the NFL, a source says.

Can Kyler Murray rewrite years of NFL draft history and go No. 1?

Kyler Murray’s already made history. So what’s next? Go No. 1 in the draft, become a franchise player and — oh yeah — completely blow up decades of doctrine about short quarterbacks.

Rams RB Gurley says knee 'feeling pretty good'

Rams running back Todd Gurley reported Monday for the first day of voluntary workouts and was peppered with questions about the status of his left knee, which he said is “feeling pretty good.”

Raiders WR Brown settles suit in balcony incident

Raiders WR Antonio Brown has settled a lawsuit that was filed against him for throwing furniture items off a balcony, TMZ reports.

Sources: QB Wilson won't sign after deadline

Russell Wilson will not sign an extension with the Seahawks this season if they don’t reach agreement by his midnight Monday deadline, sources told ESPN.

A Vegas getaway ruined and 'never close' calls: Inside the Antonio Brown trade

Antonio Brown and the Steelers were headed for divorce and the whole league knew it. Here’s how AB got an unlikely payday when a once-unthinkable deal with the Raiders was struck.

Vegas nights out and 'never close' calls: Inside the Antonio Brown trade

Antonio Brown and the Steelers were headed for divorce and the whole league knew it. Here’s how AB got an unlikely payday when a once-unthinkable deal with the Raiders was struck.