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6 prospects the Los Angeles Chargers should target in the NFL Draft

The No. 7 pick is sure to bring in an immediate starter.

Lawyers want Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction dismissed

BOSTON (AP) Lawyers for former NFL star Aaron Hernandez are formally asking that his first-degree murder conviction be dismissed in Massachusetts now that he has died.

Some of the Houston Texans' draft picks will be announced from outer space

The Texans are pulling out all the stops.

DEFENSE, DEFENSE: This draft crop is loaded on that side

PHILADELPHIA (AP) DE-FENSE, DE-FENSE.

Meet Solomon Thomas, the most unique player in the 2017 NFL Draft

He could be a top 5 pick, and there’s no one in the draft quite like him.

Peterson says he's agreed on 2-year contract with Saints

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Free-agent running back Adrian Peterson says he has agreed to a two-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.

NFL mock draft 7.0: First-round outlook comes into focus

NFL draft week has finally arrived. Round 1 of the league’s annual “player selection meeting” begins Thursday night in Philadelphia. Rounds 2 and 3 follow on Friday, and the event wraps up Saturday with Rounds 4 through 7. But that still leaves us time for one more first-round prognostication, which will be freshened through the week as news dictates. So here’s mock draft 7.0 for 2017: 1. Cleveland Browns — Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M: A lot of conjecture in recent weeks, from the Browns’ rumored consideration of a quarterback at No. 1 to questions about Garrett’s work ethic. We’re not buying it. No reason for the league’s worst team to pass on this year’s best available player, and one who

First-Round NFL Draft Prospect Accused Of Sexual Assault

A player who is expected to go in the first round of Thursday’s NFL draft has been accused of sexual assault, according to Cleveland 19 News. But this is a weird one: The station is not naming the player, despite having a statement from his attorney, because the cops are dragging their feet on filing a police report.

Indiana's New Policy On Violent Athletes Is Useless And Joe Mixon Is The Proof

In a few days Joe Mixon will hear his name called, join his new NFL team, and smile as dozens of publicists set about selling the story of how football—glorious, all-American football—is giving Mixon a second chance at becoming a new and better man. There is, of course, no way of knowing if that’s true. Only Mixon and…

6 prospects the Kansas City Chiefs should target in the NFL Draft

The Chiefs don’t have many holes to fill on one of the league’s deepest rosters.

Shannon Sharpe explains why Adrian Peterson isn't a good fit for the Saints

Shannon Sharpe says Adrian Peterson doesn’t fit in New Orleans, but the Saints were his only option.

Report: Saints, running back Peterson agree on contract

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Free-agent running back Adrian Peterson has reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.

Watch Deshaun Watson interview unsuspecting NFL fans about Deshaun Watson

Pssst … you’re talking to him.

New England Patriots: Mike Gillislee Signing An Absolute Home Run

The New England Patriots made a brilliant move in landing running back Mike Gillislee from the Buffalo Bills.The incredible offseason for the New England Patriots continued on Monday. The defending Super Bowl champions have done a great job of adding immediate impact players to their mix this offs…

Jameis Winston on returning to the diamond: 'Baseball might be there one day'

Winston left the door open for a possible return to baseball one day.

2017 NFL Draft: 5 Trade Scenarios To Love and Hate

Everyone wants to trade down, but that means someone is trading on up. Five trade scenarios to love and hate in the 2017 NFL Draft. We debate.The 2017 NFL Draft is this week in Philadelphia. I will be attending the event in person, though it remains to be seen if I will be able to get close enough…

New York Jets: Would O.J. Howard At No. 6 In 2017 NFL Draft?

The New York Jets have a premium pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. Can they afford to use it on tight end O.J. Howard?With the 2017 NFL Draft just a few days away now, should the New York Jets use their first -ound selection (sixth overall) on tight end O.J. Howard from Alabama? That is a …

5 prospects the Oakland Raiders should target in the NFL Draft

The Raiders need help on both sides of the ball.

The Saints Have The Right Offense For Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson’s long exile has ended in New Orleans. After trying very hard to drum up interest—and finding few takers—the former greatest running back in the world will find himself in a timeshare, on a relatively cheap contract. It can’t be what Peterson was hoping to sign, but from a pure football perspective, if…

Former Texas RB D'Onta Foreman reveals he lost son during season

Former Texas running back D’Onta Foreman reveals playing after son’s death during 2016 season.

7 draft lessons NFL teams could learn from fantasy football

Ready, set, draft

Carolina Panthers: Leonard Fournette Or Christian McCaffrey A Better Fit?

The Carolina Panthers could takeLeonard Fournette or Christian McCafferyin the 2017 NFL Draft, but who is the better fit as a long-term running back?The Carolina Panthers are heading into the 2017 NFL Draft with a few lingering questions surrounding the team’s immediate and future plans. The …

Detroit Lions: Pre-Draft Win-Loss Predictions For 2017

This will be the third year Jim Caldwell takes the Detroit Lions to the playoffs. But, do they have what it takes to be the top seed in the NFC?The Detroit Lions have a lot to prove this season. They enter the season attempting to make their third playoff appearance since acquiring head coach Jim …

Report: Adrian Peterson signing with New Orleans Saints

He’s expected to sign a two-year deal

NFL Draft prospect D'Onta Foreman reveals he lost a son during final season at Texas

D’Onta Foreman Jr. died nearly two months after premature birth

Peter King's Mock Draft: Expect Weirdness

The Browns finally spend draft some capital and get two top names? Which playoff team has a QB fall in its lap? And who will make the big moves and pull off the big surprises? In projecting the first round, it’s best to realize that, like the draft itself, it’s all a crapshoot

50 Draft Prospects You Need to Know

You already know Garrett and Watson and McCaffrey. But of the 253 players who will be drafted this weekend, here are 50 more, ranging from first rounders to undrafted free agents, with the skill sets and/or backstories to win over their newest fans

Have We Seen The NFL's Last Restricted Free Agent?

In a rare move, the Patriots saw a market inefficiency and swiped running back Mike Gillislee from the Bills . . . plus a look a draft preparations

D'Onta Foreman Shares Heartbreaking Story Of His Infant Son's Death

Texas running back D’Onta Foreman had a tremendous season on the field for the Longhorns last year, rushing for 2,028 yards, scoring 15 touchdowns, and winning the Doak Walker award for best running back in the nation. Off the field, he suffered a tremendous loss.

Bill Polian says no NFL player who failed combine drug test has succeeded. He's very wrong.

Alabama LB Rueben Foster failed a drug test at the NFL combine — the same event he was kicked out of after getting into an argument with a medical assistant. Foster’s draft stock will certainly take a hit, but, as we’ve seen in the past, these missteps don’t really tells us anything about his future in the league. There have been many players who failed drug tests at the combine and went on to have a great career. But don’t tell Bill Polian that. The former Colts GM, who has been on a roll with ridiculous comments this offseason, made one his more outlandish claims while discussing Foster’s prospects on Mike and Mike. Take it away, Bill. “No one that I can think of who tested positive or came