Cowboys could target cornerback, pass rusher at top of draft

The two biggest losses in free agency for the Dallas Cowboys were at cornerback and defensive end, so it’s reasonable to list those as the club’s top two priorities going into the draft. Dallas is back in the first-round business with the 17th overall pick after sitting out opening night a year ago because of the 2018 midseason trade for receiver Amari Cooper, who recently signed a $100 million, five-year contract. The possibilities include Florida cornerback CJ Henderson and LSU edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson.

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With new game ahead, NFL to hold practice remote draft

The NFL will hold a practice remote draft Monday, three days before the real thing is done in the same way. Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn on Friday did not provide details on the proceedings. Commissioner Roger Goodell ordered all team facilities closed in March, and later required club personnel to conduct the draft from their homes.

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Bills content to sit out 1st round with addition of Diggs

Brandon Beane is OK with sitting out the first round of the NFL draft. Should the Bills general manager become bored Thursday night, Beane’s certain he can find something entertaining to occupy his time. ”I’m going to play some videos of Stefon Diggs when 22 comes up,” he said during a conference call this month.

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