UNLV extends contract of AD Reed-Francois by 4 years
<p>LAS VEGAS — UNLV has extended athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois' contract by four years.</p>
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Darnold to make $18.9 million after Panthers pick up option
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers upped their commitment to Sam Darnold on Friday, picking up the fifth-year option on the quarterback’s rookie contract....
Buccaneers select LB Joe Tryon with last pick of first round
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected Washington linebacker Joe Tryon in the first round of the NFL draft, No. 32 overall.
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Cowboys get Penn St LB Micah Parsons after trade with Eagles
<p>FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys selected Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons with the 12th overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night after...
Steelers sign QB Mason Rudolph to extension through 2022
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed backup quarterback Mason Rudolph to a one-year contract extension through the 2022 season.
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Browns select Northwestern CB Greg Newsome in first round
<p>CLEVELAND — The Browns added another to piece to their revamped defense, selecting Northwestern cornerback Greg Newsome II with the No. 26 overall pick...
Washington fills need by drafting LB Jamin Davis at No. 19
Washington stood pat with the 19th pick in the draft Thursday night and filled a hole at linebacker by selecting Kentucky’s Jamin Davis.
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Ravens exercise quarterback Lamar Jackson’s 5th-year option
<p>The Baltimore Ravens have exercised the fifth-year option for quarterback Lamar Jackson.</p>
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Falcons sign McCarron to provide needed depth at quarterback
ATLANTA — The Falcons have added depth at quarterback by signing free agent A.J. McCarron to a one-year deal.
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Column: Drafting a franchise QB always a risky endeavor
One quarterback. Then another. And yet another.
For the first time...