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AP Pro Football WriterCowboys could target cornerback, pass rusher at top of draftBy SCHUYLER DIXONThe 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...

AP Pro Football WriterWith new game ahead, NFL to hold practice remote draftBy BARRY WILNERThe 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.''We're...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL to hold practice remote draft on MondayBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL will hold a practice remote draft on Monday, three days before the real thing is done in the same way.Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn said Friday morning that the mock draft will be Monday....

AP Pro Football WriterNFL star Von Miller has COVID-19, is in good spiritsBy ARNIE STAPLETONAURORA, Colo. (AP) Von Miller has the coronavirus and the NFL star wanted to come forward with his diagnosis to show people how serious the disease is.''I'm going to do whatever I have to...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL star Von Miller has COVID-19, is in good spiritsBy ARNIE STAPLETONAURORA, Colo. (AP) Von Miller has the coronavirus and the NFL star wanted to come forward with his diagnosis to show people how serious the disease is.''I'm going to do whatever I have to...

AP Sports WriterBills content to sit out 1st round with addition of DiggsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) 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...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL star Von Miller has COVID-19, is in good spiritsBy ARNIE STAPLETONAURORA, Colo. (AP) Von Miller has the coronavirus and the NFL star wanted to come forward with his diagnosis to show people how serious the disease is.''I'm going to do whatever I have to...

Bears release veteran tight end Trey BurtonLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears released veteran tight end Trey Burton after his injury-riddled season on Friday.Burton dealt with a groin injury all last season and went on injured reserve in November after hurting his calf in a win over...

Patriots re-sign restricted free-agent DL Adam ButlerFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots re-signed restricted free-agent defensive lineman Adam Butler on Friday.The move adds some stability to the line following the departure of defensive tackle Danny Shelton to Detroit during free agency.Butler has spent the past three seasons...

AP Sports WriterNFL GMs think the remote draft will alter the trading sceneBy TOM CANAVANTo trade or not to trade?An especially difficult question in this year's NFL draft?The coronavirus pandemic has forced the NFL to conduct its annual draft remotely, which might reduce the number of times Commissioner Roger...

AP Pro Football WriterDraft's biggest losers: prospects without NFL medical examsBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida receiver Josh Hammond was “a little shocked” he didn’t get an invite to the NFL combine.He was equally surprised he didn’t get asked to the Senior Bowl.He settled for a spot in...

AP Sports WriterHopkins not surprised by trade, ready to help CardinalsBy DAVID BRANDTMost of the NFL world was stunned when the Arizona Cardinals pulled off a trade last month to land elite receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Houston Texans for running back David Johnson.One of the few people unfazed...