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AP Sports WriterLA Rams start draft in 3rd round after big veteran pickupsBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) General manager Les Snead already made most of his big offseason moves well before this draft.That's one reason why the Los Angeles Rams don't have a pick in the first...

AP Pro Football WriterNorth Texas forecast: Drafty. And no one knows what's nextBy BARRY WILNERARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Anyone who thinks the draft pundits and even some team general managers have no clue what will happen in Thursday's opening round of the draft should talk to the guys...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL Draft 2018: Titans eager to build on their playoff runBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans are coming off their first playoff victory in 14 years with a brand new coach and no obvious holes to be filled in the NFL draft.That...

AP Sports WriterGM Pace saves excitement for draft with Bears picking 8thBy ANDREW SELIGMANLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) There were no major revelations or bold proclamations from Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace heading into the draft.''This time of year I think it's OK to be a little boring...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings' Cook making strong offseason comeback in knee rehabBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings made a splash on the free agent market last month, with their fully guaranteed contract for quarterback Kirk Cousins and the signing of defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson for another...

Rams exercise 5th-year contract options for Gurley, PetersTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams have picked up their fifth-year contract options for 2019 on running back Todd Gurley and cornerback Marcus Peters.The Rams announced their easiest decisions of the offseason Tuesday.Gurley led the NFL in all-purpose yards...

AP Sports WriterNext QB?: Chargers contemplate drafting successor to RiversBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) For any NFL team with a star quarterback of a certain age, the draft is an annual chance to anoint a successor.It's also a chance for fans, pundits and the rest of the...

AP Sports WriterChiefs GM Brett Veach prepped for first draft in chargeBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Brett Veach has made so many maneuvers involving draft picks since taking over as the Kansas City Chiefs' general manager that it's hard to believe he's never led an actual draft.That...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders keep same draft approach under new coach GrudenBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The approach Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie takes into the NFL draft is no different with Jon Gruden as coach than it was in previous years with Jack Del Rio and...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos have their highest pick since 2011By ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Von Miller publicly pleaded with John Elway to sign free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason only to see the Denver Broncos GM reel in Case Keenum instead.So, Miller isn't offering his boss any...

AP Sports WriterBallard collects high draft picks as Colts start rebuildingBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Chris Ballard started collecting draft chips last month. He's hoping the Indianapolis Colts add a few more this week.The second-year general manager is going all in on a simple, proven plan to put the...

AP Sports WriterTexans GM Gaine navigates draft minus picks in 1st 2 roundsBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Houston Texans general manager Brian Gaine has quite a challenge as he prepares for his first draft with the team.He enters Thursday looking to upgrade a team that went 4-12 last season...