CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals went into free agency with explosive plays in mind — producing more of them on offense and allowing fewer on defense. That overarching theme is expected to carry over to the draft in which the Bengals have the 18th overall pick and nine more in the remaining six rounds. That could mean an offensive tackle who can help keep franchise quarterback Joe Burrow off the ground, a run-stopping D-lineman, a wide receiver or just the best player available. Oregon S
It was clear from the start of this offseason that the Baltimore Ravens were going to lose quite a few players to free agency. Now that the extent of those exits is a little more clear, they'll have a chance to do some real adding — in the draft. “Obviously, it’s always hard to see some of your favorite players go to other teams. I mean, that’s been a challenge,” general manager Eric DeCosta said. “But in terms of just being in a good spot, the vibe has been good. We’re building this team the ri
CLEVELAND (AP) — The NFL draft used to be a major event in Cleveland, viewed as a springtime Super Bowl for a team that's never been to one. There was a buzz. It's gone. The team's franchise-shifting trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson two years ago has once again made the three-day draft almost an afterthought. Like fans across the league, the Browns will watch as players get picked on Day One again. For the third straight year, Cleveland is without a first-round pick after shipping three of t