2021 NFL Draft: 20 of the best remaining players

With Round One of the 2021 NFL Draft in the books and Trevor Lawrence officially a Jacksonville Jaguar, we now turn our attention towards some of the top prospects still up for grabs heading into Round Two and Three. 

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NFL Draft: QB successes and failures

For every Peyton Manning, there is a Ryan Leaf. For every Patrick Mahomes, there is a Mitch Trubisky.

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'Monster' tight end Long 'perfect for Vikings'

In a class dominated by the name Kyle Pitts, Boston College's Hunter Long awaits among the best of the rest when it comes to tight end options at the 2021 NFL Draft. 

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What are the Bears getting in Justin Fields?

The Chicago Bears have their quarterback. The Chicago Bears are back in business. 

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Lawrence on Jags draft selection: 'It's a great fit'

Clemson star quarterback Trevor Lawrence said "the best is yet to come" after being selected by Jacksonville Jaguars as the No 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Shanahan 'obsessed' with new QB Trey Lance

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch allowed themselves to celebrate after ending weeks of speculation by drafting North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance with the third overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Jaguars make Lawrence No 1 pick | Patriots draft QB Jones

As expected the Jacksonville Jaguars made Trevor Lawrence the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft which saw quarterbacks selected with the first three picks for the first time since 1999.

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Rodgers reportedly tells Packers he wants out

Aaron Rodgers has informed members of the Green Bay Packers organisation that he does not wish to return to the team, according to reports.

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2021 NFL Draft: 30 names you need to know

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Neil Reynolds' NFL Mock Draft top 10

While the very top of this NFL Draft offers more certain than in previous years, predicting how each pick will come off the board is still a very risky proposition. It only takes one wrong move for the whole house of cards to come tumbling down.

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My NFL Draft story

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Bucs re-sign Antonio Brown on one-year deal

Antonio Brown is re-signing with the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on a one-year deal worth up to $6.25m, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported on Wednesday.

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49ers on the clock for a QB, but who?

"The 49ers have hijacked the draft. They're all we've talked about ever since they made this trade. Really, have we ever talked less about the number one or two picks?"

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Smiling Sermon teleporting his way to the NFL

"If you could have a super power, what would it be?"

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Which teams need a good NFL Draft?

While every team would love to have a good 2021 NFL Draft, some really 'need' to get a successful haul of college players when the biggest event of the offseason takes place in Cleveland on Thursday.

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Play the NFL Draft Predictor

Who would you take as the No 1 overall pick? Which quarterback have the San Francisco 49ers trade up to pick? Where does dominant tight end talent Kyle Pitts get picked up?

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Shanahan says 49ers plan to draft QB at No. 3

The San Francisco 49ers plan to select a quarterback with the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed on Monday.

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'Wilson is like watching Rodgers or Mahomes'

Quarterback is king in the NFL. And there is no greater example of that than the NFL Draft, where the urge to find the 'future of the franchise' invariably leads to a scramble to pick one of the top talents coming out of college.

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Packers committed to Rodgers for 'foreseeable future'

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says the team remain committed to quarterback Aaron Rodgers for the "foreseeable future" – despite trading up in the first round to draft a potential successor a year ago.

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The making of Trevor Lawrence

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The dancing barber chasing his NFL dream

They don't come around like Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman too often. A background of small football markets means you may be unfamiliar with the name - the pronunciation of which he gets quizzed on regularly - but a mere 30 minutes in his presence is all that is needed to verify a special personality.

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From anti-gay snub to Super Bowl spotlight - Katie Sowers' story

Walking out into a media scrum on Super Bowl week's Opening Night in Miami, Katie Sowers felt the significance of the moment - not just for herself, but for women and girls in sport.

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Chiefs acquire Orlando Brown from Ravens

The Kansas City Chiefs have plugged the biggest hole on their AFC champion roster after they acquired two-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Brown from the Baltimore Ravens.

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How would Bill Walsh assess the 2021 QB class?

As we approach the 2021 NFL Draft, what better way to assess the incoming rookie class than by turning to an all-time great evaluator?

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WATCH LIVE: NFL UK Draft preview

Two weeks of dedicated NFL Draft build-up gets underway with a star-studded guest list joining Neil Reynolds for a special preview show looking ahead to Thursday's opening night.

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'Dickerson may be the NFL's next Quenton Nelson'

NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger has labelled Alabama's Landon Dickerson as his favourite prospect at the 2021 Draft, but feels uncertainty over his injury woes could see a first-round talent slip into the second round.

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Five things that make the 2021 NFL Draft so unique

The 2021 NFL Draft takes place in Cleveland, Ohio, next week as college football's leading players will realise their professional dreams as their names are called over three days from Thursday April 29.

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NFL owners approve rule changes

NFL owners approved six rule changes for the 2021 season on Wednesday, including eliminating overtime in preseason games and expanding jersey number options for receivers, running backs and defensive backs.

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1am calls & mercy rules: Rondale Moore's pursuit of perfection

1am in the morning, and the light in 18-year-old Rondale Moore's mind is still beaming. It resembles a self-designed dimmer as opposed to a straight on-off function, for that allows him to slip into standby mode while never quite having to fully switch off.

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'Trey Lance has a canon - his passes feel like 70mph'

Trey Lance's limited sample size makes him one of the NFL Draft's most enthralling case studies, however his former North Dakota State wide receiver and roommate Phoenix Sproles insists he has zero doubts over the quarterback's ability to translate the potential he displayed at college into success on the NFL stage.

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Steelers head coach Tomlin signs three-year extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed coach Mike Tomlin to a three-year contract extension, which will run through the 2024 season.

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Wade: Apple CEOs, water polo and the NFL Draft

Shaun Wade is a self-proclaimed quiet guy, a quiet leader if you will.

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Mahomes 'ahead of schedule' in recovery from toe surgery

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he is ahead of schedule in his rehab after undergoing offseason surgery to repair a turf toe injury.

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Veteran QB Alex Smith announces retirement

Alex Smith, the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year in 2020, has announced his retirement 16 years after he was the first pick in the NFL Draft.

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Brady making 'good progress' after knee operation

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady said he is making good progress following a minor knee operation and is eager to get back on the training field.

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QB Lawrence clarifies comments on motivation

No. 1 overall pick in-waiting Trevor Lawrence has responded to criticism surrounding comments he made in a recent interview surrounding his motivation coming into the NFL, insisting he loves football "as much or more than anyone". 

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Jackson returns to Patriots on one-year deal

The Patriots have re-signed cornerback JC Jackson, bringing back the former undrafted free agent who finished second in the NFL in interceptions in 2020.

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2021 NFL Draft: 10 trending storylines

Pro Days are drawing to a close, NFL teams are finalising their boards and the rumour mill is picking up speed. It is almost Draft time.

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The NFL Draft speed demon with insider knowledge

D'Wayne Eskridge is his own source of insider secrets, with the knowledge to open locked doors and execution to nullify defensive reconnaissance. How do you stop a threat that already knows your plans to thwart him? 

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Browns sign former top overall pick Jadeveon Clowney

Former top overall pick Jadeveon Clowney has signed a one-year, $10m contract with the Cleveland Browns.

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Broncos, Seahawks, Bucs to skip workouts due to COVID

Players from the Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers issued statements through the NFL Players Association on Tuesday announcing they will not participate in voluntary in-person organised team activities this spring due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Cardinals agree one-year deal with RB Conner

The Arizona Cardinals agreed to terms with former Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner on a one-year deal, the team announced on Tuesday.

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UK duo chasing NFL dream on International Player Pathway program

Ayo Oyelola first fell in love with American Football after stumbling across Saquon Barkley highlights by chance during a law lecture at university; Adedayo Odeleye would sneak downstairs as a kid to watch the Super Bowl, later becoming enamoured by Aaron Rodgers and the idea of playing quarterback. 

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Edelman retires after Patriots release

Three-time Super Bowl-winning wide receiver Julian Edelman has announced his retirement after being released by the New England Patriots.

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Patriots release three-time Super Bowl winner Edelman

The New England Patriots have released three-time Super Bowl-winning wide receiver Julian Edelman after 12 years with the team, due to a failed physical.

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Sam Darnold on Panthers: 'I'm excited to get here'

Quarterback Sam Darnold says there is a mixture of "relief and excitement" after arriving in Charlotte ready to get to work for the Carolina Panthers.

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QB Lance set for second Pro Day

North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance is set to participate in a second Pro Day ahead of this month's NFL Draft. 

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Fields slide a 'dirty part of Draft process'

Jeff Reinebold has questioned what and who to believe when it comes to comments contributing to the slide of Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields' stock ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, dies aged 99

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, has died at the age of 99.

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Former NFL star shot five dead before killing himself, police say

Former NFL star Phillip Adams killed himself after shooting dead five people including a prominent doctor, his wife, and their two grandchildren, police say.

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'I'm everything they need' - The NFL Draft's sleeping safety

"Pfffffffffffff." An extended pursed-lip breath alone proves a fitting answer to the question as NFL-bound Joshuah Bledsoe searches for the words to describe what receiving THAT call on Draft night will mean to him. 

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Panthers sign free agent cornerback AJ Bouye

The Carolina Panthers have added to their defensive backfield depth by agreeing to a contract with free agent cornerback AJ Bouye.

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Allen dreads franchise tag; hopeful of staying at Bills

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen says he hopes to avoid the dreaded franchise tag in the hope of tying down a long-term deal at Highmark Stadium.

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GM Douglas: 'Fair assessment' Jets want QB at No. 2

Connecting the dots on the Sam Darnold trade implies the New York Jets are once again starting over at the quarterback position.

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First Watson accuser speaks out over alleged sexual assault

The first woman to accuse Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment in a lawsuit spoke publicly on Tuesday, alleging she was terrorised by her encounter with the NFL player and that he needs to be held accountable for his actions.

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Jets trade QB Darnold to Carolina

The New York Jets have traded quarterback Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for draft picks.

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Brady's signed rookie card sells for record $2.25m

The so-called "Holy Grail" of Tom Brady's rookie cards sold for a record $2.25m at auction on Friday to an anonymous buyer, two months after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback picked up his seventh Super Bowl title.

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Bucs GM delighted to retain Super Bowl winning side

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht says he is delighted to retain all 22 starters from a star-studded roster assembled around Tom Brady.

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The son of Mr Universe hoping for a place in the NFL

For most children growing up, a sleepover with friends might entail an all-nighter of video games while snacking on junk food, followed by a recovery lay-in and a breakfast upgrade on cereal prepared by host parents eager to cement five-star reviews from guests upon returning to their own home.

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NFL Draft 2021: All you need to know

It's officially NFL Draft season!

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