Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson said Thursday that he plans to throw at the NFL scouting combine and that his decision to skip the Senior Bowl wasn’t about discouraging the Cleveland Browns from selecting him in the NFL draft. Watson made his comments Thursday in an interview with NFL Network. Top quarterbacks often choose to forgo throwing at the scouting combine,…
Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano (9) misses a field goal attempt as punter Andy Lee (8) holds during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, in Denver. The Broncos won 21-20. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) DENVER (AP) — Denver’s dominant defense came up big against Cam Newton again and the Broncos escaped…
Atlanta Falcons running back Brandon Wilds (20) rises after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ATLANTA (AP) — Making a successful return to his first NFL home, Matt Schaub passed for 179 yards, leading three scoring drives, and the Atlanta…
Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Forty-five former Clemson football players are in NFL camps this week according to team websites on NFL.com. The NFL preseason schedule kicks off this weekend with the Hall of Fame game from Canton, Ohio. Twenty-five of the 45 players have appeared in an NFL game and 36 of the 45 have been on an NFL roster previously. Last year…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have signed Ron Rivera to a one-year contract extension that will keep the two-time NFL coach of the year with the team through the 2018 season. Financial terms were not released Thursday. Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman called it an “easy decision.” The Panthers went 17-2 last season, losing to the Denver Broncos in…
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After skipping the Buffalo Bills’ entire spring schedule of voluntary workouts, cornerback Stephon Gilmore provided one good reason why he showed up for practice on Tuesday. “It’s mandatory,” Gilmore said. Rather than risk being fined by the Bills for refusing to report, the former Gamecock and South Pointe High School standout was a grudging participant…
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Quarterback Jay Cutler became reacquainted with wide receiver Alshon Jeffery when the Chicago Bears began a three-day minicamp on Tuesday. It’s been a while. The two have a lot of catching up to do in the Bears’ offense under new coordinator Dowell Loggains after Jeffery followed up an injury-filled season by staying away from the…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina defensive tackle Kawann Short returned to practice as the Panthers opened the “mandatory” phase of minicamp. Short skipped the previous two weeks of voluntary OTAs while awaiting a new contract. Short refused comment on his contract situation after practice Tuesday. He’s scheduled to make $1.04 million next season as part of the final year of…
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills starting receiver Sammy Watkins hopes to have the walking boot removed from his surgically repaired left foot by as early as Thursday. As for when he’ll be cleared for practice, Watkins still isn’t sure. Watkins says there’s still no definitive timetable, though he didn’t rule out the possibility of returning to the field…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have signed linebacker Kevin Dodd out of Clemson to a contract, leaving only one of their 10 draft picks unsigned. The Titans announced the deal Tuesday and shared a photo of Dodd signing his contract on Twitter. The 6-foot-5, 277-pound Dodd was Tennessee’s second pick overall and the first of three selections in…
