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The Philadelphia Eagles have signed Alejandro Villanueva, a 6-foot-9 defensive lineman who spent the last four years as an active member of the United States Army and most recently served as a U.S. Army Ranger.

The New England Patriots on Monday signed free-agent defensive end Will Smith, the longtime New Orleans Saint who they hope will provide a boost to their pass rush.

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Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Sean Spence has been given "a clean bill of health" and that the inside linebacker could figure into the team's plans this season.

The Minnesota Vikings need a young quarterback to ride into the future, and with the eighth overall pick in this draft they'll have plenty available.

Former NFL player James Hardy was arrested for allegedly resisting arrest after a violent confrontation with police that left two LAPD officers injured, authorities said Monday.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Leon Hall said Monday that he continues to feel confident in his rehab from last October's season-ending Achilles tear, and that he believes he is on pace to make a full return by the start ...

Coach Bruce Arians says his Arizona Cardinals do not have "any glaring needs," so they could go in a number of directions with the No. 20 pick in the NFL draft.

Mock drafts are a fun but largely futile exercise.

Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery was so busy in free agency he didn't mind having a few extra weeks to prepare for the draft.

Bengals cornerback Leon Hall is happy with his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon and expects to be ready for the start of training camp in July.

The way things have gone for the San Francisco 49ers recently with issues off the field, general manager Trent Baalke finds himself being questioned about the importance of drafting for character.

It's the draft's most divisive position. How does Peter King rank these passers? Here are his top three, plus a sleeper.

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Six of the first eight teams selecting in Thursday night's draft, barring trades that almost surely will come, need quarterbacks.

The Panthers say they'd like to find a replacement for longtime No. 1 wide receiver Steve Smith in this year's NFL draft.

The Denver Broncos have signed fourth-year defensive tackle Marvin Austin, whose career has been beset by injuries since the New York Giants made him a second-round draft pick in 2011.

John Schneider understands the entertainment and excitement when it comes to the first round of the NFL draft.

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed defensive lineman Alejandro Villanueva, recently an active member of the U.S. Army.

The No. 1 high school recruit, Jadeveon Clowney wasn't the only highly touted future first-rounder.

NFL teams were notified late last week that Miami right tackle Seantrel Henderson tested positive at the scouting combine for smoking marijuana, multiple league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.