LOS ANGELES -- If the NFL draft was held in a vacuum -- no surprises, no trades up, no crazy reaches and no cascading falls -- the Los Angeles Chargers would know who they're taking with the No. 17 pick of the first round Thursday evening.

The evaluations are done. The grades are in.

But it absolutely, 100 percent doesn't work that way, and ...Read more

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Reuben Foster's girlfriend initially lied to police and the 49ers linebacker did not injure her during a February incident at his home in Los Gatos, the girlfriend's attorney said Wednesday in a statement to The Sacramento Bee.

The attorney, Stephanie Rickard, said that the injuries, including a ruptured eardrum, that ...Read more

Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross proposed a "march on Washington" by NFL players and owners at a secret meeting in October to discuss national anthem protests by players, according to the New York Times.

Ross' proposal was detailed by the New York Times on Wednesday in an article based on a tape of the clandestine three-hour meeting of 30 owners...Read more

This is the NFL's 82nd draft, the Dolphins' 53rd and my 27th annual Official Miami Herald Mock Draft.

They ought to call these endeavors mock dafts, as silly and preposterous as they really are. Last year, for example, my first round featured eight bull's-eyes -- exact player to exact team, including Charles Harris to the Dolphins -- and if ...Read more

FRISCO, Texas -- Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant remains unemployed almost two weeks after being released and it will likely stay that way until after this week's 2018 NFL draft, at least.

But it's by choice, not because of a lack of interest.

A league source confirmed a report that Bryant was offered a multi-year deal to join the ...Read more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Last month, former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson made it clear he wasn't even going to entertain the thought.

At the NFL combine, he was repeatedly asked if there was any interest in playing wide receiver. His answer was quick and to the point.

"Whoever invites me at quarterback, that's where I'm going," Jackson...Read more

As he was growing up, Saquon Barkley spent many an NFL Sunday watching games on television with his father, especially those featuring his favorite team, the New York Jets, and his favorite running back, Curtis Martin, whom he wanted to be like.

Now, Barkley waits as the countdown to Thursday night's NFL draft reaches the time when his name ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA -- Nick Foles said he will do whatever the organization decides when it comes to a White House visit.

"Whatever the team decides, I'm going to be with the team," Foles said. "I've always said that about this decision. I'm a part of the organization, so whatever the organization decides, I'll be with the organization."

Center Jason...Read more

The Eagles have been in contact with White House officials about a visit, a team spokesman said Monday. It is customary that Super Bowl-winning teams are honored by the president at the White House.

"We are honored to receive this invitation and view this not only as an opportunity to be recognized for our on-field accomplishments, but also as ...Read more

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Reuben Foster's status with the 49ers remains in jeopardy, and general manager John Lynch finally outlined why he's still around despite three felony charges including a domestic-violence allegation.

"I do want to be very clear, abundantly clear, if these charges are proven true, if Reuben did indeed hit this young lady, ...Read more

The Ravens waited until the last possible day to execute an offer sheet for New Orleans Saints restricted-free-agent wide receiver Willie Snead. By holding off on a deal until Friday's deadline for restricted free agents to sign contract tenders, the Ravens bought themselves some time to explore other receiving options and left the Saints in a ...Read more

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Raiders locked up wide receiver Amari Cooper through the 2019 season by exercising his fifth-year option, the club announced Monday.

The move was expected, even given Cooper's falloff in terms of performance last season. Coach Jon Gruden is counting on making Cooper a key piece of the Raiders offense in 2018, with the ...Read more

It's a cringe-worthy bit of hokum, this idea the NFL has of allowing teams to announce their Day 3 draft choices (rounds 4-6) "from unique locations" and with special guests.

Nevertheless, 14 teams have signed up to play along during the upcoming draft, per an NFL news release issued Monday. That includes the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, whose special...Read more