Football (NFL)

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Raiders used to own one of the NFL's most well-defined identities, an outlaw, physical brand that produced three Super Bowl championship teams. This year the NFL draft was a step in at least recreating a new identity.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Armand Membou doesn't like you — at all — if you're lining up against him on defense. And it shows. The smiles and pleasantries quickly fade as soon as the helmets and pads go on.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the NFL draft with a very real need at quarterback . They left it much the same way, save for taking a late-round flyer on former Ohio State star Will Howard.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — If the end of Justin Tucker's tenure in Baltimore is near, the Ravens now have a potential replacement.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard opened their NFL draft by taking the playmaking tight end they desperately needed. He closed it by following the script — heavy on offense, plugging holes on defense.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams are hoping they got quality in the NFL draft, because they sure didn't get quantity.

Memphis cornerback Kobee Minor got the title of “Mr. Irrelevant” on Saturday when he was selected by the New England Patriots with the final pick of the NFL draft.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Shedeur Sanders will generate the most attention and headlines of the Cleveland Browns' seven selections in the NFL draft. However, most of the Browns' other six selections could make immediate contributions.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals weren't scared to roll the dice on a few polarizing defensive prospects in the NFL draft. The franchise selected Mississippi defensive lineman Walter Nolen with the No.

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans addressed their most glaring needs by selecting offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery and a pair of Iowa State receivers in the NFL draft .