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Not a need: LA Rams add depth, don’t seek starters in draft

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, New York Giants senior vice president and general manager Dave Gettleman speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Gettleman made three draft-day deals in which he moved up and down, found promising players at need positions and picked up three extra choices for next year's event that supposed to deeper in talent (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Giants and Gettleman capitalize on aggressive draft approach

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys first-round draft pick linebacker Micah Parsons, left, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones speak to the media at the Dallas Cowboys headquarters, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Six-pack: Draft shows Cowboys serious about fixing defense

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The heavy lifting is hardly done for Beane after the Bills general manager completed making much-needed upgrades to Buffalo's pass rush, and restocking the roster's depth at the NFL draft this weekend (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Draft over, Bills face decision on Allen, Edmunds’ contracts

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 22, 2021, file photo, Denver Broncos general manager George Paton speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. Paton spent his first few months as John Elway's successor reconstructing the Broncos' gutted secondary and reinforcing Denver's overall defense.What he hasn't addressed is the franchise's biggest bugaboo — quarterback — after declaring last month “we want to bring in competition” for Drew Lock, whose 15 interceptions in 13 games tied for the league lead in 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Paton solid in 1st draft in Denver but no QB could haunt him

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE — In this Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, left, and general manager Jon Robinson walk on the field before a practice during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans have been picking themselves apart since the season ended. They won the AFC South and hosted a playoff game for the first time since 2008, but they lost on their own field, well short of the AFC championship game of a year before. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Titans complete their extreme makeover of struggling defense

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, South Carolina defensive back Jaycee Horn plays against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Arizona Cardinals pick at No. 16 in the upcoming NFL draft and seem likely to target a defensive player, particularly a cornerback. There could be several opportunities to add one depending on how the picks shake out: Alabama's Patrick Surtain II, South Carolina's Horn and Virginia Tech's Caleb Farley. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

NFL draft reinforces Panthers commitment to QB Sam Darnold

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

An image of Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is displayed after he was chosen by the Chicago Bears with the 11th pick in the first round of thge NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Completed Bears draft has a heavy offensive lean

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN - Associated Press

A Mr. Irrelevant jersey is held up for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' pick during the seventh round of the NFL football draft, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. The final pick of the draft was Grant Stuard, a linebacker from Houston. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Super Bowl champions address wants, not needs in NFL draft

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) runs with the ball for a touchdown during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California in San Diego. One of the biggest problems for the Minnesota Vikings last season was the performance of their special teams units. They made improvement there a clear priority on the third day of the draft by selecting Iowa State running back Kene Nwangwu in the fourth round, and Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette in the fifth round. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez, File)

Special delivery: Vikes fill out draft with returner options

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

A Detroit Lions fan, left, who was chosen to be on stage, holds a team jersey with the name of the team's first-round pick Penei Sewell, an offensive lineman from Oregon, at the NFL football draft Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Holmes added to Lions’ strength, addressed weaknesses

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) runs downfield to block during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Indianapolis in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. In a move surprising no one, the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, exercised the fifth-year option on perennial All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson’s rookie contract. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)

Colts counting on draft picks to turn up defensive pressure

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Oklahoma State wide receiver Tylan Wallace catches a pass at NFL pro day, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

NFL Draft: Nixon, Hufanga, Book among possible Day 3 steals

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

An image of Washington defensive lineman Joe Tryon is displayed on stage after he was chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the final pick in the first round of the NFL football draft, early Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Buccaneers select LB Joe Tryon with last pick of first round

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans cheer after Tampa Bay picked Kyle Trask, from Florida, in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Buccaneers tab QB Kyle Trask as Brady’s potential successor

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Fans watch the from the outside of the NFL Draft Theatre during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Browns trade up to pick ND’s Owusu-Koramoah in NFL draft

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the crowd as the first round of the NFL football draft finishes early Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

First night of NFL draft outdraws Oscars by over 2 million

Associated Press

FILE - Oklahoma State offensive lineman Teven Jenkins is pictured during an NCAA college football media day in Stillwater Okla., in this Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, file photo. Jenkins is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Chicago Bears trade up in Round 2 for tackle Teven Jenkins

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has made at least one trade on the opening night of the draft each of the past three years. NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah believes that trend could continue next week. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Packers take Ohio St C Josh Myers, Clemson WR Amari Rodgers

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Frpm left to right, Dallas Cowboys first round draft pick linebacker Micah Parsons, his son Malcom, 2, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Shatra Parsons pose for photos after a news conference at Cowboys headquarters, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Cowboys make Jones draft history: 1st 5 picks all defense

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press