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Lockout limbo: Anxious NFL rookies unable to get to work

There wasn't much time to celebrate during Christian Ponder's first day as a Minnesota Viking.

Eagles grab Oregon LB Matthews after fourth-round trade

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Oregon linebacker Casey Matthews in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Ponder aims to validate No. 12 pick, hopes to ’start right away’

Christian Ponder was booed by the hometown fans before he even received his jersey number with the Minnesota Vikings. Such is life at the most high-profile position in professional sports, and Ponder is confident he can turn those jeers into cheers before too long.

Second, third rounds of NFL draft go on amid lockout news

Even as Ryan Williams was bear-hugging Roger Goodell at the draft Friday, the NFL was back in position to shut down all other business.

Bills’ Dareus bolstered by his late mother’s wisdom

Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson has such high expectations of Marcell Dareus, he's already planning to make room on the team's Wall of Fame for the top draft pick.

Pats go offense on busy second day with QB Mallett, two RBs

The New England Patriots have drafted quarterback Ryan Mallett of Arkansas with the 10th pick of the third round.

Injury concerns don’t keep Bucs from drafting DE Bowers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected Clemson defensive end Da'Quan Bowers in the second round of the NFL draft, a bold move the team hopes will help rejuvenate a weak pass rush.

All in the family: Raiders draft nephew of assistant Wisniewski

The Oakland Raiders have taken offensive lineman Stefen Wisniewski with their second-round pick in the NFL draft.

Chargers look to hit big with five of first 89 picks in draft

General manager A.J. Smith has some work to do in the NFL Draft after his Chargers shockingly flamed out and missed the playoffs for the first time in five years. The pressure is on for Smith to hit a home run, or at the very least, a booming triple. He'll have five chances in the first 89 picks alone to find an impact player or two.

Broncos’ needs begin with defense in Elway’s first draft

The Broncos own the second overall pick in Thursday night's draft following a franchise-worst 4-12 season and personnel mistakes that cost Josh McDaniels his job as coach and de facto general manager. With John Elway leading the charge, are the Broncos on the way back?