Football (NFL)

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Nobody lifts more weight at the NFL draft than Commissioner Roger Goodell. His celebratory hugs with excited first-round picks originated 15 years ago and endured through his back surgery last year.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter and 12 other prospects will walk the red carpet at Lambeau Field before going backstage at the NFL draft theater to wait for their name to be called Thursday night.

CHICAGO (AP) — With his massive frame and larger-than-life persona, Steve McMichael was natural for the gridiron and the squared circle.

DETROIT (AP) — Drake Maye planned to wear a custom suit for the NFL draft. Hugo Boss gave the former North Carolina quarterback an offer he couldn't refuse.

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions and All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph have agreed on a contract extension, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Joe Flacco didn't think coming back to Cleveland was going to be a possibility at the start of free agency. Perhaps that is why Flacco has learned during his 17 years in the NFL to not expect anything until a contact is signed.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Frozen Tundra would’ve melted from all the rain. A thunderstorm Wednesday morning abruptly ended interview sessions with NFL draft prospects and sent folks scurrying for cover.

The NFL draft kicks off Thursday night and Miami quarterback Cam Ward is still the overwhelming favorite to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick by the Tennessee Titans. After that, there should be a lot more intrigue.

CHICAGO (AP) — Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2021, was being moved into hospice care on Wednesday.

METAIRIE, La.