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The New York Giants suffered several blows on offense in the first half, but perhaps none bigger than losing first-rounder Evan Neal to a knee injury.

Two Giants defenders tackled Jacksonville’s Christian Kirk inside the 1-yard line as time expired, preserving New York’s 23-17 victory over the Jaguars to match its best start since 2008.

There are some topics New York Giants coach Brian Daboll is not going to shed much light on. Injuries and the release of players such as veteran Blake Martinez are high on his list. Daboll said little on either topic Monday as the Giants started to prepare for their season opener in Tennessee against the Titans.

In an NFL draft focused early on stoppers, it was the goers — wide receivers — who stole the spotlight Thursday night.

One player has been off-limits for Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel when preparing for the NFL draft with general manager Jon Robinson: Tyler Vrabel.

Quarterbacks Malik Willis and Matt Corral are among 21 prospects who will attend the NFL Draft in Las Vegas later this month.

Kayvon Thibodeaux looked like a lock to be this year’s top NFL draft pick until Aidan Hutchinson played his way into the conversation.

The NFL announced that 73 underclassmen have been granted special eligibility for the draft, the fewest in the last seven years.

Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young and Alabama teammates Will Anderson Jr. and Jameson Williams have been selected All-Americans by The Associated Press.

Alabama once again collected a Southeastern Conference title and two big league-wide individual awards.

The Southeastern Conference is moving away from early season cupcakes.

Notre Dame and Iowa State each has three players on The Associated Press preseason All-America team.

The Associated Press preseason college football poll has been released and Alabama is No. 1.

While there's plenty of time for the landscape of the 2022 NFL draft to shift, these prospects have already put themselves on everyone's radar.