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The Washington Times stories: Football

26 April 2025

• Commanders select Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos in second round of NFL draft
  The Washington Commanders' lackluster secondary was a common sore spot for fans last season. The group got an upgrade as general manager Adam Peters selected Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos on Friday with the 29th pick in the NFL draft's second round.
• Kingsbury wanted Commanders to 'take Oregon tackle,' got his wish with Conerly
  Kliff Kingsbury walked by Adam Peters' office earlier this week, and the Washington Commanders' offensive coordinator dropped a piece of paper on his general manager's desk. It read: "I stopped by. Take Oregon tackle. Thnx! -Kliff." It worked.
• Adrian Peterson faces DWI charge in Minnesota after arrest following Vikings draft party
  Former star running back Adrian Peterson was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving early Friday in Minnesota after appearing at an NFL draft party for Vikings fans.
• Commanders select offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. with No. 29 pick in NFL draft
  Jayden Daniels will have some extra protection next season. The Washington Commanders selected offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. with the 29th pick in Thursday night's NFL draft
• Titans take Ward No. 1 in NFL draft before Jaguars make deal to pick Hunter second
  Cam Ward has gone from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter is taking his versatility to Jacksonville following a blockbuster deal.
• Sharpe stepping away temporarily from ESPN amid sexual assault lawsuit
  Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe said Thursday he is stepping away temporarily from his ESPN duties while he deals with what he called false allegations in a $50 million civil lawsuit filed against him by a woman who alleges he raped and threatened her.
• Nico and Madden Iamaleava transfers raise issue of whether NIL collectives will recoup payments
  The surprise transfers of brothers Nico and Madden Iamaleava have prompted fresh questions about contracts and name, image and likeness buyouts for athletes in a college sports landscape looking increasingly like the pros.
• NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is ready for more celebratory hugs that can turn into heavy lifting
  Nobody lifts more weight at the NFL draft than Commissioner Roger Goodell.
• Long wait is over for Cam Ward, Travis Hunter and other draft prospects about to join the NFL
  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.
• Bears great Steve McMichael dies at 67 after battle with ALS
  Steve McMichael, a star defensive tackle on the Chicago Bears' famed 1985 Super Bowl championship team whose larger-than-life personality made him a fixture in the Windy City for decades and a natural for professional wrestling, has died following a battle with ALS. He was 67.