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Former Mississippi quarterback Eli Manning laughs as he addresses the crowd as his jersey, number 10, is retired at a half time ceremony during an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. The two-time Super Bowl MVP is already quite the media pro. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

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Witty, engaging Eli Manning is master pitchman, media pro
By ROB MAADDI - AP Pro Football Writer
Thu,09/08/22-10:07AM , 152 Reads
Eli Manning deftly turned a question about preparing for his television gig into a brand promotion.

The two-time Super Bowl MVP is already a master pitchman and media pro.
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Jackson State football coach Deion Sanders speaks to the fans prior to the Jackson State's Blue and White Spring football game, an NCAA college football contest, Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Deion Sanders highlights HBCU prospects ahead of NFL draft
By ROB MAADDI - AP Pro Football Writer
Sun,04/24/22-9:58PM , 413 Reads
Deion Sanders did his part to make sure NFL teams don’t overlook players from historically Black colleges in this week’s draft.

The Jackson State coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer released his “Prime Prospects” on Monday, featuring 16 players from 12 HBCUs. Last year, not one HBCU player was drafted.
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston prepares to pass the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. A person familiar with the situation says free agent Winston has agreed to return to the Saints. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Monday, March 21, 2022, because the agreement has not been announced. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

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Eagles, Saints swap several draft picks, including 2023 1st
By ROB MAADDI - AP Pro Football Writer
Mon,04/04/22-3:23PM , 159 Reads
The New Orleans Saints added an extra first-round pick in case they want to target a quarterback in this month’s draft.

The Saints acquired two first-round picks from the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday in a major swap of assets.
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3-time Pro Bowl safety, activist Malcolm Jenkins retires
By ROB MAADDI - AP Pro Football Writer
Wed,03/30/22-2:12AM , 138 Reads
Malcolm Jenkins is retiring after a 13-year NFL career in which he established himself as one of the league’s best all-around safeties, most durable players and leading voices for social justice.
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