The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)

Jets complete deal for No. 3 overall pick with Colts

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The Jets shook up the NFL draft by soaring three spots to No. 3 overall in a stunning swap with the Colts.

The Jets acquired the third pick in a strong sign that they intend to get one of the top quarterbac­ks available. They sent the Colts their first-rounder No. 6 overall along with two second-rounders this year and a second-rounder next year to complete the massive deal. Colts general manager Chris Ballard said the teams had been discussing a potential trade since early in the week.

WOODHEAD RETIRES » Danny Woodhead went from undersized and undrafted to bigtime playmaker in 10 NFL seasons. The versatile running back announced his retirement from playing in a humble and heartfelt post on Instagram.

“10 years!” Woodhead wrote. “Wow, God had crazy plans for a small little kid from North Platte, NE!”

Golf

PARK PACES FOUNDER’S CUP » Inbee Park played the first five holes in 6 under and finished with a 9-under 63 to take the lead into the final round of the LPGA Tour’s Founders Cup.

STENSON LEADS » Henrik Stenson did just enough right and was happy enough to take a one-shot lead in the Arnold Palmer Invitation­al, even if he wishes it could have been more. Stenson missed a short birdie putt and a 12-foot eagle attempt on the back nine, had his tee shot knocked down by a gust of wind that led to bogey and closed out a 1-under 71 to go into the final round with another chance to win at Bay Hill.

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