The NFL has added eight regional combines to the main combine it stages each year in Indianapolis.
The regional combines will begin Jan. 28 in Los Angeles and also will be held in Houston, Baltimore, Tampa, the New York area, Chicago, Atlanta and Cleveland through March 17.
Designed to spotlight players who are not invited to the Indianapolis event, the eight combines also will be conducted specifically for players with college playing experience who want to gauge their pro potential, and for players with some pro experience who have been out of the game for a period of time.
NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations Ray Anderson says Thursday that the regionals will allow ``all 32 clubs a chance to further evaluate future prospects.''
