13.6 million watched first night of draft
Nothing draws a crowd like the ultimate reality show about nothing. Except for actual games, that is. The first night of the 2025 draft averaged 13.6 million viewers on the various platforms: ESPN, NFLN, ABC, ESPN Deportes, and digital channels. The NFL announced those figures on Friday day. It’s the
Five worst picks from Day 2 of NFL Draft: Quarterback chaos
Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft is complete with the second and third rounds in the books. So let’s take a look at some of the worst picks and biggest reaches from Friday. New Orleans Saints select QB Tyler Shough Yes, the Saints needed some quarterback insurance with Derek
Vikings select WR Tai Felton to close third round of 2025 draft
The Vikings have closed out Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting a receiver. Minnesota picked Tai Felton out of Maryland with No. 102 overall to finish the third round. Felton, 22, played his entire collegiate career at Maryland. He appeared in 46 games with 31 starts for
Browns Draft QB Dillon Gabriel At No. 94
As the Shedeur Sanders wait has shifted into a historically strange place, the Browns made a quarterback pick. They are taking Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel at No. 94. Minutes before this development, Ian Rapoport noted during an appearance on NFL Network Gabriel’s name had come up as a candidate to be
Report: George Kittle was back at team facility Friday for offseason conditioning
49ers tight end George Kittle did not show up for the start of the offseason program, but on social media, he denied a report his absence was contract related. Kittle was back in the team facility Friday for conditioning, NFL Media reports. Kittle, 31, is entering the last year of
Cowboys draft CB amid injury concerns about Trevon Diggs
The Cowboys have made another defensive addition on Day 2 of the draft. East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. has been selected at No. 76 by Dallas. The move comes amidst uncertainty in the case of Trevon Diggs‘ availability to start the season. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported during a TV
Steelers owner Art Rooney on Aaron Rodgers: “He does want to come here”
If you were watching Friday’s PFT Live (first of all, thank you), you heard us say that Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers “will happen.” The only question at this point is when. On Friday night, team owner Art Rooney II basically said the same thing, during an appearance on Steelers
Seahawks Draft QB Jalen Milroe At No. 92
April 25th, 2025 at 9:50pm CST by Sam Robinson The Seahawks made sweeping changes to their QB room this offseason, swapping out Geno Smith for Sam Darnold and bringing back Drew Lock. They swooped in for a longer-term project tonight. Jalen Milroe becomes the fourth QB off the board, going
Panthers trade up to No. 77, select edge rusher Princely Umanmielen
For the second time during Day 2 of this year’s draft, the Panthers have traded up to select an edge rusher. Carolina has been wheeling and dealing, this time sending No. 85 and No. 126 to New England in exchange for No. 77. With that pick, the Panthers have selected
Texans move up in second round to draft offensive tackle
The Raiders are trading down for the second time in the second round. After their Dolphins agreement, the Raiders will drop out of their No. 48 spot, sending the pick to the Texans. Moving back up the board after its significant drop on Day 1, Houston will send Las Vegas
Lions NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of Detroit’s draft picks for every round
Detroit had the best regular season in franchise history last year, going 15-2 and earning the No. 1 seed in the NFC. However, the Lions failed to win a playoff game as they were upset at home by Washington in the Divisional Round. QB Jared Goff and head coach Dan
Aaron Rodgers Wants To Play For Steelers
With the third round of the NFL draft ongoing, Aaron Rodgers looms over the developing quarterback landscape. Connections to the Steelers continue as the team weighs a potential rookie addition. Owner Art Rooney II said during a Friday appearance on Steelers Now that Rodgers does “want” to come to Pittsburgh (h/t ESPN’s Brooke
Commanders NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of Washington’s draft picks for every round
Washington was one of the surprise stories of last season, improving from 4-13 in 2023 to 12-5 in 2024. Led by new head coach Dan Quinn and rookie QB Jayden Daniels, Washington won their first playoff game since the 2005 season, beating the Bucs in the Wild Card before upsetting
Bears’ draft pick completes return on trade for Bryce Young
Caleb Williams now has another big-time target to work with. The Chicago Bears selected wide receiver Luther Burden III from Missouri with the No. 39 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The pick completed the Bears’ return on the 2023 blockbuster trade with the Carolina Panthers that helped bring
Buccaneers NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of Tampa Bay’s draft picks for every round
The Buccaneers won a fourth straight NFC South division title last season before losing against the Commanders on a field goal as time expired in the Wild Card. QB Baker Mayfield has found a home in Tampa and is coming off the best season of his career, throwing for 4,500
Broncos Deal No. 51 To Panthers In Eight-Pick Swap
After entertaining trade-down options in Round 1, the Broncos stayed at No. 20. They are, however, moving down tonight. Denver will send No. 51 to Carolina. This is an eight-pick trade, the largest of this draft thus far. The Panthers will pick up Nos. 51, 85, 122 and 208; the
Cowboys NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of Dallas’ draft picks for every round
Dallas is turning the page after a disastrous 2024 season which saw the Cowboys go 7-10 and miss the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Jerry Jones chose to move on from Mike McCarthy and promoted offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach. Schottenheimer, who has spent the last
Patriots draft offensive weapon early in second round
After making an expected addition along the offensive line Thursday night, the Patriots have targeted a backfield move in the second round. New England has drafted running back TreVeyon Henderson at No. 38. The Ohio State product remained a key figure on offense during his four years with the program.
Dolphins trade up to No. 37 to take OL Jonah Savaiinaea
The Dolphins saw a player they wanted at No. 37 and jumped up the board to get him. Miami moved up from No. 48 in order to select offensive lineman Jonah Savaiinaea. The Dolphins drafted defensive lineman Kenneth Grant in the first round. The Dolphins sent the 98th and 135th
Patriots Select RB TreVeyon Henderson At No. 38
April 25th, 2025 at 6:37pm CST by Adam La Rose After making an expected addition along the offensive line last night, the Patriots have targeted a backfield move in the second round. New England has drafted running back TreVeyon Henderson at No. 38. More to come… Follow @PFRumors This content
Derrick Harmon’s mother died shortly after Steelers drafted him
The Steelers drafted Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon with the 21st overall pick. Harmon then went to the hospital to share the news with his mother, Tiffany Saine, who was on life support. The Steelers confirmed Friday night that Saine died shortly after Harmon arrived. “On behalf of the entire
Mother of Steelers’ first-round pick dies after he was drafted
Former Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon went in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Harmon with the No. 21 overall pick. But shortly afterwards, a devastating family tragedy struck for Harmon. Later in the day, Harmon’s mother, Tiffany Saine, who had been on
Mason Graham: Browns got one of the best players, if not the best player, in the draft
Browns fans wanted wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter with the No. 2 overall pick. Hunter, as a two-way player, could be a generational talent. The Browns, though, traded the pick to the Jaguars for a package of picks that includes a first-rounder in 2026. The Jaguars selected the Heisman Trophy winner,
Browns, Texans, Titans All Receiving Trade Interest At Top Of 2nd Roun
The Browns, Texans, and Titans, who hold the first three picks in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, have been receiving trade interest for their selections, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Teams trading up are expected to target wide receivers and edge rushers, per Schultz, with both
Donald Trump takes issue with Shedeur Sanders not being drafted last night
During his first term, President Donald Trump periodically poked and prodded pro football over topics from health and safety to the national anthem. During his second term, he has voiced strenuous objection, so far, only to the so-called dynamic kickoff. He has now chimed in on the biggest current NFL
The ‘No. 2 overall pick in every NFL Draft’ quiz
The first big trade of the NFL draft came early this year , with the Jacksonville Jaguars moving up from the fifth spot the second pick in order to get their hands on Travis Hunter. The Jags sent the Cleveland Browns the fifth, 36th (second round) and 126th (fourth round)
Eagles, Chargers nearly had a deal for the No. 22 pick
The Eagles ultimately moved up one spot in round one — from No. 32 to No. 31 — to get Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell. The effort started at least nine picks earlier than that. Per multiple sources, the Eagles attempted to trade up to No. 22 with the Chargers in
Saints Unlikely To Target Shedeur Sanders
Shedeur Sanders‘ stock was a talking point throughout the opening round of the draft, and after he was not selected last night that remains the case on Friday. Uncertainty continues to loom over where the Colorado quarterback will wind up. The Giants succeeded in moving back into the Day 1
Tetairoa McMillan: I was “young and dumb” when I said I didn’t watch game film
In the run-up to the draft, an old clip of Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan saying he didn’t watch game film surfaced. Some questioned whether it would be wise to draft such a player. McMillan said the person who said that was younger and dumber than the person the Panthers
Five running backs still available for Cowboys in 2025 NFL Draft
At 5-foot-9 and 219 pounds, Skattebo is almost exactly the same size as recently signed running back Javonte Williams, but Skattebo has more upside with 112 catches for 1,386 yards and eight touchdowns in four college seasons. Dylan Sampson | Tennessee ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. called Sampson a
Stephen Jones says Cowboys don’t feel need to take a running back or wide receiver
The Cowboys took guard Tyler Booker in the first round on Thursday night, but there was a lot of talk about targeting a different offensive position leading into this year’s draft. Wide receiver was a popular choice in mock drafts and there have been calls for the Cowboys to add
Bryce Young Pushed For Panthers’ Tetairoa McMillan Selection; Rams Showed Interest
Many expected the Panthers to explore trading down during last night’s opening round. Failing that, a defensive addition was seen as a logical target. Wideout Tetairoa McMillan emerged as a name to watch, however, and the Arizona wideout was taken with the No. 8 pick. In the wake of that decision, further
Jason Licht: Selection of Emeka Egbuka had nothing to do with Chris Godwin’s rehab
When the Buccaneers used the 19th pick on Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, it prompted a question to General Manager Jason Licht about Chris Godwin’s rehab. Godwin dislocated his ankle in a Week 7 game against the Ravens, costing him the rest of the season. Still, the Bucs re-signed
Reporter addresses if Giants ruined Rams’ Jaxson Dart plans
In the weeks and days leading up to April 24, multiple analysts mentioned that the Los Angeles Rams could select Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart with the 26th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft because the Rams could part ways with veteran Matthew Stafford as soon as next offseason.
Cam Ward will wear No. 1 for Titans
Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon said recently that he’d consider giving his blessing to Cam Ward to wear No. 1 with the Titans despite the number being retired by the franchise and his answer to the question came on Friday. Moon made an appearance at Ward’s press conference
2026 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker
NFL teams have until May 1 to officially pick up fifth-year options on 2022 first-rounders. The 2020 CBA revamped the option structure and made them fully guaranteed, rather than guaranteed for injury only. Meanwhile, fifth-year option salaries are now determined by a blend of performance- and usage-based benchmarks: Two-time Pro Bowlers
Shannon Sharpe’s lawyer responds to 2010 allegations outlined in a 2023 lawsuit
The snowball of allegations against Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe is growing. And his lawyers have spoken out about the latest claim to come to light. As explained by The U.S. Sun, Michele Bundy Evans sued Sharpe in 2023. She claims defamation based on things Sharpe allegedly said
Adrian Peterson arrested after Vikings’ draft party
Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of drunk driving. Minnesota State Patrol Lt. Mike Lee said Peterson was pulled over at around 3:20 a.m. in Richfield, Minn., when a trooper observed him driving 83 mph in a 55-mph zone. Peterson submitted to a
Roger Goodell: NFL to play three games on Christmas every year
The NFL will be playing three games on Christmas in 2025 and that’s the plan for every year in the future as well. That was the word from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Friday. The league said at one point that they
Giants Draft Fallout: Wilson, Dart, Daboll, Sanders, Schoen, Browns, Rams, Pack, Vikes
Post-draft, Brian Daboll confirmed Russell Wilson will remain the Giants‘ starter entering the season. Considering Jaxson Dart‘s profile, it should not be expected the former Ole Miss and USC passer would have a good chance to overtake Wilson before the season. But Daboll and GM Joe Schoen’s New York fates
Packers think Matthew Golden has room for growth, best football is ahead of him
In the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Packers think they added a wide receiver who is only going to get better. Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst said after drafting wide receiver Matthew Golden that the Packers’ evaluations pegged Golden as a player who is likely to continue
Insiders share Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen theory about Giants’ Jaxson Dart decision
The New York Giants happily made “bust-proof” Penn State pass-rusher Abdul Carter the third overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft before the club traded back into the first round, as expected, to grab Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart at No. 25. For a piece published early Friday, ESPN Giants reporter
John Lynch: Mykel Williams fits who we are, our culture
In the aftermath of selecting defensive lineman Mykel Williams, 49ers General Manager John Lynch told reporters that the club had to sweat out some moments before getting to No. 11. Lynch even noted that San Francisco tried to trade up, but that effort was unsuccessful. Still, the 49ers were able
Steelers Sought Aaron Rodgers Answer During Draft Week
Aaron Rodgers received an offer to start for the Steelers at free agency’s outset. That was more than six weeks ago. The future Hall of Fame quarterback has not determined if he will play in 2025, even as previous reports pointed to it. The Steelers are also not believed to
Travis Hunter “kind of had a feeling” he’d end up with Jaguars
The Jaguars pulled off a draft surprise by trading up for receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter, bringing him back to his native Florida. While reports of the possible trade between Jacksonville and Cleveland didn’t leak out until Thursday, Hunter told reporters after the selection that he had an idea that something might
The ‘Every Mr. Irrelevant in the NFL draft since 2000’ quiz
How many of the players to be taken with the final pick in the NFL Draft — earning the title of “Mr. Irrelevant,” and a vehicle — since 2000 can you name in five minutes? Good luck! Did you like this quiz? Are there any quizzes you’d like to see
Zac Taylor: Picking Shemar Stewart has nothing to do with Trey Hendrickson
The Bengals have been at odds with defensive end Trey Hendrickson about a new contract this offseason and he’s asked for a trade to a team willing to give him one, so it was inevitable that their first-round pick would elicit questions regarding the veteran. Defensive end Shemar Stewart was
Broncos Did Not Seek Trade-Up, Eyeing RB Depth In Draft
Higher-profile storylines — particularly Shedeur Sanders‘ destination — will take shape on Day 2, but the Broncos making a best-player-available pick Thursday night will ramp up some pressure on the team to add to their skill-position group. But their rumored effort to trade up may well have been a second
Sean McVay: Deal to add a future first-round pick was too good to pass up
Based on the Rams’ draft history in the Les Snead/Sean McVay era, it wasn’t much of a shock to see the club trade out of its first-round pick at No. 26 overall. It was, however, a mild surprise that the club was able to net a first-round pick in next
Did Aaron Rodgers impact Steelers not selecting QB in first round?
In his predraft news conference, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin insisted that uncertainty about the future of quarterback Aaron Rodgers would not impact how the club would handle the 21st overall pick of the 2025 player-selection process. The Steelers then surprised some when they chose Oregon defensive tackle Derrick