Teams Concerned About Shedeur Sanders Attention, Steelers Could Still Be An Option
Shedeur Sanders‘ stunning fall down the draft board was quickly attributed to a questionable skill set and/or a perceived lack of maturity. ESPN’s Stephen Holder points to another concern among teams: the “circus” that would accompany a Sanders selection. Holder is adamant that Sanders’ first-round snub was about talent, but
Raiders waive six players – NBC Sports
The Raiders have added five players to their organization with draft picks over the last two days, but the happy news for those players was balanced on Friday by some bad news for six others. Six Raiders players were waived off of the 90-man roster as the team made space
Shedeur Sanders shares new social media post amid slide
Shedeur Sanders has slid further down the NFL Draft board than almost anyone could have imagined, but the former Colorado quarterback is doing everything he can to show that he has maintained a positive attitude. Sanders was not selected in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night,
Jerry Jones raves about Shedeur Sanders — but apparently won’t be drafting him
As the Shedeur Sanders slide continues, plenty of coaches and General Managers have been asked whether they’ll be the ones to stop the free fall. On Friday night, Cowboys owner/G.M. Jerry Jones was asked whether he’s surprised that Shedeur remains available. “Well, first of all, I don’t want to make
Analyst says Shedeur Sanders’ predraft process is ‘a lesson’ to future QBs
Reports hinting that multiple NFL teams were turned off by how Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders handled himself leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft were seemingly proved correct when he remained on the board through the end of the third round. NFL Draft writer Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic is
John Schneider: Jalen Milroe was “damn close” to Seattle’s highest-rated QB
The Seahawks surprised many by taking a quarterback in round three. They surprised most by taking Jalen Milroe over Shedeur Sanders. During a press conference after the second night of the draft, Seattle G.M. John Schneider was asked whether Milroe was the Seahawks’ highest-rated quarterback. “No, I don’t think he
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta Expects Mark Andrews “To Be On This Team”
With Mark Andrews being the subject of trade rumors this offseason, the draft appeared to be a key moment in determining the tight end’s future in Baltimore. Through the first two days of the draft, Andrews remains with the Ravens, and GM Eric DeCosta acknowledged that it’s probably going to
Browns add Heisman finalist to QB room via third-round pick
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 that Gabriel’s name had come up as a candidate to be selected
Sean Payton is “surprised” Shedeur Sanders hasn’t been drafted
If the Broncos had needed a starting quarterback, Shedeur Sanders might have been staying in Colorado. There’s a chance he’ll still end up in Denver, based on the things Broncos coach Sean Payton had to say after Sanders made it through the first three rounds of the draft unselected. “We
Seahawks Trade Up To 35th Pick To Draft Nick Emmanwori
TODAY, 8:20am: The Seahawks were so high on Nick Emmanwori, the team attempted to trade up to the first round to acquire him. John Schneider acknowledged as much last night, stating the team almost traded back into the first round to select the South Carolina safety. Instead, the Seahawks managed
Shedeur Sanders’ stunning slide continues
When the 2025 NFL Draft began, there was some debate as to where Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders would be selected. It could have been as high as the top five, as far down as No. 21 to the Pittsburgh Steelers or maybe even into the early second round if things
Cowboys Draft CB Shavon Revel Jr.; Trevon Diggs Uncertain For Week 1
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 amongst uncertainty in the case of Trevon Diggs‘ availability to start the season. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported during a TV appearance Diggs
Abdul Carter accepts Lawrence Taylor’s refusal to unretire No. 56
After being picked by the Giants on Thursday night, Abdul Carter made clear his interest in wearing No. 56. On Friday night, Lawrence Taylor made clear his lack of interest in allowing it. Carter accepted Taylor’s refusal to permit the retired number to be unretired in a Twitter post. “The
Pittsburgh got steal of NFL Draft in Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson
While the NFL has become a quarterback-driven league, a position that’s still up in the air for the Steelers, it’s still essential to have a ground game and a balanced attack. And Pittsburgh was able to address their clear need at running back without having to reach or take a
Shedeur Sanders was prank called during the draft on Friday night
The excruciating free fall of Shedeur Sanders has been streamed live. Those watching last night may have believed the plunge was over. Shedeur believed it, too. Via Christian Arnold of the New York Post, someone prank called Sanders on Friday, leading him to believe he was about to be drafted.
Steelers Land RB Kaleb Johnson At No. 83
The Shedeur Sanders (and Aaron Rodgers) waits continue. As owner Art Rooney II offered another optimistic stance on Rodgers’ eventual commitment, Pittsburgh again passed on Sanders. The team chose Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson at No. 83 overall. This is only the Steelers’ second pick of the draft, as the
Roger Goodell wants to shorten the time between picks in the first round of the draft
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell doesn’t think teams need 10 minutes between picks in the first round of the draft. Goodell told Pat McAfee on Friday that he’d like to see a shorter period of time between picks in the first round, possibly with each team getting a one-time extension that
Ravens select edge-rusher Mike Green with 59th pick
The Ravens have selected Marshall edge-rusher Mike Green with the 59th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, ending the 21-year-old’s slide after an initial first-round projection. Accusations of sexual assault have raised significant character concerns about Green, who racked up 17.0 sacks in 2024 and posted elite agility numbers at
Patriots Deal No. 85 To Chiefs
The Chiefs already made a move for a cornerback this offseason, giving Kristian Fulton a two-year deal worth $20MM. But the AFC dynasty will keep going here. New England dealt Kansas City No. 85, and the Chiefs took cornerback Nohl Williams out of Cal. The Chiefs will send the Pats
Burning questions entering Day 3 of NFL Draft
The 2025 NFL Draft continued on Friday with Rounds 2 and 3. Here are four questions we have entering the fourth round, led by the story that has overtaken the weekend. How much farther can Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders slide? It’s the most shocking fall in NFL Draft history. Several
NFL will move Lions’ Thanksgiving kickoff to 1 p.m. ET
The Lions’ Thanksgiving game will start a little later this year. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told Pat McAfee that the league is planning a change to the Thanksgiving schedule to make it more resemble the typical kickoff times on a Sunday, with the three games kicking off at 1, 4:25
Texans Flip No. 89 To Jaguars
While not as notable as the intra-AFC South Christian Kirk trade the Jaguars and Texans combined on, the two AFC South teams are making a third-round swap. The Jaguars will now hold back-to-back third-round picks, taking No. 89 from the Texans. Jacksonville has No. 88 in its arsenal as well.
Cowboys find replacement for future Hall of Famer in draft
Sorry, Cowboys fans, running back Ashton Jeanty and wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan were long gone by the time Dallas got on the board in the 2025 NFL Draft. But Tyler Booker is still one hell of a player. Rated by Pro Football Focus as the best guard in the draft, Booker excelled
Steelers take RB Kaleb Johnson with 83rd overall pick
The Steelers passed on taking a quarterback in the first round and they did so again in the third round. Running back Kaleb Johnson was the team’s choice in the third round with the 83rd overall pick. The Steelers did not have a second-round pick due to the trade for
Falcons Obtain No. 96 From Eagles, Draft S Xavier Watts
The Eagles used this sector of last year’s draft to hop around the board, acquiring a host of 2025 picks. They are moving one of theirs to the Falcons, who will add No. 96. Atlanta will send Philly No. 101, and Howie Roseman will make another play for a future
Regarding Abdul Carter’s interest in wearing 56, Lawrence Taylor says: “Get another number”
Warren Moon was willing to let Cam Ward wear his retired No. 1. Lawrence Taylor won’t be nearly as generous. Even though new Giants pass rusher Abdul Carter made it clear last night that he’d like to wear No. 56, Taylor will not allow it. Taylor had this to say
Steelers take big gamble by not addressing QB with top pick
While Harmon fills a huge need on the defensive line, it does not address the biggest need for the organization on a short-term or long-term basis. That need, obviously, is quarterback. As of Thursday night the Steelers’ quarterback room includes only Mason Rudolph and Skyler Thompson. They did not retain
Chiefs trade up to No. 85, select CB Nohl Williams
The Chiefs have acquired the No. 85 overall pick in the third round from the Patriots. With the pick, Kansas City selected cornerback Nohl Williams out of Cal. Williams, 22, began his collegiate career at UNLV before transferring to Cal for his last two seasons. he was a consensus All-American
Texans Collect No. 97 From Vikings
A flurry of trades is closing out Day 2 of the draft. The Texans are adding No. 97 from the Vikings, who are sliding down five spots. Minnesota will move into tonight’s final slot (No. 102) and add No. 142 as well. In addition to 97, Houston will add No.
Packers NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of Green Bay’s draft picks for every round
The Packers have made the playoffs in each of the past two seasons with Jordan Love as the starting QB, losing at Philadelphia in the Wild Card last season. Love is playing on a four-year, $220 million extension, with Green Bay betting on their quarterback as they look to return
Steelers owner reveals latest update on Aaron Rodgers pursuit
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 Pryor). He added news on this long-running front may be coming soon as a result. “We’re still kind of getting the same signals that we’ve been getting recently.
Seahawks select QB Jalen Milroe at No. 92 overall
A fourth quarterback has been drafted in 2025 — and he comes out of the SEC. With the No. 92 overall pick in the third round, the Seahawks have selected Jalen Milroe out of Alabama. Milroe, 22, was a two-year starter at Alabama after Bryce Young left the school for
Broncos Move Into Eagles’ No. 101 Spot
As this trade frenzy nears its conclusion tonight, the Eagles are moving back again. They are trading No. 101 to the Broncos, who will make their fourth selection of the draft. Denver will send Philly Nos. 111, 130 and 191 for Nos. 101 and 134. The Broncos will take LSU
Falcons NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of Atlanta’s draft picks for every round
The Michael Penix Jr. era in Atlanta is officially underway. After selecting Penix with the 8th overall pick last year, the rookie began the season as backup QB to Kirk Cousins. However, Cousins struggled in his first season in Atlanta, with Penix taking over as the starter for the final
Best Day 2 NFL Draft picks: Patriots give QB Drake Maye help
In Seattle, Emmanwori joins a promising young secondary that already includes cornerbacks Tariq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon and safeties Julian Love and Coby Bryant. Legion Of Boom II, anyone? The Seahawks moved up 17 spots, trading the No. 52 overall pick (along with No. 82), to select the rare athlete.
Browns select Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel at No. 94 overall
Alabama’s Jalen Milore went to the Seahawks at No. 92, the first quarterback drafted in the third round and the fourth overall. Two picks later, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel has followed. Gabriel is headed to the Browns. Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, meanwhile, continues to wait. Gabriel will join Joe Flacco
Saints Add QB Tyler Shough At No. 40
Shedeur Sanders‘ drop will continue. The Saints are taking a quarterback at No. 40, leaving the Colorado prospect on the board. Instead, New Orleans is going with Louisville’s Tyler Shough. A seven-year college arm who impressed during the pre-draft process, Shough will join a Saints team in turmoil at the
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