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
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