
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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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.


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.


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


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.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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.


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


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


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


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)


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


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


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


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.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Lions To Exercise Fifth-Year Options On Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams
Extension-eligible this offseason, Aidan Hutchinson is poised to land a monster payday despite missing most of last season due to injury. As the standout edge rusher is readying to return from the broken leg he sustained in October, the Lions will construct a bridge toward a potential market-setting payday. They


49ers select SEC pass-rusher with first-round NFL Draft pick
This offseason, the San Francisco 49ers lost multiple key defensive starters in free agency due to cap space constraints. Therefore, selecting former Georgia pass rusher Mykel Williams 11th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft made sense. An ankle injury hampered Williams’s 2024 campaign, but he still managed 8.5 tackles for


Giants Likely To Exercise Kayvon Thibodeaux’s Fifth-Year Option
APRIL 25: Carter indeed became the Giants’ pick at No. 3, but Schoen confirmed (via The Exhibit’s Josina Anderson) the Giants will exercise Thibodeaux’s 2026 option. The Giants will now have their formidable three-EDGE group signed beyond 2025. Burns’ deal runs through 2028, while Carter’s rookie-scale contract — which will


Why RB Ashton Jeanty fits in well with the Raiders
Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty is headed to the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 6 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and it’s a great selection under new general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll. Jeanty was just too good to pass up for the Raiders. While


Vikings Draft G Donovan Jackson At No. 24
The Vikings were busy adding up front in free agency, and that has continued via the draft. Minnesota has selected Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson at No. 24. Only entering the draft with four picks, the Vikings nevertheless used their top 2025 draft asset to complete an interior O-line overhaul. After signing