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The Ravens have taken their third pass-catcher in a row. After two physical wide receivers, they have now traded up to the No. 133 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select SMU tight end Matthew Hibner. Baltimore sent the No. 154 pick and a 2027 sixth-rounder to the 49ers

Another day of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. Below, we take a closer look at Rounds 2-3, including the day’s winner, what lies ahead for the two quarterbacks taken and more. The Browns were among the most active teams in the second and third rounds, adding three

The Eagles have made a major splash on Day 2 of the draft: They are acquiring edge defender Jonathan Greenard and a 2026 seventh-rounder from the Vikings, per ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter and NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport. The Eagles and Greenard have agreed to a four-year, $100MM extension with $50MM guaranteed. The

The Pittsburgh Steelers still don’t know if Aaron Rodgers is going to return for another season. However, they won’t just sit around and wait for him to make up his mind, and even though they will welcome him with open arms, they need to think about the future. That’s why

While loosely connected to Ty Simpson entering the draft, the Rams were viewed as more likely to add a player that helped their strong 2026 roster compete for a Super Bowl title. In a move eerily similar to the Packers’ Jordan Love pick six years ago, the Rams came out

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio is among the noteworthy members of the NFL community who have suggested that general manager Les Snead and not head coach Sean McVay was responsible for the Los Angeles Rams making Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson the 13th overall pick of the 2026 draft on

The Rams regularly see their own draft pick fall late in the first round, but armed with the Falcons’ selection (via a first-round trade last year), Los Angeles will use the mid-first-round real estate to make a long-term investment. Rumored to be high on Ty Simpson — but seen as

The 2026 NFL Draft began with the first round on Thursday night, and it went as expected at the top with quarterback Fernando Mendoza going to the Las Vegas Raiders. While it usually takes a couple of years to accurately assess a draft class, that is not going to stop

By Sam Robinson | at April 23, 2026 8:53 pm Injury concerns clouded Caleb Banks‘ draft stock, but the Florida defensive tackle will still find a first-round home. He will come off the board 18th overall, going to the Vikings. More to come. This content was brought to you by:

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While head coaches’ influence in draft rooms varies from team to team, they are regularly present throughout draft weekend. Mike Vrabel will only be available for part of the Patriots’ draft this year, however. The second-year New England HC will miss Day 3 of the draft this year. Not long

As the NFL Draft (April 23-25 in Pittsburgh) gets set to begin on Thursday, the controversy surrounding New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini continues to dominate the headlines. While both eventually made public comments surrounding their viral hotel photos in late March, more

10:55pm: The Cowboys have until July 15 to work out a multiyear deal with Pickens, but it does not appear that will happen. “We’ve made a decision that we’re going to have George Pickens (play under the franchise tag),” executive vice president Stephen Jones said Wednesday (via Jon Machota of

The Dallas Cowboys were reportedly “nowhere” in contract negotiations with wide receiver George Pickens on Wednesday morning. They’re continuing to head in that direction.  After the report, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones revealed they’re no longer working on a multiyear deal for Pickens and plan to have him play on

Cameron Jordan and Alvin Kamara are two of the greatest Saints in franchise history, but neither player is guaranteed to suit up for the organization next season. It could depend on how this week’s draft unfolds, general manager Mickey Loomis acknowledged Wednesday. (via Jeff Nowak of WWL Radio). “I think

The Houston Texans recently made Will Anderson Jr. the new highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history when they signed the edge-rusher to a three-year, $150M extension that includes $134M guaranteed and a no-trade clause. Meanwhile, Houston starting quarterback and fellow 2023 first-round draft pick C.J. Stroud has received no financial guarantees from his club other than having

Early in free agency, a 49ers plan to release Brandon Aiyuk surfaced. Five-plus weeks later, the disgruntled former All-Pro remains on the team. Aiyuk, who missed all of last season due to injury, saw the 49ers take the rare step to void future guarantees on his deal due to his

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders feels unbreakable after surviving a chaotic rookie season.  The QB slid to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, in which the Browns selected him with the 144th pick. He subsequently began the season as QB4 and didn’t receive his first start until Week

With Dexter Lawrence no longer in the fold, the Giants are in obvious need of help along the interior defensive line. Cognizant of that, the Giants hosted free agent defensive tackle Benito Jones on Tuesday, per Howard Balzer of CardsWire. Unable to successfully renegotiate with the disgruntled Lawrence, the Giants

Aaron Rodgers seemingly won’t be signing a one-year contract to rejoin the Pittsburgh Steelers before the 2026 NFL Draft gets underway on Thursday evening, so 2025 rookie Will Howard and longtime backup Mason Rudolph are handling quarterback duties during the team’s bonus minicamp sessions.  While speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Steelers head

Will Grier is returning to his original NFL team in time for offseason practices. A deal with the Panthers has been worked out, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The news is now official, per a team announcement. Grier entered the league as a third-round pick for Carolina. His only two regular-season appearances

The contract impasse between Trent Williams and the 49ers has come to an end. Monday has brought about an agreement on another new accord for the future Hall of Famer. Williams has worked out a two-year, $50MM deal, per an announcement from his agency. The pact contains $37MM fully guaranteed; that figure

The Seattle Seahawks‘ first-round pick must go. On Monday, Seahawks general manager John Schneider discussed the organization’s plans for Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, set for Thursday, and revealed that if things go according to plan, Seattle will sit it out. “We have four picks,” Schneider told reporters.

Kayshon Boutte has been a productive Patriots pass catcher for two seasons, eclipsing 500 receiving yards in each. He played a key role for New England’s 2025 AFC champion edition. The Pats made a major adjustment at receiver last month, cutting Stefon Diggs and effectively replacing him with Romeo Doubs.

This past winter, draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network suggested that Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana Hoosiers would have been the fourth quarterback drafted in the spring of 2024 behind Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye. Or course, the Las Vegas Raiders almost certainly will make Mendoza the first

Back in March 2025, longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward generated headlines when he said that his “pitch” to then-unsigned quarterback Aaron Rodgers was: “Either you want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler, or you don’t. It’s that simple.” A similar scenario is playing out this spring, as Rodgers has yet to

The trade sending DT Dexter Lawrence from the Giants to the Bengals in exchange for the No. 10 overall pick in this week’s draft also featured a revised contract. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report that Lawrence has inked a one-year, $28MM extension that will keep him under the

Several teams are counting down the days to the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled Thursday-Saturday in Pittsburgh.   They know nailing the draft can change their fortunes. Look no further than the Seattle Seahawks, who won Super Bowl LX after missing the playoffs in 2024 due in part to a strong draft

Once again, the Texans have found themselves seeking improvements along the offensive line during an offseason. Houston has been busy on that front so far, but more additions could be coming via the draft. Some of the top offensive tackle prospects in the 2026 class have been on the Texans’

Once again, the Washington Commanders‘ image has sparked backlash from Native American communities. The American Indian Affairs Commission criticized the Commanders’ new alternate logo, which depicts a spear intertwined with their signature “W” on a helmet.  The Commanders said that the alternate logo aims to connect the franchise’s past and

Former Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart was not a surefire first-round pick entering last year’s draft, though he ultimately came off the board in Round 1. The Giants, who had previously selected Abdul Carter third overall, traded back into the first round to grab Dart at No. 25. A team

The 2026 NFL draft is now just days away.  With several teams entering the 2026 season desperate for answers under center after a wave of veteran deals and situations, the draft will shape multiple franchises, for better or worse.  Here are the top five quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL draft and

Dexter Lawrence is indeed on the move. The Pro Bowl defensive tackle’s trade request will result in a swap sending him to the AFC North. The Giants and Bengals have agreed to a Lawrence trade, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report. This deal involves the No. 10 pick

The ongoing Dianna Russini–Mike Vrabel saga has become the story of the NFL offseason, yet instead of trying to get ahead of the narrative, those inside the league office would rather it simply go away. On Friday, ESPN’s Ben Strauss shared a detailed account of the scandal, which began when

Making a mock draft a year ago was so much simpler. When the Titans were put on the clock at No. 1 overall, all 32 NFL teams held their own first-round picks. This year, four teams have two first-round picks, and five do not pick until Day 2. In addition,

Crissy Froyd is now out of a job after her post this week about fellow reporter Dianna Russini. USA Today has parted ways with their NFL reporter Froyd after Froyd made a post to her X page earlier this week celebrating Russini’s resignation from The Athletic. Froyd told TMZ Sports

The edge defender market stood south of $35MM per year barely 13 months ago. It has now climbed to $50MM AAV. Will Anderson Jr. agreed to a monster Texans extension Friday, continuing this market’s rocket rise. Houston and Anderson agreed to a three-year, $150MM extension that comes with $134MM guaranteed, NFL.com’s

Shortly after the Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Kyler Murray to a team-friendly one-year contract in March, rumors surfaced suggesting the Vikings could make 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy available to other teams and that McCarthy could ask to receive a fresh start elsewhere.   For a piece published on Thursday night, NFL

The Falcons and Jaguars have changed GMs and coaching staffs since the 2024 draft, when the teams respectively chose Ruke Orhorhoro and Maason Smith in the second round. The two are now switching sides. Atlanta is sending Orhorhoro to Jacksonville for Smith, straight up, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Both

Recent whispers have emerged suggesting that Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones could make a trade with Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry so the Cowboys can move up from the 12th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft to choice No. 6 with a defensive player in mind.  Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders hold

The Jets canceled a scheduled “30” visit with David Bailey, but that is hardly an indication they will pass on the Texas Tech edge defender at No. 2 overall in the draft. On the contrary, “most of the league” expects the Jets to use their first pick on Bailey, Jonathan

The Power Four conference dominates the NFL Draft, especially early on. Sure, it doesn’t matter where you played college ball once you actually make it in the NFL.  There have been NFL Hall of Famers who have come from schools like Kutztown University (Andre Reed) or Jackson State (Walter Payton).

With just one year left on his rookie contract, Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston surfaced in trade rumors in early March. A deal has not materialized over a month later, though, and general manager Joe Hortiz revealed that he is not shopping Johnston. “There’s a lot of rumors out there

Ever since it was first reported that New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II had submitted a trade request, reports indicated that he simply wanted a pay raise and wasn’t looking to leave the Giants this offseason.  It appears that may not be entirely accurate.  Dexter Lawrence II doesn’t want an

It happens almost every year. Months of pre-draft evaluation have established a clear top quarterback in the draft class who is projected to be drafted with the No. 1 pick. And then the trade offers come in. This year, the QB1 is Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, who has long been considered

The Dallas Cowboys didn’t want to risk losing star WR George Pickens in free agency. They used the franchise tag to prevent him from hitting the open market, even knowing that it might lead to some long and rough negotiations. Earlier reports suggest that Pickens will ultimately refuse to play

Draft rumors move quickly in the final weeks leading up to Day 1 of the big event. Just five days ago, Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey became the betting favorite to land with the Jets at the No. 2 overall pick. Just this evening, Connor Hughes of SportsNet New

Recent reports have indicated that veteran Deshaun Watson and not 2025 rookie Shedeur Sanders should be considered the favorite to win the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job later this summer.  Former NFL signal-caller and current analyst Robert Griffin III once featured for the Browns (2016). During a recent appearance on the “Yahoo

Baker Mayfield is entering the final year of his contract, and Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht has already projected confidence in reaching an agreement on an extension. Now, co-owner Joel Glazer has indicated (via Pewter Report’s Matt Matera) that the team is willing to write a big check to keep

Well-known NFL insider Dianna Russini had recently been “sidelined” from reporting on the league by The Athletic after photos surfaced earlier this month showing her and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel holding hands, hugging and lounging near a pool at a resort in Sedona, Ariz., in late March. Russini and Vrabel, who are