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MLB roundup: Red Sox rout Orioles, fire manager Alex Cora

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:19:18 GMT

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Garrett Crochet pitched six shutout innings and Andruw Monasterio drilled a late-game grand slam as the Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game losing streak in dominant fashion with a 17-1 win over the host Baltimore Orioles Saturday afternoon.

Later on Saturday, the Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and five others on staff. Chad Tracy, the club's manager at Triple-A

2026 NFL Draft Grades: Raiders, Browns score near perfect

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:19:12 GMT

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With the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, we're ready to check the work of all 32 teams.

The good news for the teams who paid the price to pick early in this year's draft is many of them made of the most of the opportunity.

Our analysts break down the work of every team's front office and assign a letter grade with rapid reaction to the draft class of every club.

NBA roundup: Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo hurt in T-wolves' win

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:10:10 GMT

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Ayo Dosunmu came off the bench to score a career-high 43 points on 13-for-17 shooting, and the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 112-96 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their Western Conference quarterfinals series on Saturday night in Minneapolis.

The victory, which gave Minnesota a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, came at a cost to

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pours in 42 points as Thunder beat Suns

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:08:50 GMT

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a playoff career-high 42 points to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 121-109 road win over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday.

The reigning NBA Most Valuable Player finished 15 of 18 from the floor with eight assists to give the Thunder a commanding 3-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.

Oklahoma City has wo

Ty France hits 2 homers as Padres rally past D-backs in Mexico City

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:07:40 GMT

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Ty France hit two bases-empty homers, Mason Miller recorded his major league-leading 10th save, and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 in the Mexico City Series at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu in Mexico City on Saturday.

Miller has not allowed a run in 14 1/3 innings this season, and he extended his scoreless streak to a franchise-record 34 2/3 innin

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pours in 42 points as Thunder beats Suns

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:05:42 GMT

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a playoff career-high 42 points to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 121-109 road win over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday.

The reigning Most Valuable Player finished 15 of 18 from the floor with eight assists to give the Thunder a commanding 3-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.

Oklahoma City has won 11

Reds place slugger Eugenio Suarez (oblique) on 10-day IL

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:05:20 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds placed veteran designated hitter/third baseman Eugenio Suarez on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a left oblique strain.

The move is retroactive to Thursday.

Cincinnati recalled outfielder JJ Bleday from Triple-A Louisville to fill the roster spot.

Reds manager Terry Francona doesn't expect Suarez to be sidelined long.

'Th

Garrett Crochet ready to face Orioles, end Red Sox skid

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:40:28 GMT

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The Boston Red Sox had counted on pitching to keep them close in some recent games. But it's going to take the bats to get going for them to make a turnaround.

They carry a four-game losing streak into Saturday afternoon's road game against the Baltimore Orioles.

The Orioles hammered six home runs, including a pair of two-run blasts from Adley Rutschman, in Frid

NFL Draft Rounds 2 & 3: Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald lands with Texans

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:40:27 GMT

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Kayden McDonald was in Pittsburgh for the NFL draft on Thursday night, and the defensive tackle watched 15 of his peers make the walk from the backstage green room to the stage to be announced as first-round selections.

The only player left in that room when the 32-player round ended was McDonald.

McDonald returned to the scene Friday night, and he didn't have to

Michael Lorenzen, double plays help Rockies top Mets

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:05:08 GMT

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Michael Lorenzen tossed a season-high seven innings and earned the win Friday night for the visiting Colorado Rockies, who beat the New York Mets 4-3 in the opener of a three-game series.

Jake McCarthy laced the tiebreaking RBI double in the sixth while Troy Johnston had what proved to be the decisive two-run single an inning later for the Rockies, who improve

Cardinals draft Miami QB Carson Beck to open third round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:55:14 GMT

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The Arizona Cardinals became the next team to address the quarterback position in the 2026 NFL Draft when they used the first pick of the third round Friday on Miami's Carson Beck.

Beck was the third quarterback taken in this draft and the first on Day 2. No signal-caller was selected between Ty Simpson to the Los Angeles Rams at No. 13 overall and Beck at No. 65

Offenses ready to shine as Padres, D-backs meet in Mexico City

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:19:05 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres will meet in the third incarnation of the Mexico City Series in a two-game set beginning Saturday.

If form holds, runs will follow.

The Padres and San Francisco Giants combined for 37 runs in the inaugural two-game set in 2023, which the Padres swept with 16-11 and 6-4 victories. The teams combined for 15 homers,

Thunder must adjust without Jalen Williams in Game 3 vs. Suns

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:55:11 GMT

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After being without him for much of the regular season, the Oklahoma City Thunder will once again have to adjust to playing without Jalen Williams.

One of the Thunder's primary ballhandlers, Williams suffered a Grade 1 left hamstring strain in Wednesday's Game 2 win over the Phoenix Suns in their Western Conference first-round series.

Oklahoma City leads the s

Prolific HR hitters face off as White Sox, Nationals open series

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:19:12 GMT

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After winning both series on a six-game road trip, the Chicago White Sox will aim to stop a six-game home losing streak when they face the Washington Nationals on Friday night in the first contest of a three-game set.

Chicago swept the reigning American League champion Toronto Blue Jays in the first week of April but hasn't won at home since, absorbing sweeps from t

MLB roundup: Dodgers blank Giants on 1 hit to avoid series sweep

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:05:02 GMT

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Tyler Glasnow allowed just one hit in eight shutout innings, Tanner Scott threw a scoreless ninth and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-0 victory over the host San Francisco Giants.

Max Muncy scored twice, while Dalton Rushing and Hyeseong Kim drove in runs for the Dodgers. Los Angeles scored a single run in the second inning and add

NBA fines Suns' Devin Booker $35K but rescinds his technical

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:55:14 GMT

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One day after calling a referee's performance 'terrible,' Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker received a $35,000 fine from the NBA on Thursday for his comments -- but he did receive some vindication from the league.

The NBA rescinded the technical foul called against Booker late in the third quarter, announcing it was 'improperly assessed.'

After the Suns lost 120

NBA fines Suns' Devin Booker $35K but rescind his technical

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:19:12 GMT

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The NBA rescinded the technical foul called against Booker late in the third quarter, announcing it was 'improperly assessed.'

After the Suns lost 120

NFL draft sees surprises galore after Raiders' Fernando Mendoza slam dunk

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:40:45 GMT

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Fernando Mendoza's next mission might be his toughest yet: Try to turn Sin City into Win City.

The Las Vegas Raiders tabbed Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday. The 22-year-old will be the centerpiece of a franchise rebuild following his meteoric rise at Indiana, where he won the Heisman Trophy and led the program to its first national titl

Orioles place RHP Dean Kremer (quad) on IL, recall Brandon Young

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:19:04 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles placed veteran right-hander Dean Kremer on the 15-day injured list with a right quad strain, the team announced on Thursday evening.

Kremer was slated to start Friday night's series opener against the visiting Boston Red Sox. The Orioles have recalled righty Brandon Young from Triple-A Norfolk and announced that he would make the start.

In a

Andrew Benintendi hits tiebreaking 3-run HR as White Sox down Diamondbacks

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:55:22 GMT

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Andrew Benintendi hit a three-run homer with one out in the ninth to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 4-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Thursday afternoon.

Chase Meidroth walked off Paul Sewald (0-3) to open the ninth and took second on a sacrifice bunt before pinch-hitter Edgar Quero walked, bringing up Benintendi. His 410-foot homer landed nea

Photos from '20 show Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini kissing

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:55:19 GMT

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Newly surfaced photos appear to show Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini kissing in a New York City bar back in 2020.

The New York Post's Page Six published the photos Thursday, one day after the New England Patriots head coach announced that he will miss Day 3 of the NFL draft on Saturday to attend counseling.

The scandal began on April 7 when the Post publishe

Thunder's Jalen Williams week-to-week with strained hamstring

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:55:14 GMT

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams sustained a Grade 1 left hamstring strain injury and will be re-evaluated on a weekly basis, the team announced.

Williams underwent an MRI on Thursday, one day after he left Oklahoma City's 120-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter due to the injury. The Thunder hold a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven first-ro

Chiefs DBs coach Dave Merritt arrested, charged with domestic battery

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:05:12 GMT

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Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery on Wednesday night.

Merritt, 54, was arrested on Wednesday night and booked into the Johnson County jail, the Kansas City Star reported.

Per the report, the Johnson County District Attorney's Office filed a complaint and accused Merritt of 'unlaw

Photos from '20 show Mike Vrabel, Diana Russini kissing

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:25:11 GMT

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Newly surfaced photos appear to show Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini kissing in a New York City bar back in 2020.

The New York Post's Page Six published the photos Thursday, one day after the New England Patriots head coach announced that he will miss Day 3 of the NFL draft on Saturday to attend counseling.

The scandal began on April 7 when the Post published

Struggling Phillies release RHP Taijuan Walker

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:19:12 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies released veteran starter Taijuan Walker on Thursday despite $15 million remaining on his contract.

He signed a four-year, $72 million contract with Philadelphia in December 2022.

At 8-16, the Phillies are tied with the New York Mets for the worst record in the National League, and Walker was a contributor to those woes.

The 33-

MLB roundup: Mets eke out win over Twins, end 12-game skid

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:55:11 GMT

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Mark Vientos redeemed himself for an earlier baserunning miscue by delivering the tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the host New York Mets snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.

The losing streak was the longest for the Mets since a 12-game skid from Aug. 10-23, 2002. However, the much-needed victory may have

Pats coach Mike Vrabel will get counseling, miss end of draft

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:55:10 GMT

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New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, amid a controversy over his visit to an Arizona resort with then-Athletic reporter Dianna Russini, is headed for counseling that will keep him away from the team for the final day of the NFL draft.

Vrabel will be with the club when it makes its first selection at No. 31 overall on Thursday, then when it chooses players late in th

Ildemaro Vargas blasts 2 homers as Diamondbacks defeat White Sox

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:19:12 GMT

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Ildemaro Vargas hit two homers and drove in a career-high five runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks withstood Munetaka Murakami, who homered in a fifth straight game, to hold off the Chicago White Sox 11-7 in Phoenix on Wednesday.

Murakami leads the American League with 10 homers, eight on the road, and he became the fastest player in White Sox history to reach 10, doi

Thunder cruise past Suns again but lose Jalen Williams (hamstring)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:40:31 GMT

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and dished out nine assists, leading Oklahoma City to a 120-107 home win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday and giving the Thunder a 2-0 lead in a first-round Western Conference playoff series.

The victory, however, might have been a costly one.

Thunder star Jalen Williams, who was limited to just 33 games during the re

Raiders back at No. 1, Jets comb best of Buckeyes

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:05:12 GMT

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Time is shorter and the wait is longer when the 2026 NFL Draft takes the stage in Pittsburgh on Thursday night.

The vagabond event marks a return to the home of the Steelers for the first time since 1948. Across three days, seven rounds and 257 total picks at Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium, which opened in 2001 as Heinz Field, player

Saint Mary's star F Paulius Murauskas follows coach to Arizona State

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:19:12 GMT

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Former Saint Mary's star forward Paulius Murauskas said Wednesday that he's transferring to Arizona State to once again play for coach Randy Bennett.

Murauskas blossomed in two seasons under Bennett and was one of the best players in the West Coast Conference this past season when he averaged 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 33 games (32 starts). The Gae

Projecting the top 32 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:19:13 GMT

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For the third time in four years, a Heisman Trophy winner is going No. 1 in the NFL draft.

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, who led the Hoosiers to an undefeated season and national championship, is headed to the Las Vegas Raiders with the top overall pick. Traveling the route last taken by LSU's Joe Burrow with the Heisman-natty-No. 1 pick trifecta, Mendoza is th

D-backs' Eduardo Rodriguez carries stellar season into start vs. White Sox

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:55:14 GMT

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When left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez struck out the United States' Byron Buxton with a two-strike changeup in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, the Diamondbacks came to attention.

'I thought, 'Well, we got it,'' said Arizona manager Torey Lovullo, who was texting with D-backs pitching coach Rick Kaplan during the game. 'We've got to find that

Jose Soriano on a mission to jolt Jays, end Angels' losing streak

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:19:09 GMT

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Jose Soriano has been the most dominating starting pitcher in the majors so far this season, and the Los Angeles Angels need another strong performance.

The right-handed Soriano will carry a microscopic 0.28 ERA to the mound Wednesday afternoon when he attempts to pitch the Angels to a victory in the finale of a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays in A

MLB roundup: Cubs score 7, win 7th straight as Phils' skid hits 7

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:55:13 GMT

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Shota Imanaga tossed seven stellar innings, Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch each drove in two runs and the streaking Chicago Cubs posted a 7-4 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.

Imanaga (2-1) allowed just one run on three hits, striking out one and walking one for the Cubs, who won their major-league-leading seventh straight game. Suzuki and N

Munetaka Murakami extends HR streak as White Sox pound D-backs

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:05:17 GMT

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Rookie Munetaka Murakami homered for the fourth straight game, Colson Montgomery went deep for the third straight and the Chicago White Sox slugged four homers in an 11-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Tuesday.

Murakami, Michael Vargas and Montgomery hit consecutive solo shots with two outs in the second inning to help stake Sean Burke (1-2)

Thunder to read their 'menu' in anticipating Suns' Game 2 adjustments

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:55:14 GMT

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Limited to just 33 games in the regular season by a series of injuries, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams never really developed much of a rhythm.

However, after his 22-point, seven-rebound, six-assist performance in the Thunder's 119-84 Game 1 win over the Phoenix Suns in their first-round playoff series, Williams looks as if he is finally returning to for

Pistons seek return to identity vs. Magic after Game 1 shocker

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:55:10 GMT

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After an exceptional regular season, this wasn't the start to the NBA playoffs that the Detroit Pistons envisioned.

Reeling from a stunning Game 1 loss in which only two players reached double figures, the Eastern Conference's top seed heads into Game 2 Wednesday against the visiting Orlando Magic facing early pressure to reset the best-of-seven series.

The

Field Level Media's Top 100

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:40:22 GMT

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Field Level Media Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft:

1. QB Fernando MendozaIndiana (6-5, 225)

2. RB Jeremiyah Love Notre Dame (6-0, 210)

3. TE Kenyon Sadiq Oregon (6-3, 245)

4. WR Carnell Tate Ohio State (6-3, 195)

5. OT Spencer Fano Utah (6-4, 300)

6. LB Arvell Reese Ohio State (6-4, 243)

7. EDGE David Bailey Texas Tech (6-3,

Report: Mike Tomlin joining NBC as pregame analyst

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:40:26 GMT

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reportedly has landed a new job.

Tomlin, 54, will join NBC as an NFL pregame show analyst on 'Football Night in America,' The Athletic reported Tuesday morning. The show airs ahead of 'Sunday Night Football.'

He reportedly will take the spot of Pro Football Hall of Fame member Tony Dungy, who announced his depa

War on Iran sparks gas theft epidemic

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:30:32 GMT

Incidents of driving off without paying in Britain are up 27%, while Americans report their fuel tanks being drilled

A wave of "fill up and flee" crime is sweeping petrol stations across the UK, while American drivers are waking up to drilled-through tanks and drained fuel as the US-Israeli war on Iran has sparked a spike in oil and gas prices across the globe, according to media reports and indu

Arizona sues to block ICE facilitynear chemical warehouse

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:31:09 GMT

SURPRISE, Ariz. (CN) - Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sued the federal government Friday to stop the construction of an ICE detention facility just one mile from two public schools and across the street from a hazardous chemical storage facility.

Standing outside the 418,000-square-foot warehouse Friday morning, Mayes said the Department of Homeland Security violated multiple federal laws when it

NM wildfire predictions ramp up well ahead of summer

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:20:23 GMT

It has been unseasonably warm across much of the Southwest this spring and weather experts said wildfire threats will likely start earlier.

AccuWeather predicted fires in 2026 will burn between 5.5 million and 8 mill

Arizona releases gray wolves into Mexico after 50-year effort

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:52:18 GMT

Arizona game officials are working with partners in northern Mexico to return more gray wolves into the wild, part of a decades-long effort to eventually remove the animals from the endangered species list.

Working with wolf experts in Mexico, A

Rare cooperation on Arizona energy policy

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:01:55 GMT

A new report commissioned by Gov. Katie Hobbs calls for policymakers to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and renew permitting processes for alternative energy projects in the state.

Arizona's Energy Promise has received rare support from interests

Meet The Seahawks 2026 Draft Class

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:34:00 GMT

A collection of Seahawks.com stories, videos and other coverage of the newest members of the Seattle Seahawks.

Seahawks.com

The Seahawks finalized their 2026 NFL Draft class on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The team added eight players players in total with three on offense and on five on defense.

Round 1, No. 32 Overall: RB Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
Round 2, No. 64 Overall: S Bud Clark,

Bears land draft class that fits their competitive DNA

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:02:38 GMT

Larry Mayer

Coach Ben Johnson was elated after the Bears strengthened their roster in the NFL Draft with intense competitors who are consumed by football.

General manager Ryan Poles delivered, selecting seven prospects who share the same characteristics that the reigning NFC North champions covet.

"I couldn't be more pleased with Ryan and his crew," Johnson said. "These scouts went out [last] fall and

Meet the Team: 2026 New Orleans Saints Draft Picks

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:30:03 GMT

The New Orleans Saints drafted eight players in the 2026 NFL draft

New Orleans Saints

Here's the full list of players selected by New Orleans in each round of the NFL Draft.

The Saints drafted Arizona State wide receiverJordyn Tyson, University of Georgia defensive tackleChristen Miller, University of Georgia tight endOscar Delp, Auburn guardJeremiah Wright, North Dakota State wide receiverBryce Lan

New Orleans Saints add offensive weapons, speed in NFL Draft

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:02:06 GMT

"I think it was a little something for everyone offense, defense and special teams"

John DeShazier

The New Orleans Saints believe they got what they sought from the 2026 NFL Draft, which concluded with rounds 4 through 7 on Saturday.

Three receivers, a tight end, a defensive tackle, an offensive guard, two defensive backs and an edge rusher (acquired via trade) capped the weekend as New Orleans, per

Titans 2026 Draft Notes

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:49:00 GMT

TEAM DRAFT NOTES

Mike Borgonziled the Titans draft process in his second year as general manager.
The 2026 Titans draft class consisted of eight members: wide receiverCarnell Tate(Round 1), edgeKeldric Faulk(Round 1), linebackerAnthony Hill Jr.(Round 2), guardFernando Carmona Jr.(Round 5), r

Draft de los 49ers - Clase del 2026: Anlisis Jugador por Jugador

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:36:10 GMT

Brooke Evans

Para seguir todas las entrevistas exclusivas con los seleccionados del draft de los 49ers, miembros de la directiva y ms, visita49ers.com/draft.

Este es un recorrido por la Clase del 2026 de los 49ers 2026:

Ronda 2: Seleccin 33 - WR De'Zhaun Stribling

El WRDe'Zhaun Striblingjug cuatro temporadas al nivel colegial (Washington State, Oklahoma State, y Ole Miss) y fue pieza clave en

On The Edge, A Love Fest, And Cardinals Draft Aftermath

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:15:49 GMT

Darren Urban/Word From The Birds

Jeremiyah Love was the pick, but one of the most popular positions mocked to the Cardinals in the first round of the draft had been edge rusher. Maybe David Bailey, maybe Arvell Reese. Reuben Bain, not so much.

But for a team with 30 sacks last season and in a draft that many felt was deep at edge, that the Cardinals didn't emerge with one was a slight surprise. "It just did

Steelers select Spears-Jennings in seventh round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:48:00 GMT

Teresa Varley

The Steelers selected Oklahoma safety Robert Spears-Jennings with the 224th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

In four seasons he appea

Bears select Arizona State LB Keyshaun Elliott 166th overall

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:15:00 GMT

Gabby Hajduk

The Bears on Saturday selected Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott with pick No. 166, which they acquired in a trade earlier in the day with the Panthers.

The 6-foot-2, 231-pounder from Richmond, Mo., played 52 career collegiate games, 25 at Arizona State (2024-25) and 27 at New Mexico State (2022-23), totaling 301 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and nine sacks.

As a senior last season

A CLOSER LOOK: Cornerback Keith Abney II

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:14:03 GMT

Tim Twentyman

Player:Cornerback Keith Abney II, Arizona State

Pick:Round 5, Pick 17 (157th overall)

Ht/Wt:5-10, 187

Pro Day results:

40-yard dash: 4.45 seconds
Bench: 15 reps (Combine)
Short shuttle: 4.38 seconds
3-Cone drill: 6.91 seconds

Resume:

5 Things to Know About New Chargers Safety Genesis Smith

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:09:17 GMT

Omar Navarro

The Chargers bolstered their defensive back room with their third Day 3 pick, selecting Arizona safetyGenesis Smithin the fourth round (No. 131 overall).

Get all of your Bolts draft news at theChargers 2026 Draft Hub.

Here are five things to know about Smith:

1. All-Big 12 honoree

Smith joins the Chargers coming off a strong 2

Lions draft CB Keith Abney II

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:05:37 GMT

Tim Twentyman

The Detroit Lions turned their attention to bolstering the secondary with the selection of Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II with the first of their two fifth-round picks Saturday.

A two-year starter for the Sun Devils, Abney played mostly outside cornerback. He was an extremely productive player, recording 21 passes defended and five interceptions over those two seasons.

Opposing

Lions draft cornerback Keith Abney II

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:05:37 GMT

Tim Twentyman

The Detroit Lions turned their attention to bolstering the secondary with the selection of Arizona State cornerbackKeith Abney IIwith the first of their two fifth-round picks Saturday.

A two-year starter for the Sun Devils, Abney played mostly outside cornerback. He was an extremely productive player, recording 21 passes defended and five interceptions over those two seasons.

Opposing pa

Steelers select Nowakowski in fifth round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:05:00 GMT

Teresa Varley

The Steelers selected Indiana fullback Riley Nowakowski with the 169th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Steelers traded with the Kansas City Chiefs, sending the Chiefs the 161st overall pick (fifth round) and the 249th overall pick (seventh) in exchange for the 169th overall pick (fifth round) and the 210th overall pick (seventh round).

He appeared in 16 games i

Chargers Select Safety Genesis Smith in Round 4 of 2026 NFL Draft

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:40:00 GMT

Omar Navarro

The Chargers selected Arizona safety Genesis Smith in the fourth round (No. 131 overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday.

The Athletic's Dane Brugler, who had him as a Top 10 safety prospect, offered the following breakdown of Smith:

He has a natural center-field skill set because of his ability to read the quarterback and range toward the football. Similar in ways to Callen Bullock, he

2026 NFL Draft Blog: Record setter

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyThe NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh from April 23-25, with plenty of free activities for fans of all ages to enjoy throughout the three-day extravaganza hosted by the NFL, in partnership with VisitPITTSBURGH and the Steelers.From the Draft Stage and Main Theater, North Shore, and Point State Park, there will be no shortage of fun activities, with plenty of it having Steelers flavor.All activities are

Labriola on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:38:00 GMT

Bob Labriola

In golf, it's called "moving day."

In a 72-hole tournament format, moving day typically falls on a Saturday the day after the cut is made and the day before the final 18 holes and it's when players try to make a significant move up the leaderboard to get into contention. It often is characterized by more aggressive play to get within striking distance of the 36-hole leaders and therefore get in

10 players to watch on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:21:21 GMT

The Browns hold five picks on the final day of the draft

Kelsey Russo

The Browns enter the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft with five total picks in the final four rounds.

They have four picks in the fifth round at Nos. 146, 148, 149 and 152 overall, and one in the seventh round at No. 248. The Browns made three trades on the second night of the draft to move around the board and add draft capital.

2026 49ers Draft Class: Player-by-Player Breakdown

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:13:00 GMT

Brooke Evans

To follow along with exclusive interviews with 49ers draft picks, members of the front office and more, visit49ers.com/draft.

Here's a rundown of the 49ers 2026 draft class:

Round 2: 33rd Overall - WR De'Zhaun Stribling

WRDe'Zhaun Striblingplayed four seasons at the collegiate level (Washington State, Oklahoma State, and Ole Miss) and was a key contributor on some of college footb

Top Players Available for Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:02:20 GMT

Brooke Evans

The San Francisco 49ers are set to make five more picks on the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday.

To recap, the 49ers made a series of trades in order to get three picks in Day 2 of the draft. With the first selection of the day at No. 33 overall, San Francisco selected WRDe'Zhaun Stribling. The team then added DLRomello Heightat No. 70 and RBKaelon Blackat No. 90.

The 49ers ent

Transcript: GM Jon Eric Sullivan - NFL Draft Day 2 - Apr. 24

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:30:00 GMT

Dolphins Staff

Read the full transcript from GM Jon Eric Sullivan's media availability on April 24, 2026.

(What do you think of ILB Jacob Rodriguez as this building block on defense, a future leader?)"I can't say enough good things about Jacob (Rodriguez), and I think more importantly, the people that have been around him for the time that they have at Texas Tech and the things they say abo

Daniel Jeremiah's Best Available Players on Day 3 of 2026 NFL Draft

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:15:00 GMT

Omar Navarro

The Chargers are currently slated to have a busy Day 3 of the2026 NFL Draft.

The Bolts made their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday selecting Miami edge rusherAkheem Mesidorwith the No. 22 overall pick. They followed it up with the selection of offensive linemanJake Slaughterin Round 2.

But with a pair of trade downs, one with

Bengals Select CB Tacario Davis With 72nd Overall Pick

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:44:43 GMT

Geoff Hobson

The Bengals drafted Washington CB Tacario Davis with their third round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here is a brief overview of the selection:

This story will be updated

Pick:Round Three, 72nd Overall

Name:Tacario Davis

Hometown:Long Beach, CA

Height:6'3 7/8"

Weight:

Top Internet Reactions to Chargers 2026 NFL Draft Picks

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:22:00 GMT

Here are the top social media reactions to the Chargers 2026 draft picks

Eric Smith

The Chargers bolstered the offensive trenches on Friday with the selection ofJake Slaughter.

They also added some juice to their edge rusher room selection Miami edge rusherAkheem Mesidoron Thursday night at No. 22 overall.

Be sure to check out theChargers 2026 Draft Hu

How Caleb Banks' Unique Traits Could Form Custom Fit with Vikings

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:52:01 GMT

Rob Kleifield
EAGAN, Minn.The smiling didn't end after Caleb Banks left the room.
Minnesota's No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft walked out with his entourage of family just minutes prior, and then Vikings Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores walked in with a Banks' sized smile covering his face.
"When you see a guy with this type of, kind of rare size, rare athleticism, you take a real h

Spagnola: Downs creating potential red-letter day

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:31:46 GMT

Mickey Spagnola
FRISCO, TexasLet me recall a short conversation with a trusted acquaintance here at The Star about four hours prior to the draft, when asking sarcastically as have been asked seemingly a million times over the past couple of months, "So who are the Cowboys drafting with the 12th pick?"
Funny guy, me.
"There's so much going on out there," was the response to parry my qu

Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq: 'I Play Fast and I Play Hard'

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:01:21 GMT

No. 16 Draft Pick Gives G&W a Versatile Weapon on Offense
Jack Bell
One of the highest compliments a player can earn is being labeled a guy with a "high football IQ." And when it comes toKenyon Sadiq, the Oregon tight end the Jets selected with the No. 16 overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night, that tag can be extended.
Sadiq is a high IQ person. Period.
Though

Understanding The Love Pick And A 'Good Spot' With Brissett

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:57:40 GMT

Ossenfort said he has been talking with veteran QB
Darren Urban/Word From The Birds
In the end, the Cardinalswanted the game-changer.
Yes, Monti Ossenfort knows about "premium" positions, and trying to find key players like tackles and edge rushers. And who knows, maybe if David Bailey had been on the board this might be a different conversation. But the Cardinals didn't draft running back Jeremiyah

Morning Break: Saints draft Jordyn Tyson, 2026 NFL Draft Day 1

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:03 GMT

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Friday, April 24
New Orleans Saints
Saints News from Nola.com
Rod Walker: Special night for Saints' draft pick Jordyn Tyson makes his NBA big brother proud
Jordyn Tyson was in Pittsburgh Thursday night for the biggest night of his life. His brother Jaylon, who plays for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, was 300

Late for Work: Ravens Get A+ Grades for Vega Ioane Pick

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:33:45 GMT

Kevin Eck
Ravens Get A+ Grades for Vega Ioane Pick
In describing Vega Ioane last week, General Manager Eric DeCosta said the Penn State guard is "straight from central casting."
Ioane doesn't just look the part; the massive mauler's game film speaks for itself. The Ravens' selection of Ioane with the 14th-overall pick in the draft Thursday night is getting rave reviews from critics.

New Orleans Saints 2026 NFL Draft: Day 2 Need to Know

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:23:59 GMT

Saints hold the 42nd pick in Round 2 and the 73rd pick in Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, April 24
New Orleans Saints
2026 SAINTS NFL DRAFT DAY 2 SELECTIONS:
The New Orleans Saints have two selections in the second and third rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday evening. The 42nd pick is estimated to happen around 6:44 p.m. CT and the 73rd pick is estimated to happen aro

10 players to watch on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:10 GMT

The Browns hold one pick at No. 39 in Round 2, and two picks at No. 70 and No. 74 in Round 3
Kelsey Russo
The Browns enter Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft with three total picks, beginning the day with No. 39 early in the second round. They will then be back on the clock in the third round at No. 70, and shortly after at No. 74.
Cleveland added the 74th pick in a trade made during the first round, when

Seven Potential Day-Two Picks at Seven Positions for the Buccaneers

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Bucs were thrilled to land OLB Rueben Bain Jr. at the 15th pick on Thursday night, but there's a lot of work left to be done in the 2026 draft and plenty of prospects who should appearl to the team in Rounds Two and Three
Scott Smith
A year ago, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers surprised many draft pundits by selecting Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka with the 19th overall pick, despite some pretty clear

Labriola on Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:27:00 GMT

Bob Labriola
It was a celebration of the city, of the region's love for the sport, and of the franchise that 57 years ago started using this very exercise to transform itself into winners. The 2026 NFL Draft kicked off in Pittsburgh on Thursday with a first round that offered its share of plot twists to entertain the crowd that the league determined to be a record 320,000 for the event, and maybe it befuddled a n

Daniel Jeremiah's Best Available Players on Day 2 of 2026 NFL Draft

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:30:00 GMT

Omar Navarro
The Chargers made their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Miami edge rusherAkheem Mesidorwith the No. 22 overall pick.
Now comes Rounds 2 and 3 of the draft on Friday, where the Bolts currently hold the Nos. 55 and 86 overall picks.
All news, analysis and information can be found at theChargers Draft Hub.
Here are NFL Network draft analyst

Top Players Available for Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:28:55 GMT

Brooke Evans
The San Francisco 49ers are set to make their first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft in the second round on Friday.
To recap, the 49ers made two trades during the first round of the draft. First, they moved down from No. 27 to No. 30 in a deal with the Miami Dolphins. They then traded pick No. 30 to the New York Jets in exchange for picks No. 33 and No. 179. The moves give San Francisco additional dr

What to like about first-round OT Max Iheanachor

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:08:00 GMT

Mike Prisuta
📄:First Round: Max Iheanachor| 📸:Max Iheanachor in pictures| 📺:Pick Announcement| 📺:Iheanachor's college highlights| 📃:What to like about Iheanachor| 📺:Welcome to Pittsburgh
THE PICK:(First Round, 21st overall)
THE PLAYER:Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State
THE PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS:6-foot-57/8, 321 pounds
THE PARTICULAR

Steelers select Iheanachor in first round

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:07:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
The Steelers selected offensive tackle Max Iheanachor from Arizona State with the 21st pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
He has been a key factor for the Arizona State offensive line, not allowing a sack in his senior season. He has appeared in 32 career games, starting 31.
He was an All-Big 12 Second Team selection in 2025.
More to come.
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How he fits: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:05:00 GMT

Jim Wexell
📄:First Round: Max Iheanachor| 📺:Khan/McCarthy on Iheanachor| 📸:Max Iheanachor in pictures| 📺:Pick Announcement| 📃:How Iheanachor fits with the Steelers| 📺:Iheanachor's college highlights| 📺:Iheanachor's combine workout| 📃:What to like about Iheanachor| 📺:Welcome to Pittsburgh| 👕:Order Max Iheanachor jersey
Max Iheanachor (ee-HAW-nuh-chore) is a massive right tackle (6-6, 321 lbs.) with light, qu

Saints draft Jordyn Tyson with No. 8 pick in 2026 NFL Draft

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:04:25 GMT

The New Orleans Saints drafted Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints drafted wide receiverJordyn Tysonfrom Arizona State with the eighth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Jordyn Tyson#- WRHeight: 6-2Weight: 203 lbsCollege: Arizona State
Tyson, a 6-foot-2 redshirt junior from Allen, Texas, emerge

Cardinals Select Jeremiyah Love In First Round Of 2026 Draft

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:29:30 GMT

Running back considered by many as best player in class
Darren Urban
The Cardinals chose Love.
With the third pick in Thursday's NFL Draft, the best player on the board was sitting there for new coach Mike LaFleur and GM Monti Ossenfort. So they took Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, a threat as both a runner and receiver to boost the offense.
He joins skill teammates Trey McBride, Micha

5 Things to Watch for That Will Affect Ravens' First-Round Pick

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:04:54 GMT

Ryan Mink
The Ravens are picking higher than usual, but they're still at the mercy of what happens in the top 10.
Baltimore's available choices depend on several key moves and factors before the Ravens are on the clock at No. 14.
Here's what to watch for:
1. How many offensive tackles come off the board early?
There's no consensus on how the top offensive tackles stack u

Staff writers reveal annual Cowboys 7-Round Mock

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:47:23 GMT

DallasCowboys.com
With the NFL Draft finally among us, it's time for one final mock draft - this one a Cowboys' version.
The staff writers at DallasCowboys.com have detailed a full 7-round mock draft, highlighting only the eight Cowboys selections, including the two first-round picks scheduled for Thursday night.
The Cowboys are back with the No. 12 pick for the second year in a row but this time they

Cardinals Mock Draft Tracker 2026 6.0

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:34:05 GMT

A look at the analysts' choices for pick No. 3
Zach Gershman
PITTSBURGH -- In a few hours, Fernando Mendoza will hear his name called as the first pick in the NFL Draft. After that? It's hard to predict who will be drafted to which team, but when the Cardinals are on the clock, the expectation is a game-changer. The Cardinals hold the third pick. Will there be trades? Who will the Cardinals select? All of

2026 NFL Draft: Day 2 prospects at cornerback

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Plenty of experienced options at crucial position
Mike Spofford
With Green Bay not owning a first-round pick in the upcoming draft, this year's Prospect Primer series will take a position-by-position look at players projected as Day 2 selections (Rounds 2-3) potentially available to the Packers, who have the No. 52 and 84 overall selections on the second day of the draft.
Here's a group of cornerbac

Ryan Mink's First Round Mock Draft

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:04 GMT

Ryan Mink
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft could have more surprises than usual.
Here's how I see it going down Thursday night:
1. Las Vegas Raiders
QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
This is a slam dunk. New Head Coach Klint Kubiak gets his quarterback to build around.
2. New York Jets
EDGE David Bailey, Texas Tech<

2026 NFL Draft Blog: Fans turn out in record numbers

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Teresa VarleyThe NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh from April 23-25, with plenty of free activities for fans of all ages to enjoy throughout the three-day extravaganza hosted by the NFL, in partnership with VisitPITTSBURGH and the Steelers.From the Draft Stage and Main Theater, North Shore, and Point State Park, there will be no shortage of fun activities, with plenty of it having Steelers flavor.All activities are

2026 NFL Draft Blog: Ready to go

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:21:00 GMT
Teresa VarleyThe NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh from April 23-25, with plenty of free activities for fans of all ages to enjoy throughout the three-day extravaganza hosted by the NFL, in partnership with VisitPITTSBURGH and the Steelers.From the Draft Stage and Main Theater, North Shore, and Point State Park, there will be no shortage of fun activities, with plenty of it having Steelers flavor.All activities are

Mock Draft Tracker 3.0: Who will the Eagles take in Round 1

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:09:59 GMT

The Eagles are slated to pick No. 23 overall on Thursday night.
PhiladelphiaEagles.com
It's draft day!
The Eagles have eight selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, starting with the No. 23 overall pick tonight. The Draft begins at 8 PM and viewers can watch the live coverage on ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network.
Here's what draft experts think the Eagles will do in Round 1:
Blake Miller, OT, Clemso

Pre-draft picture: Packers seeking spark on return teams

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Daniel Whelan keeps shattering franchise punting records
Wes Hodkiewicz
"Pre-draft picture" is a position-by-position look at the Packers' roster heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. The series concludes with special teams.
GREEN BAY The Packers have a new special teams coordinator in Cam Achord and a renewed focus on the return game with the signing ofSkyy Moore.
A second-round pick by Kansas Cit

Draft Day Lookback: Carnell Lake

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
In honor of the 2026 NFL Draft being held in Pittsburgh, we are highlighting the day members of the Hall of Honor were drafted by the Steelers.
The feature will run from April 17-May 1, featuring some of the team's most iconic players.
Today we feature Carnell Lake.
April 23
Carnell Lake
Safety/Cornerback
1989-98
Drafted Apr

Buccaneers.com 2026 Mock Draft, Final Collaborative Edition

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

For our final mock draft before the real thing, we pooled our resources rather than competing, producing a collaborative mock draft in which we alternated picks and the Bucs got edge rush help
byScott Smith,Brianna Dix&Gabriel Kahaian
Since February, Staff Writer/Reporter Brianna Dix, Buccaneers.com Contributor Gabriel Kahaian and I have taken turns producing a weekly mock draft. Now, with the commenc

Make the Case: Different combos for 5 & 10

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Matt Citak
"Make the Case" is officially back on Giants.com for the 2026 NFL Draft.
In this series, we look atprojections provided by analystsand then ask you, the fans, to weigh in on what the Giants should do in the draft.
In our final edition, let's take a look at the predictions for both of the Giants' first-round picks from NFL.com's Eric Edholm, ESPN's Peter Schrager, CBS Sports' Josh Edwards an

Buffalo Bills Mock Draft Watch 10.0 | 2026

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Maddy Glab
April 22: ESPN, Peter Schrager
No. 26 DT Peter Woods, Clemson
Buffalo was 30th against the run last season, averaging 5.1 yards allowed per carry, so it should be considering ways to improve that. Woods -- along with Parker, his Clemson teammate -- was getting a ton of buzz heading into the 2025 season, and although his production dipped, he has blue-chip upside. Concepcion

Mock Draft Tracker 12.0: Final picks are in

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:47:28 GMT

Dan Salomone
Time's up. Pencils down. Pass your final mock drafts to the left because they're definitely not going to be right.
Just days before the 2026 NFL Draft was set to begin on Thursday night in Pittsburgh, the Giants shook up the draft order by trading defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in exchangefor their No. 10 overall selection. The Giants now have two picks in the top 10, includin