Seahawks — 2026-04-16#

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Veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler took a free-agent visit with the Seahawks today, signaling the front office is still hunting for durable pass-rush depth . The 31-year-old has played all 17 games in each of the last four seasons and tallied 3.0 sacks for the Cowboys last year .

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Jadarian Price Draft Smoke · Source The 12s are buzzing about Notre Dame standout Jadarian Price, who is being heavily mocked to the Seahawks at pick #32. NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah broke down exactly why Price is a consistent name linked to Seattle’s first-round selection during an appearance on Brock & Salk on 710 Seattle Sports .

NFL News — 2026-04-17#

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Just six days out from the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, the tension is peaking around both the top picks and the trade block. With the Raiders universally expected to select Heisman-winning QB Fernando Mendoza at No. 1, the draft effectively begins at No. 2 with the Jets deciding between elite edge rushers Arvell Reese and David Bailey, setting the tone for a heavily defensive first round.

NFL — 2026-04-28#

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If you only watch one clip today, make it Rams GM Les Snead addresses Ty Simpson’s ‘SECRET MEETINGS’ with Sean McVay 👀 on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show. Snead masterfully cuts through the chaotic PR fallout surrounding Sean McVay’s draft-night acting job, pulling the curtain back on the Rams’ pre-draft subterfuge and their long-term succession plan for Matthew Stafford.

NFL News — 2026-04-28#

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The dust has settled on the 2026 NFL Draft, and front offices across the league are shifting their focus to rookie integration, undrafted free agent signings, and late-wave roster retooling. Today’s coverage is dominated by GMs and head coaches justifying their draft weekend philosophies, alongside a flurry of key fifth-year option decisions for the 2023 draft class.

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The San Francisco 49ers and GM John Lynch emphasized versatility and long-term development after drafting eight players, highlighted by WR De’Zhaun Stribling at No. 33 and executing a series of value-driven trades. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens heavily prioritized size and toughness, aiming to return to their “organizational roots” with brawny picks like first-round guard Vega Ioane and EDGE Zion Young. The Las Vegas Raiders welcomed their new face of the franchise, No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, who immediately impressed the staff with his commanding, business-first demeanor. In Nashville, Assistant GM Dave Ziegler defended the Tennessee Titans’ selection of WR Carnell Tate at No. 4, noting the organization had a strong consensus vision for the complete three-down playmaker despite fan clamor for Jeremiyah Love. Down in Miami, seventh-round Dolphins EDGE Max Llewellyn warned that he’s carrying an underdog mentality to South Florida after sliding further than expected.

NFL — 2026-04-29#

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If you only catch one segment today, make it 2026 Schrager Hour Draft Recap Bonanza | Schrager Hour. Peter Schrager delivers an incredible behind-the-scenes breakdown of the 2026 draft’s most polarizing moments, explaining exactly why teams like the 49ers and Rams defied consensus boards and what really went down in the war rooms.

NFL News — 2026-04-29#

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While post-draft grades flood the timeline, the true landscape-altering news comes out of Minnesota, where the ownership announced in a Statement from Vikings Owners About General Manager Search that they have officially launched a wide-ranging hunt for a new GM. Meanwhile, in Denver, the end of an era arrived as four-time All-Pro safety Justin Simmons made it official in ‘My heart, my home, my story’: All-Pro safety Justin Simmons announces retirement from NFL, reflects on Broncos’ tenure, opting to hang up his cleats and transition to being a fan of the team he captained for years.

NFL — 2026-04-30#

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If there is one conversation to hear today, it is Kyle Shanahan pulling back the curtain on how NFL front offices actually operate during the draft. Shanahan bluntly details the 49ers’ internal strategies, from moving down to steal receivers like Deshawn Stribbling to his sheer disregard for the media’s mock draft consensus. Kyle Shanahan says media calls around & shares secrets ahead of the draft 🤫 | The Rich Eisen Show · NFL on ESPN

NFL News — 2026-04-30#

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The 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the rearview, and front offices have immediately shifted gears to integrating their rookie classes while locking in veteran cornerstone pieces. Between fifth-year option deadlines, the frantic rush of undrafted free agency, and massive stadium groundbreakings, the league’s administrative cycle is running at full throttle.

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Following a weekend of massive board movement, executives like Ravens GM Eric DeCosta noted that “consensus boards” have made finding draft bargains significantly harder, as team evaluations are tightly aligning with public projections. Read more in Why the Ravens Are Having a Tougher Time Finding Draft Bargains. Defying this trend, the 49ers trusted their own convictions to select WR De’Zhaun Stribling at No. 33, detailed in Shanahan Details Why the 49ers Trusted Their Board in 2026 NFL Draft. In a historic move, the Jets executed an 18-slot trade-up in the fourth round—their largest same-day upward move in franchise history—to secure Clemson QB Cade Klubnik, covered in How Jets Made Franchise History in Round 4 Tradeup to Take Cade Klubnik. Finally, the Buccaneers were ecstatic when highly-graded Miami EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. fell to them at pick 15, and the Rams secured a long-term franchise investment by taking Alabama QB Ty Simpson at No. 13.

NFL — 2026-05-01#

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Howie Roseman went to a ‘dark place’ trying to get Makai Lemon on the phone during the draft 👀 · NFL on ESPN
If you want a raw, unvarnished look at the chaos inside an NFL draft room, Eagles GM Howie Roseman delivers an incredible story about his absolute panic when he couldn’t reach wide receiver Makai Lemon on the clock. It is a fascinating peek into the paranoia of front-office executives who realize another team—in this case, the Steelers—might be actively trying to snipe their draft pick.

NFL News — 2026-05-01#

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Rookie minicamps have officially kicked off across the league, transforming draft grades into on-field reality as teams get their first look at the 2026 class in team gear. It’s a weekend of heavy installations and fast evaluations, setting the baseline for the off-season program before veterans arrive.

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Coaches are already setting high expectations for their premium picks as rookies hit the grass. In Dallas, defensive coordinator Christian Parker raved about No. 11 overall pick Caleb Downs, praising the safety’s “premium instincts” and calling him a “natural football player” who makes constant contact with the ball. The Lions hope for an immediate impact from Blake Miller, expecting the first-round Clemson tackle to plug-and-play at right tackle much like he did as a true freshman in college. Down in Tampa, Jason Taylor praised Rueben Bain Jr., noting that the No. 1 overall pick brings “violence” and brute power to the Buccaneers’ defensive front. Meanwhile, the Bengals secured the feel-good story of the draft by selecting Navy DT Landon Robinson in the seventh round; the Pat Tillman Scholarship winner and former linebacker converted to tackle and became Navy’s first defensive All-American in 50 years.