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.
It seems some league insiders believe McVay wishes the club had gone in a different direction.
The Cardinals struggled to give Love the news when they were on the clock.
During a pre-draft interview that aired on ESPN, Goodell addressed the schedule change that seems to be inevitable.
Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?
The Los Angeles Rams made one of the boldest moves in an otherwise uneventful first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
Mauigoa was the consensus OL1 for most of the pre-draft process.
While speaking with reporters after the 49ers moved out of the draft's first round via a pair of trades, San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that he has accepted the reality of the situation regarding Jones' status for the 2026 season.
The Los Angeles Rams officially began preparing for life after reigning regular-season Most Valuable Player Matthew Stafford when they somewhat surprisingly made Simpson the 13th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to grab Lemon, and it's easy to see why.
Shortly after Mauigoa learned that he'll be playing in home games held at MetLife Stadium this September, he shared a passionate promise for his new QB1.
While their springtime experiences went much differently, Mendoza nevertheless sees a bit of Brady in himself.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
On Thursday night, Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf was asked about what's become a unique and unexpected situation for members of the organization.
For an update shared on Thursday, NFL insider Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports suggested that O’Connell and Co. have a preference regarding which player will win the QB1 job this summer.
On Thursday night, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones attempted to silence such chatter.
Shortly after the pick became official, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn explained why he'll have Bailey as part of his defense this coming September.
On paper, New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh landed a replacement for Thibodeaux when the Giants made Reese from Ohio State the fifth overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Following the Lemon pick, Roseman sang a familiar tune regarding Brown's current status with the organization.
Head coach Sean McVay doesn't want anybody to think he has any doubts about what Stafford will offer the Rams this coming fall.
After the Dallas Cowboys selected Downs in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Saban reacted with high praise for his former playmaker.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is set to miss the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday to seek counseling. Now he may miss more time.
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers wanted to play with Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs. Instead, he'll be facing him twice a year.
Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft may have just ended, but it's never too early to make grand proclamations about this year's class. Here, we offer four statements and assess whether they're true or false.
While the top of the draft order mostly stayed true to form and did not deliver many surprises, there were some first-round picks that stood out more than others and raised some eyebrows.
With Day 1 in the books, all eyes are now on Day 2 (Rounds 2-3) of the 2026 NFL Draft, which kicks off on Friday.
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?
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