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Rising oil costs to dent P&G profits by $1 billion in 2027

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:02:22 GMT

CINCINNATI, Ohio: Procter & Gamble has warned that surging oil prices could shave about US$1 billion off its fiscal 2027 profit, underscoring the widening impact of the war in Iran on global corporations beyond the energy and airline sectors.

The maker of brands such as Pampers and Tide said the hit reflects rising costs across packaging, raw materials, and transportation, as crude prices have climbed from a

Rays' Steven Matz looks for continued success against Guardians

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:25:19 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians spent the weekend on a working vacation in Toronto, playing a series against the Blue Jays and attending Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.

Now, they're back at home to begin a three-game set Monday against the surging Tampa Bay Rays.

Guardians left-hander Parker Messick (3-0, 1.76 ERA)

Spencer Torkelson ties franchise record, as Tigers defeat Reds

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:40:35 GMT

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Hao-Yu Lee belted a pinch-hit, go-ahead two-run homer and Spencer Torkelson had three hits and homered in his fifth straight game as the visiting Detroit Tigers rallied for an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday in Cincinnati.

Kerry Carpenter doubled and tripled, while Gleyber Torres added three hits, including a two-run hom

Why US Republicans are headed for a midterm crash

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:49:09 GMT

It appears the curse of the midterm elections is going to hit the ruling party head-on

The midterms are still seven months away, and the Republicans must contend with an American voter whose mood has noticeably changed.

After regaining the White House in 2024, President Donald Trump - seeking revenge after being "cheated" of the presidency in the 2020 election - confidently declared victory

Giants' Landen Roupp on a roll entering series finale vs. Marlins

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:19:04 GMT

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A pair of 27-year-old right-handers who are off to successful starts will face relatively unfamiliar opponents on Sunday afternoon when Max Meyer and the Miami Marlins close a three-game road series against Landen Roupp and the San Francisco Giants.

The teams have split the first two games of the set, with the Giants drawing even Saturday in a 6-2 win after the M

Light-hitting Reds keep finding ways to win ahead of finale vs. Tigers

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:25:06 GMT

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It's fair to call the Cincinnati Reds the surprise team of the National League a month into the season. After entering the year without an abundance of household names, the Reds are tied for second in the majors with 18 wins.

Cincinnati will search for its 10th win in 12 tries on Sunday afternoon in the series finale against the visiting Detroit Tigers.

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Rays pitcher Griffin Jax backed by powerful lineup against Twins

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:19:02 GMT

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Looking for a way to get right-handed reliever Griffin Jax back on track, Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash is starting him against the team that traded him last summer, the visiting Minnesota Twins, in their series finale on Sunday.

Jax was one of the American League's top setup relievers when he was obtained on July 31 for starter Taj Bradley. But Jax is off to a s

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.

Sal Stewart's big day powers Reds' runaway win over Tigers

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:08:42 GMT

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Sal Stewart homered and drove in five runs on Saturday night to help the streaking Cincinnati Reds earn a 9-2 victory to clinch a series win over the visiting Detroit Tigers.

Brady Singer (2-1) allowed two runs on eight hits across 5 1/3 innings for the Reds, who have won nine of their last 11 games. Singer struck out three and TJ Friedl went 3-for-4 with a solo hom

Kevin Denkey's 2nd straight brace helps Cincinnati best Red Bulls

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:07:56 GMT

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Kevin Denkey scored twice late in the first half and FC Cincinnati recorded a 2-0 victory over the visiting New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.

Denkey notched a multi-goal game for the second straight game after scoring twice in Wednesday's 4-4 draw with New York City Football Club. It was Denkey's third MLS brace, coming one day shy of the anniversary of his fi

NFL Draft Day 3: Jermod McCoy to Raiders, Jets trade up for Cade Klubnik

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:06:34 GMT

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The third and final day of the 2026 NFL Draft began with a name many thought would go in the first round.Instead, Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy went No. 101 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, as the opening pick of the fourth round on Saturday in Pittsburgh.The Buffalo Bills owned the No. 101 selection entering the day, while the Raiders sat at No. 102. Las Vegas tr

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.

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2026 NFL Draft: Round 4 and 5 recap

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:40:33 GMT

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F Arnau Farnos signs first-team contract with NYCFC

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:55:13 GMT

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New York City FC signed forward Arnau Farnos to a first-team contract through the rest of this season, the team announced Saturday.

The deal also has an option for an extension through the 2027-28 season.

Farnos, 23, previously signed four short-term agreements with the franchise.

'Arnau has taken advantage of his opportunities with both the first team a

Light-hitting Reds chase 4th straight series win in matchup vs. Tigers

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:05:10 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds will look to clinch their fourth consecutive series victory Saturday night when they host the Detroit Tigers in the second contest of a three-game set.

The Reds are off to their best start (17-9) in the first 26 games of the season since beginning 18-8 in 2006. Fueled by a balanced lineup, manager Terry Francona's upstart club has won eight of

Sizzling second baseman face off as Marlins, Giants meet again

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:55:11 GMT

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Two second basemen who have demonstrated early on that they're serious about making the National League All-Star team hope to continue fast starts at the other's expense Saturday afternoon when Xavier Edwards and the Miami Marlins once again visit Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants.

Both players had three hits Friday night, and Edwards' teammates collected 13 m

MLB roundup: Cubs overtake Dodgers late for 10th straight win

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:40:34 GMT

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Dansby Swanson hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the ninth as the visiting Chicago Cubs rallied for a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.

The Cubs won their 10th straight game as they came back from a 4-0 deficit, scoring all their runs over the final three innings.

Swanson was 2-for-3 with two runs, a tripl

Nathaniel Lowe's walk-off blast ends Reds' rainy win over Tigers

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:40:32 GMT

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Nathaniel Lowe belted a two-run walk-off home run late Friday night, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-8 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

After Detroit closer Kenley Jansen (0-1) recorded two quick outs in the ninth, Spencer Steer fell behind 0-2 in the count, then singled on a 2-2 pitch. Lowe connected on an 0-1 sinker, hitting his second homer of the game -- an

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

Cowboys acquire 49ers starting LB Dee Winters for 5th-round pick

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:19:26 GMT

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The Dallas Cowboys continued to bolster their defense on Friday, trading a fifth-round draft pick for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters.

Winters, 25, started all 17 regular-season games last season and had team-high 101 tackles as well as eight tackles for loss, five passes defended and one interception which he returned 74 yards for a touchdown.

NFL Draft Round 2: Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald lands with Texans

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:55:18 GMT

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Defensive tackle 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

Fire endeavor to keep unbeaten run alive vs. last-place SKC

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:05:03 GMT

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After letting a second-half lead slip away in their last outing, the host Chicago Fire renew their rivalry with fellow Midwestern foe Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.

While the Fire (4-2-2, 14 points) are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions (4-0-1), they blew a 3-1 second-half lead against FC Cincinnati on April 18. Evander's penalt

Cincinnati, Red Bulls enter clash off matching 4-4 ties

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:05:17 GMT

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The New York Red Bulls and FC Cincinnati spent Wednesday scoring four goals in their respective matches.

Most times, that's enough to register a win, but neither team could clamp down defensively, each settling for one point.

Two teams coming off differing types of draws and trying to gain ground in the Eastern Conference standings get together Saturday night wh

Rays acquire RHP Casey Legumina from Mariners

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:05:05 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays acquired Casey Legumina from the Seattle Mariners on Friday in exchange for fellow right-hander Ty Cummings.

To make room on the 40-man roster, the Rays transferred right-hander Edwin Uceta (right shoulder impingement) to the 60-day injured list.

Legumina, 28, is 0-1 with a 4.63 ERA in eight relief appearances this season with Seattle. He w

Cincinnati big man Moustapha Thiam transfers to Michigan

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:19:12 GMT

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Former Cincinnati center Moustapha Thiam told ESPN on Friday that he has committed to play for national champion Michigan.

Thiam, who is listed at 7-foot-2 and 250 pounds, has two seasons of eligibility remaining and is expected to aid in the Wolverines' revamped frontcourt.

The Senegal native joins fellow transfers J.P.

CF Montreal bid to pick up steam vs. struggling NYCFC

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:55:21 GMT

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Under new leadership, CF Montreal are looking for their first set of consecutive wins this season when they host New York City FC on Saturday afternoon.

Following a 1-6-0 start, Montreal fired Marco Donadel on April 12. Interim head coach Philippe Eullaffroy helped lead the club to its first home victory of the season -- a 4-1 triumph over the New York Red Bulls last

Cubs bring 9-game win streak into opener vs. Dodgers

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:40:21 GMT

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The Chicago Cubs carry the longest winning streak in the major leagues into the opener of a three-game road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night in a battle of division leaders.

Chicago extended its winning streak to nine games with an 8-7 victory in 10 innings over the Philadelphia Phillies (nine straight losses) on Thursday.

'A nine-game win

Twins starter Taj Bradley gears up to face former Rays teammates

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:40:29 GMT

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Minnesota right-hander Taj Bradley, once regarded as the Tampa Bay Rays' No. 1 prospect, will face his old team for the first time since getting sent to the Twins at last year's trade deadline when the two teams open a three-game series on Friday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Bradley (3-0, 1.63 ERA), who went 19-25 with a 4.70 ERA over 69 games (67 starts) wit

Reds, Tigers riding high heading into weekend series

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:40:30 GMT

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Off to their best 25-game start to a season in two decades, the Cincinnati Reds host the Detroit Tigers in an interleague series opener on Friday night.

Coming off a road trip that saw them sweep three games against the Minnesota Twins and take two of three from the Tampa Bay Rays, the Reds have won 16 of their first 25 games for the first time since beginning 17-8

2026 NFL Draft: Best available on Day 2

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:25:14 GMT

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Round 1 of the NFL Draft came and went on Friday, starting the slide for prospects who were once viewed as first-rounders. Here's a look at the best players still available as we head into Round 2 of the draft:

Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee -- McCoy missed the entire 2025 season due to a torn right ACL, and his drop isn't surprising given the news that there was st

New Rams QB Ty Simpson among biggest NFL draft surprises

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:25:09 GMT

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Titans select Ohio State WR Carnell Tate at 4

If you had a bet out on Tate being the first Ohio State player taken, you probably made some money. The Titans had many needs and committed heavily to taking wide receivers in the mid-rounds last year, so the position wasn't really on the radar for Tennessee.

Tate fits extremely well into the wide receiver room, provi

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

Trade tracker: Chiefs move up to take CB Mansoor Delane No. 6

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:19:04 GMT

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The Kansas City Chiefs made the first move up the board of the 2026 NFL Draft, swapping three places with the Cleveland Browns to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane on Thursday night.

The Chiefs moved from No. 9 to No. 6 overall, while the Browns received a third-rounder (74th overall) and a fifth-rounder (148th) in addition to the ninth overall pick from Kansas City

Canadian team signs Yasiel Puig, despite potential prison sentence looming

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:05:12 GMT

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The Toronto Maple Leafs of the Canadian Baseball League signed former Major League Baseball All-Star Yasiel Puig for the 2026 season.

How long his tenure with the team will last is up to Judge Dolly M. Gee in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in Los Angeles. Puig is scheduled to be sentenced May

With Francisco Lindor in question and long skid over, Mets take on Twins

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:19:12 GMT

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The New York Mets spent most of the last three weeks learning they didn't like life without Juan Soto.

Now the team hopes it won't find out about life without Francisco Lindor.

With their 12-game losing streak finally over, the Mets likely will learn Lindor's status on Thursday before they host the Minnesota Twins in the finale of a three-game interleague serie

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

Cincinnati tallies twice in closing minutes, earns draw vs. NYCFC

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:19:13 GMT

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Andrei Chirila scored in two minutes into second-half stoppage time and Evander converted a penalty kick three minutes later, helping FC Cincinnati rally to a 4-4 draw against host New York City FC on Wednesday.

Chirila, a 17-year-old homegrown defender, converted from outside the box for his first career MLS goal in his second match. NYCFC's Kevin O'Toole subsequentl

Who's No. 2? Books shifting from Arvell Reese to David Bailey for Jets

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:40:22 GMT

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The New York Jets continue to hold their cards close to the vest when it comes to the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.

But the most popular online sportsbooks think they see a tell: Texas A&M pass rusher David Bailey has passed Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese as the favorite to be selected immediately after Indiana quarterback Fernando Mend

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

Nick Martinez helps Rays dispatch Reds, his former team

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:55:10 GMT

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Nick Martinez allowed a run on five hits over eight innings and Junior Caminero homered to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon at St. Petersburg, Fla.

Martinez (1-1) walked one and struck out five against his former team. He threw 71 strikes in 95 pitches.

The Rays averted a sweep in the three-game series and wo

Brandon Phillips to sign 1-day contract, retire with Reds

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:19:23 GMT

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Three-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Phillips will sign a one-day contract with the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday and retire as a member of the franchise.

Saturday will be a big day for Phillips, who will be inducted into the Reds' Hall of Fame. He joins Aaron Harang, Reggie Sanders and Lou Piniella as members of the 2026 class

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

Ohio postal workers say residents need option to vote by mail

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:30:04 GMT

Mail carriers in Ohio said it is critical for residents to have the option to vote by mail.

The American Postal Workers Union has launched a new campaign across the state urging the expansion of vote-by-mail options.

Jen Lem

Ohio sees uptick in number of local jails holding immigrants

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:51:22 GMT

More Ohio immigrant residents are being arrested and held in jail, but they aren't being charged with a crime, according to a new report. Instead, they're incarcerated under so-call

Browns announce 2026 season of Jr. Browns Backers

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:42 GMT

The Jr. Browns Backers kids club is in its third season

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BEREA, Ohio The Cleveland Browns announced today the launch of the 2026 season of "Jr. Browns Backers", presented by University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's and in association with Cardinal Credit Union.

"The continued growth of Barking Backers and Jr. Browns Backers shows how much these clubs mean to our fans and

Browns announce 2026 season of Barking Backers

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:42 GMT

Barking Backers is celebrating its five-year "anni-fur-sary"

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BEREA, Ohio The Cleveland Browns announced today the launch of the 2026 season of "Barking Backers", presented by Milk-Bone.

Barking Backers, the beloved Fan Club for Dogs, is celebrating its five-year "anni-fur-sary."

"The continued growth of Barking Backers and Jr. Browns Backers shows how much these clubs mean

Morning Break: Meet Saints 2026 Draft class, undrafted free agents

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:21 GMT

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Monday, April 27

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How did Saints WR Jordyn Tyson reach the peak? By leaning on family through the valleys.

Dawn would not yet have broken in north Texas when John Tyson would hear the familiar sounds of a garage door jolting to life, the hum of a car engine, the ga

'What They're Saying' about all 7 Cowboys picks

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:33:00 GMT

Nick Eatman

FRISCO, TexasThree days of the NFL Draft. Eight initial draft picks turned into seven players, thanks to two trades. But there's a lot more numbers to describe a wild weekend for the Cowboys, including five press conferences and seven conference calls.

Add it all up and you've got a lot different voices talking about these seven players, including the headliners of this Cowboys

2026 NFL Draft Grades: Falcons get high marks for Day 2

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:24:33 GMT

Now that the draft has wrapped, lets take a look at the national media grades for the Falcons.

Will McFadden

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons picked up an extra selection during draft weekend and ultimately came out of the NFL Draft with six new players in Ian Cunningham's first event as the team's general manager.

Four of those selections were used on defense, where the Falcons added one of

New Orleans Saints agree to terms with 10 undrafted free agents

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:35 GMT

Undrafted free agents join New Orleans' eight selections from the 2026 NFL Draft

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New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has agreed to terms with the ten rookies following the conclusion of the NFL Draft: running backCJ Donaldson, tight endCody Hardy, tackleAlan Herron, defensive endMichael Heldman, cornerbacksDaShawn Jones

Draft Grades: What They're Saying About the Titans 2026 Draft Class

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:51:47 GMT

Jim Wyatt

NASHVILLEThe draft picks are in, eight of them in all:

Round 1 (No. 4): WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State

Round 1 (No. 31): Edge Keldric Faulk, Auburn

Round 2 (No. 60): LB Anthony Hill, Jr., Texas

Round 5 (No. 142): G Fernando Carmona, Jr., Arkansas

Round 5 (No. 165): RB Nick Singleton, P

Draft Makes The Grade As Bengals Grind Back Into A Contender

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:25:35 GMT

Geoff Hobson
In the most expensive offseason of any NFL team, the Bengals roared into this draft and by the time they were done Saturday at dinnertime they had many graders eating out of their hands.
The Sporting News gave them an A. CBS Spots gave them an A-minus. Pro Football Focus went B-plus. SI.com went B, just like ESPN's Who The Hell is Mel Kiper.
In the span of a week, the Bengals showed they

Eric DeCosta Explains Why the Ravens Didn't Draft a Center

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:28:52 GMT

Ryan Mink
One of the Ravens' biggest needs entering the draft was at center following the departure of Pro Bowler Tyler Linderbaum in free agency.
By the end of the three days, the Ravens came away with 11 new rookies but zero true centers.
So, why didn't the Ravens draft a center? General Manager Eric DeCosta answered that following the draft, saying it was "unfortunate," while expressing his confide

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
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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

Your 2026 Houston Texans Draft Class

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:20:52 GMT

The Houston Texans made eight selections in the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Hear from Head Coach DeMeco Ryans and Executive VP & GM Nick Caserio on the last day of Draft:
**Round 1, Pick 26: G Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech**
The Texans traded up two spots with the Buffalo Bills to open the draft, and Caserio made clear the decision wasn't complicated.
Every scout in the building had grad

Why Colts exclusively picked Big Ten, SEC players in 2026 NFL Draft

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:03:46 GMT

General manager Chris Ballard only selected players from the Big Ten and SEC in the 2026 Draft
Abby Halpin
The Colts went eight-for-eight in the 2026 NFL Draft with selections from the two best conferences in college football.
General manager Chris Ballard selected players from Georgia (LB CJ Allen), LSU (S AJ Haulcy), Kentucky (G Jalen Farmer and RB Seth McGowan), Oregon (LB Bryce Boettcher), Flori

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

Jets Visit Familiar April Themes with Vigor During the 2026 NFL Draft

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

GM Darren Mougey & HC Aaron Glenn Add College Production, Speed & Winning to the Roster with Their 8 Picks
Randy Lange
The Jets made eight the hard way. That's as in eight draft picks, only two with the Jets' original draft positions, the octet assembled with 28 players or picks either coming or going as general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn orchestrated their second draft toget

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

5 final observations about the Bills 2026 Draft Class

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Chris Brown
The Bills made a total of 10 draft picks this year, including eight on Day 3.
Bills insider and 'Voice of the Bills' Chris Brown breaks down five key observations from the team's 2026 draft class.
1 Defense carries the day again
The Bills 2026 draft class was again defined by a majority of defensive players, as Buffalo continues to bolster a side of the ball that came up short with

2026 NFL Draft: See all Atlanta Falcons picks

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:38:00 GMT

Meet the members of the Falcons' 2026 draft class.
Will McFadden
Pick No. 48 CB Avieon Terrell
Pick No. 79 WR Zachariah Branch
Pick No. 134 LB Kendal Daniels
Pick No. 208 DT Anterio Thompson
Pick No. 215 LB Harold Perkins Jr.
Pick No. 231 OT Ethan Onianwa
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The 2026 NFL Draft has officially wrapped, and the Falcons added some high-profile p

Analysts Take: LB Aiden Fisher

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:13:03 GMT

Aiden Fisher's path from zero-star recruit to the heartbeat of a national championship defense echoes Indiana's rise over the last few seasons. Over 51 games, he earned back-to-back first-team All-Big Ten selections, first-team All-American honors, and a Butkus Award finalist nod all while helping anchor the Hoosiers' first-ever national title.
247Sports called Fisher "the undisputed heart and soul of Indiana's d

Big Blue drafts 'a bunch of Giants figuratively and literally'

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:42:48 GMT

Dan Salomone
The Giants had to wait for 31 teams to make 112 picks until they were back on the clock on Day 3.
Then they made three choices in an eight-pick stretch on Saturday afternoon, a demanding task for a club's marketing department looking to crank out content and let the world know about the newest Giants. The building was up to the challenge.
The sixth-round sprint began with defensive linema

Falcons select Ethan Onianwa with pick No. 231 in 2026 NFL Draft

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:08:57 GMT

The Atlanta Falcons land a massive offensive tackle out of Ohio State with their sixth and final pick in the draft.
byTori McElhaney&Will McFadden
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. With the 231st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected Ohio State offensive tackle Ethan Onianwa.
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Defensive-minded Cowboys finalize 2026 NFL Draft class

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:03:16 GMT

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FRISCO, TexasThe 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Cowboys have come out of it with seven new players.
The Cowboys' original second and third round picks were involved in trades for DT Quinnen Williams and WR George Pickens respectively. Dallas views them as this year's picks in the second and third round, in addition to their rookie class.Five of the seven picks were sp

Bengals Select Landon Robinson With 226th Overall Pick

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:57:45 GMT

Michael Hull
The Bengals drafted Navy DT Landon Robinson with their second seventh round in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here is a brief overview of the selection:
Pick:Round Seven, 226th Overall
Name:Landon Robinson
Hometown:Fairlawn, OH
Height:5'11"
Weight:293lbs
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Five Things to Know About New Chiefs WR Cyrus Allen

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:48:28 GMT

The Chiefs selected Allen with the No. 176 overall pick on Saturday
Matt McMullen
The Kansas City Chiefs made an addition to their wide receiver corps on Saturday, selecting former University of Cincinnati wide receiver Cyrus Allen with the No. 176 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Here are five things to know about Allen.
1. Allen led the Big 12 with 13 touchdown receptions in 2025.

Steelers select Spears-Jennings in seventh round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:48:00 GMT

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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

Bengals Select TE Jack Endries With 221st Overall Pick

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:42:45 GMT

Michael Hull
The Bengals drafted Texas TE Jack Endries with their first seventh round in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here is a brief overview of the selection:
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Pick:Round Seven, 221st Overall
Name:Jack Endries
Hometown:Danville, CA
Height:6'4 5/8"
Weight:245l

Five Things to Know About New Chiefs RB Emmett Johnson

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:42:42 GMT

The Chiefs selected Johnson with the No. 161 overall pick on Saturday
Matt McMullen
The Kansas City Chiefs added a playmaker to their offense on Saturday, selecting former Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson with the No. 161 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Here are five things to know about the Chiefs' newest running back.
1. Johnson led the Big 10 in rushing last season with 1,45

Everything Zac Taylor Said After the 2026 NFL Draft

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:35:00 GMT

Initial comments ...
"All in all, I thought we did a heck of a job. I'm really pleased with the job our scouting staff did. They did a lot of work on these guys. I thought it was great collaboration between them and the coaching staff. And so, we're really excited about this group that we added over these last three days. They are really going to help our football team. You don't always get to hi

Everything Landon Robinson Said After Being Drafted By The Bengals

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:34:00 GMT

Did you work with Jerry Montgomery at the East-West Shrine Bowl?
"I did. Yes, he was my coach."
The Bengals seemed to be on you from the get-go ...
"They were. It's a hometown team, so it's a blessing to be even considered by them. To be drafted, it's a blessing."
What is it about your style that is unique and would make you a particular fit for the Beng

Everything Jack Endries Said After Being Drafted By The Bengals

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:33:00 GMT

Congratulations, Jack. Welcome to the Bengals ...
"Yeah, I'm very excited to be here and I'm so grateful to the Bengals for taking a chance on me."
What was it like when you got that call?
"I'm still feeling the emotion right now, but I'm just really glad they took me. I wanted to be with the Bengals, so I'm really happy about that. I'm just glad they took a chance on

Everything Brian Parker II Said After Being Drafted By The Bengals

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:32:00 GMT

Welcome back to Cincinnati, Brian. How are you?
"Thank you. Glad to be back."
Tell us your reaction to the Bengals taking you in the sixth round ...
"Obviously huge. As a St. X guy, I grew up in Cincinnati playing football. I have a lot of friends there, and when they said it was going to be the Bengals, it's one of the better feelings in the world to be able to go ba

Everything Colbie Young Said After Being Drafted By The Bengals

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:31:00 GMT

How excited are you to join a wide receiver group that includes Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins?
"It's a blessing to be around such legendary receivers. It's really a full circle moment one of my only camps I went to, I met Tee Higgins there. Just being able to be around those guys, learn from them and develop into a receiver."
What do you remember about that experience with Tee Higgi

Everything Connor Lew Said After Being Drafted By The Bengals

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT

When did the Bengals first indicate their interest in you?
"I know with the Bengals, it started at the Combine. We had an informal meeting and then we met on Zoom during that gap after the Combine. I met with the O-line coaches and they said they were happy to work with me, and hopefully they'd get a chance to, and it came true."
What scheme did you run at Auburn?
"We

Steelers select Rubio in sixth round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:05:00 GMT

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The Steelers selected Notre Dame defensive end Gabriel Rubio with the 210th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Rubio played in six games in 2025, starting five, but missed the final six due to injury.
He appeared in 39 career games for the Fighting Irish, starting

READ: Rams trade picks 207, 251 and 252 to Eagles

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:42:02 GMT

Stu Jackson
INGLEWOOD, Calif. The Rams moved up on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Originally scheduled to not be on the clock until pick 207 in the sixth round, the Rams sent that selection, along with picks 251 and 252, to the Eagles in exchange for the 197th pick.
The trade leaves pick 232 as Los Angeles' only other scheduled selection to make on the final day of this year's draft.
Los Angeles'

Jager Burton stayed true to himself on his way to NFL

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:37:13 GMT

Packers fifth-round pick was a four-year starter at Kentucky
Wes Hodkiewicz
GREEN BAYJager Burtonhad pretty much the pick of the college litter after becoming the first offensive lineman to win Kentucky's Mr. Football Award back in 2020.
Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Oregon were calling, but the Lexington native had made up his mind he wanted to stay home and add to what the Wildcats were buildin

Bengals Select OT Brian Parker II With 189th Overall Pick

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:22:47 GMT

Michael Hull
The Bengals drafted OT Brian Parker II with their sixth round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here is a brief overview of the selection:
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Pick:Round Six, 189th Overall
Name:Brian Parker II
Hometown:Cincinnati, OH
Height:6'5 1/4"
Weight:309 lbs

Saints draft Lorenzo Styles Jr. with No. 172 pick in 2026 NFL Draft

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:31:20 GMT

The New Orleans Saints drafted Ohio State defensive back Lorenzo Styles Jr. with the No. 172 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints drafted defensive backLorenzo Styles Jr.from Ohio State with the 172nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Lorenzo Styles Jr.#- DBHeight: 6-0Weight: 194 lbsCollege: Ohio State
Styles, a 6-foot senior from Pickeri

Jets Trade Up in Round 4, Select Clemson QB Cabe Klubnik

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:14:00 GMT

Former Tiger: I Was Really Hoping for This
Eric Allen
After trading up in Round 4, the New York Jets selected Clemson QBCade Klubnikwith their second pick in the round (No. 110 overall). General manager Darren Mougey orchestrated his third trade of the draft, completing a pick swap with Cincinnati as the Jets packaged two fourth-round picks (128 and 140) to move up 18 spots and they also received a sixth-

Jets Trade Up in Round 4, Select Clemson QB Cade Klubnik

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:14:00 GMT

Former Tiger: I Was Really Hoping for This
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After trading up in Round 4, the New York Jets selected Clemson QBCade Klubnikwith their second pick in the round (No. 110 overall). General manager Darren Mougey orchestrated his third trade of the draft, completing a pick swap with Cincinnati as the Jets packaged two fourth-round picks (Nos. 128 and 140) to move up 18 spots. They also received a sixt

Steelers select Nowakowski in fifth round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:05:00 GMT

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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

Who Are The Early Top 2027 NFL Draft Prospects

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:34:00 GMT

Here are Sporting News' early Top 25 prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft
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The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and it's never to early to look ahead.
A year away from the draft in Washington, Sporting News' Bill Bender ranked histop players in the 2027draft class.
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Bengals Select WR Colbie Young With 140th Overall Pick

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:04:42 GMT

byMichael Hull,Geoff Hobson&Dan Hoard
After trading the 110th and 199th pick to the New York Jets in exchange for the 128th and 140th selections, the Bengals drafted Georgia WR Colbie Young with their second fourth round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here is a brief overview of the selection:
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Na

Bengals Select C Connor Lew With 128th Overall Pick

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:31:14 GMT

byMichael Hull,Geoff Hobson&Dan Hoard
After trading the 110th and 199th pick to the New York Jets in exchange for the 128th and 140th selections, the Bengals drafted C Connor Lew with their first fourth round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here is a brief overview of the selection:
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Bears select Texas DB Malik Muhammad 124th overall

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:29:58 GMT

Larry Mayer
The Bears traded up five spots in the fourth round of the draft and chose Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad with the No. 124 overall pick.
The 6-foot, 182-pounder from Dallas appeared in 41 games over three seasons with the Longhorns, compiling 97 tackles, three interceptions, 16 pass breakups, 3.5 tackles-for-loss and 1.0 sack.
Last season Muhammad played 11 games and registered 30 tackles,

Steelers select Wetjen in fourth round

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:05:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
The Steelers selected Iowa wide receiver Kaden Wetjen with the 121st overall pick in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Wetjen started seven of the 40 games he appeared in for Iowa. He had 23 receptions for 197 yards and one touchdown over three seasons.
He also shined as a punt returner, with 954 return yards, a 17.7-yard average, and four touchdowns. He also returned 56 kickoffs f

Transcript: TE Will Kacmarek - NFL Draft Day 2 - Apr. 25

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:49:00 GMT

Dolphins Staff
Read the full transcript from TE Will Kacmarek's media availability on April 25, 2026.
(Tell me about your value. We know that you are a blocking tight end, but you seem like you have some good hands also. This seems like a good place for you because they want to run the ball. Tell me about your value to the NFL and your value to the Dolphins, what you think both are.)"You ki

Fast Facts: Will Kacmarek

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:39:51 GMT

Travis Wingfield
The Dolphins continued building their profile of power and physicality in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. With the 87th overall pick, Miami selected Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek.
A fifth-year senior who began his career at the University of Ohio, Kacmarek is 6-foot-6, 261 pounds and plays the game to the vision of General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan.
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2026 NFL Draft Blog: Record setter

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT
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MIAMI TAKES FOUR PLAYERS ON DAY 2 OF THE 2026 NFL DRAFT

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:03:29 GMT

Dolphins Staff
The Dolphins added to both sides of the ball on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. The team selected inside linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (43rd overall) and wide receiver Caleb Douglas (75th overall) out of Texas Tech, along with Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek (87th overall) and Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell (94th overall).
Rodriguez and Douglas became the seventh and eighth Texas Tech playe

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

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:30:00 GMT

Dolphins Staff
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(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

Bengals 2026 Draft Grades

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:30:59 GMT

Day 2 of the NFL Draft is in the books, and the Cincinnati Bengals have added two players to the roster. Media outlets across the country are weighing in with grades and expert analysis.
Round 2, Pick 41 - DE Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
CBS Sports (Mike Renner) - A+
"He's a twitchy mover who sets up tackles with his pacing extremely well. He goes to the perfect spot on a Cincinnati team that nee

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

Vikings Draft Northwestern Tackle Caleb Tiernan with 97th Pick

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:03:19 GMT

Rob Kleifield
EAGAN, Minn.The Vikings keep stacking players with elite measurables.
Minnesota selected former Northwestern offensive lineman Caleb Tiernan with the 97th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday night, addressing its offense for the first time after picking former Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks at 18 on Thursday, former Cincinnati linebacker Jake Golday at 51 and f

Jaishawn Barham to Cowboys as 2026 third-round pick

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:48:58 GMT

Patrik Walker
FRISCO, TexasIt's all smiles for the Dallas Cowboys following Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft. With only a 12 percent chance of it happening, former Ohio State superstar safety Caleb Downs was still available for the Cowboys after the first ten picks went off the board, andDallas traded up from No. 12 to grab him at No. 11taking no risk on losing him by waiting one more selection.