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How six national outlets graded the Dolphins' draft. And Miami adds more players
MIAMI -- Assigning draft grades to teams immediately after a draft is a traditional, if largely, senseless exercise.
With that caveat, here’s how six national publications assessed the Dolphins’ draft, which included Penn State edge player Chop Robinson (21st overall), Houston left tackle Patrick Paul (55th), Tennessee running back Jaylen ...Read more
Analysis: Eight thoughts to wrap up the Lions' haul and the 2024 NFL Draft
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — With the 2024 NFL Draft in the books, let's put a bow on things with some thoughts regarding what the Detroit Lions were able to accomplish:
The Lions went into the week with surprisingly few roster holes. That's something we understood prior to the three-day event, but much like the success of the 2023 season, it meant ...Read more
Mike Preston: Ravens stick to script and come away with solid draft class
BALTIMORE -- On some days, boring is good.
The Ravens had a couple of those days during the NFL draft this past weekend, and that’s a good thing because everything seemed to fall into place.
There were no trades or reaches on selections, and the Ravens basically stayed with the script.
Will they challenge for a Super Bowl title in 2024? ...Read more
Jason Mackey: Why Pittsburgh holds an extra special meaning to brothers Bryse and Payton Wilson
PITTSBURGH — As the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for runs in the 10th and 11th innings Friday night for an eventual victory over the visiting New York Yankees, Bryse Wilson walked back and forth between the dugout and home clubhouse at American Family Field, keeping tabs on the NFL draft.
Wilson's younger brother Payton, a talented and ...Read more
How faith shaped Michael Penix Jr.'s journey to Atlanta
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta has a fond history with southpaws, from Tom Glavine to Michael Vick to Max Fried. In due time, Michael Penix Jr. will have the chance to join them.
The NFL draft is known for its unpredictability, but his selection left some folks perplexed even by its standards. The Falcons, fresh off giving veteran quarterback ...Read more
Patriots draft QB Joe Milton in sixth round, 'swing on upside'
BOSTON — The Patriots selected Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III with the 193rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
Milton is now the fifth quarterback on the roster and the second passer the Patriots have drafted this year. UNC’s Drake Maye was the Patriots’ first-round pick, selected third overall in the draft.
According to a scout,...Read more
NIL in college football is making a big impact on the NFL draft
DETROIT — The shakeup in college football is having an impact on the NFL draft.
Now that college players can make money on their name, image and likeness, without losing their eligibility, there isn't the same urgency to leave for the pros.
Many NFL evaluators say that has impacted the draft, which wrapped up Saturday, in some cases diluting...Read more
UNC LB Cedric Gray, WR Tez Walker selected in fourth round of 2024 NFL draft
North Carolina, which had quarterback Drake Maye taken with the third pick of the 2024 NFL draft, had two of his former teammates selected Saturday in the fourth round.
Linebacker Cedric Gray was taken 106th overall by the Tennessee Titans, and wide receiver Tez Walker went 113th to the Baltimore Ravens.
Gray earned first-team All-ACC honors ...Read more
Pat Leonard: Giants' pivot off QB hunt to need-based NFL Draft increases pressure on 2024 season for Joe Schoen, Brian Daboll
NEW YORK — Giants first-round pick Malik Nabers was asked what he makes of Daniel Jones as a quarterback on Thursday.
It was a standard question that 99 times out of 100 results elicits an answer like ‘he’s a great player.’ That is not how Nabers responded.
“I’ll wait until I get here to see all of that,” he said. “I’m just ...Read more
Eagles draft Clemson RB Will Shipley in the fourth round
PHILADELPHIA — After trading back in the fourth round twice, the Eagles selected Clemson running back Will Shipley with the No. 127 overall pick on Saturday.
Shipley, who turns 22 in August, was a three-year starter for the Tigers and a former five-star recruit out of Weddington (N.C.). The 5-foot-11, 206-pound Shipley proved himself as a ...Read more
It took longer than expected, but South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler taken in fifth round of draft by Saints
COLUMBIA, S.C. — After a longer-than-expected wait, South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler was selected with the 150th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints on Saturday.
NFL analysts and mock drafts generally had Rattler slotted as a second- or third-round selection as the draft neared. Then ...Read more
Broncos acquiring DL John Franklin-Myers in trade from New York Jets, sources say
DENVER — The Broncos’ active Saturday produced more than 2024 draft picks.
Denver also acquired veteran defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers from the New York Jets in exchange for a future draft pick, multiple sources confirmed Saturday to The Denver Post.
ESPN reported the Broncos are sending a 2026 sixth-rounder to New York.
Franklin-...Read more
Rams acknowledge Matthew Stafford has asked for more guarantees in contract
LOS ANGELES — Rams general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay on Friday confirmed a report that quarterback Matthew Stafford wants his contract adjusted to include guaranteed salary beyond this season.
NFL.com reported Friday that Stafford was seeking the adjustment.
“We’ve discussed those things,” McVay said after the second day ...Read more
Eagles draft legacy LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr. in the fifth round
PHILADELPHIA — Former St. Joseph’s Prep and Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is bound for the Eagles.
Trotter, 21, was selected in the fifth round, No. 155 overall on the final day of the draft on Saturday. He follows in the footsteps of his father, Jeremiah Trotter Sr., an Eagles Hall of Fame linebacker. The 6-foot, 228-pound ...Read more
Mark Bradley: A few words in defense of Falcons' Penix pick
ATLANTA — Full disclosure: On Monday, having read ESPN’s report that the Falcons might draft Michael Penix, I forwarded it to esteemed colleague D. Orlando Ledbetter with this comment: “Not sure I believe it.”
Full disclosure: On Thursday night, when the Falcons drafted Penix, I gasped.
Full disclosure: The first email I saw Friday ...Read more
Jason Mackey: Steelers will need Troy Fautanu to become more than a fairytale story
PITTSBURGH — If the Steelers were looking for a narrative, some fairytale story that had heads spinning and tears flowing on the other side of the country, they certainly got one by selecting tackle Troy Fautanu out of Washington with the No. 20 overall pick late Thursday night.
Not only has Fautanu, throughout the leadup to the NFL draft, ...Read more
Rams select RB Blake Corum in 3rd round of NFL draft
HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. — The Rams selected Michigan running back Blake Corum in the third round of the NFL draft on Friday night.
Using the 83rd overall pick, the Rams addressed a need that head coach Sean McVay had spoken about since the owners’ meeting in March. The Rams needed a dependable backup for starting running back Kyren Williams ...Read more
Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze fearlessly vow to raise expectations for Bears: 'What's the reason to duck?'
CHICAGO — Caleb Williams arrived at Halas Hall on Friday, his first full day as the new Chicago Bears quarterback, with the same level of excitement and self-assuredness he has been channeling through most of his football life. Williams is nothing if not confident. His ambition is spoken by design. And his undeniable presence is, quite frankly...Read more
Patriots trade down to select Washington WR Ja'Lynn Polk 37th overall
BOSTON — The Patriots got new quarterback Drake Maye an offensive weapon.
The Patriots traded down to No. 37 overall to select Washington wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft. The Patriots traded down from No. 34 and gave up the 137th overall pick in the fifth round to move down to No. 37 and added the 110th ...Read more
Illinois' Johnny Newton picked by Commanders in NFL draft
ST. LOUIS — Add another player with area college ties to the list of new NFL pros.
Illinois’ Johnny Newton was picked in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft Friday evening. The Washington Commanders took Newton, a defensive tackle, with the 36th overall pick.
The Commanders need Newton's pass-rushing prowess, having finished near the ...Read more
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