Kiper's favorites from the 2026 NFL draft class: 15 players who will outperform their draft slot
Mel Kiper Jr.'s annual list of NFL draft favorites includes two speedy receivers, three undersized cornerbacks and some gritty linemen.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:45:21 EST
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The Leggy 100: An annual ranking of the best players in the NFL draft class
Jeff Legwold reveals his list of top NFL draft prospects for 2026, which is based purely on talent.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:45:21 EST
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Bengals extend Lawrence after blockbuster trade
Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II passed his physical with the Bengals and signed a one-year, $28 million extension, the Win Sports Group told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:28:09 EST
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NFL draft prospect Branch arrested in Georgia
Wide receiver Zachariah Branch, who is widely expected to be a Day 2 NFL draft pick, was arrested early Sunday morning in Athens, Georgia, on two possible misdemeanor charges.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:28:09 EST
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Source: Titans using 5th-year option on Skoronski
The Tennessee Titans are exercising the fifth-year option for right guard Peter Skoronski, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Saturday.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:28:09 EST
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Source: Texans, Anderson agree to $150M deal
Texans and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. have agreed to a historic three-year, $150 million extension to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:28:09 EST
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Sources: Brissett not at Cards' offseason program
Cardinals incumbent starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett has not been in attendance for the start of the team's offseason program as he waits for a new deal, sources told NFL Network.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:28:09 EST
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WR Flowers: Harbaugh's practices led to injuries
Ravens wideout Zay Flowers says "heavy" practices under former coach John Harbaugh were the reason Baltimore "had a lot of injuries" last season.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:28:09 EST
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Falcons trade DT Orhorhoro for Jags DT Smith
The Falcons have traded DT Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jaguars for DT Maason Smith. Both players were selected in the second round of the 2024 draft.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:28:09 EST
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Report: Penix, Njoku among targets used in fraud
A former Alabama defensive end is accused of using wigs and fake IDs to impersonate NFL players to secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans, with a report identifying Michael Penix Jr., David Njoku and Xavier McKinney as the targeted players.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:28:09 EST
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⬆ Players who have boosted their draft stock
Dillon Thieneman and Monroe Freeling have drastically boosted their stock since the start of last season. Who else has climbed the board?
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:28:09 EST
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'Nobody was going to beat the 10th pick:' How the Bengals wooed the Giants into trading vet Dexter Lawrence
Lawrence informed the Giants he wanted a new deal or trade, the Giants didn't want to let him go -- until the price was right.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:31:55 EST
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The fallout of a stunning Dexter Lawrence trade: Four takeaways
What does that say about the NFL's trade market, this draft class and the state of the Bengals?
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:31:55 EST
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How all 32 teams can crush the NFL draft
Ben Solak hits the top priorities for every single team -- and the prospects who can meet those needs.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:17:34 EST
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Why Jimmy Johnson cautions Jets that making right picks more valuable than stockpiling them
With eight picks in the first and second rounds, New York sits where the former Cowboys coach was 35 years ago.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:31:09 EST
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Inside the fallout of the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel photos
How Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel scrambled to respond to photos published in the New York Post.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:32:41 EST
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Who won the Jaguars-Browns draft-day trade for Travis Hunter?
The Browns and Jags swapped picks in 2025 so Jacksonville could draft Hunter. Now, Cleveland has an extra first-rounder in 2026.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:18:43 EST
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How a 'big argument' and lucky draft moves led to the Chiefs selecting Chris Jones
A look back 10 years later at the selection of Jones, one of the most important picks in franchise history.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:34:54 EST
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Out with the old, in with the new: Ravens unveil new uniforms
The Ravens revamped their on-field look since 1999 with new uniforms after a process that took three years.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:29:10 EST
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Hail Raiser: Commanders roll out fresh uniforms with new alternate logo
Washington's updated three-uniform set is headlined by the black "Hail Raiser" look with a new alternate logo.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:29:10 EST
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10 NFL draft prospects to put on your fantasy radar -- and three others to monitor
With the NFL draft nearly upon us, it's time to think about how the top prospects will fare in fantasy.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:30:59 EST
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2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiles for more than 30 tight ends
Mike Clay provides breakdowns of the top tight ends in fantasy football for the 2026 season.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:30:59 EST
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Forget the 40: The true measure of Carnell Tate
Wide receiver Carnell Tate is confident, intelligent and ready to star in the NFL. His mother made sure of it.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:19:52 EST
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Akheem Mesidor's long, long road to the NFL
The Miami DE once struggled to make an impact in youth football. Now, he's a potential first-round pick.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:19:52 EST
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Super Bowl 2027 on ESPN: Date, location, venue, more details
The 2027 Super Bowl will air on ESPN for the first time in network history. Learn more information about Super Bowl LXI festivities now.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:05:38 EST
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