2026 NFL Draft

The Green Bay Packers released veteran kicker Brandon McManus on Friday to clear the way for sixth-round rookie Trey Smack to take over the position immediately.

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Edge rusher David Bailey of the New York Jets holds the shortest odds to win the 2026 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Several other first-round picks from the recent draft sit close behind in the betting market. The race features a mix of pass rushers, linebackers and defensive backs.

Former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, a Heisman Trophy finalist, has received a rookie minicamp tryout invitation from the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted. The polarizing playmaker led Vanderbilt to its first 10-win season last year. Pavia now aims to earn a spot on the Ravens roster.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers chose Notre Dame defensive tackle Gabriel Rubio with the 210th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The pick, acquired in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs, adds size to a crowded defensive line room. Coaches praised Rubio's fit for the team's 3-4 defense.

Wide receiver George Pickens signed his $27.3 million fully guaranteed franchise tag with the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, April 23, 2026, after the team halted long-term contract negotiations as announced by EVP Stephen Jones the day prior. This follows Pickens' 1,429-yard 2025 season (third in NFL) and makes him trade-eligible ahead of the NFL Draft, with teams like the Titans, Chargers, Dolphins, Ravens, and Commanders linked as potential fits.

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Players and coaches expressed excitement about the Cincinnati Bengals' acquisition of defensive end Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants during Monday's offseason training session, two days after the blockbuster trade for the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.