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ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. predicted the Cleveland Browns will use one of their first-round picks to acquire a pass catcher ahead of Shedeur Sanders' second NFL season.
The Buffalo Bills made the surprising decision to move on from head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons. McDermott had plenty of success during his tenure, but ultimately, his inability to get the Bills to the Super Bowl proved to be his undoing.
Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots Super Bowl scenarios, rankings for the possible matchups in NFL title game.
After Dante Moore's decision to return to Oregon, the New York Jets aren't expected to use the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NFL draft on a quarterback, but that doesn't mean they'll end the first round without a signal-caller.
With Bo Nix out with a broken ankle, the Broncos will turn to Jarrett Stidham at quarterback in this one. He hasn't thrown a regular-season pass since 2023, but Broncos coach Sean Payton believes in him. And when he does, he usually lets the quarterback play loose.
Where will national title game standouts Fernando Mendoza and Akheem Mesidor land in Round 1? And could we really see six WRs in the opening 32 picks?
The New York Jets announced last week that they completed a virtual interview with Denver Broncos defensive backs coach Jim Leonhard for their defensive coordinator opening. Leonhard also had an interview with the Dallas Cowboys, and more interviews are likely on the way following the AFC Championship game.
Arizona State football hasn't had two players drafted in the first round of the NFL draft since 2001. That could change in 2026, one mock draft says.
Four teams were sent home from the NFL playoffs after the divisional round. Here's the latest batch of predictions for those teams in Round 1.
McDermott led the Bills to the playoffs in eight of his nine seasons, including five AFC East titles, which made his firing a surprise. Quarterback Josh Allen turns 30 in May, so the Bills have the most dominant player at the position for quite a while longer, and they immediately had the most attractive opening because of him.
Don't go penciling in the Patriots for the Super Bowl just yet ... 'cause former star Broncos safety Justin Simmons says backup QB Jarrett Stidham's play will be every bit as good as Bo Nix's!