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Michael Penix Jr. said Kirk Cousins called him after Falcons' surprising draft selection
Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. said quarterback Kirk Cousins called him after he was picked No. 8 overall in one of the 2024 NFL Draft's more puzzling selections.
Bears 1st-rounder Rome Odunze couldn't believe his new team's meager receiving record
The Bears' all-time leading receiver last played in 1967.
Drake Maye's brothers roast him in hilarious draft day message
Drake Maye's brothers -- Cole, Luke and Beau -- hilariously roasted the new Patriots quarterback in their "special message" during the NFL Draft.
Why 49ers fans should love the Ricky Pearsall pick
Yahoo Sports' Draft Live crew reacts to San Francisco's selection of the Florida wide receiver 31st overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.
C.J. Stroud thinks Patriots draft pick Drake Maye is most NFL-ready QB
One of the NFL's best young quarterbacks is a fan of Patriots draft pick Drake Maye.
Why Rome Odunze is a great fit for the Bears
Yahoo Sports' Draft Live crew reacts to Chicago's decision to pair the Washington wide receiver with the No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams.
2024 NFL Draft Day 1 recap: Bears win the day by drafting Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze
The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft is over. And the Bears inarguably won their portion of the draft, selecting Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick and Rome Odunze with the No. 9 pick. Here's everything that happened in the first round. Remember, the Bears do not own a second-round pick in this draft. They traded their second-rounder...
Rapoport highlights why 49ers trading Deebo during draft is difficult
NFL Media's Ian Rapoport shared one reason why the 49ers trading Deebo Samuel during the draft could be difficult.
Olu Fashanu 'super comfortable' to play anywhere on Jets' offensive line
Olu Fashanu may primarily be a left tackle, but the Jets first-round draft pick does not mind where the team decides to play him.
Raheem Morris: It's never the right time to tell a starting QB you're drafting a QB
No one outside the Falcons' draft room saw them spending the No. 8 pick on a quarterback.
Roger Goodell sees 18-game schedule, Presidents' Day weekend Super Bowl in NFL's future
Fans could finally get their wish and have the day after the Super Bowl be a holiday.
Jackson Powers-Johnson on the importance of centers in the NFL
The Oregon Ducks center spoke to Yahoo Sports' Woody Wommack at the NFL draft in Detroit as he gets ready for the next level. Jackson joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of Old Spice.
C.J. Stroud, Micah Parsons praise Caleb Williams pick, but question Justin Fields handling
Micah Parsons and C.J. Stroud had high praise for the Bears' drafting Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze, but also wondered why they didn't handle the Justin Fields situation differently.
NFL to allow players to wear protective Guardian Caps in games beginning with 2024 season
The NFL will allow players to wear protective Guardian Caps during games beginning with the 2024 season. The caps were previously mandated for practices.
Report: Cowboys are expected to sign Ezekiel Elliott
The Cowboys don't currently have a starting-caliber running back on their roster.
Watch C.J. Stroud's animated reaction to 49ers' Pearsall pick
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud had an animated reaction to the 49ers selecting wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with their first-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Watch Patriots call Maye on draft night in behind-the-scenes video
Take a look at the Patriots calling Drake Maye on draft night in this behind-the-scenes video of the team's war room.
Panthers to pick up Jaycee Horn's fifth-year option
The Panthers have reportedly made a decision about their option on cornerback Jaycee Horn's contract for the 2025 season.
New Patriots QB Drake Maye explains jersey number choice
New Patriots quarterback Drake Maye confirmed his NFL jersey number Friday while adding a joke about legendary QB Tom Brady.
Caleb Williams breaks Caitlin Clark's draft-night record for jersey sales
Former USC quarterback Caleb Williams broke Caitlin Clark's Fanatics record for most draft-night jersey sales after being selected No. 1 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL draft.
Report: Patriots have discussed Deebo Samuel trade with 49ers
Could the Patriots pull off a trade for 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel on Day 2 of the NFL Draft? Here's the latest on the teams' reported talks.
Cowboys star on Eagles picking Quinyon Mitchell: ‘Utterly disgusted'
Many Eagles fans were thrilled by the team's pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. Micah Parsons? Not so much. The Cowboys linebacker was a part of Bleacher Report's draft show, and his immediate reaction to the Eagles' selection of Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell at 22nd overall was one of incredulousness. Mitchell is one of Parsons' favorite players...
With Drake Maye pick, the Patriots are betting on themselves
The Patriots' decision to draft Drake Maye is all about upside -- and a reminder that they have plenty of work to do, writes Tom E. Curran.
This stat will get Patriots fans excited about Drake Maye's potential
Drake Maye is exceptional at completing passes deep down field, which the Patriots offense really needs.
Korey Cunningham, former NFL lineman, found dead in New Jersey home at age 28
Cunningham played 31 games in the NFL with the Cardinals, Patriots and Giants.
Jerry Jones: Jonathon Brooks "high, high, high" on our draft board
A report this week indicated that the Cowboys have a lot of interest in drafting running back Jonathon Brooks and team owner Jerry Jones didn't play coy when asked about Brooks on Thursday night.
Bears could ‘potentially' trade up into second round of 2024 NFL draft
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The Bears and GM Ryan Poles have a long wait until they make their next pick. Unless, of course, they make a move. Poles has been no stranger to draft-day deals in the past. He made three trades over the course of the 2022 NFL draft and four trades last year. Poles is also the type...
Xavier Worthy: Everybody's dream is to play with Patrick Mahomes
The Chiefs traded up to get their guy in speedy receiver Xavier Worthy.
Inside the latest A.J. Brown deal
It's deja vu all over again.
The Quinyon Mitchell vs. James Bradberry competition is officially over
The Eagles will talk about rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell competing for playing time in the coming months. But you don't draft this player and sit him. The competition is already over.
Why Caleb Williams can be a fantasy football QB1 in Year 1 with the Bears
With the Bears selecting their quarterback of the future in the 2024 NFL Draft, Andy Behrens explains why he expects great fantasy things for Caleb Williams in his first season.
NFL gives players option to wear Guardian Caps during games
The NFL has embraced the Guardian Cap for practice.
Former Giants OL Korey Cunningham dead at 28
Former Giants offensive lineman Korey Cunningham has died at the age of 28.
Perry's Draft Grade: Pats get potential top 5 QB in Drake Maye
Phil Perry hands out his first-round draft grade for the Patriots, who selected UNC QB Drake Maye with the third overall pick.
Bill Belichick explains the process of trading for Randy Moss during the draft
Trading a veteran player during the draft is a precarious process, and Bill Belichick explained during this year's draft how difficult it was to trade with the Raiders for Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss.
6 players Giants should consider on Day 2 of 2024 NFL Draft
Here are six players the Giants could consider on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft, including Spencer Rattler and Christian Mahogany.
NFL Draft Emphasizes Diminishing Role of Running Backs inOffenses
The running back was once viewed as the cornerstone of an NFL offense, with teams using their workhorse to dominate the run game while setting up the passing game. Backs such as Ki-Jana Carter, Bo Jackson, Billy Sims and the late O.J. Simpson were first overall draft picks, showing just how much teams valued the ...
Brett Veach on Xavier Worthy: It's a speed game
Wide receiver Xavier Worthy ran the fastest 40 in NFL Scouting Combine history earlier this year and that caught the eye of the Chiefs.
Best remaining 2024 NFL Draft prospects who fit Bears' needs after historic Round 1
The Bears will have a long wait before they go back on the clock at No. 75, but there are still several talented prospects available who fit their needs.
Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze bring dawn of new era for Bears after home run draft night
In 75 minutes Thursday in Detroit, the Bears drafted their franchise quarterback and a star receiver to pair with him for the next decade. Call it fate or coincidence. Either way, Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze are Bears and they make no small plans for their future in Chicago.
Looking at 20 options for the Eagles in Round 2 of the draft
The Eagles landed Quinyon Mitchell in Round 1 but have two picks in the second round on Friday night.
Chargers drafting Joe Alt fits Jim Harbaugh's gritty philosophy: 'Competitors welcome'
Jim Harbaugh explains why Chargers drafted Notre Dame's Joe Alt: "When we talk ... about attacking on offense, offensive line is the tip of the spear."
Sean Payton: Bo Nix stood out to us early in the process
Broncos head coach Sean Payton talked a lot about the Broncos trading up to address the quarterback position leading up to the draft, but the Broncos didn't wind up making a move before adding a player at the position.
USC's Caleb Williams, UCLA's Laiatu Latu are top pick and top defender taken in draft
USC produced the top pick of the NFL draft in Caleb Williams, and UCLA produced the first defensive player selected in Laiatu Latu, taken 15th.
NFL Draft round 1 reactions: Penix, McCarthy, Worthy, Raiders | Zero Blitz
Jason Fitz is joined by Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson and former NFL running back Damien Harris to give their initial thoughts and takeaways from a wild first night of the 2024 NFL Draft. The trio dive into a few standout selections, including plenty of time analyzing what the Atlanta Falcons could possibly be thinking by taking Michael Penix Jr, J.J. McCarthy and Drake Maye and their respective fits with the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots, why Tennessee Titans fans should be ecstatic about the J.C. Latham pick, Xavier Worthy's instant impact potential with the Kansas City Chiefs and why the Las Vegas Raiders took a tight end in the first round two years in a row.
Best players available in Round 2 include Cooper DeJean, Kool-Aid McKinstry
The first round of the 2024 NFL draft is over, but there are still plenty of good players available heading into Round 2.
Lynch, Shanahan explain why 49ers picked Pearsall at No. 31
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan believe Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, whom they picked No. 31 overall Thursday night, addresses exactly what they need at the position.
How 49ers' NFC rivals fared in first round of 2024 NFL Draft
Here's how the 49ers' biggest NFC rivals fared during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
49ers pick Florida WR Pearsall No. 31 overall, bolster offense
The 49ers resisted the urge to trade the No. 31 overall pick Thursday night and instead used it to draft Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and fill a roster need.
What grade NFL draft experts gave 49ers for Pearsall pick
NFL pundits aren't sold on the 49ers using the No. 31 overall draft pick on Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall.
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