2026 NFL draft information
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When is the NFL draft?
The 2026 NFL draft began with Round 1 on April 23 and Rounds 2-3 on April 24. Rounds 4-7 will be Saturday. The draft is being held in Pittsburgh, and you can watch on ESPN, ABC and ESPN App.
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Draft Videos
Draft News
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Eagles pick up 5th-year options for Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith
Eagles pick up 5th-year options for Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith
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Patriots players support Vrabel, stay focused on football
New England Patriots players and executives kept the focus on the upcoming season and showed support for Mike Vrabel in the wake of photos posted of the coach and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.
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Ravens sign undrafted QBs Diego Pavia, Joe Fagnano before minicamp
The Ravens signed undrafted quarterbacks Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano ahead of the team's scheduled rookie minicamp this weekend.
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Steelers use UFA tender on Aaron Rodgers: What does it mean?
Pittsburgh added protection in case the 42-year-old QB bolts elsewhere. ESPN's NFL experts explain next steps.
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What the Steelers' UFA tender for Aaron Rodgers means
Tom Pelissero joins Rich Eisen to unpack what the Steelers' UFA tender on Aaron Rodgers really means.
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Rams GM Les Snead clears up confusion about meeting with Ty Simpson
Rams general manager Les Snead joins “The Pat McAfee Show” to discuss the team meeting with Ty Simpson leading up to the draft.
