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Does the Rams' Stafford-Simpson approach make sense? Barnwell looks at 12 similar past situations
Matthew Stafford just won MVP, but the contending Rams still drafted Ty Simpson in Round 1. Is it bad team building, or are there precedents for this working?[read more]
Kiper's grades for all 32 NFL draft classes: Why the Cowboys and Jets aced their picks
Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2026 NFL draft, from the good (Cowboys, Jets) to the questionable (Rams).[read more]
'He won a lot of football games at a high level': Why the Cardinals believe in Carson Beck
Beck made 43 starts in his college career and played in five CFP games, so he understands the spotlight.[read more]
Postdraft questions for all 32 NFL teams: What could A.J. Brown cost Pats?
The NFL draft is over, but can the rookies make an impact? We answer lingering questions for all 32 teams.[read more]
Yates' favorite NFL draft picks: Five players from every round who fit well with their new teams
Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30? R Mason Thomas in Round 2? Cole Payton on Day 3? Field Yates has the best picks in every round.[read more]
Draft 1st round 3rd-most watched, down from '25
The first round of the NFL draft averaged 13.2 million viewers across television and digital platforms, making it the third-most watched first round on record, behind 2020's audience of 15.5 million and last year's 13.6 million.[read more]
Giants great Taylor in hospital with stomach issue
Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor has been hospitalized for a stomach-related issue that a representative of his said does not appear to be life-threatening.[read more]
Eagles pick up 5th-year options for Carter, Smith
The Eagles picked up the fifth-year options for 2023 first-round picks Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith on Monday.[read more]
Simpson: Met secretly with McVay before draft
Newly drafted QB Ty Simpson said in an ESPN Radio interview that he kept his meeting with coach Sean McVay "private" in accordance with the Rams' wishes.[read more]
Buccaneers pick up DT Kancey's 5th-year option
The Buccaneers have picked up the fifth-year option on defensive tackle Calijah Kancey, the team announced Monday.[read more]