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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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.
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Ex-Cowboys QB Tony Romo fails to advance in U.S. Open qualifying
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo will have to try another year to make it to the U.S. Open after he shot a 9-over 79 and missed out by 11 shots in a local qualifier.
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Eagles assistant GM, senior VP departing after lengthy tenures
Two key members of the Eagles front office, Alec Halaby and Bryce Johnston, announced their departures from the organization this week after lengthy tenures with the team.
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Steelers place seldom-used UFA tender on Aaron Rodgers
The Steelers placed the seldom-used UFA tender on quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Tuesday, which preserves Pittsburgh's right to receive a compensatory draft pick in the event that Rodgers signs with another team before July 22.
