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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Source: Lions pick up Gibbs' 5th-year option, decline Campbell's
The Lions have picked up the fifth-year option on running back Jahmry Gibbs' contract but declined the option on Jack Campbell's deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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NFL fifth-year option tracker: 2023 first-round draft class
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is Friday. Which players have had their options picked up?
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Source: Jets host Russell Wilson on visit per Geno Smith's idea
The Jets, exploring the veteran backup quarterbacks available, had Russell Wilson in for a visit late Monday night, a source told ESPN's Rich Cimini.
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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.
