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Postdraft questions for all 32 NFL teams: What could A.J. Brown cost Pats? Did Raiders help Mendoza? Why Ty Simpson?

The 2026 NFL draft is over, but can the rookies make an impact? We answer lingering questions for all 32 teams.

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The best, worst and most confusing of the 2026 draft: Our experts answer 29 questions

What were the best selections in each round? Which teams filled their needs?

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NFL DRAFT REACTION

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 very questionable (Rams). See all 32 teams' grades.

1dMel Kiper Jr.
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The NFL draft is over ... let's overreact: Will the Cardinals and Rams regret their picks?

It's time to weigh in on the biggest overreactions of NFL draft weekend.

2dDan Graziano

REACTING TO DAYS 1 AND 2

Which teams won -- and lost -- on Day 2 of the NFL draft? Kiper on the best values, biggest reaches

We're through 100 picks of the NFL draft. Mel Kiper Jr. sorts through the steals and reaches of Day 2, including some big value selections.

2dMel Kiper Jr.
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Kiper's winners, losers from wild Round 1

Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, sizing up moves like the Makai Lemon and Ty Simpson picks.

3dMel Kiper Jr.

A POTENTIAL BLOCKBUSTER TRADE

What could the Patriots trade the Eagles for A.J. Brown?

Discussing trade scenarios with Dave Caldwell and recapping the Pats' 2026 NFL draft in this week's notebook.

1dMike Reiss
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NFL NATION

Cowboys' great Darren Woodson on Caleb Downs: 'Yes Sirrr!'

Dallas hopes Downs, the No. 11 draft pick, will use his versatility and leadership to quarterback the defense.

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Saints transform wideout room in three-day NFL draft spree

2hKatherine Terrell

The Browns offense by position after 2026 NFL draft: QB, WR, OL

2hDaniel Oyefusi

Jets bring in infusion of talent in draft, but where do they stand at QB?

1dRich Cimini

Why Lions like Blake Miller and Derrick Moore for the trenches

2dEric Woodyard

FIRST-ROUND QBS

How Rams quietly zeroed in on Ty Simpson in the draft -- and kept it a secret

While the Rams always try to mute their plans, they found that process magnified when it came to the QB position.

3dJeremy Fowler
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What can the Raiders do to set No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza up for success in Year 1?

From the coaching staff to the roster, here's how the Raiders can develop Fernando Mendoza.

4dRyan McFadden

DUAL-SPORT ATHLETE?

Wilson meets Banana Ball: Russell Wilson takes part in Savannah Bananas outing

The Super Bowl XLVIII-winning quarterback also took a swing for the Savannah Bananas and almost recorded a hit.

10hKalan Hooks
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TRENDING FROM THE NFL DRAFT

The week when Pittsburgh was the center of the sports world

From the Pirates to the Penguins to the NFL draft, last week was a special one for the city of Pittsburgh.

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2026 NFL draft superlatives: Oscar Delp's dog leads the vibes, Drew Allar flips sides

Here are some of the more subjective superlatives from the 2026 NFL draft.

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FANTASY AT THE DRAFT

2026 NFL draft: Fantasy football outlooks for Love, Allar and more

Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of early-round rookies from the NFL draft and provide initial 2026 projections.

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