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'Ecstatic' Mendoza goes to Raiders with top pick
The Raiders made it official Thursday night at the NFL draft, taking former Indiana star QB Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick.
Vrabel: Confident in Pats during draft absence
Mike Vrabel said he is confident that the Patriots will have a successful draft during his absence Saturday, when he will start seeking counseling after multiple media outlets posted photos of the coach with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.
Jets pick Bailey over Reese with No. 2 draft pick
The Jets opted for production over potential, selecting Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey with the second pick Thursday night in the NFL draft.
Love to Cards at No. 3; earliest RB since Saquon
The Cardinals selected former Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love with the third pick in the NFL draft, making him the highest-drafted RB since Saquon Barkley went No. 2 in 2018.
Source: Cowboys' Pickens to sign franchise tag
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is signing his franchise tender Thursday, a day after the team said it would not be negotiating a long-term contract with him this year, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Pearce OK's intervention program to avoid trial
The Falcons' James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter an intervention program, allowing him to avoid trial on felony charges stemming from an alleged incident with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
Chiefs assistant charged with domestic battery
Chiefs assistant coach Dave Merritt was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery after allegedly causing bodily harm to a daughter.
Sanders touts 'new vibe' under Browns' Monken
Shedeur Sanders said there is a "new vibe" and "new energy" with the Browns under first-year coach Todd Monken and his staff.
The stars stepped out in their best suits ahead of hearing their names called in the 2026 NFL draft.