All articles tagged with #draft picks
Patriots are connected to a potential deal for Giants DT Dexter Lawrence after his trade request, with a proposed package reportedly including a first- or second-round pick plus expiring-contract players like Kayshon Boutte or Christian Elliss, aiming to boost the defense now while relying on the draft to fill remaining gaps.
The Browns floated a rule allowing teams to trade draft picks up to five years out, with Rams president Kevin Demoff supporting the idea, but Rams coach Sean McVay—who sits on the Competition Committee—says there’s a 0-percent chance the proposal passes and says he won’t back it.
The Browns withdrew their proposal to expand the window for trading NFL draft picks from three to five years ahead of this week’s owners meeting, likely to avoid a failed vote; NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero said the measure had little chance of passing, while other rule changes remain under consideration before the Arizona meeting.
The Cleveland Browns withdrew their proposal to allow trading NFL draft picks up to five years in the future; the current limit of three years remains in effect. The idea aimed to improve roster flexibility but was viewed with doubt about passage at the Annual League Meeting. Teams can still propose the rule in the future. The Browns also reiterated they aren’t trading star defender Myles Garrett, with Berry saying Garrett will stay in Cleveland for now.
Denver reportedly weighed several routes— including a Rashid Shaheed free-agent option and a first-round pick—before pulling off a blockbuster trade: sending their 1st-, 3rd-, and 4th-round picks to Miami for Jaylen Waddle and the Dolphins’ 4th, a move aimed at upgrading Bo Nix’s supporting cast and keeping Denver in a Super Bowl window.
Denver acquired Jaylen Waddle from Miami after a weeks-long, numbers-driven negotiation that matched Denver's championship push with Miami's rebuild. The Broncos traded a first-round pick and other draft considerations in exchange for Waddle and a fourth-rounder, while Miami moved Waddle for significant future draft capital. The deal was guided by extensive background research, mutual trust between the front offices, and intel from Waddle’s Alabama connections; Waddle provides immediate explosive potential for Payton’s offense, and Miami gains flexibility to accelerate its rebuild.
The Eagles traded safety Sydney Brown to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a swap of fourth- and sixth-round picks: Philadelphia receives picks No. 114 and 197, while Atlanta gets No. 122 and 215, in addition to Brown. Brown, 26, is in the final year of his contract after three seasons in Philadelphia (a 2023 third-round pick) and posted 86 tackles, two interceptions and two forced fumbles in his career; he appeared in all 17 games with three starts in 2025, contributing on defense and special teams.
Washington Commanders will select No. 7 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft after a 5-12 season, yielding six picks (Round 1 pick 7, Round 3 pick 71, Round 5 pick 147, Round 6 picks 187 and 209, Round 7 pick 223) and no second- or fourth-rounders due to the Laremy Tunsil trade; they also own an extra sixth-round pick from the Brian Robinson Jr. trade, with the draft beginning April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh.
On day one of the 2026 league year, the Bills completed two trades: sending a 2026 second-round pick to Chicago for DJ Moore and a 2026 fifth-round pick, and trading Taron Johnson plus a 2026 seventh-round pick to Las Vegas for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Buffalo now has seven 2026 picks (Nos. 26, 91, 126, 165 from the Bears, 168, 182 from the Raiders, 220) with a noted need at safety to pair with Cole Bishop ahead of the April 23 draft.
The Steelers will acquire wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. from the Colts for a sixth- and a seventh-round pick, with Pittman signing a three-year, $59 million contract in Pittsburgh; Indianapolis will rely on Alec Pierce, Josh Downs, Ashton Dulin, and Anthony Gould at WR as the new league year opens.
After trading John Carlson and Nic Dowd at the 2026 NHL trade deadline, the Washington Capitals are embracing a transition toward a younger core and asset-building, with only Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson remaining from the 2018 Cup team. GM Chris Patrick says the goal is a playoff-caliber team every year, but the club will use added first-round picks and strong cap space (about $36.6 million) to acquire talent in the near future. The team also added Liljegren and Kampf to fill gaps while focusing on next season and beyond, currently seven points behind Pittsburgh for third in the Metro and six behind Boston for a wild-card spot. Tankathon puts the Capitals’ 2026 draft odds as high as second overall, reflecting the moves’ impact on the franchise’s direction.
As teams scramble before the 3 pm ET deadline, RMNB’s live blog catalogs a flood of trades across the league, including high-profile moves like John Carlson to the Ducks and Timothy Liljegren to the Capitals, plus numerous picks-and-player swaps among teams such as the Golden Knights, Avalanche, Stars, Wild, and more in a busy deadline-day sprint.
Vancouver Canucks trade forward Conor Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick, aligning with their rebuild. Garland, who arrived in Vancouver in 2021, has 317 points in 535 NHL games and appeared in 21 playoff games. The deal gives Vancouver eight selections in 2026 and nine in 2028.
Washington Capitals traded star defenseman John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks for a conditional first-round pick (2026 or 2027) and a 2027 third-round selection, with no cap hit retained. Carlson, 36, is the Capitals’ all-time leader among defensemen in games, goals, assists and points and helped the team win the 2018 Stanley Cup; his departure marks the end of an era, leaving only Ovechkin and Wilson from that championship roster. The conditional first-round pick outcome depends on whether Anaheim makes the 2026 playoffs, with Washington set to receive a 2026 pick if they do, or an option to take Anaheim’s 2027 first-rounder otherwise.
The Kansas City Chiefs traded cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Rams for four draft picks, including the 29th overall and a 2027 third-rounder, plus two other selections. The move frees cap space and aims to bolster the pass rush by leaning on the draft, prompting widespread fan and media reaction; many see it as a high-reward, Tyreek Hill–style swing that will hinge on hitting on the added picks.