2026 NFL draft information
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When is the NFL draft?
The 2026 NFL draft will begin with Round 1 on April 23. Rounds 2-3 will be April 24, and Rounds 4-7 will be April 25. The draft will be held in Pittsburgh, and you can watch on ESPN, ABC and ESPN App.
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18-game regular season? Mixed reaction by NFL owners, coaches
Colts, Chiefs, Browns and Patriots owners among those talking about the feasibility of expanding the schedule.
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Will lack of starts affect QB Ty Simpson's NFL draft status?
The Alabama product is regarded as the 2026 draft's QB2 despite having far fewer starts than most first-round signal-callers.
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Seahawks to be featured on 'Hard Knocks' summer 2026, Pats 2027
The defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks will be featured on this summer's "Hard Knocks," with the Patriots taking center stage in summer 2027.
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New Dolphins GM labels extension for RB Achane a 'priority'
Jon-Eric Sullivan called extending Achane a "priority," reinforcing his belief the RB is a foundational player.
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Las Vegas officially named Super Bowl LXIII host
The NFL owners voted Monday in Phoenix to award Las Vegas with its second Super Bowl in 2029.
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GM Ballard: There's 'scenario' where Richardson stays with Colts
Colts general manager Chris Ballard on Monday declined to rule out the possibility of quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. remaining with the Colts in 2026.
