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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Seahawks tout Smith-Njigba's record deal: A 'foundational' player
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Las Vegas expected to host Super Bowl LXIII
Adam Schefter reports that the expected location for Super Bowl LXIII is Las Vegas.
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Sources: Browns, Myles Garrett modify language in contract
The Browns and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett have agreed to modified language on his contract that became official on Tuesday, per league sources.
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Sources: NFL, referees break off labor talks amid impasse
Labor negotiations between the NFL and NFL Referees Association broke off earlier than scheduled this week as the sides were unable to make progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement, sources told ESPN.
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Carnell Tate doesn't run 'overvalued' 40 at Ohio State pro day
Receiver Carnell Tate elected Wednesday not to improve on his 40-yard dash time from the NFL combine, saying during Ohio State's pro day that it can be "overvalued."
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Patrick Mahomes shows rehab progress, throws in new video
Patrick Mahomes posted a short video clip Wednesday of himself in a training session where he dropped back and threw the ball, the first public footage of him doing so since he had knee surgery in December.
