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Apr 24, 2026
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including three deals by the Bills.
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Apr 24, 2026
Where will the best players still on the board land on Day 2? We projected the next 68 picks of the NFL draft.
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Apr 24, 2026
Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, sizing up moves like the Makai Lemon, Caleb Downs and Ty Simpson picks.
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Apr 24, 2026
The Buccaneers selected Rueben Bain Jr. with the 15th pick in the NFL draft, less than two weeks after news surfaced that the ex-Miami star was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of a passenger in 2024.
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Apr 24, 2026
Kyle Shanahan indicated that not only would Mac Jones be on the Niners next season, but if any team was going to deal for him, it likely would have needed to involve a first-round pick.
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Apr 24, 2026
With the 21st pick, the Steelers drafted offensive tackle Max Iheanachor from Arizona State.
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Apr 24, 2026
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.
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Apr 24, 2026
The Vikings made one of the boldest and riskiest selections Thursday in the first round of the NFL draft, choosing Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks at No. 18 overall.
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Apr 24, 2026
What were the best and worst picks? Which trades really stood out? And what can we expect going into Day 2?
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Apr 24, 2026
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including three deals by the Bills.
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Apr 24, 2026
The 2026 NFL draft picks can be compared by any number of statistical categories. Here are some of the more subjective superlatives from the event.
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Apr 24, 2026
The New York Giants addressed both sides of the ball Thursday in the first round of the NFL draft, selecting Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth pick and then taking Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10.
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Apr 24, 2026
The Chiefs moved up in the NFL draft Thursday night, acquiring the No. 6 pick from the Browns and using it to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. Cleveland took Spencer Fano at No. 9.
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Apr 24, 2026
After taking Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 11, thanks to a trade with the Dolphins, the Cowboys selected UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd pick after moving down from No. 20 in a trade with the Eagles.
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Apr 24, 2026
The Rams selected quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, though coach Sean McVay made it clear: "This is Matthew's team."
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Apr 24, 2026
The Jets selected three players in the first round Thursday night -- DE David Bailey at No. 2, TE Kenyon Sadiq at 16 and WR Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30.
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Apr 24, 2026
The Jets selected three players in the first round Thursday night -- DE David Bailey at No. 2, TE Kenyon Sadiq at 16 and WR Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30.
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Apr 23, 2026
The 2026 NFL draft picks can be compared by any number of statistical categories. Here are some of the more subjective superlatives from the event.
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Apr 23, 2026
The Eagles made a trade with the division rival Cowboys on Thursday night, selecting USC wide receiver Makai Lemon with the No. 20 pick.
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Apr 23, 2026
The Cowboys traded up one spot to the No. 11 pick and selected Ohio State safety Caleb Downs.
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Apr 23, 2026
The New York Giants addressed both sides of the ball Thursday in the first round of the NFL draft, selecting Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth pick and then taking Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10.
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Apr 23, 2026
The Jets opted for production over potential, selecting Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey with the second pick Thursday night in the NFL draft.
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Apr 23, 2026
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Rams coach Sean McVay told Matthew Stafford earlier Thursday of the team's plan to take Ty Simpson at No. 13.
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Apr 23, 2026
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including two Dallas Cowboys trades.
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Apr 23, 2026
Here's our NFL Nation reporters' look at the biggest questions for each Round 1 pick and how every player fits with his new team.
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Apr 23, 2026
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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Apr 23, 2026
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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Apr 23, 2026
Here's our NFL Nation reporters' look at the biggest questions for each Round 1 pick and how every player fits with his new team.
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Apr 23, 2026
From the coaching staff to the roster, here's how the Raiders can develop Fernando Mendoza.
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Apr 23, 2026
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.
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Apr 23, 2026
The Jets opted for production over potential, selecting Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey with the second pick Thursday night in the NFL draft.
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Apr 23, 2026
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.
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Apr 23, 2026
The stars stepped out in their best suits ahead of hearing their names called in the 2026 NFL draft.
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Apr 23, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs moved up in the NFL draft Thursday night, acquiring the No. 6 pick from the Cleveland Browns and using it to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.
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Apr 23, 2026
See every pick in the 2026 NFL draft, including what each prospect brings and how he fits with his new team.
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Apr 23, 2026
The Raiders made it official Thursday night at the NFL draft, taking former Indiana star Fernando Mendoza.
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Apr 23, 2026
The stars stepped out in their best suits ahead of hearing their names called in the 2026 NFL draft.
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Apr 23, 2026
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.
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Apr 23, 2026
We're following every trade made during the NFL draft, from Round 1 all the way through the end of Round 7.
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Apr 23, 2026
Chiefs assistant coach Dave Merritt was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery after allegedly causing bodily harm to a daughter.
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Apr 23, 2026
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.
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Apr 23, 2026
The Falcons' James Pearce Jr. agreed to enter an intervention program, allowing him to avoid trial on felony charges stemming from an alleged incident with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
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Apr 23, 2026
The Alabama prospect is on Arizona's radar, but he has a small body of work for a college quarterback.
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Apr 23, 2026
The betting market has been set on Fernando Mendoza going first in Thursday's NFL draft for months. But who will be the second pick, a selection owned by the Jets, is a different story. The odds on the second pick have moved dramatically in recent weeks.
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Apr 23, 2026
Field Yates projects the first 32 draft picks one last time -- including a trade -- and Mel Kiper Jr. shares what he's hearing heading into Round 1 (8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC).
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Apr 23, 2026
Here's the ultimate guide to this year's draft, including predictions and buzz.
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Apr 23, 2026
Where are the Jets, Cardinals, Titans and Giants leaning with top-five picks? Will the Rams be a wild card?
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Apr 23, 2026
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel won't be with the team for the third day of the NFL draft Saturday, as he plans to be with his family this weekend outside of Massachusetts.
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Apr 22, 2026
The Mayfields welcomed their son, Maverick, to the world April 16.
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Apr 22, 2026
The Saints granted Doug permission to spend the draft with Garrett, encouraging him to be with his son on draft night.
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Apr 22, 2026
Matt Miller predicts every first-round pick for this year's NFL draft, and insider Jeremy Fowler shares everything he's hearing on the top prospects.
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Apr 22, 2026
The Saints granted Doug permission to spend the draft with Garrett, encouraging him to be with his son on draft night.
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Apr 22, 2026
Matt Miller predicts every first-round pick for this year's NFL draft, and insider Jeremy Fowler shares everything he's hearing on the top prospects.
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Apr 22, 2026
The Cowboys will not discuss a long-term contract with George Pickens and want him to play this season on the franchise tag, executive Stephen Jones said Wednesday.
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Apr 22, 2026
Florida's Caleb Banks, one of the top defensive tackles in this year's NFL draft, is expected to be fully cleared for football activities in early June after offseason foot surgery, sources tell ESPN.
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Apr 22, 2026
Whether New York stays at Pick 16 to take a wide receiver remains to be seen, but expect an offensive pick Thursday.
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Apr 22, 2026
Where are the Jets, Cardinals, Titans and Giants leaning with top-five picks? Will the Rams be a wild card? And who could be in play for the Browns?
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Apr 22, 2026
Who are the biggest sleepers and top QBs? Who is set to get picked early? Here's the ultimate guide to this year's NFL draft, including predictions and buzz.
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Apr 22, 2026
We ranked the most likely Giants draft picks for their two first-round selections in 2026.
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Apr 22, 2026
Breaking down positional needs that the Raiders might address in the upcoming draft.
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Apr 22, 2026
Former NFL execs say it's only a matter of time until someone parlays inside information on the draft.
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Apr 22, 2026
Where are the Jets, Cardinals, Titans and Giants leaning with top-five picks? Will the Rams be a wild card? And who could be in play for the Browns?
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Apr 22, 2026
Could teams jump all around Round 1 and shake things up? Will Jeremiyah Love and Sonny Styles go in the top five? Here's what Peter Schrager is hearing and predicting.
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Apr 22, 2026
Who are the biggest sleepers and top QBs? Who is set to get picked early? Here's the ultimate guide to this year's NFL draft, including predictions and buzz.
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Apr 21, 2026
The Canadian rapper posed in front of blocks of ice while wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket during his "Iceman" album rollout.
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Apr 21, 2026
Puka Nacua, who spent part of the offseason in rehab, will be a "full participant" in the team's offseason program, with coach Sean McVay saying Tuesday that the star WR "looks great and is doing really well."
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Apr 21, 2026
Colts QB Daniel Jones, recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon sustained just over four months ago, has begun dropping back and throwing again.
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Apr 21, 2026
Justin Fields said he wanted to join the Chiefs in part to learn from Patrick Mahomes.
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Apr 21, 2026
Shedeur Sanders said there is a "new vibe" and "new energy" with the Browns under first-year coach Todd Monken and his staff.
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Apr 21, 2026
Steelers general manager Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy indicated this week there isn't a timeline or a deadline to hear from Aaron Rodgers on whether he'll return or retire this season.
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Apr 21, 2026
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.
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Apr 21, 2026
Mike Vrabel said the Patriots and their fans will get "the best version of me going forward" after the New York Post published photos that appeared to show the coach embracing and holding hands with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.
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Apr 21, 2026
Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is joining NBC's Sunday night pregame show, "Football Night in America," as a studio analyst, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Apr 21, 2026
Jets GM Darren Mougey said Tuesday that fans should not "look too much" into the cancellation of last week's predraft visit with DE prospect David Bailey, who could be their selection with the No. 2 pick.
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Apr 21, 2026
Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike underwent neck surgery last week that left his doctors believing he will be able to resume playing this season, sources told ESPN.
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Apr 21, 2026
Our analytics model crunches the numbers on Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and how four NFL teams should approach their first-round picks.
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Apr 21, 2026
After months of searching, we've found the prospect we believe is the 2026 NFL draft's best-kept secret.
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Apr 21, 2026
He has enjoyed some downtime, including going to Coachella, but Williams is itching to play football again.
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Apr 21, 2026
Mel Kiper Jr.'s annual list of NFL draft favorites includes two speedy receivers, three undersized cornerbacks and some gritty linemen.
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Apr 21, 2026
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
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Apr 21, 2026
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects -- starting with Fernando Mendoza -- and goes deep at every position.
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Apr 21, 2026
Jordan Reid projected every single pick from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to Mr. Irrelevant.
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Apr 20, 2026
The Super Bowl champion Seahawks are looking to trade down in this year's NFL draft -- "it's no secret with us," general manager John Schneider said Monday -- and are not opposed to making deals within their division.
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Apr 20, 2026
Fred Warner is "feeling great and no restrictions" for the start of Niners' offseason program after suffering a season-ending ankle injury last October.
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Apr 20, 2026
Speaking publicly Monday for the first time about the Vikings' new quarterback room, Justin Jefferson said he is looking forward to Kyler Murray's playmaking skills and was blunt about J.J. McCarthy's future.
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Apr 20, 2026
Free agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is considering retirement, sources told NFL Network on Monday.
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Apr 20, 2026
Colts WR Alec Pierce recently underwent surgery after playing through nagging ankle pain for much of last season and will be sidelined during offseason workouts.
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Apr 20, 2026
The Giants had free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in for a workout and physical with the team Monday, sources told ESPN.
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Apr 20, 2026
We have seen a fair share of massive contracts in the NFL. So who tops the highest-paid list at every position as of today?
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Apr 20, 2026
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is May 1.
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Apr 20, 2026
Brandon Aubrey and the Cowboys reached agreement Monday on a deal that will make him the highest-paid kicker in NFL history, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Apr 20, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers and left tackle Trent Williams agreed to a two-year, $50 million extension, his agency announced Monday.
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Apr 20, 2026
How early could Jeremiyah Love be drafted? Will Ty Simpson go in Round 1? Could we still see A.J. Brown traded? Adam Schefter has the latest.
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Apr 20, 2026
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.
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Apr 20, 2026
Mel Kiper Jr.'s list includes two speedy receivers, three undersized corners and some gritty linemen.
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Apr 20, 2026
How early could Jeremiyah Love be drafted? Will Ty Simpson go in Round 1? Could we still see A.J. Brown traded? Adam Schefter has the latest.
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Apr 20, 2026
Jordan Reid projected every single pick for this week's NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to Mr. Irrelevant.
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Apr 19, 2026
Mel Kiper Jr.'s annual list of NFL draft favorites includes two speedy receivers, three undersized cornerbacks and some gritty linemen.
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Apr 19, 2026
Lawrence informed the Giants he wanted a new deal or trade, the Giants didn't want to let him go -- until the price was right.
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Apr 19, 2026
What does that say about the NFL's trade market, this draft class and the state of the Bengals?
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