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Vikings go big on defense in the NFL draft, particularly up front

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Vikings go big on defense in the NFL draft, particularly up front

Packers emphasize defensive depth and create kicking competition while drafting only 6 players

Packers emphasize defensive depth and create kicking competition while drafting only 6 players

Giants and Jets each got A-pluses in the AP’s NFL draft early grades

Giants and Jets each got A-pluses in the AP’s NFL draft early grades

Chargers bet on the trenches, adding an edge rusher and a center-turned-guard in the draft

Chargers bet on the trenches, adding an edge rusher and a center-turned-guard in the draft

Browns live up to expectations by bolstering offense during NFL draft

Browns live up to expectations by bolstering offense during NFL draft

Steelers use 7 of 10 draft picks on offense as they wait for Rodgers to decide on return

Steelers use 7 of 10 draft picks on offense as they wait for Rodgers to decide on return

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Bengals able to address pass rush while adding depth in other areas

Bengals able to address pass rush while adding depth in other areas

Colts follow draft plan by getting faster in the midst of defensive overhaul

Colts follow draft plan by getting faster in the midst of defensive overhaul

Dolphins’ new coach and GM bet big on toughness in the NFL draft

Dolphins’ new coach and GM bet big on toughness in the NFL draft

A ‘hot pick’ at No. 257: How the Broncos made Red Murdock this year’s Mr. Irrelevant

A ‘hot pick’ at No. 257: How the Broncos made Red Murdock this year’s Mr. Irrelevant

Broncos are content with their stacked roster as evidenced by a subdued NFL draft class

Broncos are content with their stacked roster as evidenced by a subdued NFL draft class

Adding receiver DJ Moore in trade allows Bills to focus on defensive needs in NFL draft

Adding receiver DJ Moore in trade allows Bills to focus on defensive needs in NFL draft

Raiders’ 2026 draft will be defined by how Fernando Mendoza performs

Raiders’ 2026 draft will be defined by how Fernando Mendoza performs

Chicago Bears provide Caleb Williams with weapons in draft but struggling pass rush gets little help

Chicago Bears provide Caleb Williams with weapons in draft but struggling pass rush gets little help

Ravens addressed the trenches but didn’t draft an obvious replacement for Linderbaum at center

Ravens addressed the trenches but didn’t draft an obvious replacement for Linderbaum at center

With Mike Vrabel absent for counseling, Patriots pick 6 players on final day of NFL draft

With Mike Vrabel absent for counseling, Patriots pick 6 players on final day of NFL draft

Rams know they’re ready to contend, so they make just 5 draft picks with eyes on long-term future

Rams know they’re ready to contend, so they make just 5 draft picks with eyes on long-term future

Saints’ draft gives young QB Tyler Shough some skill players in the passing game

Saints’ draft gives young QB Tyler Shough some skill players in the passing game

Hopeful Buccaneers look to first-round draft pick Rueben Bain Jr. to restore “no-losing mentality”

Hopeful Buccaneers look to first-round draft pick Rueben Bain Jr. to restore “no-losing mentality”

Texans fortify the trenches, taking Rutledge in Round 1 and McDonald in second round of NFL draft

Texans fortify the trenches, taking Rutledge in Round 1 and McDonald in second round of NFL draft

Playoff-starved Jets take players with winning backgrounds to lead their NFL draft haul

Playoff-starved Jets take players with winning backgrounds to lead their NFL draft haul

A day later, Falcons cornerback duo of brothers Avieon and A.J. Terrell can’t stop hugging

A day later, Falcons cornerback duo of brothers Avieon and A.J. Terrell can’t stop hugging

The NFL draft’s trip to Pittsburgh ends with record crowds and a late emotional jolt

The NFL draft’s trip to Pittsburgh ends with record crowds and a late emotional jolt

From Sonny Styles on, Commanders emphasize versatility in the draft

From Sonny Styles on, Commanders emphasize versatility in the draft

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