All articles tagged with #draft pick
The Las Vegas Raiders ended a difficult 3-14 season with a narrow victory over the Chiefs, celebrating a win that ended a losing streak and highlighted promising individual performances, while also looking forward to the upcoming draft and future improvements.
The Arizona Cardinals, with a 3-14 record, will pick third in the 2026 NFL Draft, a position they last held in 2004 when they selected Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald. The team previously traded down from this spot in 2023, using the pick to select Paris Johnson Jr. The last five No. 3 picks have included notable players like Will Anderson and Drake Maye.
Travis Hunter, the No. 2 overall pick by the Jaguars in a trade with the Browns, suffered a serious non-contact knee injury during practice, raising concerns about its impact on the Browns' first-round draft pick and his potential future performance.
The New England Patriots, with the most salary cap space in the NFL, are open to trading a top draft pick if it helps improve the team, considering their strategic salary cap planning and current roster needs.
The Cincinnati Bengals are exploring a trade for defensive end Trey Hendrickson, seeking a 2026 first-round pick and a defensive player in return, amid ongoing contract disputes and Hendrickson's refusal to practice or play under his current deal.
The Cleveland Browns are facing a quarterback dilemma with four QBs in camp, and recent analysis suggests they wasted a third-round pick on Dillon Gabriel, as he is likely to be cut or moved, highlighting a questionable front office decision.
The article discusses whether the Atlanta Braves should aim for a top six draft pick, which could secure a high-tier talent and additional draft benefits, or settle for a third-place finish in the NL East, considering their current standings and potential draft implications.
The Cincinnati Bengals signed linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr., their second-round draft pick from South Carolina, who previously played at Georgia Tech and North Carolina at Charlotte, and had a productive last season with the Gamecocks.
Ethan Holliday, a highly talented high school baseball player and son of former Rockies star Matt Holliday, was selected fourth overall by the Colorado Rockies in the 2025 MLB draft, marking a significant moment for the family and the team despite the Rockies' ongoing struggles.
The Baltimore Ravens are holding a training camp kicking competition between rookie Looper, their first-round pick, and undrafted free agent Hoyland, with both showing promise in practice, as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
VJ Edgecombe, a promising rookie for the Philadelphia 76ers and the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, showcased his grit and confidence during a Summer League game by trash-talking Jazz guard Elijah Harkless and delivering a standout performance with 28 points and 10 rebounds, demonstrating his competitive edge and athleticism.
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired a 2028 third-round draft pick from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic, giving the Penguins nine picks in the 2028 NHL Draft and a total of 28 draft selections over the next three years.
The Portland Trail Blazers made an unconventional and bold choice by selecting Yang Hansen with the 16th pick in the NBA Draft, despite mixed reactions and questions about his fit and potential. The decision reflects a willingness to take risks and pursue high upside, with the front office confident in their due diligence and long-term vision, even as they face challenges with a crowded roster of centers and uncertainties about Yang's NBA readiness.
The Minnesota Wild traded forward Frederick Gaudreau to the Seattle Kraken for a fourth-round draft pick, gaining approximately $2.1 million in salary cap space and adding to their draft selections, as Gaudreau's contract and performance history with the Wild are highlighted.
The Chicago Bulls selected French teenager Noa Essengue with the No. 12 pick in the NBA draft, highlighting his potential and physical attributes, while also indicating plans to trade veteran Nikola Vučević as part of their offseason strategy.