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How Aaron Rodgers influenced the Steelers' draft strategy

Passing on a QB four times before selecting developmental prospect Will Howard in the sixth round suggests the Steelers are still hoping Rodgers will end up in Pittsburgh.

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NFL DRAFT

32 teams, 32 questions, 32 answers: Taking stock of what's ahead this offseason

The 2025 NFL draft is over, but can the rookies make an impact? We answer lingering questions for all 32 teams.

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Grades for all 32 draft classes: Kiper gives out one A+

Shedeur Sanders in Round 5? Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2025 NFL draft.

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SANDERS GOES IN ROUND 5

BROWNS TAKE THE COLORADO QB

Browns gamble on Shedeur Sanders after drafting Dillon Gabriel: What's the plan?

Answering the biggest questions surrounding Cleveland's selection of Sanders in the fifth round, including reaction from around the league.

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Stephen A.: Deion Sanders' 'hands are not clean' in Shedeur's draft slide

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STAYING AGGRESSIVE

Last-minute meetings and draft-day surprises: Behind the Falcons' trade to land James Pearce Jr.

After drafting Jalon Walker at No. 15, the Falcons made a surprising draft move in trading for Pearce.

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We tracked every single trade in the 2025 NFL draft

We followed every trade in the draft with full terms of the deals, all the way through the end of Round 7.

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COMMANDERS ON THE MOVE

Commanders owner wants to bring the team back to D.C.

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NFL NATION

After playoff loss to Eagles, Packers drafted to turn Jordan Love, offense loose

GM Brian Gutekunst knew he had to make moves so the Packers' offense could keep up with elite teams.

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Cowboys wanted Tetairoa McMillan but failed to draft a WR2 for Dak Prescott

Tyler Booker, Donovan Ezeiruaku and Shavon Revel Jr. will help, but holes remain in Dallas' roster.

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Picking Armand Membou in the first round puts the Jets in rarefied air

New York has used four first-round picks on offensive linemen in a six-draft span.

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WHO MADE SUPERLATIVE SELECTIONS?

Reid & Miller answer 28 questions from the NFL draft: The best (and worst) of Rounds 1-7

What were the best selections in each round? Which teams nailed their QB pick? Our experts have 28 different postdraft superlatives.

1dMatt Miller and Jordan Reid
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FANTASY FOOTBALL

Rankings for 2025 season

ESPN analysts reveal their fantasy football rankings for the 2025 season, for PPR leagues, as well as IDP and dynasty setups.

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