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'Sometimes the stats don't tell the whole story': How NFL teams debate potential vs. production

Shemar Stewart has great traits and plenty of upside. But he also had 4.5 sacks in three seasons, making him a tough draft evaluation.

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Projections for the NFL draft's top edge rushers: Sack totals, comps, sleepers

We projected the top 2025 NFL draft edge rusher prospects and picked comps. Who will have the most sacks through five seasons?

5hAaron Schatz
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Latest NFL draft buzz: Colorado's pro day, Round 1 trades and Day 3 sleepers

Which teams could trade down? Our NFL draft experts weigh in.

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NFL NATION

Jets say Breece Hall will be part of a three-back approach next season

Hall has been RB1 in New York since entering the NFL, but new coach Aaron Glenn wants to divvy the workload.

6hRich Cimini
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Are the Patriots in the market for a pass-catching running back at the NFL draft?

The Patriots will have nine picks in the NFL draft, which starts April 24 and continues through April 26.

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Seven things Vikings' offseason has revealed

Minnesota has been busy, chatting with Aaron Rodgers and spending big in free agency.

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DREAM CHASER

'The most unique quarterback story I've ever heard': How Luis Perez became 'The Spring King'

The UFL QB has chronicled his unique journey in a book as he pushes for a final chapter in the NFL.

2dTodd Archer
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FORMER BUFFS IN DRAFT SPOTLIGHT

Shedeur Sanders: 'You would be a fool not to pick me'

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Stephen A., Orlovsky argue about which Colorado star the Giants should take

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HOW TUSH PUSH DIVIDED THE NFL

Safety? Aesthetics? Competitive advantage? The real reasons why some teams want to ban the tush push

It wasn't just about a polarizing on-field rule. It was a window into the back-channel politics of the rules process.

3dKalyn Kahler
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Could the Bills trade down … and then back up? Yates’ new NFL mock draft projects Rounds 1-2

Field Yates predicts landing spots in Rounds 1-2 of this year's NFL draft, including new homes for five quarterbacks and a few big trades.

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NFL draft needs for all 32 teams, plus Day 2 and 3 fits to fill holes

Our reporters broke down the top three positional needs for every team.

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OFFSEASON MOVES AND DATES

Let's grade NFL signings and trades: Did Dallas or New England win the Joe Milton move?

We're handing out report cards on big offseason moves, including deals for Joe Milton, Stefon Diggs and Russell Wilson.

3dSeth Walder
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Offseason OTA, minicamp dates for all 32 teams

Here are the dates for the NFL's offseason workout programs, with mandatory minicamps starting in June.

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