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Ranking top NFL pass-catching groups: Bengals lead class; Cowboys stand out after George Pickens trade

Which NFL squads have the best pass-catching groups? Bucky Brooks dives into teams' rosters to rank his top eight, a list that includes the Cowboys after their acquisition of George Pickens.
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Ranking the NFL's top 15 quarterbacks on rookie contracts: Is Jayden Daniels or C.J. Stroud at No. 1?

Which quarterback on a rookie contract would you MOST want to build around? Nick Shook explores that question in this edition of the QB Index, ranking his top 15 eligible signal-callers. Where does Caleb Williams land? How high is Bryce Young's stock? Jayden Daniels or C.J. Stroud at No. 1?
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NFL bandwagons to hop on in 2025: Patriots, Bears, Cardinals ooze intrigue; Cam Ward offers thrill ride

Which last-place teams are poised to make serious noise this fall? Which first-time head coaches might provoke swift turnarounds? Which rookie could provide a thrill ride of peaks and valleys? As we hurtle into HYPE season, Gennaro Filice spotlights eight bandwagons -- of the player, coach and team variety -- to hop on in 2025.
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George Pickens trade fallout: Cowboys land missing piece? Which free-agent WR should Steelers target?

The Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers executed a rare May blockbuster trade when George Pickens was shipped to Big D. NFL.com's Eric Edholm breaks down the fallout from Wednesday's deal. 
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Traded players who will have biggest impact on 2025 NFL season

Can Geno Smith give the Raiders some stability to start the Pete Carroll era? Will Deebo Samuel make the Commanders unstoppable? Tom Blair ranks the eleven traded players who will have the biggest impact on the 2025 NFL season. 
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2025 NFL schedule: J.J. McCarthy, Travis Hunter among most anticipated Week 1 debuts 

Ahead of the 2025 NFL schedule release, NFL.com analysts provide their most anticipated Week 1 debuts. Which players or coaches are they most excited to see?
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Undrafted rookie free agents: Team signings after 2025 NFL Draft

Keep up with the undrafted rookie free-agent signings with a team-by-team list of player acquisitions following the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Best NFL team fits for notable remaining free agents: J.K. Dobbins to Bears? Justin Simmons to Eagles?

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha identifies the best team fits for 10 notable remaining free agents. Could Ben Johnson still add a running back to Chicago's backfield? Might Justin Simmons reunite with Vic Fangio in Philly? 
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2025 NFL season: Patriots' Drake Maye among second-year breakout candidates

Former personnel executive Marc Ross spotlights 10 second-year players who are poised for a breakout season. The list includes a pair of quarterbacks whose teams have made major changes in 2025.
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NFL draft: Sixteen Day 3 picks who could compete for starter snaps as rookies

Chad Reuter identifies 16 rookies picked during Rounds 4-7 of the 2025 NFL Draft who could be in line for starter snaps in Year 1. Which first-year pros will take advantage of potential opportunities for playing time?
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2025 NFL Draft: Ranking all 32 rookie classes; plus, overall grades, favorite picks and Day 3 sleepers

Did the Raiders knock the 2025 NFL Draft out of the park with a class led by Ashton Jeanty? Will the Bears' bet at TE pay off? What about the Saints' QB addition? Gennaro Filice ranks all 32 rookie hauls, providing grades, favorite picks and Day 3 sleepers.
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2025 NFL Draft: Ten perfect player-team fits

How good can Colston Loveland be in Ben Johnson's offense in Chicago? Bucky Brooks identifies 10 perfect player-team fits coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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2026 NFL Draft: Compensatory pick projections for every team

Which teams are in position to receive extra draft capital next year? Lance Zierlein provides his 2026 NFL Draft compensatory pick projections for every squad.
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Jalen Ramsey landing spots: Which teams could trade for seven-time Pro Bowl CB?

The 2025 NFL Draft came and went without the Miami Dolphins trading Jalen Ramsey, but that doesn't mean a deal won't happen in the future. NFL.com's Nick Shook examines potential landing spots for the seven-time Pro Bowl CB.
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Amari Cooper landing spots: Cowboys, Eagles among seven best team fits for top free-agent WR

The highest remaining player on Gregg Rosenthal's Top 101 free agents list is veteran wideout Amari Cooper. Where might Cooper land? NFL.com senior news writer Kevin Patra offers up seven potential landing spots. 
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Fantasy football flex rankings after NFL draft: Ashton Jeanty, Travis Hunter among 16 rookies in top 150

With the 2025 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, Adam Rank sorts through the RBs, WRs and TEs to present his top 150 flex options for the upcoming fantasy football season. Where do Ashton Jeanty and Travis Hunter land?
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Top 10 games of 2025 season: Chiefs-Bills, Vikings-Seahawks rank high on upcoming NFL schedule

Will Josh Allen's Bills once again get the best Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs in the regular season? Can Sam Darnold lead the Seahawks over his former team, the Vikings? Kevin Patra ranks his top 10 matchups of the 2025 NFL season.
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2025 NFL schedule: Eagles' five most enticing potential opponents for Week 1 Kickoff Game

While we wait for the 2025 NFL schedule to be unveiled later this month, NFL.com analysts debate which team they'd want to see face the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles in the NFL Kickoff Game.
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2025 NFL Draft: Ranking favorite picks in every round

Will fifth-rounder Jaydon Blue prove the Cowboys were smart to wait on an RB? Can seventh-rounder Quinn Ewers help Miami -- on the field or as a potential trade asset? Chad Reuter lists his favorite picks from each round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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NFL Power Rankings: 49ers, Cowboys, Steelers among 18 movers after 2025 draft

In the wake of the 2025 NFL Draft, Eric Edholm runs through the entire league in a fresh batch of Power Rankings. Who's up? Who's down? Check out the full updated pecking order, 1 to 32.
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2025 NFL Draft: Final snap grades for all 32 teams

Chad Reuter reveals his final snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from each day of the 2025 NFL Draft. 
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2025 NFL Draft: Boxes checked, remaining offseason to-do list for all 32 teams 

How will the Browns conduct their QB competition? Can Liam Coen and Travis Hunter elevate Trevor Lawrence? Might Ben Johnson's Bears finally live up to the hype? Judy Battista compiles post-draft to-do lists for all 32 teams ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
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2025 NFL Draft: Top undrafted free agents ranked by position

With the 2025 NFL Draft wrapped up, Chad Reuter ranks the best undrafted rookie free agents by position.
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2025 NFL Draft: Pick-by-pick analysis for Day 3, Rounds 6-7

Eric Edholm breaks down Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft, providing pick-by-pick analysis for every selection in Rounds 6 and 7.