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Cam Heyward expects 'battle' between Will Howard and Mason Rudolph to become Aaron Rodgers' successor
Pittsburgh's succession plan at QB may not be a foregone conclusion, after all
(Apr 22 -- CBS Sports)

2026 NFL Draft profile: Texas LB Trey Moore
The disruptive defender has put together four years of production and a superb combine showing.
(Apr 22 -- Yahoo Sports)

Will the 49ers replace both starters at safety in the NFL draft?
Could both safeties be replaced?
(Apr 22 -- Yahoo Sports)

Cowboys mock draft shows value of trading down
Would you be okay with the Cowboys trading down in the first round?
(Apr 22 -- Yahoo Sports)

Denzel Boston to NY Giants at No. 25 in SB Nation Writer s Mock Draft
I get the Giants a wide receiver with this pick from the Dexter Lawrence trade.
(Apr 22 -- Yahoo Sports)

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Louisville WR Chris Bell (ACL) "is ahead of schedule in rehab."
The news comes directly from Bell's agent a day before the draft, so take it with a grain of salt. Bell suffered a torn ACL late in the 2025 season and is still working his way back from the injury and accompanying surgery. Bell caught 72 passes for 917 yards and six scores in 11 games last year. Had he not suffered the season-ending injury, Bell would have been in the conversation for round one draft capital. Instead, it looks like he'll have a good shot at going in the second or third round.
(Apr 22 -- NBC Sports)

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero believes you "can't rule out" Carson Beck from being selected in the first round of the draft.
Pelissero isn't saying he expects Beck to come off the board on the first night of the draft. In his words, there's simply a "non-trivial chance" the Miami passer is selected in the first 32 picks. We doubt this comes to fruition, but it is a clear sign that NFL teams might be higher than expected on Beck. At a minimum, it sounds like Beck is a good bet to go on the second day of the draft. Coming off a season with 3,813 yards, 30 scores, and 12 interceptions, Beck could have some appeal in Superflex dynasty leagues. He is unlikely to make much noise in redraft formats, barring a surprise tomorrow.
(Apr 22 -- NBC Sports)

ESPN's Pete Thamel reports Florida DT Caleb Banks (foot) is "on pace to be fully cleared for full football activities in early June."
Per Thamel, the news comes directly from a letter sent to NFL teams regarding Banks' health. After undergoing a CT scan on his foot, all signs point toward him being ready well ahead of training camp. Banks suffered a broken bone in his foot at the NFL Combine. He underwent surgery a few weeks after the events. Banks opened the draft process as a first-round hopeful, but now it looks like he will have to wait until Day Two to hear his name called. Health permitting, he should be able to contribute in a rotational role by Week 1.
(Apr 22 -- NBC Sports)

Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said, "There won't be negotiations on a long-term deal" for George Pickens.
Owner Jerry Jones apparently woke up and chose violence, shutting down any hopes of an extension for the team's leading receiver in 2025. Stephen Jones reiterated that the team will have Pickens play on the franchise tag in 2026. This comes less than a month after Jerry told reporters the team has long-term plans for Pickens. As is always the case, the Cowboys are playing with one hand tied behind their backs by taking an adversarial approach with their own players. They have typically found a way to get deals done in the end, but this time sounds different. Pickens, who went for 1,429 yards and nine scores last year, will be a free agent next offseason, barring a change of heart from the Cowboys. Now the question becomes whether he will accept this fate or demand a trade, which likely starts with a hold-in during training camp.
(Apr 22 -- NBC Sports)

CBS Sports' John Breech believes the Chiefs could pursue Kyle Pitts in a trade.
Kansas City, Breech said, "should be the first team to give them a call about making a possible deal" for Pitts, who is reportedly on the trade block, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. "The Chiefs currently have two first-round picks heading into the draft and they would likely be able to get a deal done by sending just one of those to Atlanta." Breech said dealing Pitts, entering his age-26 season, would free up some much-needed salary cap space for the Falcons and give them a first-round draft pick, which they do not have at the moment. Pitts, Breech said, would be the "heir apparent" to Travis Kelce, 36, who re-signed with the Chiefs last month after briefly considering retirement for a third straight offseason. Pitts in 2025 had 88 receptions for 928 yards and five touchdowns, a career season. KC last year ranked 11th in two tight end usage (28 percent).
(Apr 22 -- NBC Sports)

George Pickens: Not negotiating long-term deal
Cowboys COO Stephen Jones said Wednesday that Pickens will play out 2026 under the franchise tag, with no negotiations toward a long-term deal, Jonathan Jones of CBSSports.com reports.
(Apr 22 -- Rotowire)

Quinshon Judkins: Rehabbing at voluntary minicamp
Judkins (ankle) was spotted in uniform and rehabbing at the start of Cleveland's voluntary minicamp on Tuesday, Dylan Feltovich of USA Today reports.
(Apr 22 -- Rotowire)

Shedeur Sanders: First up for spring reps
Sanders started Cleveland's first 11-on-11 team period at voluntary minicamp Tuesday, though he rotated reps with fellow QBs Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
(Apr 22 -- Rotowire)

2026 NFL Draft red flag tracker: Sorting through rumors and reports that could cause prospects to slip
Using the latest rumors, medical updates and intel, we track the prospects most at risk of falling in the 2026 NFL Draft
(Apr 22 -- CBS Sports)

Cowboys halt long-term contract talks with George Pickens, WR to play on franchise tag
Pickens is set to make $27.3 million fully guaranteed on a one-year deal in 2026
(Apr 22 -- CBS Sports)

Agent's Take: Did the Browns modify Myles Garrett's contract to facilitate trading their star defender?
Are the Browns seriously considering trading their two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year?
(Apr 22 -- CBS Sports)

What Vegas says will happen: 2026 NFL mock draft built entirely on betting odds
Using betting odds -- including draft-position over/unders and each team's first-pick position odds -- this mock projects the top 32 picks
(Apr 22 -- CBS Sports)

2026 NFL Draft: Five win-win trades that could actually happen in the first round
There's plenty of potential for drama Thursday night
(Apr 22 -- CBS Sports)

2026 NFL Draft rumors: David Bailey's canceled visit a signal of Jets' plans? Cowboys could trade down, not up
The rumor mill is active on the eve of draft day
(Apr 22 -- CBS Sports)

2026 NFL mock draft: Giants bypass wide receiver in Round 1, but two still taken in top 10
Mystery is what defines the 2026 NFL Draft with little certainty at the top
(Apr 22 -- CBS Sports)