Seven former LSU football stars heard their names called during the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Mansoor Delane led the Tigers pack with a No. 6 overall pick to the Kansas City Chiefs. For the third consecutive draft, the first SEC player selected came from LSU. Jayden Daniels went No. 2 overall to the Washington…
Editor’s note: This story will be updated as more player signings are announced. The 2026 NFL draft concluded after three days, seven rounds and 257 picks. Here’s where every Utah connection is headed, whether via the draft, free agency or a minicamp invite (as designated): Advertisement BYU Selected players Free agent signings or minicamp invitations…
Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft may not have carried the same weight as the first round, but there was a lot riding on the entire order. Eight teams ultimately made their first picks after sitting out Day 1, while other franchises continued to fill out their classes. With a number of big names…
The decision by NFL offenses in recent years to counter nickel defenses by using more and more tight ends at the same time could have a big impact on how some teams approach this week’s draft. The multiple tight end formations that teams like Seattle, the Los Angeles Rams and the Chicago Bears used to…
Conference USA is flying under the radar this draft season. It was one of two FBS conferences, along with the two-team Pac-12, that did not generate any selections for the 2026 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. And with the transfer portal and conference realignment impacting the conference, CUSA is witnessing a decline in draft picks. From…
Caleb Williams said he had no idea that NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin’s nickname was “Iceman” and that his reason for trying to trademark the name was “control.” “It’s funny because I didn’t know, my dad probably knows his nickname (Gervin) was that,” Williams told Front Office Sports this week. “It’s nothing between me…
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles characterized sending wide receiver DJ Moore and a fifth-round pick to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a second-year pick in this year’s draft as one of “those business decisions.” “DJ is one of my favorite players, he will always be one of my favorite players. I knew it…
The Green Bay Packers brought old friend Jonathan Ford back to the team in 2025 after a series of injuries to their defensive line. Ford, a 2022 seventh-round pick, was selected from the Chicago Bears’ practice squad after spending the 2022-2024 seasons with the Packers. He never played a regular-season snap with Green Bay in…
One of the Arizona Cardinals’ free agency additions was reported Tuesday, a one-year deal for former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Matt Pryor. Initial reactions were that the Cardinals had landed their right tackle to replace Jonah Williams. Others wondered if he could be placed as a starting guard. He has 40 career starts, 25 at…
One of the Chicago Bears team captains is officially leaving. Safety Kevin Byard is signing a one-year deal worth $9 million, according to multiple reports. He reunites with head coach Mike Vrabel, who he was with during his days with the Tennessee Titans. Byard signed a two-year deal with the Bears in 2024 and quickly…
