NFL Draft
Coverage of NFL Draft in the Nexus archive.
- Eagles' wheeler-dealer Howie Roseman adds pass rusher Jonathan Greenard in trade with Vikings
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired edge rusher Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings in a trade involving draft picks, followed by a four-year, $100 million contract extension. The move addresses the defensive void left by Jaelan Phillips' departure to the Panthers, with Greenard's 27.5 sacks over three seasons seen as a cost-effective upgrade compared to Phillips' $120 million deal.
- Cardinals had to delay drafting Jeremiyah Love because they had a wrong phone number
The Arizona Cardinals delayed drafting Jeremiyah Love due to having the wrong phone number, which caused technical difficulties during the NFL draft. General Manager Monti Ossenfort admitted the mistake, and the issue was resolved after finding the correct contact information. The NFL restricted access to prospects' contact info after a 2025 Shedeur Sanders prank call incident.
- 49ers GM John Lynch skeptical of Rams' decision to draft QB Ty Simpson with No. 13 overall pick
49ers GM John Lynch expressed skepticism about the Rams' decision to draft quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 overall pick, praising the Cardinals' selection of running back Jeremiyah Love instead. Lynch questioned the logic of the Rams' high-risk pick, noting Simpson is unlikely to start immediately due to Matthew Stafford's MVP status and the team's 'win-now' strategy.