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Raiders To Sign WR Michael Gallup

April 29th, 2024 at 6:24pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Raiders will give Michael Gallup a second chance. After the Cowboys cut the veteran wide receiver earlier this year, ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter reports the former 1,000-yard performer has a deal in place with the Raiders.

Gallup is heading to Las Vegas on a one-year deal worth up to $3MM. This certainly represents a steep drop from Gallup’s five-year Cowboys agreement, but the former third-round pick is coming off three straight underwhelming seasons. The Cowboys had given Gallup permission to seek a trade, but the team cut him — as a post-June 1 release — before a $4MM salary guarantee was due.

Las Vegas did not draft a wide receiver, and new GM Tom Telesco signed off on cutting Hunter Renfrow last month. Gallup, 28, will join Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers as veteran Raider wide receivers. This profiles as a bounce-back opportunity for Gallup, who has not displayed the form he once showed before a December 2021 ACL tear.

Although Gallup’s ACL tear did not occur until late in the ’21 season, he battled a calf injury earlier that year. Gallup has not surpassed 500 receiving yards since the 2020 season, going 445-424-418 over the past three years. The Cowboys then bailed on his five-year, $57.5MM deal. Dallas had opted for a cheaper Gallup contract alongside CeeDee Lamb, trading ex-Raider Amari Cooper to the Browns. That move created a void for the Cowboys, who spent 2022 searching for more receiving help. The team has 2023 trade pickup Brandin Cooks installed in that role for the time being.

In Gallup’s last full season before the tear, he totaled 59 receptions for 843 yards and five touchdowns. He bettered that work in 2019, teaming with Cooper — before Lamb’s arrival — in an 1,100-1,100 tandem. Gallup produced 1,107 yards on 66 catches, delivering a career-high six touchdown grabs in his second season. The 6-foot-1 target is now running out of time to return to these heights, and the Raiders’ receiving corps does not point to this deal providing the opportunities necessary to get there.

A regular in trade rumors over the past several months, Adams remains with the team. Telesco confirmed the 31-year-old star was not available at the Combine, and a report earlier this month indicated Mark Davis wants to pair the All-Pro with the team’s next long-term QB. With the Raiders left without a chair during a six-QB first round last week, it is unclear if Adams will be around by the time the Raiders do add that passer. But he remains in place with Gardner Minshew. Despite Meyers having close ties to the Josh McDaniels-Dave Ziegler regime, he remains on a three-year, $33MM deal — one that includes a fully guaranteed base salary in 2024.

Gallup has a path to becoming a third option, as the team is a bit light on depth at this position. Though, the Raiders have slot presence Tre Tucker — another acquisition from the brief McDaniels-Ziegler period — on the roster as well. The team hosted ex-Telesco Chargers wideout Jalen Guyton earlier today. Gallup met with the Ravens and Panthers this offseason but will end up working with OC Luke Getsy in Vegas.

2024 NFL Draft Results: Team By Team

April 27th, 2024 at 10:59pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here is every team’s haul from the 2024 NFL Draft:

Arizona Cardinals

Round 1, No. 4: Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 1, No. 27 (from Texans): Darius Robinson (DL, Missouri) (signed)
Round 2, No. 43 (from Falcons): Max Melton (CB, Rutgers) (signed)
Round 3, No. 66: Trey Benson, RB (Florida State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 71 (from Titans): Isaiah Adams (G, Illinois) (signed)
Round 3, No. 82 (from Colts): Tip Reiman (TE, Illinois) (signed)
Round 3, No. 90 (from Texans): Elijah Jones (CB, Boston College) (signed)
Round 4, No. 104: Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (S, Texas Tech) (signed)
Round 5, No. 138: Xavier Thomas (EDGE, Clemson) (signed)
Round 5, No. 162 (from Texans): Christian Jones (OT, Texas) (signed)
Round 6, No. 191 (from Colts): Tejhaun Palmer (WR, UAB) (signed)
Round 7, No. 226 (from Giants): Jaden Davis (CB, Miami) (signed)

Atlanta Falcons

Round 1, No. 8: Michael Penix Jr. (QB, Washington) (signed)
Round 2, No. 35 (from Cardinals): Ruke Orhorhoro (DT, Clemson) (signed)
Round 3, No. 74: Bralen Trice (EDGE, Washington) (signed)
Round 4, No. 109: Brandon Dorlus (DT, Oregon) (signed)
Round 5, No. 143: JD Bertrand (LB, Notre Dame) (signed)
Round 6, No. 186 (from Vikings through Cardinals): Jase McClellan (RB, Alabama) (signed)
Round 6, No. 187: Casey Washington (WR, Illinois) (signed)
Round 6, 197 (from Browns): Zion Logue (DT, Georgia) (signed)

Baltimore Ravens

Round 1, No. 30: Nate Wiggins (CB, Clemson) (signed)
Round 2, No. 62: Roger Rosengarten (T, Washington) (signed)
Round 3, No. 93: Adisa Isaac (EDGE, Penn State) (signed)
Round 4, No. 113 (from Broncos through Jets): Devontez Walker (WR, North Carolina) (signed)
Round 4, No. 130: T.J. Tampa (CB, Iowa State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 165: Rasheen Ali (RB, Marshall) (signed)
Round 6, No. 218 (from Jets): Devin Leary (QB, Kentucky) (signed)
Round 7, No. 228 (from Jets): Nick Samac (C, Michigan State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 250: Sanoussi Kane (S, Purdue) (signed)

Buffalo Bills

Round 2, No. 33 (from Panthers): Keon Coleman (WR, Florida State) (signed)
Round 2, No. 60: Cole Bishop (S, Utah) (signed)
Round 3, No. 95 (from Chiefs): DeWayne Carter, DT (Duke) (signed)
Round 4, No. 128: Ray Davis (RB, Kentucky) (signed)
Round 5, No. 141 (from Giants through Panthers): Sedrick Van Pran-Granger (C, Georgia) (signed)
Round 5, No. 160 (from Packers): Edefuan Ulofoshio (LB, Washington) (signed)
Round 5, No. 168 (from Saints): Javon Solomon (EDGE, Troy) (signed)
Round 6, No. 204: Tylan Grable (T, Central Florida) (signed)
Round 6, No. 219 (from Packers): Daequan Hardy (CB, Penn State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 221 (from Panthers through Titans and Chiefs): Travis Clayton (T, England) (signed)

Carolina Panthers

Round 1, No. 32 (from Chiefs through Bills): Xavier Legette (WR, South Carolina) (signed)
Round 2, No. 46 (from Colts): Jonathon Brooks (RB, Texas) (signed)
Round 3, No. 72 (from Jets): Trevin Wallace (LB, Kentucky) (signed)
Round 4, No. 101: Ja’Tavion Sanders (TE, Texas) (signed)
Round 5, No. 157 (from Browns through Vikings): Chau Smith-Wade (CB, Washington State) (signed)
Round 6: No. 200 (from Cowboys through Texans and Bills): Jaden Crumedy (DT, Mississippi State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 240 (from Steelers): Michael Barrett (LB, Michigan) (signed)

Chicago Bears

Round 1: No. 1 (from Panthers): Caleb Williams (QB, USC) (signed)
Round 1, No. 9: Rome Odunze (WR, Washington) (signed)
Round 3, No. 75: Kiran Amegadjie (T, Yale) (signed)
Round 4, No. 122 (from Eagles): Tory Taylor (P, Iowa) (signed)
Round 5: No. 144 (reacquired from Bills): Austin Booker (EDGE, Kansas) (signed)

Cincinnati Bengals

Round 1, No. 18: Amarius Mims (T, Georgia) (signed)
Round 2, No. 49: Kris Jenkins Jr. (DT, Michigan) (signed)
Round 3, No. 80: Jermaine Burton, WR (Alabama) (signed)
Round 3, No. 97: McKinnley Jackson (DT, Texas A&M) (signed)
Round 4, No. 115: Erick All (TE, Iowa) (signed)
Round 5, No. 149: Josh Newton (CB, TCU) (signed)
Round 6, No. 194: Tanner McLachlan (TE, Arizona) (signed)
Round 6, No. 214: Cedric Johnson (DE, Ole Miss) (signed)
Round 7, No. 224 (from Cardinals through Texans): Daijahn Anthony (DB, Mississippi State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 237: Matt Lee (C, Miami) (signed)

Cleveland Browns

Round 2, No. 54: Michael Hall (DT, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 85: Zak Zinter (G, Michigan) (signed)
Round 5, No. 156 (from Eagles through Cardinals): Jamari Thrash (WR, Louisville) (signed)
Round 6, No. 206 (from Ravens): Nathaniel Watson (LB, Mississippi State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 227 (from Titans): Myles Harden (CB, South Dakota) (signed)
Round 7, No. 243: Jowon Briggs (DT, Cincinnati) (signed)

Dallas Cowboys

Round 1, No. 29 (from Lions): Tyler Guyton (T, Oklahoma) (signed)
Round 2, No. 56: Marshawn Kneeland (EDGE, Western Michigan) (signed)
Round 3, No. 73 (from Vikings through Lions): Cooper Beebe (G, Kansas State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 87: Marist Liufau (LB, Notre Dame) (signed)
Round 5, No. 174: Caelen Carson (CB, Wake Forest) (signed)
Round 6, No. 216: Ryan Flournoy (WR, Southeast Missouri State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 233 (from Raiders): Nathan Thomas (T, Louisiana-Lafayette) (signed)
Round 7, No. 244: Justin Rogers (DT, Auburn) (signed)

Denver Broncos

Round 1, No. 12: Bo Nix (QB, Oregon) (signed)
Round 3, No. 76: Jonah Elliss (EDGE, Utah) (signed)
Round 4, No. 102 (from Commanders through Seahawks): Troy Franklin (WR, Oregon) (signed)
Round 5, No. 145 (from Jets): Kris Abrams-Draine (CB, Missouri) (signed)
Round 5, No. 147: Audric Estime (RB, Notre Dame) (signed)
Round 7, No. 235 (from Seahawks): Devaughn Vele (WR, Utah) (signed)
Round 7, No. 256 (from Jets): Nick Gargiulo (C, South Carolina) (signed)

Round 1, No. 24 (from Cowboys): Terrion Arnold (CB, Alabama) (signed)
Round 2, No. 61: Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (CB, Missouri) (signed)
Round 4, No. 126 (from Packers through Jets): Giovanni Manu (T, British Columbia) (signed)
Round 4, No. 132 (from 49ers through Eagles): Sione Vaki (S, Utah) (signed)
Round 6, No. 189 (from Broncos through Rams, Bills and Texans): Mekhi Wingo (DT, LSU) (signed)
Round 6, No. 201 (from Buccaneers): Christian Mahogany (G, Boston College) (signed)

Green Bay Packers

Round 1, No. 25: Jordan Morgan (T, Arizona) (signed)
Round 2, No. 45 (from Broncos through Saints): Edgerrin Cooper (LB, Texas A&M) (signed)
Round 2, No. 58: Javon Bullard (S, Georgia) (signed)
Round 3, No. 88: MarShawn Lloyd (RB, USC) (signed)
Round 3, No. 91 (from Bills): Ty’Ron Hopper (LB, Missouri) (signed)
Round 4, No. 111 (from Jets): Evan Williams (S, Oregon) (signed)
Round 5, No. 163 (from Bills): Jacob Monk (C, Duke) (signed)
Round 5, No. 169: Kitan Oladapo (S, Oregon State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 202: Travis Glover (T, Georgia State) (signed)
Round 7, No. 245: Michael Pratt (QB, Tulane) (signed)
Round 7, No. 255: Kalen King (CB, Penn State) (signed)

Houston Texans

Round 2, No. 42 (from Vikings): Kamari Lassiter (CB, Georgia) (signed)
Round 2, No. 59: Blake Fisher (T, Notre Dame) (signed)
Round 3, No. 78 (from Seahawks through Commanders and Eagles): Calen Bullock (S, USC) (signed)
Round 4, No. 123 (from Browns through Texans): Cade Stover (TE, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 188 (from Raiders through Patriots and Vikings): Jamal Hill (LB, Oregon) (signed)
Round 6, No. 205: Jawhar Jordan (RB, Louisville) (signed)
Round 7, No. 238 (from Saints): Solomon Byrd (EDGE, USC) (signed)
Round 7, No. 247: Marcus Harris (DT, Auburn) (signed)
Round 7, No. 249: LaDarius Henderson (G, Michigan) (signed)

Indianapolis Colts

Round 1, No. 15: Laiatu Latu (EDGE, UCLA) (signed)
Round 2, No. 52 (from Panthers): Adonai Mitchell (WR, Texas) (signed)
Round 3, No. 79 (from Jaguars through Falcons): Matt Goncalves (T, Pittsburgh) (signed)
Round 4, No. 117: Tanor Bortolini (C, Wisconsin) (signed)
Round 5, No. 142 (from Titans through Panthers): Anthony Gould (WR, Oregon State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 151: Jaylon Carlies (S, Missouri) (signed)
Round 5, No. 164 (from Lions through Eagles): Jaylin Simpson (S, Auburn) (signed)
Round 6, No. 210: Micah Abraham (CB, Marshall) (signed)
Round 7, No. 234: Jonah Laulu (DT, Oklahoma) (signed)

Jacksonville Jaguars

Round 1, No. 23 (from Browns through Texans and Vikings): Brian Thomas Jr. (WR, LSU) (signed)
Round 2, No. 48: Maason Smith (DT, LSU) (signed)
Round 3, No. 96: Jarrian Jones (CB, Florida State) (signed)
Round 4, No. 114: Javon Foster (T, Missouri) (signed)
Round 4, No. 116 (from Saints): Jordan Jefferson (DT, LSU) (signed)
Round 5, No. 153: Deantre Prince (CB, Ole Miss) (signed)
Round 5, No. 167 (from Chiefs through Vikings): Keilan Robinson (RB, Texas) (signed)
Round 6, No. 212: Cam Little (K, Arkansas) (signed)
Round 7, No. 236: Myles Cole (DE, Texas Tech) (signed)

Kansas City Chiefs

Round 1, No. 28 (from Bills): Xavier Worthy (WR, Texas) (signed)
Round 2, No. 63 (from 49ers): Kingsley Suamataia (T, BYU) (signed)
Round 4, No. 131: Jared Wiley (TE, TCU) (signed)
Round 4, No. 133 (from Bills): Jaden Hicks (S, Washington State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 159 (from Cowboys): Hunter Nourzad (C, Penn State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 211 (from 49ers): Kamal Hadden (CB, Tennessee) (signed)
Round 7, No. 248 (from Bills): C.J. Hanson (G, Holy Cross) (signed)

Las Vegas Raiders

Round 1, No. 13: Brock Bowers (TE, Georgia) (signed)
Round 2, No. 44: Jackson Powers-Johnson (OL, Oregon) (signed)
Round 3, No. 77: Delmar Glaze (T, Maryland) (signed)
Round 4, No. 112: Decamerion Richardson (CB, Mississippi State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 148: Tommy Eichenberg (LB, Ohio State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 208 (from Chiefs): Dylan Laube (RB, New Hampshire) (signed)
Round 7, No. 223 (from Patriots): Trey Taylor (S, Air Force) (signed)
Round 7, No. 229 (from Vikings): M.J. Devonshire (CB, Pitt) (signed)

Los Angeles Chargers

Round 1, No. 5: Joe Alt (T, Notre Dame) (signed)
Round 2, No. 34 (via Patriots): Ladd McConkey (WR, Georgia) (signed)
Round 3, No. 69: Junior Colson (LB, Michigan) (signed)
Round 4, No. 105: Justin Eboigbe (DL, Alabama) (signed)
Round 4, No. 137 (from Chargers): Tarheeb Still (CB, Maryland) (signed)
Round 5, No. 140: Cam Hart (CB, Notre Dame) (signed)
Round 6, No. 181: Kimani Vidal (RB, Troy) (signed)
Round 7, No. 225: Brenden Rice (WR, USC) (signed)
Round 7, No. 253: Cornelius Johnson (WR, Michigan) (signed)

Los Angeles Rams

Round 1, No. 19: Jared Verse (EDGE, Florida State) (signed)
Round 2, No. 39 (from Panthers): Braden Fiske (DT, Florida State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 83: Blake Corum (RB, Michigan) (signed)
Round 3, No. 99: Kamren Kinchens (S, Miami) (signed)
Round 5, No. 154: Brennan Jackson (WR, Washington State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 196: Tyler Davis (DT, Clemson) (signed)
Round 6, No. 209: Joshua Karty (K, Stanford) (signed)
Round 6, No. 213: Jordan Whittington (WR, Texas) (signed)
Round 6, No. 217: Beaux Limmer (C, Arkansas) (signed)
Round 7, No. 254: KT Leveston (G, Kansas State) (signed)

Miami Dolphins

Round 1, No. 21: Chop Robinson (EDGE, Penn State) (signed)
Round 2, No. 55: Patrick Paul (T, Houston) (signed)
Round 4, No. 120 (from Rams through Steelers and Eagles): Jaylen Wright (RB, Tennessee) (signed)
Round 5, No. 158: Mohamed Kamara (EDGE, Colorado State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 184 (from Bears): Malik Washington (WR, Virginia) (signed)
Round 6, No. 198: Patrick McMorris (S, Cal) (signed)
Round 7, No. 241: Tahj Washington (WR, USC) (signed)

Minnesota Vikings

Round 1, No 10 (via Jets): J.J. McCarthy (QB, Michigan) (signed)
Round 1, No. 17 (via Jaguars): Dallas Turner (EDGE, Alabama) (signed)
Round 4, No. 108: Khyree Jackson (CB, Oregon) (signed)(deceased)
Round 6, No. 177 (from Panthers through Jaguars): Walter Rouse (T, Oklahoma) (signed)
Round 6: No. 203 (from Texans through Browns, Broncos and Jets): Will Reichard (K, Alabama) (signed)
Round 7, No. 230 (from Falcons through Browns and Cardinals): Michael Jurgens (C, Wake Forest) (signed)
Round 7, No. 232 (from Broncos through 49ers and Texans): Levi Drake Rodriguez (DT, Texas A&M Commerce) (signed)

New England Patriots

Round 1, No. 3: Drake Maye (QB, UNC) (signed)
Round 2, No. 37 (via Chargers): Ja’Lynn Polk (WR, Washington) (signed)
Round 3, No. 68: Caeden Wallace (T, Penn State) (signed)
Round 4, No. 103: Layden Robinson (G, Texas A&M) (signed)
Round 4, No. 110 (from Bears through Chargers): Javon Baker (WR, UCF) (signed)
Round 6, No. 180: Marcellas Dial (CB, South Carolina) (signed)
Round 6, No. 193 (from Jaguars): Joe Milton III (QB, Tennessee) (signed)
Round 7, No. 231 (from Bears): Jaheim Bell (TE, Florida State) (signed)

New Orleans Saints

Round 1, No. 14: Taliese Fuaga (OL, Oregon State) (signed)
Round 2, No. 41 (from Jets through Packers): Kool-Aid McKinstry (CB, Alabama) (signed)
Round 5, No. 150: Spencer Rattler (QB, South Carolina) (signed)
Round 5, No. 170: Bub Means (WR, Pittsburgh) (signed)
Round 5, No. 175: Jaylan Ford (LB, Texas) (signed)
Round 6, No. 199 (from Eagles): Khristian Boyd (DT, Northern Iowa) (signed)
Round 7, No. 239 (from Rams through Broncos): Josiah Ezirim (T, Eastern Kentucky) (signed)

New York Giants

Round 1, No. 6: Malik Nabers (WR, LSU) (signed)
Round 2, No. 47 (from Seahawks): Tyler Nubin (S, Minnesota) (signed)
Round 3, No. 70: Andru Phillips (CB, Kentucky) (signed)
Round 4, No. 107: Theo Johnson (TE, Penn State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 166 (from 49ers through Panthers): Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB, Purdue) (signed)
Round 6, No. 183: Darius Muasau (LB, UCLA) (signed)

New York Jets

Round 1, No. 11 (via Vikings): Olu Fashanu (T, Penn State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 65 (from Panthers): Malachi Corley (WR, Western Kentucky) (signed)
Round 4, No. 134 (from Ravens): Braelon Allen (RB, Wisconsin) (signed)
Round 5, No. 171: Jordan Travis (QB, Florida State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 173 (from Chiefs): Isaiah Davis (RB, South Dakota State) (signed)
Round 5, No. 176 (from 49ers): Qwan’Tez Stiggers (CB, Toronto Argonauts) (signed)
Round 7, No. 257: Jaylen Key (DB, Alabama) (signed)

Philadelphia Eagles

Round 1, No. 22: Quinyon Mitchell (CB, Toledo) (signed)
Round 2, No. 40 (from Bears through Commanders): Cooper DeJean (CB, Iowa) (signed)
Round 3, No. 94 (from 49ers): Jalyx Hunt (EDGE, Houston Christian) (signed)
Round 4, No. 127 (from Eagles): Will Shipley (RB, Clemson) (signed)
Round 5, No. 152 (from Seahawks through Commanders): Ainias Smith (WR, Texas A&M) (signed)
Round 5, No. 155 (from Steelers through Rams, Panthers and Colts): Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (LB, Clemson) (signed)
Round 5, No. 172: Trevor Keegan (G, Michigan) (signed)
Round 6, No. 185: Johnny Wilson (WR, Florida State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 190 (from Saints through Packers): Dylan McMahon (C, NC State) (signed)

Pittsburgh Steelers

Round 1, No. 20: Troy Fautanu (OL, Washington) (signed)
Round 2, No. 51: Zach Frazier (C, West Virginia) (signed)
Round 3, No. 84: Roman Wilson (WR, Michigan) (signed)
Round 3, No. 98 (from Eagles): Payton Wilson (LB, NC State) (signed)
Round 4, No. 119: Mason McCormick (G, South Dakota State) (signed)
Round 6, No. 178 (from Cardinals through Panthers): Logan Lee (DT, Iowa) (signed)
Round 6, No. 195: Ryan Watts (CB, Texas) (signed)

San Francisco 49ers

Round 1, No. 31: Ricky Pearsall (WR, Florida) (signed)
Round 2, No. 64 (from Chiefs): Renardo Green (CB, Florida State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 86 (from Eagles through Texans and Eagles): Dominick Puni (OL, Kansas) (signed)
Round 4, No. 124 (from Cowboys): Malik Mustapha (S, Wake Forest) (signed)
Round 4, No. 129 (from Lions through Vikings and Jets): Isaac Guerendo (RB, Louisville) (signed)
Round 4, No. 135: Jacob Cowing (WR, Arizona) (signed)
Round 6, No. 215: Jarrett Kingston (G, USC) (signed)
Round 7, No. 251: Tatum Bethune (LB, Florida State) (signed)

Seattle Seahawks

Round 1, No. 16: Byron Murphy (DT, Texas) (signed)
Round 3, No. 81 (from Saints through Broncos): Christian Haynes (G, UConn) (signed)
Round 4, No. 118: Tyrice Knight (LB, UTEP) (signed)
Round 4, No. 121 (from Dolphins through Broncos): AJ Barner (TE, Michigan) (signed)
Round 5, No. 136 (from Panthers through Browns and Broncos): Nehemiah Pritchett (CB, Auburn) (signed)
Round 6, No. 179 (from Commanders): Sataoa Laumea (G, Utah) (signed)
Round 6, No. 192: DJ James (CB, Auburn) (signed)
Round 6, No. 207 (from 49ers through Broncos): Michael Jerrell (T, Findlay) (signed)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Round 1, No. 26: Graham Barton (OL, Duke) (signed)
Round 2, No. 57: Chris Braswell (EDGE, Alabama) (signed)
Round 3, No. 89: Tykee Smith (S, Georgia) (signed)
Round 3, No. 92 (from Lions): Jalen McMillan (WR, Washington) (signed)
Round 4, No. 125: Bucky Irving (RB, Oregon) (signed)
Round 6, No. 220: Elijah Klein (G, UTEP) (signed)
Round 7, No. 246: Devin Culp (TE, Washington) (signed)

Tennessee Titans

Round 1, No. 7: JC Latham (T, Alabama) (signed)
Round 2, No. 38: T’Vondre Sweat (DT, Texas) (signed)
Round 4, No. 106: Cedric Gray (LB, North Carolina) (signed)
Round 5, No. 146 (from Vikings through Eagles): Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (CB, Louisville) (signed)
Round 6, No. 182 (reacquired through Eagles): Jha’Quan Jackson (WR, Tulane) (signed)
Round 7, No. 242 (from Eagles): James Williams (S, Miami) (signed)
Round 7, No. 252 (from Chiefs): Jaylen Harrell (EDGE, Michigan) (signed)

Washington Commanders

Round 1, No. 2: Jayden Daniels (QB, LSU) (signed)
Round 2, No. 36: Jer’Zhan Newton (DT, Illinois) (signed)
Round 2, No. 50 (from Saints through Eagles): Mike Sainristil (CB, Michigan) (signed)
Round 2, No. 53 (from Eagles): Ben Sinnott (TE, Kansas State) (signed)
Round 3, No. 67: Brandon Coleman (OL, TCU) (signed)
Round 3, No. 100 (from 49ers): Luke McCaffrey (WR, Rice) (signed)
Round 5, No. 139: Jordan Magee (LB, Temple) (signed)
Round 5, No. 161 (from Buccaneers through Eagles): Dominique Hampton (S, Washington) (signed)
Round 7, No. 222: Javontae Jean-Baptiste (EDGE, Notre Dame) (signed)

2024 NFL Draft Results: Round By Round

April 27th, 2024 at 10:42pm CST by Sam Robinson

From the No. 1 overall pick to Mr. Irrelevant (No. 257), here are the results from the 2024 NFL Draft:

Round 1

1. Chicago Bears (via Panthers): Caleb Williams (QB, USC)
2. Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels (QB, LSU)
3. New England Patriots: Drake Maye (QB, UNC)
4. Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR, Ohio State)
5. Los Angeles Chargers: Joe Alt (T, Notre Dame)
6. New York Giants: Malik Nabers (WR, LSU)
7. Tennessee Titans: JC Latham (T, Alabama)
8. Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr (QB, Washington)
9. Chicago Bears: Rome Odunze (WR, Washington)
10. Minnesota Vikings (via Jets): J.J. McCarthy (QB, Michigan)
11. New York Jets (via Vikings): Olu Fashanu (T, Penn State)
12. Denver Broncos: Bo Nix (QB, Oregon)
13. Las Vegas Raiders: Brock Bowers (TE, Georgia)
14. New Orleans Saints: Taliese Fuaga (T, Oregon State)
15. Indianapolis Colts: Laiatu Latu (EDGE, UCLA)
16. Seattle Seahawks: Byron Murphy (DT, Texas)
17. Minnesota Vikings (via Jaguars): Dallas Turner (EDGE, Alabama)
18. Cincinnati Bengals: Amarius Mims (T, Georgia)
19. Los Angeles Rams: Jared Verse (EDGE, Florida State)
20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Troy Fautanu (OL, Washington)
21. Miami Dolphins: Chop Robinson (EDGE, Penn State)
22. Philadelphia Eagles: Quinyon Mitchell (CB, Toledo)
23 Jacksonville Jaguars (from Browns through Texans and Vikings): Brian Thomas Jr. (WR, LSU)
24. Detroit Lions (from Cowboys): Terrion Arnold (CB, Alabama)
25. Green Bay Packers: Jordan Morgan (T, Arizona)
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Graham Barton (OL, Duke)
27. Arizona Cardinals (from Texans): Darius Robinson (DL, Missouri)
28. Kansas City Chiefs (from Bills): Xavier Worthy (WR, Texas)
29. Dallas Cowboys (from Lions): Tyler Guyton (T, Oklahoma)
30. Baltimore Ravens: Nate Wiggins (CB, Clemson)
31. San Francisco 49ers: Ricky Pearsall (WR, Florida)
32. Carolina Panthers (from Chiefs through Bills): Xavier Legette (WR, South Carolina)

Round 2

33. Buffalo Bills (from Panthers): Keon Coleman (WR, Florida State)
34. Los Angeles Chargers (via Patriots): Ladd McConkey (WR, Georgia)
35. Atlanta Falcons (from Cardinals): Ruke Orhorhoro (DT, Clemson)
36. Washington Commanders: Jer’Zhan Newton (DT, Illinois)
37. New England Patriots (via Chargers): Ja’Lynn Polk (WR, Washington)
38. Tennessee Titans: T’Vondre Sweat (DT, Texas)
39. Los Angeles Rams (from Giants through Panthers): Braden Fiske (DT, Florida State)
40. Philadelphia Eagles (from Bears through Commanders): Cooper DeJean (CB, Iowa)
41. New Orleans Saints (from Jets through Packers): Kool-Aid McKinstry (CB, Alabama)
42. Houston Texans (from Vikings): Kamari Lassiter (CB, Georgia)
43. Arizona Cardinals (from Falcons): Max Melton (CB, Rutgers)
44. Las Vegas Raiders: Jackson Powers-Johnson (OL, Oregon)
45. Green Bay Packers (from Broncos through Saints): Edgerrin Cooper, LB (Texas A&M)
46. Carolina Panthers (from Colts): Jonathon Brooks (RB, Texas)
47. New York Giants (from Seahawks): Tyler Nubin (S, Minnesota)
48. Jacksonville Jaguars: Maason Smith (DT, LSU)
49. Cincinnati Bengals: Kris Jenkins Jr. (DT, Michigan)
50. Washington Commanders (from Saints through Eagles): Mike Sainristil (CB, Michigan)
51. Pittsburgh Steelers: Zach Frazier (C, West Virginia)
52. Indianapolis Colts (from Rams through Panthers): Adonai Mitchell (WR, Texas)
53. Washington Commanders (from Eagles): Ben Sinnott (TE
54. Cleveland Browns: Michael Hall (DT, Ohio State)
55. Miami Dolphins: Patrick Paul (T, Houston)
56. Dallas Cowboys: Marshawn Kneeland (EDGE, Western Michigan)
57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Chris Braswell (EDGE, Alabama)
58. Green Bay Packers: Javon Bullard (S, Georgia)
59. Houston Texans: Blake Fisher (T, Notre Dame)
60. Buffalo Bills: Cole Bishop (S, Utah)
61. Detroit Lions: Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (CB, Missouri)
62. Baltimore Ravens: Roger Rosengarten (T, Washington)
63. Kansas City Chiefs (from 49ers): Kingsley Suamataia (T, BYU)
64. San Francisco 49ers (from Chiefs): Renardo Green (CB, Florida State)

Round 3

65. New York Jets (from Panthers): Malachi Corley (WR, Western Kentucky)
66. Arizona Cardinals: Trey Benson, RB (Florida State)
67. Washington Commanders: Brandon Coleman (OL, TCU)
68. New England Patriots: Caeden Wallace (T, Penn State)
69. Los Angeles Chargers: Junior Colson (LB, Michigan)
70. New York Giants: Andru Phillips (CB, Kentucky)
71. Arizona Cardinals (from Titans): Isaiah Adams (G, Illinois)
72. Carolina Panthers (from Jets): Trevin Wallace (LB, Kentucky)
73. Dallas Cowboys (from Vikings through Lions): Cooper Beebe (G, Kansas State)
74. Atlanta Falcons: Bralen Trice (EDGE, Washington)
75. Chicago Bears: Kiran Amegadjie (T, Yale)
76. Denver Broncos: Jonah Elliss (EDGE, Utah)
77. Las Vegas Raiders: Delmar Glaze (T, Maryland)
78. Houston Texans (from Seahawks though Commanders and Eagles): Calen Bullock (S, USC)
79. Indianapolis Colts (from Jaguars through Falcons and Cardinals): Matt Goncalves (T, Pittsburgh)
80. Cincinnati Bengals: Jermaine Burton, WR (Alabama)
81. Seattle Seahawks (from Saints through Broncos): Christian Haynes (G, UConn)
82. Arizona Cardinals (from Colts): Tip Reiman (TE, Illinois)
83. Los Angeles Rams: Blake Corum (RB, Michigan)
84. Pittsburgh Steelers: Roman Wilson (WR, Michigan)
85. Cleveland Browns: Zak Zinter (G, Michigan)
86. San Francisco 49ers (from Eagles through Texans and Eagles): Dominick Puni (OL, Kansas)
87. Dallas Cowboys: Marist Liufau (LB, Notre Dame)
88. Green Bay Packers: MarShawn Lloyd (RB, USC)
89. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tykee Smith (S, Georgia)
90. Arizona Cardinals (from Texans): Elijah Jones (CB, Boston College)
91. Green Bay Packers (from Bills): Ty’Ron Hopper (LB, Missouri)
92. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Lions): Jalen McMillan (WR, Washington)
93. Baltimore Ravens: Adisa Isaac (EDGE, Penn State)
94. Philadelphia Eagles (from 49ers): Jalyx Hunt (EDGE, Houston Christian)
95. Buffalo Bills (from Chiefs): DeWayne Carter (DT, Duke)
96. Jacksonville Jaguars*: Jarrian Jones (CB, Florida State)
97. Cincinnati Bengals*: McKinnley Jackson (DT, Texas A&M)
98. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Eagles)*: Payton Wilson (LB, NC State)
99. Los Angeles Rams*: Kamren Kinchens (S, Miami)
100. Washington Commanders*: Luke McCaffrey (WR, Rice)

Round 4

101. Carolina Panthers: Ja’Tavion Sanders (TE, Texas)
102. Denver Broncos (from Commanders through Seahawks): Troy Franklin (WR, Oregon)
103. New England Patriots: Layden Robinson (G, Texas A&M)
104. Arizona Cardinals: Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (S, Texas Tech)
105. Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Eboigbe (DL, Alabama)
106. Tennessee Titans: Cedric Gray (LB, North Carolina)
107. New York Giants: Theo Johnson (TE, Penn State)
108. Minnesota Vikings: Khyree Jackson (CB, Oregon)
109. Atlanta Falcons: Brandon Dorlus (DT, Oregon)
110. New England Patriots (from Bears through Chargers): Javon Baker (WR, Central Florida)
111. Green Bay Packers (from Jets): Evan Williams (S, Oregon)
112. Las Vegas Raiders: Decamerion Richardson (CB, Mississippi State)
113. Baltimore Ravens (from Broncos through Jets): Devontez Walker (WR, North Carolina)
114. Jacksonville Jaguars: Javon Foster (T, Missouri)
115. Cincinnati Bengals: Erick All (TE, Iowa)
116. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Saints): Jordan Jefferson (DT, LSU)
117. Indianapolis Colts: Tanor Bortolini (C, Wisconsin)
118. Seattle Seahawks: Tyrice Knight (LB, UTEP)
119. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mason McCormick (G, South Dakota State)
120. Miami Dolphins (from Rams through Steelers and Eagles): Jaylen Wright (RB, Tennessee)
121. Seattle Seahawks (from Dolphins through Broncos): AJ Barner (TE, Michigan)
122. Chicago Bears (from Eagles): Tory Taylor (P, Iowa)
123. Houston Texans (from Browns through Texans and Eagles): Cade Stover (TE, Ohio State)
124. San Francisco 49ers (from Cowboys): Malik Mustapha (S, Wake Forest)
125. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Bucky Irving (RB, Oregon)
126. Detroit Lions (from Packers through Jets): Giovanni Manu (T, British Columbia)
127. Philadelphia Eagles (from Texans): Will Shipley (RB, Clemson)
128. Buffalo Bills: Ray Davis (RB, Kentucky)
129. San Francisco 49ers (from Lions through Vikings and Jets): Isaac Guerendo (RB, Louisville)
130. Baltimore Ravens: T.J. Tampa (CB, Iowa State)
131. Kansas City Chiefs: Jared Wiley (TE, TCU)
132. Detroit Lions (from 49ers through Eagles)*: Sione Vaki RB/S, Utah)
133. Kansas City Chiefs (from Bills)*: Jaden Hicks (S, Washington State)
134. New York Jets*: Braelon Allen (RB, Wisconsin)
135. San Francisco 49ers*: Jacob Cowing (WR, Arizona)

Round 5

136. Seattle Seahawks (from Panthers through Browns and Broncos): Nehemiah Pritchett (CB, Auburn)
137. Los Angeles Chargers (through Patriots): Tarheeb Still (CB, Maryland)
138. Arizona Cardinals: Xavier Thomas (EDGE, Clemson)
139. Washington Commanders: Jordan Magee (LB, Temple)
140. Los Angeles Chargers: Cam Hart (CB, Notre Dame)
141. Buffalo Bills (from Giants through Panthers): Sedrick Van Pran-Granger (C, Georgia)
142. Indianapolis Colts (from Titans through Panthers): Anthony Gould (WR, Oregon State)
143. Atlanta Falcons: JD Bertrand (LB, Notre Dame)
144. Chicago Bears (reacquired from Bills): Austin Booker (EDGE, Kansas)
145. Denver Broncos (from Jets): Kris Abrams-Draine (CB, Missouri)
146. Tennessee Titans (from Vikings through Eagles): Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (CB, Louisville)
147. Denver Broncos: Audric Estime (RB, Notre Dame)
148. Las Vegas Raiders: Tommy Eichenberg (LB, Ohio State)
149. Cincinnati Bengals: Josh Newton (CB, TCU)
150. New Orleans Saints: Spencer Rattler (QB, South Carolina)
151. Indianapolis Colts: Jaylon Carlies (S, Missouri)
152. Philadelphia Eagles (from Seahawks through Commanders): Ainias Smith (WR, Texas A&M)
153. Jacksonville Jaguars: Deantre Prince (CB, Ole Miss)
154. Los Angeles Rams: Brennan Jackson (WR, Washington State)
155. Philadelphia Eagles (from Steelers through Rams, Panthers and Colts): Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (LB, Clemson)
156. Cleveland Browns (from Eagles through Cardinals): Jamari Thrash (WR, Louisville)
157. Carolina Panthers (from Browns through Vikings and Jets): Chau Smith-Wade (CB, Washington State)
158. Miami Dolphins: Mohamed Kamara (EDGE, Colorado State)
159. Kansas City Chiefs (from Cowboys): Hunter Nourzad (C, Penn State)
160. Buffalo Bills (from Packers): Edefuan Ulofoshio (LB, Washington)
161. Washington Commanders (from Buccaneers through Eagles): Dominique Hampton (S, Washington)
162. Arizona Cardinals (from Texans): Christian Jones (T, Texas)
163. Green Bay Packers (from Bills) Jacob Monk (C, Duke)
164. Indianapolis Colts (from Lions through Eagles): Jaylin Simpson (S, Auburn)
165. Baltimore Ravens: Rasheen Ali (RB, Marshall)
166. New York Giants (from 49ers through Panthers): Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB, Purdue)
167. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Chiefs through Vikings): Keilan Robinson (RB, Texas)
168. Buffalo Bills (from Saints through Packers)*: Javon Solomon (EDGE, Troy)
169. Green Bay Packers*: Kitan Oladapo (S, Oregon State)
170. New Orleans Saints*: Bub Means (WR, Pittsburgh)
171. New York Jets (from Eagles)*: Jordan Travis (QB, Florida State)
172. Philadelphia Eagles*: Trevor Keegan (G, Michigan)
173. New York Jets (from Chiefs through 49ers)*: Isaiah Davis (RB, South Dakota State)
174. Dallas Cowboys*: Caelen Carson (CB, Wake Forest)
175. New Orleans Saints*: Jaylan Ford (LB, Texas)
176. New York Jets (from 49ers)*: Qwan’Tez Stiggers (CB, Toronto Argonauts)

Round 6

177. Minnesota Vikings (from Panthers through Jaguars): Walter Rouse (T, Oklahoma)
178. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Cardinals through Panthers): Logan Lee (DT, Iowa)
179. Seattle Seahawks (from Commanders): Sataoa Laumea (G, Utah)
180. New England Patriots: Marcellas Dial (CB, South Carolina)
181. Los Angeles Chargers: Kimani Vidal (RB, Troy)
182. Tennessee Titans (reacquired from Eagles): Jha’Quan Jackson (WR, Tulane)
183. New York Giants: Darius Muasau (LB, UCLA)
184. Miami Dolphins (from Bears): Malik Washington (WR, Virginia)
185. Philadelphia Eagles (from Jets): Johnny Wilson (WR, Florida State)
186. Atlanta Falcons (from Vikings through Cardinals): Jase McClellan (RB, Alabama)
187. Atlanta Falcons: Casey Washington (WR, Illinois)
188. Houston Texans (from Raiders through Patriots and Vikings): Jamal Hill (LB, Oregon)
189. Detroit Lions (from Broncos through Rams, Bills and Texans): Mekhi Wingo (DT, LSU)
190. Philadelphia Eagles (from Saints through Packers and Jets): Dylan McMahon (C, NC State)
191. Arizona Cardinals (from Colts): Tejhaun Palmer (WR, UAB)
192. Seattle Seahawks: DJ James (CB, Auburn)
193. New England Patriots (from Jaguars): Joe Milton III (QB, Tennessee)
194. Cincinnati Bengals: Tanner McLachlan (TE, Arizona)
195. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ryan Watts (CB, Texas)
196. Los Angeles Rams: Tyler Davis (DT, Clemson)
197. Atlanta Falcons (from Browns): Zion Logue (DT, Georgia)
198. Miami Dolphins: Patrick McMorris (S, Cal)
199. New Orleans Saints (from Eagles): Khristian Boyd (DT, Northern Iowa)
200. Carolina Panthers (from Cowboys through Texans and Bills): Jaden Crumedy (DT, Mississippi State)
201. Indianapolis Colts (from Buccaneers through Lions and Eagles): Micah Abraham (CB, Marshall)
202. Green Bay Packers: Travis Glover (T, Georgia State)
203. Minnesota Vikings (from Texans through Browns, Broncos and Jets): Will Reichard (K, Alabama)
204. Buffalo Bills: Tylan Grable (T, Central Florida)
205. Houston Texans (from Lions): Jawhar Jordan (RB, Louisville)
206. Cleveland Browns (from Ravens): Nathaniel Watson (LB, Mississippi State)
207. Seattle Seahawks (from 49ers and Broncos): Michael Jerrell (T, Findlay)
208. Las Vegas Raiders (from Chiefs): Dylan Laube (RB, New Hampshire)
209. Los Angeles Rams*: Joshua Karty (K, Stanford)
210. Detroit Lions (from Eagles)*: Christian Mahogany (G, Boston College)
211. Kansas City Chiefs (from 49ers)*: Kamal Hadden (CB, Tennessee)
212. Jacksonville Jaguars*: Cam Little (K, Arkansas)
213. Los Angeles Rams*: Jordan Whittington (WR, Texas)
214. Cincinnati Bengals*: Cedric Johnson (DE, Ole Miss)
215. San Francisco 49ers*: Jarrett Kingston (G, USC)
216. Dallas Cowboys*: Ryan Flournoy (WR, Southeast Missouri State)
217. Los Angeles Rams*: Beaux Limmer (C, Arkansas)
218. Baltimore Ravens* Devin Leary (QB, Kentucky)
219. Buffalo Bills (from Packers)*: Daequan Hardy (CB, Penn State)
220. Tampa Bay Buccaneers*: Elijah Klein (G, UTEP)

Round 7

221. Buffalo Bills (from Panthers through Titans and Chiefs): Travis Clayton (T, England)
222. Washington Commanders: Javontae Jean-Baptiste (EDGE, Notre Dame)
223. Las Vegas Raiders (from Patriots): Trey Taylor (S, Air Force)
224. Cincinnati Bengals (from Cardinals through Texans): Daijahn Anthony (DB, Mississippi State)
225. Los Angeles Chargers: Brenden Rice (WR, USC)
226. Arizona Cardinals (from Giants): Jaden Davis (CB, Miami)
227. Cleveland Browns (from Titans): Myles Harden (CB, South Dakota)
228. Baltimore Ravens (from Jets): Nick Samac (C, Michigan State)
229. Las Vegas Raiders (from Vikings): MJ Devonshire (CB, Pitt)
230. Minnesota Vikings (from Falcons through Browns and Cardinals): Michael Jurgens (C, Wake Forest)
231. New England Patriots (from Bears): Jaheim Bell (TE, Florida State)
232. Minnesota Vikings (from Broncos through 49ers and Texans): Levi Drake Rodriguez (DT, Texas A&M Commerce)
233. Dallas Cowboys (from Raiders): Nathan Thomas (T, Louisiana-Lafayette)
234. Indianapolis Colts: Jonah Laulu (DT, Oklahoma)
235. Denver Broncos (from Seahawks): Devaughn Vele (WR, Utah)
236. Jacksonville Jaguars: Myles Cole (DE, Texas Tech)
237. Cincinnati Bengals: Matt Lee (C, Miami)
238. Houston Texans (from Saints): Solomon Byrd (EDGE, USC)
239. New Orleans Saints (from Rams through Broncos): Josiah Ezirim (T, Eastern Kentucky)
240. Carolina Panthers (from Steelers): Michael Barrett (LB, Michigan)
241. Miami Dolphins: Tahj Washington (WR, USC)
242. Tennessee Titans (from Eagles): James Williams (S, Miami)
243. Cleveland Browns: Jowon Briggs (DT, Cincinnati)
244. Dallas Cowboys: Justin Rogers (DT, Auburn)
245. Green Bay Packers: Michael Pratt (QB, Tulane)
246. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin Culp (TE, Washington)
247. Houston Texans: Marcus Harris (DT, Auburn)
248. Kansas City Chiefs (from Bills): C.J. Hanson (G, Holy Cross)
249. Houston Texans (from Lions): LaDarius Henderson (G, Michigan)
250. Baltimore Ravens: Sanoussi Kane (S, Purdue)
251. San Francisco 49ers: Tatum Bethune (LB, Florida State)
252. Tennessee Titans (from Chiefs): Jaylen Harrell (EDGE, Michigan)
253. Los Angeles Chargers*: Cornelius Johnson (WR, Michigan)
254. Los Angeles Rams*: KT Leveston (G, Kansas State)
255. Green Bay Packers*: Kalen King (CB, Penn State)
256. Denver Broncos (from New York Jets*: Nick Gargiulo (C, South Carolina)
257. New York Jets*: Jaylen Key (DB, Alabama)

* = compensatory selection

Kirk Cousins ‘Stunned’ By Falcons’ Decision To Draft Michael Penix Jr.

April 26th, 2024 at 10:40pm CST by Sam Robinson

Upon signing Kirk Cousins, the Falcons informed him they were planning to take a quarterback in the later rounds. Just before the team decided to shift course, the high-priced free agency pickup received a rather important phone call.

The Falcons did inform their $45MM-per-year quarterback they were planning to use the No. 8 overall pick on Michael Penix Jr. They did so upon going on the clock. But the longtime Vikings starter is believed to have been stunned by his new team’s decision, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports.

As should be expected, Cousins is concerned this pick does not help the Falcons for the 2024 season, according to Russini (subscription required). Viewed at points as a potential late-first-round prospect, Penix did become connected to the Falcons early this week. But the team’s decision to follow up the Cousins contract — which includes a $100MM practical guarantee, one that ties the 35-year-old passer to Atlanta through 2026 — by selecting the recent national championship game starter was easily the most surprising first-round move.

“He got called on the clock, obviously because of the sensitive time with the issues of what you got going on,” Falcons HC Raheem Morris said of the team’s decision to notify Cousins. “It’s never a right time to talk to a quarterback about those things. And reactions are always going to be private when it comes to those things, unless Kirk decides to tell you some of those things that are whatever they may be. But he’s a competitor, just like us all. And you can always expect those things to go just like you kind of think.”

It is not unusual for teams to follow up free agency acquisitions with first-round QB picks, but those moves generally come after a team added a bridge-type passer on the market. Cousins is not that, and an unusual setup is now in place in which Penix learns on the job — potentially for multiple seasons. The Packers are the only team in the fifth-year option era to park a first-round passer for multiple years, but Jordan Love arrived as a No. 26 overall pick. With Penix going eighth, this marks new territory for QB commitment.

Atlanta’s No. 8 draft slot played a key role in the team’s logic here, as Morris said the team views it as unlikely — based largely on Cousins’ status — it will be picking in the top 10 again anytime soon. This is a common refrain among teams, though the Falcons have held a top-10 pick in each of Terry Fontenot‘s four offseasons as GM. Their odds to win the NFC South did improve after Cousins’ arrival, but Penix will probably not move the needle for 2024.

“Kirk Cousins our quarterback. We are very excited about Kirk and this team,” Fontenot said, via The Athletic’s Josh Kendall. “We’re very excited about that quarterback room. Kirk is our quarterback. Adding Michael Penix is thinking about the future.”

The Falcons were confident in last season’s Division I-FBS passing leader throughout the pre-draft process, per ESPN.com’s Pete Thamel, who adds the team sent an eight-man contingent — which included Morris, GM Terry Fontenot and OC Zac Robinson — to Seattle to meet with the standout southpaw.

Penix did not take a “30” visit to Atlanta, Russini adds, though the sides had scheduled a meeting in March. While it is less common for a team to make this sort of investment without going through with a visit, that move could have tripped alarms around the league. That said, Penix was highly unlikely to be chosen before the Falcons went on the clock at 8 regardless of his visit schedule.

Coaches were viewed as generally higher than scouts on Penix, with some mechanical issues impacting thet deep-ball maven’s stock. He should have plenty of time to iron those out. Sean Payton said Thursday night he believed the Raiders were targeting Penix, and they had been linked to the Washington prospect. But their plans may well have changed when the Falcons doubled down at the game’s premier position.

Expected to devote the No. 8 choice to defense, the Falcons will be tasked with addressing that side of the ball beginning tonight. Not using No. 8 overall to help a Cousins-led team does create an uphill battle on the roster-building front. Their timeline with Cousins will be fascinating now, as the team will not stand to benefit much from Penix’s rookie contract thanks to the Cousins commitment. The Falcons gave Cousins a no-trade clause, according to OverTheCap’s Jason Fitzgerald, who adds it would cost $35MM for Atlanta to cut ties with the veteran in 2026.

The Packers did not benefit much from Love’s rookie deal, stashing him behind Aaron Rodgers — which created a few headlines during the four-time MVP’s final Green Bay years — for three seasons. That blueprint also involved the Pack trading up for a 21-year-old QB; Penix will turn 24 in May. Green Bay is the only team to execute an extended-runway plan at QB since the 2011 CBA reshaped roster building; it will be interesting to see how the Falcons’ Cousins-Penix effort goes.

Rams Had Interest In Brock Bowers; Jets Did Not Consider Drafting TE

April 26th, 2024 at 6:31pm CST by Adam La Rose

In the hours leading up to last night’s first round, the Rams were touted as a team looking to move up the order. An offensive weapon was believed to be a target, and more clarity has since emerged on that front.

Los Angeles contacted Atlanta about a trade-up to the No. 8 slot, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. Had an agreement for that selection been worked out, she adds the Rams would have drafted tight end Brock Bowers. Likewise, NFL Network’s Peter Schrager notes the team’s draft plans were simplified once Bowers came off the board (video link).

The Georgia product fell out of the top 10 – something which came as something of a surprise – while quarterbacks and offensive linemen dominated the top of the order. In the end, Bowers went 13th overall to the Raiders. The Rams stayed in place at the No. 19 slot. That allowed them to select edge rusher Jared Verse, one of the few defenders who heard their names called on Day 1.

Bowers – who earned first-team All-American acclaim and twice won the John Mackey award as the nation’s top tight end – was long connected to a selection near the bottom of the top 10. Specifically, the Jets were reported to be a suitor, and general manager Joe Douglas‘ pre-draft remarks suggested New York would be interested. However, Connor Hughes of SNY reports the team never gave thought to selecting Bowers with the No. 11 pick.

After trading down one spot, the Jets ultimately selected offensive tackle Olu Fashanu. That move likely addressed a more pressing need, given the state of New York’s offensive line prior to Thursday night. Still, the team’s aversion to Bowers after being linked to him so closely illustrates the power of smokescreens this time of year. In the end, Bowers’ career will be defined in large part by his time with the Raiders, but his connections to the Rams are noteworthy as well.

QB Draft Notes: Penix, Daniels, Nix, Raiders

April 26th, 2024 at 5:26pm CST by Adam La Rose

The biggest surprise of the first round was Michael Penix Jr. hearing his name called eighth overall. The Falcons added to their quarterback room with their top selection, despite having signed Kirk Cousins in free agency last month.

The latter was taken aback by the decision, one which he became aware of while Atlanta was on the clock. Cousins is in place as the starter for multiple years, leaving Penix as a long-term developmental option (albeit one who is older than many other Day 1 signal-callers placed in a similar position). To no surprise, plenty of speculation has resulted from the Penix selection.

Owner Arthur Blank is believed to have driven this move, Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda reports. The quarterback position was seen as a sore spot entering the 2024 offseason and while the Cousins signing marked a short-term upgrade, the Penix addition is of course one aimed at future stability under center. Owners are often involved in major moves at the top of the draft board such as this one, but how the 2024 season (and beyond) unfolds with GM Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris at the helm will make for a key storyline vis-à-vis Penix’s path to playing time.

Here are some other QB-related draft notes:

Penix was the fourth signal-caller selected on Thursday, but Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer notes the Heisman runner-up was ranked third on the Falcons’ board. Some in the organization even had Penix second, Breer adds. The Washington alum was seen in some circles as a borderline Day 1 prospect, but his top-10 selection has cemented his status as a central figure in Atlanta’s long-term plans while also helping the value of his rookie contract.
As the top of the first round order played according to expectation, Jayden Daniels was selected second overall by the Commanders. That move came about after the team held an unusual evaluation featuring overlapping visits amongst the class’ best quarterbacks. While that limited Daniels’ availability to get face-to-face time on his own in many respects, Breer notes the Heisman winner was the only prospect who was permitted an “extended, exclusive meeting” with new owner Josh Harris. Given that update, it comes as even less of a surprise Washington followed through with drafting Daniels upon turning down trade interest.
Bo Nix was often mentioned alongside Penix as part of the 2024 class’ second tier of passers. Denver added him with the No. 12 pick, though, making him the sixth QB to hear his name called. The Broncos had Nix positioned third on their board, per Troy Renck of the Denver Post. With every other Day 1 passer having previously come off the board, that internal ranking is of course a relatively moot point. Nix will nevertheless enter one of the more intriguing quarterback rooms in 2024.
One of the suitors left out in terms of QB pursuit was the Raiders, a team known to have been very high on Daniels in particular. Vegas’ decision-makers were of the opinion there was a “sizable gap” between the top tier of Caleb Williams, Daniels and Drake Maye and the other passers, however, as The Athletic’s Vic Tafur reports (subscription required). For that reason, Tafur notes it would have been unlikely the Raiders drafted Penix or Nix even if they were on the board with the 13th pick. In an case, the team added tight end Brock Bowers with its top selection as part of the unprecedented run on offensive players to begin the draft.

Raiders Select TE Brock Bowers At No. 13

April 25th, 2024 at 8:38pm CST by Ben Levine

The run on offensive players continues. The Raiders are out of options with respect to quarterbacks, so they have selected Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the 13th pick. For the first time in NFL history, 13 straight picks have been used on players on one side of the ball.

Bowers racked up 2,538 yards and 26 touchdowns during his three-year tenure with the Bulldogs. He played a key role in the team winning the national title in 2021 and ’22, and in the latter campaign he earned first-team All-American honors. Bowers took home the John Mackey award as the nation’s top tight end in each of the past two seasons, making him the only multi-time winner.

Considering his pass-catching ability and his position, Bowers was considered by most draft pundits to be an early first-round pick. There were some rumblings that he could land with the Jets with their first-round selection, but he ended up sliding to Las Vegas. Multiple pre-draft reports indicated a team would need to move into the top 10 to nab Bowers, but with six QBs going in the first 12 picks, the Raiders saw the standout SEC weapon fall to them.

Day 1 draft investments at the TE spot have generally not gone according to plan. Over the past 10 years, Kyle Pitts is the only one of the nine tight ends drafted in the first round to reach the 1,000-yard receiving mark. The Browns (David Njoku) are the only team to date to extend a homegrown player at the position during that span, although Pitts and 2023 Bills selection Dalton Kincaid are not yet eligible for a second contract.

Bowers should slide atop the Raiders depth chart. Michael Mayer is still around, and the team brought in Harrison Bryant as a veteran replacement for Austin Hooper. Considering Bowers’ offensive versatility, he could easily play alongside either of his two new teammates on the Raiders offense.

The Raiders were closely linked to Jayden Daniels throughout the pre-draft period, with Antonio Pierce — on Arizona State’s staff during Daniels’ time with the Pac-12 program — going so far as to bring up the Heisman winner with OC candidates. The Raiders contacted the Commanders — in a Hail Mary-type effort, given their draft proximity — about a trade. Washington never seemed close to moving the pick, leading to Raiders-Michael Penix Jr. connections. While some prominent mock drafts had Penix — a player previously uncertain to be chosen in the top half of Round 1 — going to Las Vegas at 13, Atlanta pulled off the stunner of the round by taking him eighth overall.

With the Vikings (J.J. McCarthy) and Broncos (Bo Nix) landing their passers, this left the Raiders without a chair. But a pre-draft report had indicated Pierce and GM Tom Telesco had differing views on a first-round trade-up maneuver, the latter’s outlook pointed to a belief Gardner Minshew could hold down the fort for at least a season. The Raiders gave Minshew a two-year, $25MM deal. He not only looks to have a clear path to the QB1 gig, but the Raiders are giving him a top-flight pass-catching prospect.

Raiders, Cardinals Have Discussed No. 4; Las Vegas Unlikely To Move Up For Non-Jayden Daniels QB?

April 25th, 2024 at 8:27am CST by Sam Robinson

The Raiders are known to have contacted the Commanders and Chargers about the Nos. 2 and 5 overall picks. It should then come as no surprise to hear the Silver and Black have reached out about the Cardinals‘ No. 4 selection as well.

Arizona has heard from Las Vegas about No. 4, according to ESPN.com’s Dan Graziano. The Cardinals are both setting a high price on their pick and not believed to want to move too far down the board. The Raiders holding No. 13 would complicate this, as it has complicated their long-rumored effort to climb to No. 2 for Jayden Daniels. With the LSU alum (and ex-Antonio Pierce Arizona State charge) likely out of reach, the Raiders’ path has become murky.

Teams view the Raiders as unlikely to move up for a non-Daniels quarterback, CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones adds. Las Vegas made Daniels the centerpiece of a trade-up effort likely doomed by the 2023 edition’s strong finish. Pierce’s run as interim HC landed him the full-time job — as the first NFL interim boss to move to regular duty in seven years — but it also dropped the Raiders to an unfavorable draft slot. The team has been connected to Michael Penix Jr. as well, and mock drafts have indeed reflected this interest. Penix’s potential late rise aside, the Raiders may not need to trade up if they truly want the Washington standout.

Daniels has made it clear he is prepared to play for whichever team drafts him, but the dual-threat standout appears to have two destinations ranked above the team he will likely end up with by tonight. The 2023 Heisman winner, “in a dream world,” would end up with either the Raiders or Vikings, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini notes (subscription required). The Vikings also have been linked to interest in trading up for Daniels, and Minnesota — having made no secret, via actions and comments, about interest in acquiring a first-round QB this year — may be comfortable with more QBs compared to most teams.

In the Raiders’ locker room after their Week 18 win over the Broncos, Daniels has been linked to wanting to be a Raider for a bit as well. These hopes are not expected to deter the Commanders, who have been tied to the five-year college QB for a bit now. While Washington has Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy fans in the building as well, GM Adam Peters is believed to be high on Daniels, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe adds.

The Commanders’ QB stance may also have changed as the pre-draft process dragged on. The team was believed to have been moving toward choosing Maye before the Senior Bowl, pro days and Combine, Howe adds.

It is unclear what changed the new Washington regime’s mind, as Daniels did not work out at the Combine or his pro day. The two passers famously visited, along with McCarthy and Penix, together earlier this month (Topfolf was also involved). The pre-draft circuit looks to have sold the new Washington personnel boss on Daniels, who enjoyed a far better 2023 season compared to Maye, who is more than two years younger. Peters was heavily involved in the 49ers’ call to draft Trey Lance in 2021; tonight represents a shot at redemption for the first-time GM.

One exec informed Howe he would not rule out a Daniels slide past No. 2. That scenario would add more intrigue to this draft’s expected QB-centric start, as the Patriots and Cardinals’ picks would suddenly become more valuable if Daniels were still on the board. But the purveying view hours away from Round 1 is Daniels is ticketed for D.C. This stands to leave the Pats with a Maye-McCarthy debate; both QBs are believed to have backers in Foxborough.

2025 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker

April 24th, 2024 at 10:57pm CST by Sam Robinson

NFL teams have until May 2 to officially pick up fifth-year options on 2021 first-rounders. The 2020 CBA revamped the option structure and made them fully guaranteed, rather than guaranteed for injury only. Meanwhile, fifth-year option salaries are now determined by a blend of the player’s position, initial draft placement and performance- and usage-based benchmarks:

Two-time Pro Bowlers (excluding alternates) will earn the same as their position’s franchise tag
One-time Pro Bowlers will earn the equivalent of the transition tag
Players who achieve any of the following will receive the average of the third-20th-highest salaries at their position:
- At least a 75% snap rate in two of their first three seasons
- A 75% snap average across all three seasons
- At least 50% in each of first three seasons
Players who do not hit any of those benchmarks will receive the average of the third-25th top salaries at their position

With the deadline looming, we will use the space below to track all the option decisions from around the league:

QB Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars ($25.66MM): Exercised
QB Zach Wilson, Broncos* ($22.41MM): Declined
QB Trey Lance, Cowboys** ($22.41MM): Declined
TE Kyle Pitts, Falcons ($10.88MM): Exercised
WR Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals ($21.82MM): Exercised
WR Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins ($15.59MM): Exercised
T Penei Sewell, Lions ($19MM): Extended through 2029
CB Jaycee Horn, Panthers ($12.47MM): Exercised
CB Patrick Surtain, Broncos ($19.82MM): Exercised
WR DeVonta Smith, Eagles ($15.59MM): Extended through 2028
QB Justin Fields, Steelers*** ($25.66MM): Declined
DE Micah Parsons, Cowboys ($21.32MM): Exercised
T Rashawn Slater, Chargers ($19MM): Exercised
OL Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jets ($13.31MM): Exercised
QB Mac Jones, Jaguars**** ($25.66MM): Declined
LB Zaven Collins, Cardinals ($13.25MM): Declined
T Alex Leatherwood, Raiders: N/A
LB Jaelan Phillips, Dolphins ($13.3MM): Exercised
LB Jamin Davis, Commanders ($14.48MM): Declined
WR Kadarius Toney, Chiefs***** ($14.35MM): Declined
DE Kwity Paye, Colts ($13.4MM): Exercised
CB Caleb Farley, Titans ($12.47MM): Declined
T Christian Darrisaw, Vikings ($16MM): Exercised
RB Najee Harris, Steelers ($6.79MM): Declined
RB Travis Etienne, Jaguars ($6.14MM): Exercised
CB Greg Newsome, Browns ($13.38MM): To be exercised
WR Rashod Bateman, Ravens ($14.35MM): N/A; extended through 2026
DE Payton Turner, Saints ($13.39MM): Declined
CB Eric Stokes, Packers ($12.47MM): Declined
DE Greg Rousseau, Bills ($13.39MM): Exercised
LB Odafe Oweh, Ravens ($13.25MM): Exercised
LB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Buccaneers ($13.25MM): Declined

* = Jets traded Wilson on April 22, 2024
** = 49ers traded Lance on August 25, 2023
*** = Bears traded Fields on March 16, 2024
**** = Patriots traded Jones on March 10, 2024
***** = Giants traded Toney on October 27, 2022

Broncos, Raiders, Vikings Contact Chargers About No. 5; Bolts Eager To Move Down?

April 24th, 2024 at 10:35am CST by Sam Robinson

The Chargers have engaged in discussions about trading down from No. 5 overall, and that may well be the new Bolts regime’s goal. Other teams believe the Chargers are eager to move down in Round 1, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler notes.

As far as who would trade up, two AFC West clubs are checking in on what would be a high-profile intra-division transaction. The Broncos and Raiders have called to see about moving up to 5, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, who adds the Vikings have also discussed trade terms with the Bolts (subscription required). Both Fowler and Russini point to the Chargers’ O-line interest in this draft, adding to an offseason full of buzz about this direction for Jim Harbaugh‘s team.

While the Bolts are clearly open for business at 5, Russini adds the team is setting a high price. The Vikings, Broncos and Raiders sit at Nos. 11-13; each team could need to part with a future first-rounder to make the climb up (presumably for a quarterback). Minnesota acquired a second first-round pick (No. 23) last month, but some around the league believe the NFC North team is trying to avoid parting with both selections to move up, Fowler adds. It would be rather surprising to see the Vikings secure a trade into the top five without needing to include No. 23, especially with that Texans trade costing the Vikes their 2024 second-rounder.

It would be interesting if the Chargers would be willing to deal with the Broncos or Raiders, given the divisional ties, but a weekend report indicated Harbaugh and GM Joe Hortiz would be open to doing so. Recent draft moves in the NFC North have revealed more flexibility regarding intra-division deals in the early rounds, but the Bolts handing the Broncos or Raiders a potential long-term quarterback solution would mark interesting territory in draft annals. With two of the QB-needy teams in this draft residing in the AFC West, however, the Chargers may not have a choice.

Of course, the Cardinals figure to determine how popular the Bolts’ No. 5 pick will be. Arizona has engaged in trade discussions as well, hearing from four teams (it does not seem to difficult to guess that quartet, with the Giants also exploring a move up the board for a QB) and receiving at least two offers thus far. The Cards trading out of No. 4 and giving a team QB access would stand to give the Bolts their pick of the best non-passers in this draft.

Despite having moved on from Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, the Chargers have been connected to Notre Dame tackle Joe Alt. But they also are being tied to Alabama tackle JC Latham. Bolts-Latham connections, per SI.com’s Albert Breer, would seemingly come into play if the team traded down. Latham operated as the Crimson Tide’s starting right tackle for the past two seasons, and the accomplished blocker could fill that post for the Bolts, who do not need a left tackle due to Rashawn Slater‘s presence.

Both the Titans (No. 7) and Bengals (No. 18) have shown interest in Latham as well, according to Breer and ESPN.com’s Dan Graziano, who indicates teams view the prospect as a player who could play multiple positions along the O-line. Latham sits 18th on Daniel Jeremiah’s NFL.com big board.

Cincinnati likes Latham “a lot” and needs a right tackle, with Trent Brown in place as a potential one-year stopgap. The Titans have a bigger need on the left side, having moved on from Andre Dillard after one season. If Alt is there for Tennessee at 7, however, enough connections to this point suggest that is the All-American LT’s floor. If Alt is gone by 7, the Titans may well consider trading down, per CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. Latham (or one of this class’ many other quality tackle prospects) would come into play for the LT-needy club in that scenario.

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