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Dan Orlovsky struts his stuff with vindication after Rams pick Ty Simpson

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The Los Angeles Rams shocked the entire NFL by picking Ty Simpson in the 2026 NFL Draft. Los Angeles kept their interest in Simpson close to the vest, with rumors of their interest in Simpson only popping up hours before the draft. If there’s one person outside the organization who saw this coming, it has […] The post Dan Orlovsky struts his stuff with vindication after Rams pick Ty Simpson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sean McVay’s Ty Simpson press conference was something to behold

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Ty Simpson had never spoken to Sean McVay. Not during the pre-draft process, not at the combine, not a phone call at any point between February and Thursday night. When Rams scouts showed up to Alabama’s Pro Day, Simpson shook some hands, and that was roughly the extent of it. He told reporters after the…

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Mansoor Delane Already Drawing Comparisons to Former Chiefs’ Great CB

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The Kansas City Chiefs were all-in on LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane during the 2026 NFL Draft.Nate Taylor of ESPN reported that general manger Brett Veach admitted Delane had been their target for nearly a month. Brett Veach on Mansoor Delane: "He was our guy 3 or 4 weeks ago." Veach also acknowledge the Chiefs' smokescreen […] The post Mansoor Delane Already Drawing Comparisons to Former Chiefs’ Great CB appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Biggest Losers From Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft

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The first round of the 2026 NFL draft was one of the more eventful ones in recent memory. Eight trades took place — three of which included the Buffalo Bills — and the New York Jets (3), Tennessee Titans (2), Kansas City Chiefs (2), Cleveland Browns (2), New York Giants (2), Dallas Cowboys (2), and […] The post Biggest Losers From Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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After Drafting Caleb Lomu, the Patriots Now Have to Figure Out Left Tackle

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For the second season in a row, the New England Patriots decided to address the offensive line in the NFL Draft, using their first-round pick on a left tackle. In 2025, that was Will Campbell, and in 2026, that ended up being Caleb Lomu.This comes on the heels of Campbell struggling in his return from […] The post After Drafting Caleb Lomu, the Patriots Now Have to Figure Out Left Tackle appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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‘What a Wild Ride’ — NFL World Reacts to ‘Bizarre’ Clip of Makai Lemon Learning He’s an Eagle While on Phone With Steelers

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What did top figures around the NFL think of the Steelers missing out on Makai Lemon due to the Eagles? Find out more about the viral moment.

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Cowboys’ Caleb Downs sends warning to brother Josh at NFL Draft

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The Dallas Cowboys opened the 2026 NFL Draft by trading up one spot to secure Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 11 overall, sending the No. 12 pick along with additional Day 3 selections, including picks 177 and 180, to the Miami Dolphins. As other teams reportedly pursued the highly rated defensive back, the […] The post Cowboys’ Caleb Downs sends warning to brother Josh at NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NFL Draft rumors: The 3 teams getting trade calls for Round 2 picks

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Surprising trades have already happened in the 2026 NFL Draft. And one team was front and center in the trade mix. But here are the three teams getting trade calls for Round 2 picks, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz. “Sources: The #49ers, #Cardinals, and #Bills have received calls about potential trades […] The post NFL Draft rumors: The 3 teams getting trade calls for Round 2 picks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LA Rams make position clear on Matthew Stafford after shock Ty Simpson NFL Draft pick who ‘has never met Sean McVay’

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THE LOS ANGELES RAMS created quite a storm when they selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. Few were more delighted than ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky after…

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Giants gets top-10-ranked prospect in Matt Miller’s Round 2 mock draft

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Joe Schoen was busy on the first night of the NFL Draft, as he had two picks in the first 10. Many believe the New York Giants knocked it out of the park and put themselves on a good footing. The latest Matt Miller mock draft has the Giants using their first pick in Round 2 on a […] The post Giants gets top-10-ranked prospect in Matt Miller’s Round 2 mock draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Saban caught on hot mic shading Cowboys pick during NFL Draft

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Nick Saban accidentally told the world how he really felt about the Dallas Cowboys selecting Malachi Lawrence in the first round of the NFL Draft. The NFL can look down on pick tipping all they want, but if fans want to know who’s being drafted before Roger Goodell announces the pick, it’s not hard to…

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Giants’ John Harbaugh breaks silence on Dexter Lawrence trade with Bengals

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The New York Giants made two first round picks in 2026, selecting fifth and 10th. Their latter pick is courtesy of the Giants’ Dexter Lawrence trade with the Cincinnati Bengals. New head coach John Harbaugh has now broken his silence on the deal. Ultimately, he wanted what was best for player and team, via SNY. […] The post Giants’ John Harbaugh breaks silence on Dexter Lawrence trade with Bengals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chiefs news: Mansoor Delane reveals what his first question to Patrick Mahomes will be

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The Kansas City Chiefs traded up from No. 9 to No. 6 to select LSU Tigers cornerback Mansoor Delane in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night. The deal with the Cleveland Browns included picks No. 9, 74, and 148, while Cleveland later used the ninth pick to draft Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano. Kansas […] The post Chiefs news: Mansoor Delane reveals what his first question to Patrick Mahomes will be appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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49ers GM John Lynch Under Fire After Ty Simpson Comments

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The San Francisco 49ers and general manager John Lynch decided to trade out of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night.At the beginning of the first round, the 49ers were scheduled to be on the clock at pick No. 27. They chose to trade down with the Miami Dolphins to No. […] The post 49ers GM John Lynch Under Fire After Ty Simpson Comments appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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