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Lions GM Brad Holmes sounds off on Rueben Bain Jr. careless driving charges

With the 2026 NFL Draft rapidly approaching, the biggest storyline to develop in the final frame of every team’s preparation process has revolved around Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., who was involved in a fatal car crash in 2024. Widely considered a Top-3 edge rusher in this year’s class, Bain’s stock was already heading […] The post Lions GM Brad Holmes sounds off on Rueben Bain Jr. careless driving charges appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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A new betting favorite hints at Jets’ NFL Draft plans

The 2026 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and the New York Jets own two first-round picks this year. With all eyes on the No. 2 overall selection, a new betting favorite emerges for New York, which may hint at the club’s plans for the draft. David Bailey, an edge rusher coming out of […] The post A new betting favorite hints at Jets’ NFL Draft plans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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49ers to Host All-Big 12 EDGE on Pre-Draft Visit: Report

The San Francisco 49ers‘ NFL Draft board may soon start to take shape. With the scouting combine and active free agency window now behind them, the Niners are hosting potential draft picks on visits. Nearly two weeks away from the NFL Draft taking place in Pittsburgh, 49ers GM John Lynch and Co. are set to […] The post 49ers to Host All-Big 12 EDGE on Pre-Draft Visit: Report appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Chiefs Potentially Drafting Rueben Bain Jr. Just Got More Real

By now we have a pretty good idea of the handful of players the Kansas City Chiefs could select with their No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.Among them is Miami Hurricanes edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., who has been mocked to the Chiefs perhaps more than any other prospect. Kansas City’s biggest […] The post Chiefs Potentially Drafting Rueben Bain Jr. Just Got More Real appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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James Pearce Jr. not with Falcons amid legal issues

Atlanta Falcons’ first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, James Pearce Jr., is in the midst of legal issues involving an alleged vehicle crash with WNBA star Rickea Jackson. On Wednesday, new head coach Kevin Stefanski revealed Pearce’s status with the organization in early April. Reports indicate that Pearce, who is 22 years old, is […] The post James Pearce Jr. not with Falcons amid legal issues appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Falcons Meet with 6-foot-6, 260-Pound Edge Rusher as Potential James Pearce Jr. Replacement Ahead of NFL Draft

Per NFL Insider Ian Rapaport, former Missouri Tigers defensive end Zion Young had a visit with the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday after meeting with the Houston Texans earlier this week. With all the news surrounding James Pearce Jr. and the uncertainty around his status for next year, the Falcons are looking for a replacement to […] The post Falcons Meet with 6-foot-6, 260-Pound Edge Rusher as Potential James Pearce Jr. Replacement Ahead of NFL Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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David Bailey’s Draft Stock Shaken As Photographer Incident Triggers Character Concerns

Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey spent the 2025 college football season climbing NFL Draft boards. His 14.5-sack campaign and an official 4.5-second 40-yard dash at the 2026 Scouting Combine established him as a top prospect. However, as the draft approaches, front offices are scrutinizing a post-game altercation that has brought character concerns to the […]

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Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. not expected at offseason workout after arrest

The Atlanta Falcons have struggled with the James Pearce Jr. situation. But they’ve added some help at his position. Still, Pearce isn’t expected at offseason workouts after his arrest, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. “Edge James Pearce Jr. is not expected to be in attendance for team’s voluntary offseason program when […] The post Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. not expected at offseason workout after arrest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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