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Eagles drafting Cole Payton gives fans Carson Wentz flashbacks

Historically speaking, the Philadelphia Eagles don’t have a great track record of drafting quarterbacks out of North Dakota State University. A true FCS powerhouse with 10 championship wins since 2011, NDSU does get players drafted every year, with some, like New England Patriots second-round pick Steve Nelson, even making it to multiple Pro Bowls, but […] The post Eagles drafting Cole Payton gives fans Carson Wentz flashbacks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Will Browns trade Dillon Gabriel after drafting Taylen Green?

The Cleveland Browns grabbed Dillon Gabriel as their first quarterback selection in 2025’s draft. But Shedeur Sanders gained steam in the QB room including handling first team reps at voluntary minicamp. Now Taylen Green of Arkansas enters the picture via the 2026 NFL Draft. Will this mean the Browns are soon orchestrating a trade involving […] The post Will Browns trade Dillon Gabriel after drafting Taylen Green? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Greenberg wants NFL Draft hosts to be able to call timeout after notable selections

Rich Eisen, Rece Davis, and Mike Greenberg are all veterans of NFL Draft hosting duties, and the trio came together on Friday to discuss the 2026 version of the annual event. Eisen wanted to know how Davis, covering the event on ABC, and Greenberg, hosting for ESPN, felt about this year’s faster pace, which had…

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Browns reveal plan for Dillon Gabriel after drafting another QB

The Cleveland Browns picked another quarterback in the NFL Draft on Saturday, raising questions about what they might do with the quarterbacks they selected in the last draft. The Browns opened the sixth round of the draft Saturday by selecting Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green at No. 182 overall. The selection means the Browns have taken … The post Browns reveal plan for Dillon Gabriel after drafting another QB appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Browns GM shuts down Taylen Green wide receiver idea

One year after taking Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns added another quarterback to the mix in the 2026 NFL Draft. General manager Andrew Berry decided on Arkansas’ Taylen Green in the sixth round, giving him four quarterbacks on his roster entering training camp. Green, however, is an interesting addition to the group. […] The post Browns GM shuts down Taylen Green wide receiver idea appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steelers could get in trouble for their Makai Lemon phone call

The Pittsburgh Steelers were publicly embarrassed on Thursday when the Philadelphia Eagles traded up to snap wide receiver Makai Lemon out from under them. Somehow, the situation might get even worse for them. The Steelers were not yet on the clock at No. 21 when they called Lemon, who they planned to pick, expecting that … The post Steelers could get in trouble for their Makai Lemon phone call appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans have Mel Kiper Jr. jokes after the Browns draft QB Taylen Green

There’s no doubt about it: Mel Kiper Jr. is a fan of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders. His reaction to the Colorado quarterback’s fall in the 2025 NFL Draft is the stuff of legend, with his rollercoaster ride following Sanders’ rookie season providing similarly polarizing reactions from fans across the spectrum. So what happens when […] The post Fans have Mel Kiper Jr. jokes after the Browns draft QB Taylen Green appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cleveland Browns have created quarterback controversy on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, and one name is likely getting pushed off the roster – A to Z Sports

Cleveland Browns have created quarterback controversy on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, and one name is likely getting pushed off the roster  A to Z Sports

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‘Something Brewing?’ — NFL World Reacts As Eagles’ Surprise Pick of QB Cole Payton Raises Major Questions About Jalen Hurts’ Future

After drafting NDSU QB Cole Payton in the fifth round, the NFL world went into a frenzy adding to the discourse around the Eagles QB room.

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49ers draft pick jumped into his pool to celebrate getting the call

One San Francisco 49ers draft pick had the best way of celebrating his selection in the NFL Draft. Defensive end Romello Height went No. 70 overall to the Niners and had quite the wild party at his home. It culminated in Height and his agent, Shawn O’Gorman, jumping into the pool to celebrate. A deal … The post 49ers draft pick jumped into his pool to celebrate getting the call appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NFL Rookie Salaries: How Much Will Each Draft Pick Get Paid? Contract and Salary Info for First Round to Day 3

The 2026 NFL Draft is turning out to be a money affair. For the first time, salary caps are exceeding the $300M mark, and consequently, the contract values have now touched the $50 million mark. From Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s record-breaking top pick deal to the gritty, high-value contracts of seventh-rounders, the 2026 class is […]

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Brian Schottenheimer makes admission on George Pickens’ Cowboys future amid trade rumors

The Dallas Cowboys watched trade speculation hover above them regarding George Pickens. Dallas immediately eased tensions with getting the wide receiver to sign his franchise tag. But Pickens’ situation still crossed the mind of head coach Brian Schottenheimer during NFL Draft weekend. Schottenheimer himself made an admission about the talented WR’s future with the team […] The post Brian Schottenheimer makes admission on George Pickens’ Cowboys future amid trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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