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Chicago Bears:
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The Bears have said they are open for business to trade the ninth pick. – Dianna Marie Russini, The Athletic
It wasn’t the best strategy to destroy their leverage, but the Bears really need to move down with almost no resources beyond the first-overall pick. Chicago could trade down into the teens and land Dallas Turner or Byron Murphy.
“I’m hearing the Colts could move up to No. 9 if a top pass-catcher is available.” – Peter Schrager, NFL Network
The Colts haven’t been shy about their interest in an elite receiver. Brock Bowers is possible as well.
The Bears aren’t married to a receiver at nine. Tackle and edge are options, as is trading down. – Jordan Schultz, Bleacher Report
Chicago has only three picks after drafting Caleb Williams, so moving down makes the most sense.
Rome Odunze recently caught passes from Caleb Williams, who was also throwing to Keenan Allen and D.J. Moore. – Tom Pelissero, NFL Network
This might be a non-story, but perhaps Williams will push Chicago to draft Odunze at No. 9.
“Sources say if the Bears go pass catcher with the ninth pick, it will come down to Bowers or receiver Rome Odunze.” – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda
That’s if the Bears go with a pass catcher.
All signs point to the Bears drafting a quarterback No. 1 overall. – Adam Jahns, The Athletic
The only question is whether the Bears will be scared off of Caleb Williams after not having access to his medical.
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Washington Redskins:
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It sounds like the consensus within the Redskins organization is that Jayden Daniels is the preferred choice at No. 2. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com
Charlie notes that not everyone is in agreement, and it’s not clear if the person most responsible for making the ultimate decision will pull the trigger on Daniels, but it seems as though we’re heading that way.
Jayden Daniels has an interest in playing elsewhere besides Washington. – Ian Rapoport, NFL Network
Rapoport said that Daniels is still the favorite to go to the Redskins. Daniels is reportedly peeved that he didn’t get a top-30 visit all to himself, but this is likely an overblown story.
Jayden Daniels is a 100-percent lock at two. – Pretty Rickey, NFL Insider
Pretty Rickey apparently has made a name for himself on Twitter for breaking free agency news, so we’ll see if he’s right about the draft.
The Redskins have significant interest in Roman Wilson. – Ken Johannsen, Hog Heaven
If so, they’ll have to take him in Round 2. It makes sense, given that Jahan Dotson was a big disappointment last year, while Curtis Samuel signed with the Bills.
The Redskins are going “all in” on a quarterback and are turning down trade offers for the No. 2 pick. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com
Now it’s just a matter of determining which quarterback the Redskins want. Some speculation is that it’s Jayden Daniels, but it’s anyone’s guess for now.
New owner Josh Harris is rumored to prefer J.J. McCarthy, while executives prefer Drake Maye. – , Ballsack Sports
If this is true, we’ll have to see if Harris is as dumb of an owner as David Tepper.
Jordan Morgan won’t get past the Redskins early in the second round. – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda
Pauline says the Redskins love Morgan. Pauline also lists the Ravens, Cowboys, and Chiefs as teams that like Morgan.
The Redskins are really into Drake Maye. – Mike Sando, The Athletic
This would be perfect for the Patriots, who prefer Jayden Daniels.
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New England Patriots:
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The Patriots will stand pat and select Drake Maye at No. 3. – Tom Pelissero, NFL Network
As one commenter said, “Translation: The Patriots want more.”
The Patriots are highly likely to stay at three and select Drake Maye. – Todd McShay, Former ESPN
McShay notes that the Patriots would only move out if they received a crazy haul for the pick.
The Giants have been trying to trade up to No. 3 for Drake Maye. – Jordan Schultz, Bleacher Report
Some reports have the Patriots taking J.J. McCarthy, so the Giants may only have to move to No. 4.
Expect the Patriots to draft Drake Maye tonight unless a team gives the offer the Patriots can’t refuse. – Tom Curran, NBC Sports Boston
We’ll see if there’s a horse’s head in someone’s bed this evening.
The Patriots are now expected to draft J.J. McCarthy or trade down. – Pretty Rickey, NFL Insider
If so, this would be a huge L for the Patriots, who would just be drafting Mac Jones all over again.
Patriots ownership would like to come out of the draft with a first-round quarterback. – Dan Graziano, ESPN
This is why they’re not accepting offers, though they are willing to see if they can get blown away by a great deal.
The offers for the Patriots’ third pick have been “laughable.” – Mark Daniels, Mass Live
As Charlie Campbell reported, the Patriots have no intentions of trading down unless they get a crazy deal.
The Patriots have turned down trade offers for the No. 3 pick. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com
New England has said it is open for business, but only if it’s offered an unbelievable deal. It sounds like the Patriots are set on taking a quarterback at No. 3.
The Patriots are most likely to stay at No. 3. – Mike Reiss, ESPN
Why would they eschew a franchise quarterback when they don’t have one?
The Patriots want Jayden Daniels the most of all the quarterbacks. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com
Unfortunately for the Patriots, Daniels could be snatched off the board at No. 2 by the Redskins.
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Arizona Cardinals:
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The Cardinals are driving a hard bargain to move back and are “more than happy” to draft Marvin Harrison Jr. at 4. – Jordan Schultz, Bleacher Report
For what it’s worth, Mike Jurecki said that he doesn’t take any mock seriously that doesn’t have Arizona trading down.
There’s going to be a “race” between the Giants and Vikings for J.J. McCarthy. – Jeff Howe, The Athletic
This is exactly what the Cardinals are hoping for, and it’s why Arizona is unlikely to trade the No. 4 pick before it’s on the clock on Thursday.
Teams around the NFL believe the Cardinals and Vikings have a deal in place for the No. 4 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com
Charlie notes that the trade hasn’t been made yet because the Cardinals are waiting to see if another team sweetens the pot. However, the Vikings have more ammo than anyone else to trade up.
The Cardinals prefer Malik Nabers to Marvin Harrison Jr., but wish to trade down. – Mike Jurecki, Arizona Football Daily
The plan is apparently to draft Nabers unless the team can move down, perhaps trading with the Vikings or Broncos.
The Cardinals have announced that they are open for business for the No. 4 overall pick. –
There are rumors floating around that the Giants want to draft a quarterback, so the Vikings are a likely team to move up that much.
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Los Angeles Chargers:
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The Chargers are content to stay at No. 5 to draft a tackle. – Jordan Schultz, Bleacher Report
J.C. Latham has been gaining a lot of steam to them lately.
The Chargers and Titans are the most likely destinations for Joe Alt. – Albert Breer, Sports Illustrated
They are the betting favorites to land Alt. The question is, what do the Titans do if they can’t obtain Alt?
The Chargers are content on staying put at No. 5 and likely selecting a tackle. – Jordan Schultz, Bleacher Report
Keep in mind that this might be a ploy to gain leverage in a potential trade.
“I’ve consistently heard that the Chargers will draft a tackle or trade down.” – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda
So much for the Chargers replacing Keenan Allen and Mike Williams!
“Wide receiver is an obvious hole, but it is offensive tackle that has continued to come up when speaking to sources about the Chargers.” – Jordan Reid, ESPN
The Chargers are expected to select either Marvin Harrison Jr. or Malik Nabers, but not according to this ESPN report. The suggestion is that the Chargers would either select Joe Alt or trade back for a lesser tackle.
Malik Nabers has been shopping for a house in Los Angeles. –
While this is common practice for high-end draft prospects, it’s a sign that Nabers’ meetings with the Chargers have gone well.
Jim Harbaugh told the media that he can’t wait to build up the offensive line. –
The Chargers are set at left tackle, but they were very weak at guard and right tackle last year.
The Chargers appear to be in the business of drafting a receiver. – Jeff Miller, LA Times
I would think so after they cut Mike Williams and traded Keenan Allen. Malik Nabers seems like the obvious choice, but perhaps the Chargers like Rome Odunze more.
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New York Giants:
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The Giants don’t want to risk another Beckham/Toney situation. – Todd McShay, Former ESPN
This is in reference to McShay saying that the Giants prefer Rome Odunze as their receiver of choice.
The Giants have been trying to trade up to No. 3 for Drake Maye. – Jordan Schultz, Bleacher Report
Some reports have the Patriots taking J.J. McCarthy, so the Giants may only have to move to No. 4.
The Giants are unlikely to draft a quarterback in the early rounds. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com
This would be smart, as their putrid roster cannot handle a new quarterback.
The Giants covet Drake Maye. – Jordan Raanan, ESPN
The Giants should be coveting upgrades at every position because they have one of the worst rosters in the NFL.
The Giants have received lots of interest for their No. 6 pick. – Jordan Raanan, ESPN
The general manager said he was surprised about the high amount of interest in the sixth pick. Of course, he could be lying.
Adam Schefter said he “doesn’t see” the Giants drafting a quarterback at No. 6, but could see them drafting a quarterback early. –
This makes the most sense. The Giants have a horrible roster and aren’t in a position to draft a quarterback who isn’t elite.
Trey Benson is drawing heavy interest from the Giants. – Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle
The Giants desperately need a running back to replace Saquon Barkley. They could take him in the second round.
There’s talk that the Giants will draft J.J. McCarthy at No. 6. – Connor Hughes, SNY
If so, they haven’t learned their lesson from the Daniel Jones debacle.
If the situation presents itself, the Giants will draft a quarterback this April. – Jordan Raanan, ESPN
If so, the Giants will be reaching for a quarterback at No. 6 with the top three signal-callers off the board. This is exactly what happened in 2019, and the Giants have paid the price. Reaching for a quarterback without addressing the offensive line seems foolish.
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Tennessee Titans:
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The Chargers and Titans are the most likely destinations for Joe Alt. – Albert Breer, Sports Illustrated
They are the betting favorites to land Alt. The question is, what do the Titans do if they can’t obtain Alt?
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Atlanta Falcons:
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Laiatu Latu is now the betting favorite to be the Falcons’ No. 8 pick. –
Charlie Campbell reported that Latu passed his medical, which was seen as a problem for him throughout the pre-draft process.
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Minnesota Vikings:
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The Vikings are more likely to keep 11 and 23 at this point, but they are exploring all options. – Jordan Schultz, Bleacher Report
This is most likely an attempt to gain leverage.
Teams around the NFL believe the Cardinals and Vikings have a deal in place for the No. 4 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com
Charlie notes that the trade hasn’t been made yet because the Cardinals are waiting to see if another team sweetens the pot. However, the Vikings have more ammo than anyone else to trade up.
The Vikings “really, really” like Byron Murphy. – Darren Wolfson, KSTP
The problem is that the Vikings will have to use their first pick on a quarterback, given that they have none.
The Vikings are aiming to trade up for Drake Maye. – Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network
To do so, they’ll need the Redskins to pass on him and the Patriots to be dumb enough to eschew landing a franchise quarterback.
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New York Jets:
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The Jets’ plan A is to trade down. Plan B is Rome Odunze. Plan C is Brock Bowers. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com
With Odunze likely off the board, it seems as though Bowers will be the pick.
The Jets’ decision at No. 10 will come down to Brock Bowers or a tackle. – Rich Cimini, ESPN
Cimini cites that this is contingent on the top three receivers being off the board.
“No team I spoke with believes Brock Bowers will get out of the top 10.” – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda
The Jets draft at No. 10, and they make so much sense as a team that will draft Bowers.
The Jets are inclined to draft Brock Bowers or Rome Odunze at No. 10. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com
Tackle is no longer a priority in the wake of the Tyron Smith signing, so the Jets will need to obtain another play-maker for Aaron Rodgers.
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Denver Broncos:
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“I know there are fans of Bo Nix in Denver’s building.” – Peter Schrager, NFL Network
For what it’s worth, Cecil Lammey, who is one of the most accurate team draft reporters, has Nix going to Denver in his mock draft.
The Broncos are very interested in J.J. McCarthy. – Peyton Manning, ESPN
Peyton Manning is obviously not a reporter, but he may know some things about his former franchise. Keep in mind that Manning saying this openly could mean that the Broncos know they can’t outbid the Vikings or Giants in a trade.
The connection between the Broncos and Bo Nix “persists.” – Albert Breer, Sports Illustrated
Denver acquired Zach Wilson, but would still be interested in Nix. However, because of Wilson, the Broncos may not be pressed to trade down any longer.
The Broncos and Eagles are speaking about a trade. – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda
In this possible deal, the Eagles would move up to No. 12 to select Quinyon Mitchell, while the Broncos would trade down and acquire Bo Nix.
The Broncos have a good amount of interest in Jaylen Wright. – Chris Tomasson, Denver Gazette
Denver doesn’t have a huge need for a running back, but it hosted Wright on a top-30 visit.
The Broncos love J.J. McCarthy, and are real players to trade up for him. – Pretty Rickey, NFL Insider
Pretty Rickey apparently has made a name for himself on Twitter for breaking free agency news, so we’ll see if he’s right about the draft. In this case, it would make sense for Denver to move up for McCarthy.
Sean Payton desperately wants to trade up for a quarterback. – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda
Denver would be better suited to trading down rather than selecting Christian Ponder or Blaine Gabbert. Sorry, wrong year.
“I bet if George Paton had his way Laiatu Latu would be the pick at 12. Pretty certain Sean Payton wants to do something different.” – Cecil Lammey, DenverSports.com
The Broncos are desperate for a pass rusher, and they hosted Latu for a top-30 visit. However, Sean Payton is desperate for a quarterback.
The picks the Broncos acquired for Jerry Jeudy makes it more likely that they will move up for a quarterback. – Nick Kosmider, The Athletic
Denver didn’t get much, but it makes sense. The Broncos are desperate for a quarterback.
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Las Vegas Raiders:
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The Raiders are thought to be high on Michael Penix Jr. – Dan Graziano, ESPN
This is what Charlie Campbell reported earlier, though it’s unclear if this means the Raiders will use the 13th pick on Penix.
Raiders GM Tom Telesco is enamored with Michael Penix Jr. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com
Charlie notes, however, that this may not be enough for Telesco to pull the trigger on Penix at No. 13, but rather trade up into the end of the first round for him.
The Raiders are strongly considering Michael Penix, a tackle and a cornerback at No. 13. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com
There’s also a possibility that the Raiders try to trade up from the second round for Penix. Charlie specifically mentions Quinyon Mitchell as a player the Raiders like.
Antonio Pierce wants to trade up for a quarterback, but GM Tom Telesco wants to stick with Gardner Minshew and Aidan O’Connell. – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda
Perhaps the two men can compromise and trade down for a quarterback.
Antonio Pierce told the media that he wants a “damn runner” at quarterback. –
This tracks with defensive-minded coaches liking off-schedule quarterbacks, but one has to wonder why the Raiders didn’t make a play for Justin Fields.
The Raiders will be hyperfocused on quarterbacks at the combine. – Vincent Bonsignore, Las Vegas Review-Journal
The problem for the Raiders is that they are not in a position to draft a top-three quarterbacks, so they may have to wait until Round 2 unless they reach.
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New Orleans Saints:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Indianapolis Colts:
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“I’m hearing the Colts could move up to No. 9 if a top pass-catcher is available.” – Peter Schrager, NFL Network
The Colts haven’t been shy about their interest in an elite receiver. Brock Bowers is possible as well.
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Seattle Seahawks:
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Seahawks GM John Schneider told the media that the Seahawks have a “lot to figure out” regarding the offensive line. –
Guard and center are huge needs for the Seahawks, so much so that they could draft a player at the position at No. 16.
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Cincinnati Bengals:
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“Keep an eye on Cincinnati” as a spot for Washington WR Jalen McMillan. – Eric Edholm, NFL media
McMillan has taken plenty of visits, one of which was to Cincinnati. The Bengals need receiving help with Tyler Boyd gone and Tee Higgins franchised.
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Los Angeles Rams:
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The Rams are targeting a move into the top 10 with a specific player in mind. – Dianna Marie Russini, ESPN
Russini adds that it’s not a quarterback. One of the top three receivers, a stud offensive lineman, or Brock Bowers makes the most sense because they can get a good defender at No. 19.
The Rams are calling to move into the top 10. – Dianna Marie Russini, The Athletic
Perhaps a deal can be done with the Bears, who are likely to trade down. The Rams could be moving for a top-three receiver, Brock Bowers (with Tyler Higbee tearing his ACL), a top offensive lineman, or Byron Murphy.
The Rams are connected to Bo Nix. – Albert Breer, Sports Illustrated
It’s been eons since the Rams have drafted in the first round, so could they draft a successor for Matthew Stafford, who is 36?
The Rams have flown to Happy Valley to have a private meeting with Chop Robinson. – Jordan Schultz, Schultz Report
These late meetings tend to tip the hand. The Rams obviously need pass-rushing help.
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Pittsburgh Steelers:
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The Steelers love Brian Thomas Jr. – Dane Brugler, The Athletic
Brugler says that No. 20 could be Thomas’ floor.
“Speculation from people familiar with the Steelers is that Graham Barton will likely be the pick at 20.” – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda
Barton is projected mostly as a guard, but he can also play center, which would fill a huge need for the Steelers.
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Miami Dolphins:
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The Dolphins could look to trade down if Graham Barton isn’t available. – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda
Barton is considered likely to be drafted by the Steelers at No. 20.
The Dolphins have met extensively with Laiatu Latu. Don’t be shocked if he’s the pick at No. 21. – Simon Clancy, Dolphins reporter
Charlie Campbell reported that Latu has some medical issues that could drop him to Round 2, but if the Dolphins are comfortable with his health, then they could certainly draft him at No. 21.
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Philadelphia Eagles:
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The Broncos and Eagles are speaking about a trade. – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda
In this possible deal, the Eagles would move up to No. 12 to select Quinyon Mitchell, while the Broncos would trade down and acquire Bo Nix.
The cornerback the Eagles desire is Quinyon Mitchell. – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda
Pauline suggests that the Eagles could trade up a half-dozen spots for Mitchell.
The Eagles could target a running back in the NFL Draft. – Sal Paolantonio, Pat McAfee Show
Hopefully not too highly because the Eagles signed Saquon Barkley to a big-money contract, but a mid-round pick would make sense.
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Jacksonville Jaguars:
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The Jaguars are calling to trade up. – Dianna Marie Russini, The Athletic
Russini notes that they’re in the market for a pass-catcher. Perhaps they can move up to No. 9 for Rome Odunze.
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Detroit Lions:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Green Bay Packers:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Kansas City Chiefs:
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The Chiefs are trying to trade up. – James Palmer, NFL Network
Presumably for a better receiver or tackle that they can land at No. 32.
It’s looking likely that the Chiefs will draft Kingsley Suamataia. – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda
Andy Reid is a BYU alumnus, so he might have a soft spot for Suamataia, who would fill a huge need.
The Chiefs are expected to draft a left tackle in the first round. – Pretty Rickey, NFL Insider
Pretty Rickey apparently has made a name for himself on Twitter for breaking free agency news, so we’ll see if he’s right about the draft. Andy Reid is no stranger to drafting blockers, so a left tackle would be a logical choice at No. 32.
Jordan Morgan won’t get past the Redskins early in the second round. – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda
Pauline says the Redskins love Morgan. Pauline also lists the Ravens, Cowboys, and Chiefs as teams that like Morgan.
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Dallas Cowboys:
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The Cowboys and Jackson Powers-Johnson “hit it off” during his top-30 visit in Dallas. – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda
Dallas desperately needs a center, so Powers-Johnson is a logical selection for them at No. 24.
Jordan Morgan won’t get past the Redskins early in the second round. – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda
Pauline says the Redskins love Morgan. Pauline also lists the Ravens, Cowboys, and Chiefs as teams that like Morgan.
Jordan Morgan has been one of the players most commonly associated with the Cowboys throughout the pre-draft process. – Daniel Flick, Cowboys Country
Tyron Smith is gone, so a tackle like Morgan would make a lot of sense.
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Baltimore Ravens:
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Jordan Morgan won’t get past the Redskins early in the second round. – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda
Pauline says the Redskins love Morgan. Pauline also lists the Ravens, Cowboys, and Chiefs as teams that like Morgan.
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San Francisco 49ers:
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The 49ers have had discussions about trading Deebo Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk to move into the top 10. – Dianna Marie Russini, ESPN
This would presumably be for either a stud receiver or an elite blocker.
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Carolina Panthers:
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Xavier Legette indicated that he would be drafted by the Panthers if available atop Round 2. – Joe Person, The Athletic
Legette also said he visited the Panthers four times, somehow.
The Panthers are open for business in trading the No. 33 pick. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com
The top pick in the second round is very valuable, so the Panthers would be foolish not to explore all options.
Xavier Legette told the media he’s visited with the Panthers four times. –
I don’t know how that’s possible, but if it’s true, the Panthers obviously have huge interest in Legette, who would fill a huge area of need.
“People I’ve spoken to believe the Panthers atop round 2 are a possibility for Mike Sainristil.” – Tony Pauline, Sportskeeda
The Michigan cornerback’s stock is on the rise, and he’s expected to be drafted early on Day 2.
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Houston Texans:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Cleveland Browns:
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No rumors reported as of yet.
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Buffalo Bills:
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The Bills are aggressively trying to trade up for a receiver. – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com
According to Charlie, Brian Thomas Jr. is the primary target for Buffalo.
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