NFL’s New 8-Minute Draft Clock Leaves GMs Feeling Rushed

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NFL’s New 8-Minute Draft Clock Leaves GMs Feeling Rushed

The NFL has reduced first-round pick time from 10 to eight minutes, a move some GMs say adds pressure during critical decisions. Steelers GM Omar Khan said he’d “love to have 10 minutes,” noting how quickly time disappears. Teams are now increasing pre-draft trade discussions and planning to adjust, ensuring they’re prepared for faster decisions and less flexibility.

By Sauvik Banerjee

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Giants Plan $45.6M Deal for Caleb Downs in 2026 NFL Draft

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Giants Plan $45.6M Deal for Caleb Downs in 2026 NFL Draft

Ohio State safety Caleb is the consensus favorite for the No. 5 overall pick by the Giants. Widely regarded as a "generational" defensive talent, Downs is projected to sign a four-year, $45.6 million fully guaranteed contract. The deal includes a $28.3 million signing bonus and an inaugural cap hit of approximately $8.3 million, locking him till 2029.


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Titans Lead NFL Cap Space With $64 Million, Dolphins and Bears Face $1M Setback

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Dolphins Hold 7 Top-100 Picks, Steelers Next with 5 in 2026 NFL Draft

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Dolphins Hold 7 Top-100 Picks, Steelers Next with 5 in 2026 NFL Draft

Dolphins hold 7 picks in the top 100: No. 11, No. 30, No. 43, No. 75, No. 87, No. 90, and No. 94. Steelers have 5 picks: No. 21, No. 53, No. 76, No. 85, and No. 99. Bears, Browns, Texans, Jaguars, Chiefs, Vikings, Jets, and Eagles each have 4. Multiple early picks increase draft control and trade flexibility.


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Sauce Gardner Gets Candid About Colts’ First-Round Pick Situation

The Colts enter the 2026 NFL Draft without a 1st-round pick after trading for Sauce Gardner. A reporter noted the cost, prompting Gardner to respond, “Yeah, I’m the 1st-round pick.” When reminded, it happened twice, he added, “Yeah, twice! I forgot!” Gardner said there’s no added pressure. The Colts hold seven selections, with Round 2, No.47 being the highest.



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Kyle Pitts Emerging as Trade Candidate Despite Franchise Tag

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Kyle Pitts Emerging as Trade Candidate Despite Franchise Tag

The Falcons are reportedly open to trading Kyle Pitts ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, per Adam Schefter. Despite Pitts signing a fully guaranteed $15.045M franchise tag, Atlanta could move him to regain draft capital. In the 2025, Pitts recorded 88 receptions for 928 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, starting all 17 games. He also achieved a 73.6 overall PFF grade.

By Shubham Bhargav

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