April 24, 2025
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport lists the Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks as some teams open to/discussing trading back in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday night. Rapoport also says almost every team late in Round 1 is open to moving back. The Houston Texans, Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars are a few of the teams potentially looking to move up, with the Jaguars rumored to be contemplating going up as high as No. 2 with the Cleveland Browns to take Colorado two-way star
Travis Hunter. Carolina sits at No. 8 overall, with the Dolphins at No. 13, the Bucs at No. 19, and the Seahawks at No. 18. Tampa is an obvious candidate to slide back and pick up more draft capital, as they only have six total selections this week.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
April 24, 2025
The Miami Herald's Omar Kelly reports that the Miami Dolphins have called multiple teams ahead of the first round of the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday night to let them know that they are willing to trade down out of the No. 13 overall pick, depending on how the board falls. It has been the norm for the Dolphins while general manager Chris Grier has been with the franchise. Going into last year's draft, Grier had made more trades since 2019 than any other executive. The Dolphins are attempting to land more picks in the second round on Friday night as they look to beef up their offensive and defensive lines and their secondary, specifically. As things stand right now, Miami has only two picks in Rounds 2 and 3 combined, so don't be surprised if they trade out of the first round entirely on Thursday night.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Miami Herald - Omar Kelly
April 24, 2025
New England Patriots brass traveled to Louisiana in recent days to visit with LSU offensive lineman Will Campbell, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The Patriots have been linked to the All-American tackle with their No. 4 overall pick in this year's NFL draft and did more homework on him late in the process. The Patriots have been fielding calls to trade out of the fourth overall pick in the days leading up to the first round on Thursday night, but if they hold onto the pick and both Colorado two-way star
Travis Hunter and Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter are off the board, they are expected to call Campbell's name as they try to build up their offensive line in front of young quarterback
Drake Maye. The biggest knock on Campbell as a potential bust at the next level is due to his short arms for an offensive lineman.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
April
24,
2025
A
source
who
keeps
his
finger
squarely
on
the
pulse
of
the
league
suggests
that
North
Carolina
running
back
Omarion
Hampton
could
fall
to
the
Pittsburgh
Steelers
at
pick
No.
21
in
the
first
round
of
this
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April
24,
2025
The
Denver
Broncos,
who
hold
the
No.
20
overall
pick
in
the
first
round
of
Thursday
night's
NFL
draft,
could
trade
up
a
few
spots
to
take
Ohio
State
running
back
TreVeyon
Henderson,
a
source
who
keeps
read more...
April
24,
2025
The
Athletic's
Jeff
Howe
is
hearing
from
teams
that
wouldn't
be
shocked
if
Ole
Miss
quarterback
Jaxson
Dart
is
the
second
QB
off
the
board
after
Miami's
Cam
Ward
goes
to
read more...
April
24,
2025
The
Chicago
Bears
are
among
the
teams
making
calls
in
an
attempt
to
trade
up
from
No.
10
overall
in
Thursday
night's
first
round
of
the
2025
NFL
draft,
sources
tell
The
Athletic's
Dianna
Russini.
Teams
think
that
the
Bears
are
read more...
April 24, 2025
Atlanta Falcons quarterback
Kirk Cousins could watch the first round of this year's NFL draft on Thursday night to see what the QB landscape looks like before waiving his no-trade clause on Friday to allow for a possible trade. However, Underdog's James Palmer writes that it seems more and more likely that Cousins could be waiting to see how the second round plays out on Friday night before making any decisions. The 36-year-old veteran signal-caller has made it clear that he wants to be a starter elsewhere over serving as
Michael Penix Jr.'s backup in 2025. After Penix took over for the struggling Cousins late last year, the veteran QB prefers to be traded to a team that doesn't have a young up-and-coming signal-caller on the roster already. The Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings have been mentioned as the three most likely candidates to consider trading for Cousins during the draft.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Underdog - James Palmer
April 24, 2025
The Cleveland Browns acquired a 2025 fifth-round pick (No. 166 overall) and a fifth-rounder in the 2027 draft on Thursday from the Houston Texans in exchange for two 2025 sixth-round picks (one at No. 179 overall and one at No. 216 overall) and a 2025 seventh-rounder (No. 255 overall), according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Browns hold the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday night, and if they don't trade back within the first round, they are expected to take Colorado wide receiver/defensive back
Travis Hunter with that selection. The Browns have also been rumored to be looking at trading back into the back half of the first round on Thursday evening to potentially take Ole Miss quarterback
Jaxson Dart. The No. 2 overall selection is viewed as much too high to take a chance on Colorado QB
Shedeur Sanders.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
April 24, 2025
The Tennessee Titans signed veteran free-agent wide receiver
Tyler Lockett to a one-year, $4 million deal on Wednesday. According to Titans insider Paul Kuharsky, the team views him as "primarily a slot who can still threaten downfield and be used on some outside routes." Before this signing,
Van Jefferson or
Treylon Burks was slated to be Tennessee's No. 2 receiver behind
Calvin Ridley following the departure of
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. Lockett brings another veteran presence to the wide receiver room, and he'll presumably catch passes from rookie quarterback
Cam Ward in 2025. While Lockett's arrival slightly improves Tennessee's pass-catching group, they are likely to continue to address the position on Day 2 or Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Paul Kuharsky
April 24, 2025
The Washington Commanders are trying to trade back from the No. 29 overall pick in Thursday's 2025 NFL Draft, according to NFL insider Dianna Russini. However, if the team sticks with the pick, they are likely to take a defensive player. Washington has just five total picks in this year's draft after sending a fifth-round pick for wide receiver former 49ers
Deebo Samuel Sr. and two mid-round picks for former Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil. That said, a potential move-back for additional picks makes sense in a draft class that is not considered to be strong in the first round. If Washington stays at No. 29, the top edge rusher on its board could be the target.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: JP Finlay
April 24, 2025
Former University of Michigan tight end
Colston Loveland is the top tight end on some NFL teams' draft boards and could be the first tight end selected during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Penn State's
Tyler Warren has been viewed as the clear TE1 in this class by many, but the other All-Big Ten performer could go off the board before him. Despite playing in run-heavy offenses, Loveland hauled in 101 passes for 1,231 yards and nine touchdowns over the last two seasons. He is a sharper run-router than Warren and could be ready to make an immediate impact as a pass-catcher. The Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, and Los Angeles Chargers are potential top suitors for him on Day 1.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Talk
April 24, 2025
According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Jaguars are the "team to watch" heading into Thursday night's 2025 NFL Draft. Specifically, the team could make the move up for the No. 2 overall pick to land Colorado wide receiver/cornerback
Travis Hunter. Jacksonville has also been rumored to be interested in selecting Boise State running back
Ashton Jeanty, so their draft-night activity is a top storyline to watch. New general manager James Gladstone is heading into his first draft with the organization and could be looking to make a big splash to bring in one of the "blue-chip" prospects in this year's class. If Hunter lands in Duval County,
Trevor Lawrence might have one of the top wide receiver duos in the NFL in
Brian Thomas Jr. and Hunter.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
April 24, 2025
Iowa State wide receiver
Jayden Higgins could be a surprise first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. The upcoming rookie WR draft class remains a mystery, as the class lacks "can't-miss" high-end talent at the top. However, Higgins is a top wide receiver prospect for many after snagging 87 passes for 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns in his final collegiate season. At 6-foot-4 and 214 pounds, Higgins posted a 4.47 forty-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Combine and is one of the better athletes in this year's class. While he already carries plenty of fantasy football intrigue, he will climb rookie rankings and dynasty rookie draft ADP if he is selected in Round 1.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Around The NFL
April 24, 2025
According to NFL insider Josina Anderson's sources, New York Jets running back
Breece Hall could be available via trade. Anderson reports that league sources have heard about the potential of his availability "within the last week and a half." The 2022 second-round pick out of Iowa State posted a career-low 4.2 yards per carry last season, and head coach Aaron Glenn has hinted at New York moving to a committee approach in the backfield. With the 2025 NFL Draft set to kick off on Thursday night, Hall could be a trade candidate during Day 2 or Day 3. The 23-year-old has flashed at times during his three-year pro career, but a change of scenery could help or hurt his fantasy football outlook moving forward. Hall has compiled 2,333 rushing yards, 1,292 receiving yards, and 22 total touchdowns in 40 career games.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Josina Anderson
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