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Last updated: May 25, 2026, 2:52 PM ET

Draft & Rookie Impact Titans select Carnell Tate as they pair the Ohio State tight end with rookie quarterback Cam Ward, a move the front office called an “easy decision” after evaluating multiple premium offensive options. The selection adds a proven red‑zone target to a passing attack that posted a 28.6% touchdown rate in the preseason, giving Tennessee a potential 5‑year, $12M contract pipeline. Across the league, analysts released ten separate mock drafts highlighting divergent strategies for the first two rounds, with several projecting a quarterback or tight end as a priority pick before the third round Mock drafts varied.

AFC Offseason Moves Steelers add Jamel Dean in a low‑cost free‑agent deal that bolsters a secondary ranked 3rd in pass defense last season, while the Indianapolis Colts’ guarantee of $45M to quarterback Daniel Jones drew criticism for inflating salary‑cap commitments amid a rebuilding roster. In the NFC North, the Bears, Packers, Lions and Vikings each finished 2025 with winning records, and their offseason acquisitions—particularly the Bears’ defensive line upgrades and the Vikings’ quarterback trade—are credited with sustaining that success North teams thrive.

Personal Milestones AJ Brown wed at Montage Laguna Beach, turning a weekend ceremony into a high‑profile event for the Eagles’ star receiver, whose 2024 season produced 1,210 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns. Meanwhile, Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love and partner Ronika Stone welcomed their first child, a daughter, adding a new dimension to Love’s off‑field responsibilities after posting a 4.5 passer rating in the final three games of the regular season Love’s family grows. The Steelers also revisited a historic moment as former wide receiver Antwaan Randle El recounted his Super Bowl XL touchdown celebration, underscoring the franchise’s storied postseason legacy Randle El reminisces.