There are still plenty of unknowns at this point in the NFL calendar, including multiple teams with head coach, general manager and coordinator openings yet to be filled. Between those soon-to-be hires and the impending roster upheaval that’ll happen in free agency, team needs will fluctuate over the next three months.

Take: The effects of trading away Brian Burns were sorely felt by a defense that ranked last in the NFL in pass rush win rate, according to ESPN, through Week 17. In racking up 11 sacks en route to earning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Carter proved he can wreck offensive game plans with regularity.

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T he Carolina Panthers have retired the pads, stowed away the jerseys, and hung up the cleats for the time being, as the franchise's focus turns towards free agency and the NFL Dr

Speaking of having a man—the Patriots, and whoever will be coaching them, need to build around last year’s third overall pick Drake Maye. So, this pick could send the 22-year-old some much-needed protection or a much-needed go-to target.

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The Titans know neither Will Levis nor Mason Rudolph is a long term answer at quarterback. While the need for help across the offense could make trading back a tempting possibility, Tennessee’s opportunity to take 2025’s first passer is the better deal.

For the first time since 2020, the Atlanta Falcons will go into the offseason without a top-10 draft pick. The team is on track to land the No. 17 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft entering Sunday’s season finale against the Carolina Panthers.

Here’s my first 2025 NFL Mock Draft: 1. Tennessee (3-14) — Cam Ward, QB, Miami, Sr.

Here's an updated look at how the first round of the 2025 NFL draft could shake out, using the latest updated order following the wild-card round.