2024 NFL Draft Round 1 winners and losers: Falcons, QBs draw headlines
The Atlanta Falcons and a handful of quarterbacks dominated the discourse in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday. Here’s some winners and losers.
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Social media stunned after Falcons pick QB Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall
The Falcons signed veteran Kirk Cousins to a four-year deal in March, but that didn’t stop them from drafting a quarterback at No. 8.
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Eagles make A.J. Brown highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history with 3-year extension
The Philadelphia Eagles made AJ Brown the highest paid wide receiver in the NFL with a three-year, $96 million extension through 2029.
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Commanders set new course for the future drafting Jayden Daniels
Washington made its move toward a new future by selecting LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick in the NFL Draft Thursday night. Fresh off a Heisman Trophy-winning season w... -
Bears select Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick in 2024 NFL Draft
The Bears selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.