Trending Now - NFL Grants 33 Compensatory Picks for 2026 Draft Class
WHO:
NFL (National Football League)
Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, New York Jets, and the Raiders.
WHAT:
The Minnesota Vikings received the 97th overall pick as their compensatory selection, which is the first compensatory selection awarded and one of four at the end of the third round.
The Philadelphia Eagles received the 98th overall pick for losing defensive tackle Milton Williams to New England.
The Pittsburgh Steelers received the 99th overall pick for losing Dan Moore to Tennessee.
The New Orleans Saints were awarded a fourth-round pick, No. 136 overall, due to free agent cornerback Paulson Adebo signing with the New York Giants.
The Dallas Cowboys received two compensatory fifth-round picks, at Nos. 177 and 180 overall.
The Indianapolis Colts received two seventh-round compensatory picks, at Nos. 249 and 254 overall.
The Green Bay Packers were awarded a seventh-round compensatory pick, at No. 255 overall.
The NFL announced 33 compensatory draft picks for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, and Pittsburgh Steelers each received four compensatory picks.
Minnesota received a third-round pick for losing quarterback Sam Darnold to Seattle.
Detroit was awarded a third-round pick for Aaron Glenn being hired as head coach by the New York Jets.
The Lions traded their third-round pick (No. 100 overall) to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Raiders received two compensatory picks: one in the fourth round (No. 134 overall) and one in the fifth round (No. 175 overall).
The Ravens have received a total of 64 compensatory picks since the program's inception in 1994.
WHERE:
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from April 23rd to April 25th.
WHEN:
The NFL announced the compensatory picks on Monday, March 9th, 2026.
The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 23rd to April 25th, 2026.
WHY:
Compensatory picks are awarded to teams that lose more or better compensatory free agents than they acquire in the previous year.
The initiative for special compensatory selections aims to promote minority hiring in coaching and management positions.
HOW:
The compensatory picks awarded to the teams are based on a formula that considers the salary, playing time, and postseason honors of the free agents lost or signed.
Compensatory picks are determined by a formula based on salary, playing time, and postseason honors of the free agents lost or signed.
(UPDATED March 10, 2026 01:21 UTC)
In a significant development for the NFL, the Minnesota Vikings received the 97th overall pick as their first compensatory selection, while the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers were awarded the 98th and 99th picks, respectively, for losing Milton Williams and Dan Moore to other teams. Additionally, the New Orleans Saints picked up a fourth-round pick at No. 136 due to Paulson Adebo signing with the Giants, and the Dallas Cowboys received two fifth-round picks at Nos. 177 and 180 overall. The Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers also benefited, with the Colts getting two seventh-round picks at Nos. 249 and 254, and the Packers receiving a seventh-round pick at No. 255, all determined by a formula that factors in salary, playing time, and postseason honors of the free agents involved.
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(UPDATED March 9, 2026 23:07 UTC)
The NFL announced 33 compensatory draft picks for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, which will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from April 23rd to April 25th. The Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, and Pittsburgh Steelers each received four compensatory picks, while Minnesota was awarded a third-round pick for losing quarterback Sam Darnold to Seattle, and Detroit received a third-round pick due to Aaron Glenn being hired as head coach by the New York Jets. The compensatory picks, which are determined by a formula based on salary and playing time, aim to encourage minority hiring in coaching and management positions within the league.