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WHO:

The Chicago Bears announced the re-signing of offensive lineman Braxton Jones, defensive back Cam Lewis, and defensive lineman Kentavius Street.

The Las Vegas Raiders will make 10 draft selections in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Raiders acquired a fourth-round pick and a sixth-round pick through trades involving receiver Jakobi Meyers to the Jacksonville Jaguars and quarterback Geno Smith to the New York Jets.

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WHAT:

Braxton Jones signed a one-year contract; he has started 44 of 46 career games played at left tackle for the Bears.

Cam Lewis signed a two-year contract; he has played in 76 career regular-season games with 14 starts and has 136 career tackles.

Kentavius Street signed a one-year contract; he has appeared in 85 career regular-season games with 10 starts and has 125 career tackles.

The Raiders will have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, their first time in this position since 2007.

The Raiders hold two compensatory picks in the fourth and fifth rounds.

The Browns have a total of nine picks in the 2026 NFL Draft after acquiring T Tytus Howard in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick from the Raiders.

The Browns hold two first-round picks at No. 6 and No. 24 overall.

The Browns' draft picks include:

Round 1: No. 6

Round 1: No. 24 (from Jacksonville)

Round 2: No. 39

Round 3: No. 70

Round 4: No. 107

Round 5: No. 146

Round 5: No. 149 (from Cincinnati)

Round 6: No. 206 (from Chicago)

Round 7: No. 248 (from Seattle)

The Kansas City Chiefs have nine selections in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Chiefs' draft picks include:

Round 1: No. 9 overall

Round 1: No. 29 overall (via Los Angeles)

Round 2: No. 40 overall

Round 3: No. 74 overall

Round 4: No. 109 overall

Round 5: No. 148 overall

Round 5: No. 169 overall (via Los Angeles)

Round 5: No. 176 overall (Compensatory)

Round 6: No. 210 overall (via Los Angeles)

The 2026 NFL Draft will consist of 257 total picks.

The Las Vegas Raiders own the No. 1 selection, and the Denver Broncos will select No. 257.

There are 33 compensatory picks in the draft, with the Eagles, Ravens, and Steelers leading with four additional selections each.

WHERE:

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

WHEN:

The signings were announced on March 13th, 2026.

The 2026 NFL Draft will start on April 23rd, 2026.

The draft will begin on April 23rd, 2026, and will continue over three days:

Round 1: April 23rd, 2026

Rounds 2 and 3: April 24th, 2026

Rounds 4 through 7: April 25th, 2026

Compensatory picks were announced on March 9th, 2026.

HOW:

The Bears made these signings as part of their strategy to add depth to their roster during the 2026 NFL free agency period.

The compensatory picks awarded to the Raiders were based on a formula involving free agents K'Lavon Chaisson, Divine Deablo, Nate Hobbs, Tre'von Moehrig, and Robert Spillane.

The Browns acquired T Tytus Howard in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick from the Raiders.

The Chiefs increased their draft selections from five to nine through a trade involving cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams and the awarding of a fifth-round compensatory pick.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 03:42 UTC)

The Chicago Bears announced yesterday that they have re-signed offensive lineman Braxton Jones, defensive back Cam Lewis, and defensive lineman Kentavius Street. Braxton Jones signed a one-year contract after starting 44 of 46 career games at left tackle, while Cam Lewis secured a two-year deal, having played in 76 games with 14 starts and 136 tackles. Kentavius Street also signed a one-year contract, bringing his experience of 85 games and 125 tackles to the team as the Bears look to bolster their roster during the 2026 NFL free agency period.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 01:24 UTC)

In a significant development for the Las Vegas Raiders, the team will hold the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, marking their first time in this position since 2007. The Raiders will make a total of ten draft selections, including two compensatory picks in the fourth and fifth rounds, which were awarded based on a formula involving several free agents. The draft is set to take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, starting on April 23, 2026.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 23:09 UTC)

In a significant move, the Cleveland Browns have acquired T Tytus Howard from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick, bringing their total to nine picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. The Browns now hold two first-round picks, sitting at No. 6 and No. 24 overall, along with selections in every round, including a second-round pick at No. 39 and a third-round pick at No. 70. Their complete draft lineup also features additional picks from Jacksonville, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Seattle, showcasing a strong position heading into the draft.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 21:10 UTC)

The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft with a total of nine selections, including two first-round picks at No. 9 and No. 29 overall, the latter acquired from the Los Angeles Rams. This year's draft will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, starting on April 23 and spanning three days, with a total of 257 picks, including 33 compensatory selections announced last Monday. The Chiefs boosted their draft capital from five to nine picks through a trade involving cornerback Trent McDuffie and the awarding of a fifth-round compensatory pick.