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Cam Ward Gets Emotional After Titans Pick

The Tennessee Titans made things official with Miami quarterback Cam Ward by choosing him with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. After weeks of rumors linking Ward to the Titans, the speculation ended at the top of the draft when NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced that he would be the No.

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Roger Goodell stuns fans by riding a bike onto the stage before opening the 2025 NFL Draft, and there's a deeper reason why

If you are not familiar with how things are in Green Bay, you might not have understood why NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell entered the stage to open the 2025 NFL Draft riding a bike.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 24

Chicago Bears get slammed by Clay Matthews as 2025 NFL Draft begins

The Chicago Bears don't pick until 10th overall in the NFL Draft, but their name was still the first to come up when the festivities began in Green Bay.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / April 24

2025 NFL Draft: Roger Goodell aggressively booed amid entrance on bike with Packers greats, Lil Wayne

The moment has finally arrived for Green Bay. Commissioner Roger Goodell opened up the 2025 NFL Draft, putting the Tennessee Titans on the clock. Miami quarterback Cam Ward is expected to be the selection but before then, Goodell had some fun.

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The 'First running backs taken in every NFL draft since 2000' quiz

How many of the first running backs selected in the NFL Draft since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL QBs drafted in the first round since 2000' quiz

The 'Most rushing yards in an NFL season since 2000' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / April 24

Jalen Milroe: It's not about going in first round, it's about hearing my name called

There are 15 players set to be in Green Bay for the draft on Thursday night and most of them have good reason to feel confident that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will be announcing their names before the night is out.

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Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Cowboys Head-Turning Draft Day Trade Projection Sounds 'Aggressive'

FRISCO — The NFL Draft buzz is heating up as the hours wind down until the first selection. When commissioner Roger Goodell steps to the podium Thursday night, there is a general consensus as to whose name will be called first when the Tennessee Titans get things started. After that, this draft could turn any number of ways.

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Giants trade up to No. 25 pick and select QB Jaxson Dart

Packers' historic NFL Draft pick will help Jordan Love

Steelers made right call addressing pass rush instead of drafting Shedeur Sanders

What are the Buccaneers are getting in WR Emeka Egbuka?

New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Giants Reveal Icon Announcing Day 2 Picks

The NFL Draft is a holiday for football fans, the sport’s equivalent to Christmas over the course of three days in late April. Such a sacred day demands tradition.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 17

Colts Star to Reveal Team's Draft Picks On Day 2

When it comes to the NFL Draft, you can always expect to see commissioner Roger Goodell jeered by the audience as he walks onstage to announce picks in the first round, but it won't take long for him to get some relief.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / April 17

Chiefs fans will absolutely love who is announcing Kansas City's Day 2 draft picks

The NFL has a tradition in the draft where, on the first night, Roger Goodell reads every team's selection. On Day 2, the draft picks are announced by a former player from whichever team is announcing the selection.

College Football News / Pro Football Talk / April 8

Travis Hunter wants Roger Goodell to announce him as "wide receiver and DB" at the draft

Travis Hunter does not yet know which team will call him on draft night. But he knows exactly what he wants to hear after his name is called. Hunter, Colorado's Heisman Trophy-winning wide receiver and cornerback, said that when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces his name, he wants Goodell to say both of his positions.

Detroit Lions News / The Spun / April 7

Roger Goodell Reportedly Wants To Make Big Change To NFL Playoffs

Last season's winner-take-all regular season finale between the 14-2 Vikings and 14-2 Lions may eventually lead to major shakeup to the NFL's playoff structure.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 6

Roger Goodell pushing for Lions’ proposed revamped playoff seeding

The NFL Owners’ Meetings are over, but that does not mean rule changes are over for the offseason. We already have a new touchback rule, playoff overtime moving to the regular season, and expanded replay assist.

NFL News / The Spun / April 6

Roger Goodell Announces Decision On NFL's Commitment To Diversity

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has been quite clear about the league's intentions regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. DEI has been a major topic of conversation for months now.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / April 6

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell patronizes Bills' fans at 'topping out' event

He's one of us, or so he wants us to believe. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was the keynote speaker at the Buffalo Bills 'topping out' ceremony for the new Highmark Stadium being built on the other side of Abbott Road.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 5

NFL could implement 18-game regular season soon

The league is expected to ramp up efforts on working out an arrangement to implement an 18-game schedule this offseason.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell praises revamped playoff proposal

Roger Goodell reportedly has strong opinion about tush push

Which NFL rookies reached 1,000 rushing yards since 2000?

The 'Previous head coach for each NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 6

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell praises revamped playoff proposal

Roger Goodell offered some praise to what would be a significant change.

Goodell reportedly has strong opinion about tush push

Pro Bowl DT thinks NFL should ban tush push play

'Sour grapes': Packers facing accusation over proposal to ban tush push

NFL could implement 18-game regular season soon

'Hawk-Eye' technology marks new era for NFL, still won't stop controversies

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4

Roger Goodell reportedly has strong opinion about tush push

NFL owners are split on whether to ban the tush push play heading into the 2025 season, but commissioner Roger Goodell reportedly has a strong opinion.

NFL owners approve big change to overtime rules

Insider shares non-Vikings theory about why Aaron Rodgers hasn't signed with Steelers

Former QB shares bold NFL Draft prediction regarding Jaxson Dart

25 bold predictions for the 2025 NFL offseason

The 'Most passing yards in one Super Bowl' quiz

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 1

NFL to use new measurement technology in 2025

While we already mentioned this technology back in February, the NFL has announced that Sony’s Hawk-Eye system will be used as the league’s primary method for measuring the line to gain.

Roger Goodell hints at substantial change to playoff seeding that could address longstanding complaint

Beginner's luck: Rookie NFL QBs who led their teams to the postseason

The 'Most four touchdown, zero interception games' quiz

NFL News / Field Level Media / April 1

Roger Goodell discusses playoff re-seeding, Olympic flag football

While the tabling of a vote to ban the "tush push" hogged the headlines Tuesday at the NFL annual meeting, commissioner Roger Goodell addressed other topics ranging from a proposal to change playoff seeding to flag football in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1

Roger Goodell hints at substantial change to playoff seeding that could address longstanding complaint

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday hinted at a substantial potential change to playoff seeding relating to division champions.

NFL's kickoff rule change nullifies main argument against tush push

25 bold predictions for the 2025 NFL offseason

The '2024-25 NFL passing yard leaders' quiz

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 28

Roger Goodell & Owners Expected To Discuss Adding 18th Game At Upcoming Meeting

Multiple league and union sources tell Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports reports that they expect NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and owners to open talks about possibly adding an 18th game to the regular season as soon as this summer.