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2026 NFL Draft: Teams Delay Picks for Strategic Trades

3/27/2026

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The 2026 NFL Draft starts on April 23 in Pittsburgh, with five teams, including the Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers, not selecting until Friday night.
These teams chose trades over first-round picks, believing they are near contention.
The Broncos have only one top-100 pick despite a playoff run, while the Packers seek to enhance their defense.
The Indianapolis Colts may face early struggles with quarterback Daniel Jones recovering from an Achilles injury.
Each team possesses multiple draft picks to address their specific needs.

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The 2026 NFL Draft starts on April 23 in Pittsburgh, with five teams, including the Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers, not selecting until Friday night.
These teams chose trades over first-round picks, believing they are near contention.
The Broncos have only one top-100 pick despite a playoff run, while the Packers seek to enhance their defense.
The Indianapolis Colts may face early struggles with quarterback Daniel Jones recovering from an Achilles injury.
Each team possesses multiple draft picks to address their specific needs.