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Lions Trade Up for Derrick Moore; Dolphins, Bears Add Picks

4/25/2026

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Summary

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The United States held Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, April 24 in Pittsburgh.
The Detroit Lions traded up from No. 50 to select end Derrick Moore at No. 44.
The Miami Dolphins selected linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech) at No. 43 and later chose Caleb Douglas at No. 75.
The Chicago Bears acquired EDGE rusher Gabe Jacas (Illinois) in the second round after a trade.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s first draft in 1936, held in Philadelphia, let the Eagles pick halfback Jay Berwanger and gave each team a single selection to curb bidding wars. When the rival AFL launched its 33-round draft in November 1959, it added territorial picks to protect local stars. Both leagues’ drafts shaped today’s parity-focused player allocation.

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Story summary

The United States held Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, April 24 in Pittsburgh.
The Detroit Lions traded up from No. 50 to select end Derrick Moore at No. 44.
The Miami Dolphins selected linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech) at No. 43 and later chose Caleb Douglas at No. 75.
The Chicago Bears acquired EDGE rusher Gabe Jacas (Illinois) in the second round after a trade.

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