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Falcons use their first pick of draft to add another Terrell to secondary
The Atlanta Falcons used their first pick of the 2026 NFL draft on Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell, who will join older brother A.J. Terrell in the team's secondary.

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Top NFL draft pick Fernando Mendoza ready to ‘prove it at the next level’
Fernando Mendoza's journey from overlooked two-star college recruit to the top of the NFL draft is complete. Next stop: Las Vegas.

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Titans take receiver Carnell Tate early, trade up for edge rusher Keldric Faulk
The Tennessee Titans addressed both their offense and their defense on the first night of the NFL draft in Pittsburgh.
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Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. entering program to resolve felony charges
Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter a pretrial intervention program, which his attorneys say will allow him to resolve three felony charges.

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Changes to tight end use in NFL might show up in how teams draft
The move by NFL offenses in recent years to use more and more tight ends at the same time could have a big impact on the way some teams approach this week's draft.

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Fernando Mendoza, Diego Pavia, KC Concepcion headline long list of Latino prospects in NFL draft
Fernando Mendoza and Diego Pavia pulled off an unprecedented double at the Heisman Trophy ceremony in December. It marked the first time in the award's history that two Latino players were finalists.

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Mike Vrabel says he’s had difficult conversations after publication of photos with NFL reporter
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday that he's had “difficult conversations with people I care about," including his family, his coaching staff, team officials and players, following the publication of photos of the coach and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort.

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Eagles, Buccaneers, Cowboys, Jets and Dolphins could be among the active teams in the first round
Six teams enter the first round of the NFL draft without a pick. Six others have two picks apiece.

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Jets GM Darren Mougey downplays the team’s canceled David Bailey pre-draft visit
New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey says the team recently canceling its pre-draft visit with top pass rushing prospect David Bailey isn't an indication of waning interest in the Texas Tech star.

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Mocs answered biggest questions they faced prior to spring practice
Prior to the start of spring practice, the Times Free Press asked five questions of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football program that needed to be answered during the ensuing three weeks of practice.
