Skip to content
TrackPodcasts
sportsApr 28, 20261:57

Rams Trade Up, Giants Move Down: NFL Draft Recap

About this episode

The Rams make a surprising move, drafting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, who will learn from MVP Matthew Stafford. Meanwhile, they trade their first-rounder for cornerback Trent McDuffie, bolstering their defense. In other draft news, the Giants trade for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, the Cowboys snag linebacker Dee Winters, and the Eagles add pass rusher Jonathan Greenard. The tight end position sees a record 21 drafted, fueling trends like twelve and thirteen personnel packages. Teams like the Bears and Panthers also make smart moves, keeping the leagues arms race fierce.

Support the show:
Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
[email protected]

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to [email protected].

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/00a655e431f70f74

Interactive timestamps

Jump to segment

Get every episode summarized

Each time NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.

Email me new episodes

Free for 3 shows. No card needed.

Transcript ready

20 searchable segments. Every word is indexed and playable.

Rams Trade Up, Giants Move Down: NFL Draft Recap

NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

0:00
1:57

Full transcript

NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rams Trade Up, Giants Move Down: NFL Draft Recap. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00On April 28th, the Rams shocked everyone by grabbing Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at number 13 overall, the second signal caller off the board. In Round 1. Coach Sean McBae and GM LesNeed both love his traits as a developmental prospect, and they rarely meet prospects like this. Simpson sits behind 38-year-old MVP, Matthew Stafford, who's locked in as long as he wants, while the team eyes cause control down the road. Rams are going all in again, trading their other first-rounder for Star Corner, for Star Corner, Trent McDuffy on a 4-year, $124 million. Deal, plus signing another corner to three years, 51 million. This fits their win now-mode after Super Bowl success, swapping picks for proven players like before their championship run. Trades lit of Draft Week 2. Giants sent defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to Bengals for the number 10 pick, turning it into a tone-setter offensive. Lyman, while Cincinnati bolsters around Joe Burrow.

1:02Cowboys snag Lyman back or D-Winter's cheek from the 49ers, Sains took a flyer on edge Russia Tyree Wilson, and Eagles added pass-rusher. Jonathan Greenard for immediate juice. Tight ends exploded with 21 drafted, second most ever, fueling trends like 12 and 13 personnel packages. The Rams led league in. Triple T-E sets last year at over 30% usage, with killer success rates. Teams like Bears keep stacking versatile blockers and pass catchers to mix it up without breaking the bank. As Squads lean on internal scouting continuity for fits like Pittsburgh's receiver or Tampa's explosive edge, these moves signal smart. Rebuilding value halls for panthers, charges grit, cheese corners, and dolphins dart throws, keep the league's arms race fierce heading into. Training camp. Stay locked in with NFL News today.

More episodes

More from NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

View all episodes →