Day: February 3, 2026

These are the trades that shook the sports landscape. We went all the way back to the “Great Bambino” in our research to find the 10 most shocking trades ever made. Some of the best athletes ever made the list, including “The Great One,” five former MVPs and even a Super Bowl-winning head coach. Let’s start with the honorable mentions before getting the list going with “The Kid.” Honorable mentions 10. Ken Griffey Jr. to the Reds Rowan Kavner: In 1999, Griffey was coming off his 11th season in Seattle, his 10th straight All-Star season and his third straight season leading the American League in home runs. He was a baseball icon about to embark on his age-30 season, just two homers shy of 400 for his career, when he asked to be traded from the only team he had known. Specifically, he wanted to go to the Reds. Griffey grew up in Cincinnati, where his father played the first nine years of his career and served as bench coach, and he wanted to be closer to his home in Orlando. The Reds made it happen on Feb. 10, 2000, in exchange for Jake Meyer, Mike Cameron, Antonio Pérez and Brett Tomko. Griffey quickly signed a long-term extension with his new franchise, though it was not a decade of prosperity. Injuries limited his production, and the Reds never made the playoffs during his tenure. The Mariners, meanwhile, went to the American League Championship Series in each of their first two seasons following the trade before suffering a 20-year playoff drought. After nine years away, Griffey eventually returned to Seattle to finish his career. 9. Jon Gruden to the Buccaneers Greg Auman: Tampa Bay had been to the playoffs in four of its last five seasons under Tony Dungy but couldn’t get over the hump, so they made a significant move. Dungy was fired, and with hopes of sparking the offense to match an elite defense, Tampa Bay sent a king’s ransom to the Raiders – two first-round picks, two second-round picks and $8 million – for Gruden. As high as the cost was, it paid off immediately, as Gruden led the Bucs to their first-ever Super Bowl championship, beating those same Raiders in San Diego, in part because he still knew Oakland’s offense well enough to see plays coming. That defense – with Hall of Famers Derrick Brooks, Warren Sapp, Ronde Barber and John Lynch – was motivated by Gruden’s intensity, though they never found the same playoff success after that 2002 team, in part because of the draft haul they gave up to get him. As for Oakland, they haven’t won a playoff game since that season, making the postseason only twice in 23 years since losing to Gruden in the Super Bowl. 8. Randy Moss to the Patriots Auman: Unhappy after two underwhelming years with the Raiders, Moss wanted out, and in April 2007, the team relented, sending him to the Patriots for a fourth-round pick. What followed was arguably the best receiving season in NFL history – Tom Brady hooked up with Moss for 98 catches and 1,493 yards, with a league-record 23 touchdown receptions as New England was a perfect 16-0 in the regular season. Jerry Rice’s 22 touchdowns in 1987 are the only other season ever with more than 18 touchdown catches. They ended up losing in the Super Bowl to the Giants, and Moss had a quiet playoffs, totaling seven catches for 94 yards and one touchdown in three games. Moss only got one more playoff game with the Patriots. As for the Raiders, they used that fourth-round pick on corner John Bowie, who totaled two career tackles in five games for Oakland. 7. Alex Rodriguez to the Yankees Kavner: Just three years into a record 10-year, $252 million deal with Texas, A-Rod was sent to the Bronx. But it’s not just the trade to New York, where he had to move off shortstop, that was a stunner – it was also where he didn’t go. The Red Sox were coming off a devastating Game 7 defeat to the Yankees in the American League Championship Series when they had a deal in place with Texas to acquire Rodriguez, who was the reigning AL MVP. But that deal included a revised contract for Rodriguez and needed approval from the players’ union. It was rejected. The Yankees, who had Derek Jeter at shortstop and Game 7 hero Aaron Boone at third, did not seem like an obvious pivot. But after Boone suffered a knee injury, a door opened. The Yankees traded Alfonso Soriano and Joaquin Arias to the Rangers, who agreed to pay $67 million of the $179 million left on Rodriguez’s contract. The Red Sox quickly got their revenge, winning the 2004 World Series. Rodriguez, meanwhile, won two more MVP awards in 2005 and 2007 and a World Series championship with the Yankees in 2009. 6. Shaquille O’Neal to the Heat Kavner: In June 2004, O’Neal was in the NBA Finals seeking his fourth championship in eight seasons with the Lakers. But they lost to the Pistons, and a month later, the dynamic but tumultuous pairing of O’Neal and Kobe Bryant was dismantled. O’Neal was a three-time Finals MVP in L.A., but after years of feuding with Bryant and being unhappy with the direction of the franchise and the front office, he demanded a trade shortly after the 2004 Finals defeat. He went to a Heat team that had never even made an NBA Finals appearance before, in exchange for Caron Butler, Lamar Odom, Brian Grant and a first-round pick. O’Neal finished second in MVP voting in his first year in Miami while the Lakers went 34-48, missing the playoffs for the first time in 10 years. One year later, the Heat were NBA champions. The Lakers, meanwhile, struggled to find their footing until a fortuitous trade for Pau Gasol, who helped them win back-to-back titles in 2008-09 and 2009-10. 5. Herschel Walker to the Vikings Auman: The Cowboys went from 1-15 in 1989 to winning three Super Bowls between 1992 and 1995, and a central part of that turnaround under Jimmy Johnson and Jerry Jones was the Herschel Walker trade. Walker, a Heisman Trophy winner at Georgia and a star in the USFL, was still only 27 and had established himself as a top NFL back with Pro Bowl nods in 1987 and 1988. After drafting Troy Aikman in 1989, the Cowboys traded Walker to the Vikings in October for the mother of all hauls in return – three first-round picks, three second-round picks and an assortment of other picks and players. The 1990 first-rounder was running back Emmitt Smith, the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, and they added defensive tackle Russell Maryland and safety Darren Woodson – all three were key parts of three Super Bowl teams. Walker never made another Pro Bowl. The Vikings lost in the first round of the playoffs in 1989 and missed the playoffs entirely the next two years, with their next playoff win coming in 1997. 4. Micah Parsons to the Packers Auman: Elite pass rushers like Parsons never become available via trade, we’re always told, but Green Bay managed to convince the Cowboys to trade him just before the 2025 season. Parsons, 25, had made the Pro Bowl in each of his four seasons in Dallas, but the Cowboys were unable to lock him up with a long-term extension, so Green Bay swooped in, sending Dallas their first-round draft pick in 2026 and 2027, as well as defensive lineman Kenny Clark. Parsons signed a four-year, $188 million deal with the Packers and had 12.5 sacks, earning another Pro Bowl and All-Pro nod, but he sustained a season-ending knee injury, tearing his ACL in December. Green Bay finished 9-7-1 and, without him, lost in the wild-card round of the playoffs, while Dallas went 7-9-1 and their defense gave up the most points in the NFL. Dallas now has not only the No. 12 pick in April, their own, but the No. 20 pick from Green Bay, with a chance to rebuild their defense, sorely missing an elite pass rusher. 3. Wayne Gretzky to the Kings Kavner: On Aug. 9, 1988, the “Great One” donned a crown. Gretzky, the greatest hockey player ever, was traded to the Los Angeles Kings from the Edmonton Oilers, who were coming off back-to-back Stanley Cup championships (and four in five seasons). It was mind-blowing. It was flabbergasting. The astonishing move was approved by Oilers owner Peter Pocklington, much to the chagrin and disbelief of the entire country. The Canadian government nearly stepped in to try to veto the deal, but it went through. Gretzky went with Marty McSorely and Mike Krushelnyski to the Kings in exchange for Jimmy Carson, Martin Gelinas, three first-round picks and $15 million in cash. The Oilers still won another Stanley Cup Final two years later. The Kings wouldn’t win their first until decades later, but Gretzky helped get them to their first finals appearance in 1992-93 and popularized the sport in the United States. 2. Babe Ruth to the Yankees Kavner: When your decision sparks an 86-year curse, it probably wasn’t great. Primarily a standout pitcher early in his career, Ruth’s two-way talents reached new levels in 1918 when the Red Sox decided to capitalize more on his hitting prowess by also playing him in the outfield en route to winning the World Series for the fourth time in seven seasons. They did not win another for 86 years. In December 1919, Boston owner Harry Frazee, under financial pressure, made the catastrophic decision to sell Ruth — The Great Bambino, Sultan of Swat and one of the greatest players of all time — for $100,000 to a New York Yankees franchise that had never made the postseason. During Ruth’s extraordinary tenure in New York from 1920-34, the Yankees won four World Series titles as the Hall of Famer took off offensively, setting a home run record that would last until Hank Aaron’s 715th career blast in 1974. From the moment Ruth left Boston until 2003, the Yankees won 26 championships while the Red Sox won none. The “Curse of the Bambino” finally ended in 2004. 1. Luka Dončić to the Lakers Kavner: Look away, Mavs fans. One year later, it’s still too fresh. In the late hours of Feb. 1, 2025, Doncic, a 25-year-old superstar who had just led the Mavericks to the Finals, was inexplicably traded to the Lakers. It was such a perplexing, franchise-altering move that many at the time did not believe it was real. The package centered around Doncic for Anthony Davis, a 10-time All-Star who was about to turn 32. Doncic was coming off a third-place finish in MVP voting, but Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison had concerns about his conditioning, defense and the impending super-max contract he soon became eligible to receive. Just like that, the Lakers were gifted a new star to build around as the Mavs willingly shortened their competitive window. “Defense wins championships,” Harrison repeated, attempting to justify the unjustifiable. His plan backfired. Injuries limited Davis to just nine games after the trade, Kyrie Irving tore his ACL, and the Mavs missed the playoffs entirely. Nightly demands from a betrayed and irate fanbase to “fire Nico” were finally granted in November, nine months after the damage had been done, as more losses compiled. The Mavericks struck gold in landing first overall pick and rising star Cooper Flagg, who provides promise, but the effects of the unbelievable Doncic deal will be felt in Dallas for the foreseeable future.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

Tom Brady has zero doubt that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his former head coach, Bill Belichick, will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after getting snubbed this year. However, the seven-time Super Bowl winner wonders if he’ll suffer from the same fate and fail to make it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot. “To me, it’s not a matter of if they’re going to get in, it’s just a matter of when they’re going to get in,” Brady said Tuesday on FS1’s “The Herd.” “They’re tremendous at what they’ve done in the league. Maybe it’s not trending so well for ex-Patriots. Maybe I should be a little concerned here. I think, at some point, this thing is going to go in everyone’s direction the right way.” It was reported last week that Belichick, 73, wouldn’t make the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot, with several people calling the decision the biggest Hall of Fame snub ever. Brady even expressed dismay in Belichick getting snubbed, saying, “If he’s not a first-ballot Hall of Famer, there’s really no coach that should ever be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.” Kraft, meanwhile, has been eligible for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for over a decade, but this was the first year he made the final round of voting. The 84-year-old has owned the Patriots since 1994, overseeing the franchise’s sudden turnaround to become one of the NFL’s premier organizations. As the Patriots are set to play in their 11th Super Bowl in Kraft’s tenure as the team’s owner, Brady shared why he’s turned New England into a six-time Super Bowl champion. “It always starts at the top. The leadership, the figurehead of the organization for the Patriots, is RKK,” Brady said of Kraft. “Being there for 20 years with him and watching the nuances of that ownership role was something for me to learn a lot from. How he managed different personalities, how he could fill in the gaps when he saw them and where he saw them, he just did the most unbelievable job. Seeing it firsthand and being a part of it, recognizing the importance of that role in a football organization. “I believe the owners are the chief accountability officer. You hold everyone to a standard, and you expect everyone to live up to that. And believe me, when the owner is sitting up there in a team meeting room, the players are sitting up a lot straighter. The head coach’s message is directed a lot more intently. RKK, his office was at the stadium. He would sit in there in team meeting rooms. He would be there on the practice field. He would be there at every road game, shaking people’s hands as they walk off the field. There’s an importance in football and Patriots football that RKK doesn’t take lightly.” Brady also mentioned Kraft’s role as the chairman of the league’s media committee as another reason why the Patriots’ owner is worthy of induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. “Take a look at the contributions that he’s made to the league and the NFL in general to negotiate media rights deals,” Brady said. “This is the most popular sport in America. The thousands of hours he spent bringing this game to light for the fans, that doesn’t go unnoticed. Now that I’m in TV, I understand the amount of work that it takes for FOX to broadcast the game. The partnership that FOX and its partners have with the NFL is extremely important. That working relationship is so critical to this game being spread throughout our entire country and bringing a lot of joy to people’s lives.” In his role as the chairman of the league’s media committee, Kraft helped the NFL land $111 billion when the league agreed to its current broadcasting deals. Kraft has also been widely credited for helping end the NFL lockout in 2011. But that wasn’t enough for Kraft to earn his spot in the Hall of Fame this year. Now, there’s the possibility of Belichick and Kraft getting inducted alongside Brady in the coming years. Brady won’t be eligible for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame until 2028, while former Patriots star Rob Gronkowski is eligible for induction in 2027. But only five players from the Patriots’ dynasty era have made the Pro Football Hall of Fame, with three of them (Randy Moss, Darrelle Revis and Junior Seau) spending little time in New England. Ty Law and Richard Seymour are the only ex-Patriots from that era who spent the majority of their careers in New England to make the Hall of Fame, while former stars like Rodney Harrison, Adam Vinatieri and Vince Wilfork have had difficulty getting inducted. Still, the shock value of Belichick’s snub seemingly trumped them all. While Brady acknowledged that the news of Belichick not making the Hall of Fame might have hurt him last week, he also thinks it’ll make the moment that his former head coach gets his bust in Canton all the more sweeter. “In some ways, it rallied a lot of people who played for Bill and made sure they reached out to him to express how much they appreciated him, which I’m sure felt good for Bill,” Brady said. “We all want everything in our life to happen on our timeframe and schedule. We want everything to go when we want it to go. But the reality is, that’s not life. I actually think it’s going to work in his favor when he does get in, because there’s going to be a lot of people that realize the impact he made on their lives as a coach, as a player, and they’re going to be there to celebrate him. “This was another opportunity for everybody to reach out to him and tell him how much they appreciate him, even though he didn’t get exactly what he probably deserved here the first time around.”​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

The Kansas Jayhawks are on a roll, and guard Darryn Peterson is leading the way, albeit a little banged up. The Jayhawks are on a six-game win streak after topping then-No. 13 BYU over the weekend and beating new No. 13 Texas Tech on Monday. And in FOX Sports bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy’s latest men’s NCAA tournament bracket projection, Kansas is looking strong, moving up from a No. 4 seed to a No. 3 seed in the Midwest Region. But it’s still behind No. 1 seeds Duke, Michigan, Arizona and UConn. As the 2025-26 regular season quickly winds down leading into March, DeCourcy shares his latest NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament projections. Here’s where his projected bracket stands through Feb. 3. EAST REGION SOUTH REGION MIDWEST REGION WEST REGION [MEN’S NCAA RANKINGS: Florida, Illinois Climbing; Purdue Falls] And it’s never too early to check in on the bubble. According to DeCourcy’s projections, Cal, UCLA, Miami (Fla.) and Santa Clara are the last four teams in the tournament, while Ohio State, Seton Hall, Virginia Tech, and San Diego State are the first four out. As for conference representation, the Big Ten is back on top with 10 teams, followed by the ACC and the SEC with nine teams, the Big 12 with seven teams and the Big East and the West Coast with three. The Atlantic 10 and Mountain West conferences also have two teams each. Selection Sunday is less than two months away, and these projections will inevitably evolve. But for now, DeCourcy’s latest bracket forecast offers a clear snapshot of who’s rising, who’s falling, and which programs are already building the résumés they’ll need when March arrives.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

There doesn’t appear to be much drama with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. But after that, all bets are off as teams look to add building blocks to their franchise. As we transition from the college all-star games to the upcoming offseason following this Sunday’s Super Bowl, here’s how I see things going in my latest mock draft. 1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana: With Klint Kubiak close to joining the Silver and Black as the team’s new head coach, it is a no-brainer for general manager John Spytek to hand him a franchise quarterback to build the offense around. As a pinpoint passer with the athleticism and agility to work outside the pocket, the marriage between Mendoza and Kubiak could lead the Raiders out of the doldrums. 2. New York Jets: Arvell Reese, OLB, Ohio State: As head coach Aaron Glenn takes over defensive play-calling duties, he could tap into Reese’s versatility as an off-ball linebacker with explosive pass-rushing skills. Given the Jets’ defensive struggles in 2025, the team’s draft day plans should revolve around acquiring a collection of blue-chip playmakers. 3. Arizona Cardinals: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami: If new head coach Mike LaFleur is convinced he can fix quarterback Kyler Murray, the Cardinals could elect to fix their offensive line. Mauigoa is a super-sized road grader who excels at moving defenders off the ball in the running game. 4. Tennessee Titans: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech: Fixing the Titans’ pass rush is a top priority for a defensive-minded head coach (Robert Saleh) who also serves as the defensive play caller. Bailey’s speed-rushing prowess off the edge perfectly complements Jeffery Simmons’ disruptive talents on the interior. 5. New York Giants: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah: The G-Men get back to their rugged ways under new head coach John Harbaugh. He starts the rebuilding project by adding a monstrous edge blocker to the lineup to ensure the Giants can control the line of scrimmage and impose their will with their ultra-physical approach. 6. Cleveland Browns: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State: If Shedeur Sanders remains QB1 under Todd Monken, the new head coach must surround him with better playmakers to help him thrive as a pocket passer. As a slick route runner with dynamic running skills, Tyson is a natural No. 1 receiver with the potential to anchor the Browns’ passing game. 7. Washington Commanders: Rueben Bain, EDGE, Miami: Head coach Dan Quinn’s success with similar power rushers (SEE: Dante Fowler) could lead the Commanders to take a chance on Bain despite his lack of ideal physical traits. The Miami standout’s energy and effort overwhelm opponents, unable to match his intensity between the lines. 8. New Orleans Saints: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame: Despite the presence of Alvin Kamara, the Saints could utilize an explosive offensive weapon to alleviate some of the pressure on an inexperienced quarterback (Tyler Shough). As a dynamic runner with the potential to score from anywhere on the field, Love’s scintillating talent could make it hard for the Saints to bypass him despite more pressing team needs. 9. Kansas City Chiefs: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State: After watching the Chiefs’ passing game sputter without elite pass catchers on the perimeter, Andy Reid handpicks Tate to share WR1 duties with Xavier Worthy in a rebuilt passing game under new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. 10. Cincinnati Bengals: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State: The Bengals could opt for a pass rusher to replace Trey Hendrickson, but Downs is arguably the best defender in the draft, with a dynamic game that will lead to more splash plays from a struggling defense. 11. Miami Dolphins: Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn: The Dolphins could transition to a traits-based evaluation model under new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan that would make the Auburn standout an intriguing option at this pick. Despite his pedestrian sack numbers, Faulk’s length and destructive flashes as a run defender could captivate a defensive-minded head coach and front office looking for an impact player on the frontline. 12. Dallas Cowboys: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee: After giving up 30-plus points per game in 2025, the Cowboys must address their lackluster secondary. McCoy is a high-end cover corner with the instincts and awareness to thrive as a CB1 on the island. 13. Los Angeles Rams: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU: Sam Darnold’s thorough dismantling of the Rams’ secondary in the NFC Championship Game could prompt Les Snead and Sean McVay to use a top pick on a playmaking cover corner. Delane is a rangy ball hawk with the instincts, awareness and diagnostic skills to shine as a “see ball, get ball” defender in the Rams’ scheme. 14. Baltimore Ravens: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon: With Lamar Jackson likely signing a mega-extension in the offseason, the Ravens must find an explosive playmaker to work the middle of the field. Sadiq is a mismatch creator who would team with Mark Andrews, giving the Ravens the flexibility to use multiple tight end formations that helped the former MVP thrive as a passer in previous seasons. 15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State: Given star linebacker Lavonte David’s impending free agency, the Buccaneers could target his replacement in Round 1. Styles’ speed, quickness and burst would make him an ideal fit as the “WILL” backer in Todd Bowles’ aggressive scheme. 16. New York Jets: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama: If the Jets strike out in free agency, the Alabama standout could be the team’s next franchise quarterback prospect. Despite his inexperience, Simpson’s high IQ and polished passing skills would make him an ideal developmental prospect to build around. MORE DRAFT COVERAGE: Best QB Prospects After Fernando Mendoza 17. Detroit Lions: Caleb Lomu, Utah, OT: With Taylor Decker contemplating retirement, the Lions must find a successor on the blind side. Lomu is a natural left tackle with elite athleticism and movement skills. 18. Minnesota Vikings: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson: Brian Flores needs a collection of high-IQ cover corners to make his scheme work. Terrell’s experience and ball skills would make him a nice fit as a CB2 opposite Byron Murphy. 19. Carolina Panthers: Vega Ioane, G, Penn State: The ultra-talented interior blocker would help the Panthers mash opponents between the tackles. Ione’s strength, power and nastiness would help the Panthers develop the edginess needed to dominate the trenches against quality opponents. 20. Dallas Cowboys: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami: The loss of Micah Parsons will force the Cowboys to utilize multiple draft picks on edge rushers to upgrade a pass rush that missed the All-Pro’s impact production last season. Mesidor’s relentless energy and effort could help him emerge as a double-digit sack artist at the next level. 21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Makai Lemon, WR, USC: Mike McCarthy will make it a top priority to find a complement to DK Metcalf on the perimeter to balance out the Steelers’ passing game. Lemon’s sensational skills as a route runner and playmaker could ignite an aerial attack that sputtered for most of 2025. 22. Los Angeles Chargers: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson: Adding a disruptive defensive tackle will help the Chargers take advantage of more one-on-one opportunities along the frontline. Woods’ explosiveness and power could overwhelm interior blockers forced to deal with him at the point of attack. 23. Philadelphia Eagles: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama: Lane Johnson’s injury struggles could force general manager Howie Roseman to address the offensive tackle position with a top pick. Proctor flashes franchise-caliber talent but could easily move inside until a position opens up on the exterior. 24. Cleveland Browns: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia: Upgrading the offensive line is critical for a Browns’ offense that could start a young quarterback with limited experience. Freeling’s athleticism and traits could make him the pick despite his unpolished game. 25. Chicago Bears: Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State: Dennis Allen will gladly take on another big body on the interior to fix a leaky run defense. McDonald’s disruptive presence as an extra-large defender will enable the Bears’ linebackers to run and chase unobstructed to the ball. 26. Buffalo Bills: Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia: If the Bills are operating with a “Super Bowl or bust” mentality, the team must upgrade the offensive weapons on the perimeter. Branch’s playmaking skills as a “catch-and-run” specialist could enable Josh Allen to succeed with an efficient passing game built around shorter passes. 27. San Francisco 49ers: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M: Upgrading the wide receiver corps is a must after Brandon Aiyuk went AWOL in the middle of the season. Concepcion is the passing catching threat head coach Kyle Shanahan needs to unlock the 49ers’ passing game. 28. Houston Texans: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida: The Texans could enhance a dominant frontline with a disruptive defensive tackle with superior size, strength, and explosiveness. The heavy-handed Banks could develop into a star playing alongside Will Anderson, Jr. and Danielle Hunter. 29. Los Angeles Rams: Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee: With Davante Adams entering the twilight of his career, the Rams could invest in another young pass catcher to complement Puka Nacua on the perimeter. Brazzell’s speed and explosiveness could enable quarterback Matthew Stafford to torch opponents with more deep balls in 2026. 30. Denver Broncos: CJ Allen, LB, Georgia: Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph would love to add another playmaking linebacker to the defensive arsenal. Allen’s speed, instincts and awareness perfectly match the Broncos’ aggressive schemes. 31. New England Patriots: Cashius Howell, OLB, Texas A&M: With K’Lavon Chassion poised to hit the market as a free agent, the Patriots could opt for a pass-rushing specialist with the speed and quickness to disrupt the timing of the passing game. 32. Seattle Seahawks: T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson: Head coach Mike Macdonald could build a better bully by adding another pass-rushing specialist to the rotation. Parker is a talented sack artist with the speed and quickness to create chaos off the edge in the Seahawks’ aggressive scheme.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports