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NFL Rumors: Dolphins Have Called Bengals About Trading for No. 1 Draft Pick

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The Miami Dolphins have inquired about the possibility of trading with the Cincinnati Bengals for the No. 1 draft pick, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Dolphins were informed that the Bengals have no plans of trading the pick and will stay put at No. 1.

Reports about the Dolphins trading up started on Wednesday when NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said the Dolphins had contacted multiple teams about trading up from the No. 5 spot and possibly up to No. 3 to select an offensive tackle.

The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson also reported that Miami is attempting to trade up for No. 3, but added that they are trying to do so without necessarily giving up No. 5, the pick they currently hold. 

Miami has 14 total draft picks including the No. 5, No. 18 and No. 26 overall picks in the first round. The Dolphins will also draft with the seventh (No. 39 overall) and 24th (No. 56 overall) picks of the second round.

Keep up with the latest news and rumors from around the league below:

  • The Lions have engaged with multiple teams about trading out of the No. 3 spot. Talks have reportedly picked up within the last 24 hours. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
  • Jacksonville has discussed trading with Detroit to acquire the No. 3 pick in the draft. (Adam Schefter, ESPN)
  • The Jaguars are running out of time to reach a deal with pass-rusher Yannick Ngaouke. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
  • Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs has heard from the 49ers, Broncos, Eagles and Raiders. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
  • Two teams expressed concern over Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy's left knee. Dr. Lyle Cain issued a letter to all teams saying Jeudy "has not required any treatment” on it and expects him to progress without any limitations. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
  • Leonard Williams has signed his franchise tender with the Giants, though it's unclear if he'll be classified as a defensive end or defensive tackle. (Adam Schefter, ESPN)
  • The Patriots are signing former Jaguars WR Marqise Lee to a one-year contract. (Adam Schefter, ESPN)
  • Washington is asking for a second-round pick in exchange for trading left tackle Trent Williams. The Browns, Vikings, Eagles and Jets have shown the most interest in Williams. (Les Carpenter, The Washington Post)
  • All three of the teams with multiple first-round picks are looking to trade at least one of them. The 49ers would prefer to move No. 31 than No. 13 but are open to both in trying to fill the gaps left in the second, third and fourth rounds by the Dee Ford and Emmanuel Sanders trades. The Raiders would love to get back into the second round with a move down (their second-rounder went to Chicago in the Khalil Mack trade). Jacksonville could move No. 9 or No. 20, and potentially move assets to 2021. (Albert Breer, Sports Illustrated)
  • The Saints, who have the No. 24 pick, are looking to potentially move up in the draft order. They have called every team above them to explore options. (Dianna Russini, ESPN)
  • 49ers GM John Lynch said the team is "trying to find [WR Marquise Goodwin] a good home" and could potentially trade him on Thursday. The Niners have spoken to WR CeeDee Lamb ahead of the draft. (Josina Anderson, ESPN)
  • The Falcons, Jets, Saints and the Packers are among the teams looking to move up in the NFL draft. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)

This post will be updated throughout the day. 

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