Eagles, Ravens, Steelers Awarded 4 Compensatory NFL Draft Picks Each

The 3 teams will receive the most compensatory selections in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, and Pittsburgh Steelers will each receive 4 compensatory picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, the most of any teams. Compensatory picks are awarded to teams that lose more valuable free agents than they gain in the previous offseason.

Why it matters

Compensatory draft picks provide teams with additional opportunities to find talent and improve their rosters. The Ravens, Eagles, and Steelers are being rewarded for their ability to manage their free agent departures effectively, which can give them an advantage in the upcoming draft.

The details

The 33 total compensatory picks will be distributed among 15 NFL teams. The Vikings, Eagles, Steelers, and Jaguars will receive the highest compensatory selections, closing out the third round. The Eagles and Steelers' picks are due to the departures of Milton Williams and Dan Moore Jr. respectively. The Jaguars' pick is tied to the Lions' hiring of former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their head coach.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft will take place from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The players

Baltimore Ravens

An NFL franchise that has received the most compensatory draft picks (64) since 1994.

Philadelphia Eagles

An NFL franchise that will receive 4 compensatory picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Pittsburgh Steelers

An NFL franchise that will receive 4 compensatory picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Minnesota Vikings

An NFL franchise that will receive the highest compensatory selection at pick #97 in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Jacksonville Jaguars

An NFL franchise that will receive a compensatory pick at #100 in the 2026 NFL Draft due to the Lions hiring their former defensive coordinator as head coach.

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The takeaway

The ability to effectively manage free agent departures and acquisitions can provide a significant advantage in the NFL Draft, as evidenced by the Ravens, Eagles, and Steelers each receiving 4 compensatory picks. This highlights the importance of roster management for NFL teams looking to build sustainable success.