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Detroit Shatters NFL Draft Attendance Record With 700K Fans

Apr 27, 2024 3:46 PM

During an historic week in Detroit, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer broke some news ahead of the Lions' fourth-round selection on Saturday.

Whitmer announced that the 2024 NFL draft broke the draft attendance record with 700,000 fans and counting. In 2019, Nashville set the previous record after drawing 600,000 fans over a three-day span.

"We have shown the world what the Motor City is about," Whitmer said.

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Eagles Tie NFL Draft Record With Eight Trades

Apr 28, 2024 1:06 AM

The Philadelphia Eagles tied an NFL record for most trades in a seven-round draft with eight. They join the 2023 Houston Texans and 2018 New England Patriots for most draft-day trades since 1990.

The wheeling and dealing by general manager Howie Roseman kicked into overdrive Saturday, as Philadelphia executed five different trades on Day 3.

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