SoccerRecap
Celtic beat Falkirk to go level with Hearts at top of the table
Celtic's 3-1 win over Falkirk puts them level with Hearts at the top of the table!
Sky Sports1 min read
NFL
Who did the Ravens take with the Brandon Stephens compensatory pick?
TL;DR
The Baltimore Ravens received a fifth-round compensatory pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after Brandon Stephens signed with the Jets. They will use this pick, number 173, in the upcoming draft.
Key points
- Ravens received a fifth-round compensatory pick for Brandon Stephens
- Stephens signed a three-year, $36 million deal with the Jets
- Compensatory picks are awarded for net losses of free agents
Baltimore RavensNew York Jets
**How did the Ravens receive a compensatory pick for Brandon Stephens?**
In 2024, though, Stephens struggled at the catch point and gave up more big plays, which seemed to lower his stock heading into free agency. He still earned a robust three-year, $36MM deal from the Jets, and the Ravens received the highest fifth-round compensatory pick as a result.
**How did the Ravens use the compensatory pick from Brandon Stephens?**
Q&A
What compensatory pick did the Ravens receive for Brandon Stephens?
The Ravens received the highest fifth-round compensatory pick, which is the 173rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Why did the Ravens get a compensatory pick for Brandon Stephens?
The Ravens earned a compensatory pick because Brandon Stephens signed a three-year, $36 million contract with the Jets after leaving Baltimore.
What is a compensatory pick in the NFL Draft?
A compensatory pick is awarded to teams that lose qualifying free agents, based on factors like salary and playing time, and is slotted at the end of rounds three through seven.
