What happened: The Las Vegas Raiders have signed defensive end Keyron Crawford, their third-round selection and the No. 67 overall pick, to his rookie contract. The deal puts the edge rusher under contract ahead of the 2026 season.

Why it matters: Getting a mid-round pick signed clears a roster-building checkbox and lets Crawford participate fully without contract friction. As a third-rounder on the edge, he profiles as a developmental pass-rush piece the Raiders are betting on for their front-seven rotation in 2026.

What to watch: Watch how Crawford is deployed once training camp opens and whether he carves out a rotational pass-rush role in the Raiders' defensive line.