"Based on an add/subtract formula that covers the 2025 free agency period, comp picks span from Round 3 to Round 7. The higher picks go to the teams that endured the most significant free agent losses. This year, the NFL awarded 33 comp picks. The comp pick formula assigns picks to franchises who suffered the largest net losses, so teams that signed multiple free agents have a lesser chance of receiving picks."
"The Bears lost a minority executive to a GM role, with Ian Cunningham taking over in Atlanta. But the NFL will not award Chicago two third-round picks for that hire because the Falcons have Matt Ryan positioned as their president of football. Although Cunningham - Chicago's assistant GM for four years - holds plenty of organizational say, Ryan is atop its front office hierarchy. The Bears disagree with the NFL's ruling."
The NFL distributed 33 compensatory draft picks for the 2026 draft using a formula that evaluates net free agent losses during the 2025 free agency period. Compensatory picks range from Round 3 through Round 7, with higher-round selections awarded to teams that lost the most significant free agents. Teams that signed multiple free agents receive fewer compensatory picks. The Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, and Pittsburgh Steelers each received four picks, the most of any franchise. The San Francisco 49ers earned three picks, while twelve other teams received between one and two picks. One pick was transferred from Detroit to Jacksonville due to Aaron Glenn's hiring as Jets head coach. The Bears contested the NFL's decision not to award compensatory picks for losing assistant GM Ian Cunningham to Atlanta's GM role, citing Matt Ryan's position as president of football operations.
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