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The draft is known officially as the "NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting" and has been conducted annually since 1936. [1] The draft took place from April 20–21, 2002, at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. [2] [3] [4] The draft was broadcast on ESPN both days and eventually moved to ESPN2.
In 1936, the league introduced the NFL draft after team owners voted on it in 1935. [6] [7] The intention of the draft is to make the NFL more competitive, as some teams had an advantage in signing players. [5] [7] From 1947 through 1958 the NFL designated the first overall selection as a "bonus" or "lottery pick". The pick was awarded by a ...
Led by their dominating defense, the 2002 Buccaneers achieved their most successful season to date. On opening day, Gruden's new offense struggled, and lost in overtime to new division rival Saints. The team then rattled off five straight wins, including a shutout against the Ravens, a Monday night victory against the Rams, and a 35–7 ...
2002 NFL draft; E. 2002 NFL expansion draft; P. 2002–03 NFL playoffs; 2003 Pro Bowl; S. Super Bowl XXXVII This page was last edited on 31 August 2024, at 13:24 (UTC
The 2002 NFL season was the 83rd regular season of the National Football League (NFL). The league went back to an even number of teams with the addition of the Houston Texans ; the league has remained static with 32 teams since.
NFL draft: April 24 to April 26. Fifth-year option deadline for 2022 first-round picks: May 1. Rookie minicamps: May 2-5 or May 9-12. NFL schedule release: Mid-May. Spring league meeting: May 20 ...
The 2002 NFL draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 15 and April 16, 2002. The Panthers selected nine players in seven rounds. Despite having the worst record in the league the previous season, the Panthers picked 2nd overall due to the Houston Texans picking first overall in their inaugural draft, as is tradition (under NFL rules) with expansion teams.
The Carolina Panthers own the 39th overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. A look at the history of second-round selections.