49ers, Cowboys, Ravens secure multiple compensatory picks for 2025 NFL Draft

As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, the San Francisco 49ers have secured four compensatory picks, three through the free agency formula and one for developing DeMeco Ryans as a head coach. This comes as the team faces scrutiny for its free agency decisions, including the departure of nine players and the release of defensive starters following a disappointing season. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, and Miami Dolphins also received four compensatory picks each, reflecting their net losses from the previous free agency period. The compensatory picks are awarded based on a formula that considers salary, playing time, and postseason honors of the players lost or signed. The NFL recently announced a total of 35 compensatory picks awarded to 15 teams for the upcoming draft, highlighting the strategic moves teams are making in preparation for the event. The draft is scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.