ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos finally made a pick in the NFL draft, selecting versatile Texas A&M defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim with the second pick of the third round Friday night.

The Broncos, who were the last team to make a splash in the offseason — by trading their first-round draft pick for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle — had snaps available for rookies at two spots: defensive tackle following John Franklin-Myers’ departure in free agency and middle linebacker after they’d jettisoned Dre Greenlaw after one injury-filled season.

With all their second-round targets off the board Friday night, they traded the 62nd-overall pick to the Buffalo Bills for a third-rounder (No. 66) and a sixth-rounder (No. 182) Saturday.

The Broncos, who reached the AFC championship in Bo Nix’s second season, didn’t have a first-round pick this year after trading the 30th overall selection to the Miami Dolphins for Waddle, the only big move Denver made this offseason following their unusually quiet free agency.

The Broncos have been on the sideline for Round 1 three times in the last five seasons, but they hit on second-rounders Nik Bonitto (No. 64 in 2022) and Marvin Mims Jr. (No. 63 in 2023).

“The good news is we have experience with this,” general manager George Paton said last week about not picking until Day 2.

Onyedim spent four seasons at Iowa State, where he was a nose tackle, and played one season as the three-technique penetrator at Texas A&M, which boosted his draft stock.

“At Iowa State, it was a 3-3-5 scheme … he wasn’t penetrating, he wasn’t rushing as much,” Paton said Friday night. “We got to see him do that more at A&M, which he’ll be doing here.”

Onyedim said he was excited to play again with former Hawkeyes defender Eyioma Uwazurike in Denver and in Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph’s standout system.

“Oh man, it’s going to be a blessing,” Onyedim said, “being able to learn from the best. They’ve got a really good D-line. I’m excited. I’m ready to go, man.”

Onyedim is considered a good chemistry prospect for a locker room that notably lacks troublemakers.

“The mindset’s just to learn, don’t be no arrogant person,” he said. “Sit back, learn from the vets.”

The Broncos will be busy Saturday with seven selections, including the eighth and 11th picks in Round 4 and the final two of the last round.

Denver lost in the AFC championship to the New England Patriots after Nix broke his right ankle in the Broncos’ overtime win against the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round. Nix is expected to be ready to participate in the team’s offseason program.

Carnival Tropicale is named after the original MS Tropicale, which was Carnival’s first originally designed cruise ship. That vessel helped shape the Fun Ship era, making entertainment and shared joy as central as the destinations themselves. It also introduced the iconic winged funnel to the fleet, which is now one of the most recognizable symbols in cruising.

In 2028, that legacy returns, reimagined for a new generation with innovative design and next-generation guest experiences.

Carnival currently homeports four ships in Galveston, and its continued investment in the region has been a driving force in the state’s tourism economy, attracting guests from across the Southwest region and beyond who come to Galveston and the greater Houston area and spend on other tourism activities as part of their trip.

“Carnival’s continued investment in the Port of Galveston is a big reason why we’re the cruise port of choice for a growing number of Americans and why we’re setting new growth records year over year,” said Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves port director and CEO. “Carnival has been a valued partner for this port and this community for 26 years. We look forward to many more years of growth together.”

In 2024, Carnival became the first cruise line to welcome more than 10 million guests to Galveston, underscoring the strength of the Texas market. That same year, Carnival Jubilee was the first new ship to be inaugurated at the Port of Galveston. The Excel-class ship was the first North American ship to provide guests with 5G connectivity, and the first homeported in Galveston powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) – reflecting Carnival’s focus on innovation and sustainability.

SAN ANTONIO – Barriers on Preston Hollow Drive have been moved back, but part of the North Side street is still blocked off. This is where the National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into two home explosions.

The explosions happened on Tuesday night. In total, five people were hurt. The latest update on Thursday revealed three of those victims were still in critical condition.

While the focus right now is on what caused the blasts, Texas attorney Michael Lyons is already looking ahead and raising concerns about what comes next.

“This is a recurring issue that exists in not just Texas,” Lyons said. “Gas infrastructure can be really dangerous.”

“I handle a lot of cases involving gas explosions nationwide,” Lyons said. “When there’s a gas explosion, my phone usually rings.”

At this time, Lyons, who is a partner at the Dallas firm Lyons & Simmons, is not directly connected to this case. But he has represented families here in the city with very similar stories.

“We tried the case in February of 2025 that resulted in a big verdict against CPS (Energy),” Lyons said.

He’s talking about Virginia Rymers and her son Robert. KSAT previously reported they survived a 2021 natural gas explosion at their East Side home but became severely injured as a result.

On Thursday, KSAT built a map showing all the house and apartment explosions we’ve covered since 2020.

One of Lyons’ biggest concerns is making sure the homes are not demolished on Preston Hollow Drive before the investigation is complete. A spokesperson with San Antonio’s Development Services Department confirmed to KSAT on Thursday that “nothing will be done until the investigation is completed.”

“The city and the taxpayers ought to know what happened and why and who is responsible,” Lyons said.

CPS Energy sent KSAT an updated statement just before 10 p.m. on Thursday, where a spokesperson for the utility said for the first time, “Electric and gas services in the Preston Hollow subdivision are clear and safe.”

Marc Whyte, the District 10 councilman, said his office and the city are currently working on creating a website to give out updates on the investigation as they become available.

CPS Energy will keep its customer response unit at the Northeast Senior Center through Sunday.

CPS Energy said if any customers at any point smell gas, they should leave the house immediately and call CPS Energy at 210-353-HELP (4357) or 911.

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