NFL Draft moving from NY to Chicago for 2015

The 2015 draft is heading to Chicago. (USATSI)

On Thursday morning, we learned the 2015 NFL Draft would be held from April 30-May 2; hours later, we learned that the draft will return to Chicago.

The Bears announced that the draft will be held at Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, making it the eighth draft held in the Windy City but the first since 1964.

Roger Goodell previously informed the public the draft would be hosted by either Chitown or Los Angeles, and it appears the NFL made its mind up.

So much of the NFL Draft's history is tied to Radio City Music Hall and New York City, but going to Chicago -- in a time of year when travel won't be an issue -- will provide plenty of opportunity to create new traditions.

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Cardinals RB Andre Ellington limited in Wednesday practice



Andre Ellington was limited in the Cardinals' practice Wednesday. Ellington had previously been sitting out Wednesday practice as he continues to recover from a foot injury. He appears set to continue his lead RB role in Week 5's game against the Broncos.



This news should be seen as an improvement in Ellington's situation. The training staff in Arizona must believe that Ellington is improving, or they would not have expanded his activity by putting him on the field for a Wednesday practice. The second-year RB has been somewhat underwhelming through three games, but his owners should not panic. Ellington should only get better as his foot heals, and he's the unquestioned lead back in Arizona. This week's matchup with Denver will be challenging, but Ellington should be seen as an elite RB2 for the rest of the season.