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Apr 03, 2025

Source: Raiders, QB Smith reach $75M extension
The Raiders have agreed to a two-year, $75 million extension with quarterback Geno Smith, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN NFL
Apr 03, 2025

Backup plan: Cowboys trade for Pats QB Milton
The Patriots traded quarterback Joe Milton III and a seventh-round pick to the Cowboys for a fifth-round pick Thursday as Dallas sought a backup option.

ESPN NFL
Apr 03, 2025

Cardinals make McBride NFL's highest-paid TE
The Cardinals are making Pro Bowler Trey McBride the highest-paid tight end in NFL history with a four-year, $76 million extension, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.

ESPN NFL
Apr 03, 2025

Offseason OTA, minicamp dates for all 32 teams
Here are the dates for the NFL's offseason workout programs, with mandatory minicamps starting in June.

ESPN NFL
Apr 03, 2025

Safety? Aesthetics? Competitive advantage? The real reasons why some teams want to ban the tush push
It wasn't just about a polarizing on-field rule. It was a window into the back-channel politics of the rules process.

ESPN NFL
Apr 03, 2025

Sources: Patriots trade QB Milton to Cowboys
The Patriots are trading quarterback Joe Milton III to the Cowboys, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.

ESPN NFL
Apr 03, 2025

Rankings: Profiles for the top 55 WRs
Mike Clay analyzes the best wideouts for the 2025 fantasy football season.

ESPN NFL
Apr 03, 2025

2025 rankings: Profiles for the top 30 TEs
Mike Clay provides detail on the top 30 tight ends for the 2025 fantasy season.

ESPN NFL
Apr 03, 2025

Patience yields to urgency as Colts ramp up expectations for Anthony Richardson
With Daniel Jones battling for first-team reps, Richardson needs to reach his potential in a hurry.

ESPN NFL
Apr 03, 2025

Is the Seahawks offense better now than it was last season?
After undergoing a major transformation, but not addressing the offensive line, are the Seahawks improved?

ESPN NFL
Apr 03, 2025

Defense leads Jaguars' needs heading into the draft with No. 5 overall pick
The Jags could target defensive tackle, safety or running back, but they have to meet one key benchmark.

ESPN NFL
Apr 03, 2025

How one tryout sent Shavon Revel on his way from a warehouse job to the NFL's doorstep
After struggling at juco and working at Amazon, the ECU corner changed it all at a tryout camp on one hour's sleep.

ESPN NFL
Apr 03, 2025

Inside the leaguewide fight over the tush push ... and what happens now
It wasn't just about a polarizing on-field rule. It was a window into the back-channel politics of the rules process.

ESPN NFL
Apr 02, 2025

Vella, Super Bowl champ with Raiders, dies at 74
John Vella, an offensive lineman who played eight seasons in the NFL and won a Super Bowl with the Raiders, has died at the age of 74.

ESPN NFL
Apr 02, 2025

Vote on tush push ban tabled; 16 teams in favor
NFL owners have tabled voting on the Green Bay Packers' proposal to ban the tush push in order to have further discussion.

ESPN NFL
Apr 02, 2025

Sources: 10 groups enter bids for pro flag football
Ten groups have submitted bids to the NFL to be investors in new women's and men's professional flag football leagues, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Apr 02, 2025

John Vella, SB champ with Raiders, dies at 74
John Vella, an offensive lineman who played eight seasons in the NFL and won a Super Bowl with the Raiders, has died at the age of 74.

ESPN NFL
Apr 02, 2025

Hendrickson: Bengals' comments 'disappointing'
Defensive end Trey Hendrickson said Wednesday he's disappointed and confused by Bengals executive Katie Blackburn's recent comments on his contract talks with the team.

ESPN NFL
Apr 02, 2025

Bears shift tone, expand options for stadium site
Just over a year after the Bears declared their goal to build a stadium south of the current site of Soldier Field on the lakefront in Chicago, president Kevin Warren said the team is expanding its options to include Arlington Heights, Illinois.

ESPN NFL
Apr 02, 2025

Inside one prospect's 'storybook' journey from Egypt to the NFL draft
Despite initial language barriers and a lack of football knowledge, Ahmed Hassanein is close to becoming the first Egyptian to be drafted in the NFL.

ESPN NFL
Apr 02, 2025

Rankings: Profiles for more than 40 RBs
Mike Clay provides detailed breakdowns of the top running backs for the 2025 fantasy football season.

ESPN NFL
Apr 02, 2025

2025 rankings: Profiles for the top 55 WRs
Mike Clay analyzes the best wideouts for the 2025 fantasy football season.

ESPN NFL
Apr 02, 2025

Where will Aaron Rodgers sign? Here's everything we learned at the 2025 NFL owners meetings
Pittsburgh executives are feeling good about their chances with Rodgers, but could Minnesota still be in play?

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

NFL incorporates AAFC stats, shifting leaderboards
The NFL owners approved a proposal by Competition Committee on Tuesday to incorporate player, coach and team statistics from the All-America Football Conference into the official NFL records.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Goodell: NFL players eye '28 Games participation
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday said the idea of NFL players competing in flag football in the 2028 Olympic Games has been a popular topic among the league's players and suggested it was likely to happen.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Eagles' Lurie praises Sirianni, hints at extension
Eagles CEO Jeffrey Lurie said Nick Sirianni "has done an outstanding job" and that Sirianni will remain the team's coach "going forward." Sirianni is entering the final year of his five-year deal.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Campbell reunites with Cards for 18th NFL season
Six-time Pro-Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell has finalized a one-year deal to return to the Arizona Cardinals for his 18th NFL season, the team announced.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Everything we heard at 2025 NFL league meeting: QB options, draft maneuvers, roster holes
Annual NFL owners meeting wrapped up Tuesday, and more than 20 of our reporters on the ground had all the buzz from Palm Beach.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Everything we heard at the NFL league meeting: QB options, draft maneuvers, roster holes
Annual NFL owners meeting wrapped up Tuesday, and more than 20 of our reporters on the ground had all the buzz from Palm Beach.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Jones: Cowboys, Parsons agree on 'most' issues
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he has met with star pass rusher Micah Parsons for "five or six hours" over the past two weeks, and believes the two sides agree on "most" issues as talks over a new deal continue.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

NFL owners OK kickoff, replay, OT rule changes
NFL owners approved a variety of rule changes Tuesday, including a modification of the dynamic kickoff that will place the ball after touchbacks at the 35-yard line and a tweak to the regular-season overtime period to mirror postseason rules.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

NFL to use camera system to measure first downs
The method for measuring first downs in the NFL will switch from chain gangs to camera-based technology in 2025, the league announced Tuesday.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Tush push ban vote tabled; 16 NFL teams in favor
NFL owners have tabled voting on the Green Bay Packers' proposal to ban the tush push in order to have further discussion.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Rooney: 'Positive' signs on Rodgers to Steelers
Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said he keeps "hearing" that Aaron Rodgers is "headed in our direction."

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Niners owner: Exodus partly tied to paying Purdy
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York said the team's decision to move on from several veterans was the flip side of needing to sign quarterback Brock Purdy to a massive new deal.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

NFL owners table voting on tush push ban pitch
NFL owners have tabled voting on the Green Bay Packers' proposal to ban the tush push in order to have further discussion.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Ex-coach Parcells headed to Patriots Hall of Fame
Former Patriots coach Bill Parcells will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame as a contributor, team owner Robert Kraft announced Tuesday.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Falcons expect Cousins to skip voluntary program
Raheem Morris does not expect quarterback Kirk Cousins to be part of the Falcons' voluntary offseason program because of a "business" impasse.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Bears tackle Jones to be limited after surgery
Bears left tackle Braxton Jones is expected to be limited to start training camp after ankle surgery.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Cowboys expect Parsons to be around amid talks
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer believes star pass rusher Micah Parsons, who is currently engaged in negotiations with Dallas for a contract extension, will be a participant when the team's voluntary offseason program begins next week.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

LaFleur: If Rodgers to Vikings, 'hell of a story'
While Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday it would be "a hell of a story" if Aaron Rodgers joined the Vikings, he also said he wasn't going to "constantly think" about it.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

NFL owners OK kickoff, OT, replay rule changes
NFL owners approved a variety of rule changes Tuesday, including a modification of the dynamic kickoff that will place the ball after touchbacks at the 35-yard line and a tweak to the regular-season overtime period to mirror postseason rules.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Hunter an option for Giants at No. 3, Daboll says
Colorado star Travis Hunter could be an option for the Giants with the third overall pick in the draft as both a wide receiver and cornerback, coach Brian Daboll said.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Sirianni: Goedert on Eagles roster 'right now'
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni addressed the standing of veteran tight end Dallas Goedert at the annual league meeting Tuesday morning, stopping well short of ensuring he would remain on the roster moving forward.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Sources: Tush push ban vote tabled by owners
NFL owners have tabled voting on the Green Bay Packers' proposal to ban the tush push in order to have further discussion, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

UFL Week 1 recap: Defenders corral Stallions; RBs start fast
DC posted eight sacks to batter Birmingham; St. Louis and Arlington won behind strong running games.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Rankings: Profiling the top 30 QBs
Mike Clay delivers bite-sized but detailed breakdowns of his top 30 quarterbacks for 2025.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

2025 rankings: Profiles for more than 40 RBs
Mike Clay provides detailed breakdowns of the top running backs for the 2025 fantasy football season.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

If Browns draft Abdul Carter at No. 2, three QBs could be in play on Day 2
Buzz surrounding Cleveland taking Carter is growing. If it happens, here is how they can address QB on Day 2.

ESPN NFL
Apr 01, 2025

Will Elgton Jenkins' move to center make Packers a rush-centric offense?
The two-time Pro Bowl guard is switching positions, which could help running back Josh Jacobs.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

Cominsky retires from NFL at 29, cites injuries
Free agent defensive end John Cominsky announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

NFL shortens time needed for Thursday night flex
NFL owners on Monday approved flexing Sunday games to Thursday night with 21 days' notice. Previously, 28 days' notice was needed.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

Jets owner rips 'bogus' NFLPA survey for F grade
Jets chairman Woody Johnson, the only owner to receive an F grade in the NFLPA annual team report card, dismissed the findings Monday, calling the survey "totally bogus."

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

Browns' Haslam: 'Big swing-and-miss' on Watson
Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam said the team "took a big swing-and-miss" in acquiring QB Deshaun Watson and signing him to a $230 million deal that was fully guaranteed.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

Ex-NFL DB Sherman's house robbed, family home
Retired NFL start defensive back Richard Sherman said Monday on X that robbers with guns hit his house over the weekend while his family was at home. He posted security photos and a video, asking for help in finding the perpetrators.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

Giants won't force QB selection at No. 3, GM says
Giants general manager Joe Schoen says he's not going to force a pick on a quarterback at the top of this year's draft after signing veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

49ers GM Lynch expects Purdy deal to get done
49ers GM John Lynch doesn't know exactly when a long-term contract extension with QB Brock Purdy will get done. But Lynch made it clear Monday that he does expect it to happen, perhaps even soon.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

Bengals, DE Hendrickson still at contract impasse
Bengals coach Zac Taylor says the team is still working through a contract impasse with DE Trey Hendrickson, 31, who is in the final year of his current deal.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

Raiders working on extension for new QB Smith
Raiders general manager John Spytek didn't provide any detail on a potential contract extension for quarterback Geno Smith but is confident a deal will get done "fairly soon."

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

Vikes HC: Rodgers interest no knock on McCarthy
Coach Kevin O'Connell said the Vikings' interest in Aaron Rodgers was just a unique opportunity and not reflective of any concerns about young QB J.J. McCarthy.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

Stanford hires Reich as interim head coach for '25
Stanford has hired veteran NFL coach Frank Reich as the interim HC for the 2025 season. He last coached the Carolina Panthers in 2023 and has a 41-43-1 record.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

Titans' Callahan: Franchise QBs are 'priceless'
The Tennessee Titans say they're "two weeks away-ish" from deciding on the first pick of the 2025 NFL draft and are still looking at quarterback prospects including Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward. The Titans also said trading the No. 1 pick is an option.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

Tomlin 'comfortable' with Rudolph as starting QB
Mike Tomlin is "comfortable" with the idea of Mason Rudolph as the starting quarterback, the Steelers head coach said from the annual league meetings Monday morning.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

Ravens have internally discussed Lamar extension
The Ravens have had internal conversations about a new deal for two-time NFL Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson, coach John Harbaugh said Monday.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

Patriots DT Barmore back after blood clot issues
Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is expected to take part in the team's offseason program after experiencing blood clots.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

Glenn says Jets' new silent approach 'by design'
The Jets are making a concerted effort to turn down the volume now that Aaron Rodgers is gone, coach Aaron Glenn says.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

2025 rankings: Profiling the top 30 QBs
Mike Clay delivers bite-sized but detailed breakdowns of his top 30 quarterbacks for 2025.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

More TDs for McBride and 40 more 2025 projections takeaways
Mike Clay shares his favorite tidbits from the research that informed his projections.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

Our annual mock draft with 32 first-round trades: Deals for Kirk Cousins, Micah Parsons
We proposed 32 trades to shake up Round 1, including deals that involve Cousins and Parsons.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

Barnwell's annual all-trades NFL mock draft: Proposing 32 deals to transform Round 1
We proposed 32 trades to shake up Round 1, including deals that involve Falcons QB Kirk Cousins and Cowboys edge Micah Parsons.

ESPN NFL
Mar 31, 2025

Tunsil, Deebo and a host of 1-year deals: How Washington has leveled up -- so far -- in 2025
Washington looks improved with the likes of WR Deebo Samuel, LT Laremy Tunsil and DT Javon Kinlaw.

ESPN NFL
Mar 30, 2025

Source: Tush push ban has support in committee
At the league meetings this week in West Palm Beach, Florida, a source with direct knowledge told ESPN that the Green Bay Packers' proposal to ban the push sneak, popularly known as the tush push, has support within the NFL's competition committee.

ESPN NFL
Mar 30, 2025

Rodgers still in frame as Steelers weigh QB options
The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't getting off the quarterback carousel anytime soon. Amid a public courtship of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, coach Mike Tomlin said Sunday that the team is still evaluating its options to add to the quarterback room.

ESPN NFL
Mar 30, 2025

Fields tabbed Jets' QB1: 'We believe in Justin'
Justin Fields will be the Jets' starting quarterback, general manager Darren Mougey declared Sunday.

ESPN NFL
Mar 30, 2025

Ravens wait for NFL to finish Tucker investigation
Ravens president Sashi Brown said Sunday that the team won't make a determination on kicker Justin Tucker's future with the franchise until the NFL has finished its investigation.

ESPN NFL
Mar 30, 2025

Cowboys feel good about recent talks with Parsons
Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones feels "good" about the direction of talks between the team and All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons.

ESPN NFL
Mar 30, 2025

Sources: Aiyuk trade unlikely barring late change
The 49ers are not expected to trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk by Tuesday, when he is due a $22.85 million bonus, barring a late deal materializing, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN NFL
Mar 30, 2025

How Stefon Diggs could transform the Patriots' offense
Diggs impact, Polk's surgery, Campbell's arm length and seven other things from the Patriots this week.

ESPN NFL
Mar 29, 2025

Sources: Texans add LB Speed from rival Colts
The Texans have agreed to a one-year deal worth $5 million with former Colts linebacker E.J. Speed, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Mar 29, 2025

Bills, CB Benford agree to 4-year, $76M extension
The Bills have agreed to terms with cornerback Christian Benford on a four-year, $76 million contract extension, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN NFL
Mar 29, 2025

Elic Ayomanor's journey from Canada to the NFL draft
From Medicine Hat, Alberta, the Stanford receiver came along way to a record night against Travis Hunter and his NFL future.

ESPN NFL
Mar 29, 2025

Brandin Cooks has a lot 'left in the tank' for second stint with Saints
After missing seven games with the Cowboys last season due to an infection, Cooks says body feels "incredible."

ESPN NFL
Mar 28, 2025

Ravens, Harbaugh reach extension through '28
John Harbaugh, the Ravens' all-time winningest coach, has agreed to a three-year extension with the team through the 2028 season. He was entering the final year of his deal.

ESPN NFL
Mar 28, 2025

Patriots release LB Bentley after seven seasons
Veteran linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, a three-time captain for the New England Patriots, was released Friday after seven seasons with the organization.

ESPN NFL
Mar 28, 2025

Diggs: ACL, 1,000-yard history affected Pats deal
Stefon Diggs says his Patriots contract -- worth $69 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter -- is the range the wide receiver expected, in part because he is coming off a torn ACL.

ESPN NFL
Mar 28, 2025

Source: UFL players use opener to appeal to Rock
UFL players will open the season without a CBA, a source told ESPN, but they plan to present a letter to league co-owner Dwayne Johnson asking for help.

ESPN NFL
Mar 28, 2025

Source: LB White heads to Raiders on 1-year deal
The Raiders have signed veteran inside linebacker Devin White to a one-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Mar 28, 2025

PSU's Carter: 'Overall impact' makes me No. 1
Outside linebacker Abdul Carter restated his pitch to be the No. 1 NFL draft pick during Penn State's pro day, saying he offers an "overall impact" that makes everyone on his team better.

ESPN NFL
Mar 28, 2025

Source: Patriots planning to release LB Bentley
The Patriots are planning to release veteran starting linebacker and three-time team captain Ja'Whaun Bentley on Friday, a source tells ESPN

ESPN NFL
Mar 28, 2025

Patriots honor ex-safety Stevens, who died at 51
The Patriots paid honor to former Super Bowl winner Matt Stevens after he died March 20 at the age of 51.

ESPN NFL
Mar 28, 2025

'It was like straight out of a movie': How the UFL turned a brick salesman into an NFL star
Jake Bates was a salesman at Acme Brick Co. when a chance with the UFL resuscitated his football career.

ESPN NFL
Mar 28, 2025

Inside Elic Ayomanor's viral night and journey from Canada to the NFL draft
From Medicine Hat, Alberta, the Stanford receiver came along way to a record night against Travis Hunter and his NFL future.

ESPN NFL
Mar 27, 2025

Deion: Will be happy wherever Shedeur is picked
Deion Sanders says he's not trying to steer Shedeur Sanders to any specific destination in next month's draft and would be happy wherever his star quarterback son is selected.

ESPN NFL
Mar 27, 2025

Jets continue rebuilding WR corps, sign Reynolds
The Jets have signed wide receiver Josh Reynolds, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN NFL
Mar 27, 2025

Pass rusher Carter won't work out at PSU pro day
Abdul Carter won't be participating in Penn State's pro day Friday, Carter's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN NFL
Mar 27, 2025

Ex-NFL RB Johnson charged in dogfighting case
Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson has been charged in a federal dogfighting case after 190 dogs were seized from him last year.

ESPN NFL
Mar 27, 2025

First bets: Early picks for 2025 NFL season win totals
What are the opening NFL season win totals our experts like right now? Here are some early bets to consider.

ESPN NFL
Mar 27, 2025

Season win total projections for all 32 teams
Where does your team stand heading into 2025? Here are win totals, projections, odds and more for every team.

ESPN NFL
Mar 27, 2025

Logos, coaches, stadiums and key players for all eight teams
Here are the teams, coaches and key players who will take the field this month as the UFL begins Season 2.

ESPN NFL
Mar 27, 2025

Watch the tape: Why Mason Graham is primed to become a defensive cornerstone
NFL teams aren't worried about the former Michigan defensive tackle's measurables.

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