3:25 PM ET TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Evan Neal, a projected top-five pick in the upcoming NFL draft, said he’s willing to play just about any position as a pro. Neal began his career at Alabama at guard but later transitioned to left tackle. “You can pretty much plug me in
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12:04 PM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Lamar Jackson wants to end all speculation that he is looking to leave the Baltimore Ravens. Amid stalled negotiations on a long-term contract and uncertainty over whether Jackson has his sights set on free agency in 2025, the star quarterback tweeted Wednesday that he loves the Ravens and
10:17 AM ET Defensive end Arden Key, coming off a career-best season, has signed a one-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team announced the signing Wednesday but did not disclose financial terms. The Jaguars’ biggest issue defensively is their lack of quality pass rush, and adding Key is a solid first step in the
9:00 AM ET NFL commissioner Roger Goodell met with reporters in Palm Beach, Florida, on Tuesday and addressed the latest developments regarding quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson, who the Houston Texans traded to the Cleveland Browns nearly two weeks ago, will resume his NFL career after spending 2021 on the sideline while facing 22 lawsuits alleging
9:42 AM ET METAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins announced his retirement Wednesday after an indelible 13-year NFL career that saw him win Super Bowls with two different franchises and emerge as a leader in the social justice movement. Jenkins, 34, originally joined the Saints as a first-round draft pick out of
7:00 AM ET Mike TannenbaumESPN The 2022 NFL draft is four weeks away, and I can’t wait. At the moment, 24 teams will have the chance to add at least one impact player in Round 1 — eight teams no longer have a first-round selection — and while this year’s class might be light on
6:00 AM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Shortly after signing his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs last week, wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling wasn’t sure about what role he might fill as his new team rebuilds at wide receiver after trading Tyreek Hill. “I was pitched on the opportunity,” said Valdes-Scantling. “It wasn’t about, ‘You’re
6:35 PM ET PALM BEACH, Fla. — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson might not be facing criminal charges, but NFL commissioner Roger Goodell made it clear Tuesday that Watson still could be disciplined under the league’s personal conduct policy as a result of the 22 pending civil suits accusing him of inappropriate sexual conduct. Speaking
7:06 PM ET PALM BEACH, Fla. — Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II said the lawsuit filed by Brian Flores against the NFL and three teams alleging racial discrimination in hiring and firing practices didn’t interfere with his organization’s decision to hire Flores as senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach. “We hired Brian because we
5:23 PM ET PALM BEACH, Fla. — Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti acknowledged Tuesday that Deshaun Watson‘s record-setting contract could have ripple effects for quarterback deals going forward, including the one for Lamar Jackson. On March 18, Watson received a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract from the Cleveland Browns after getting traded by the
3:33 PM ET PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Baltimore Ravens signed coach John Harbaugh to a three-year contract extension, owner Steve Bisciotti announced Tuesday at the NFL league meetings. The extension puts Harbaugh under contract with the Ravens through the 2025 season and continues one of the longest runs of any active coach. It also
1:46 PM ET PALM BEACH, Fla. — The New England Patriots and free-agent safety Jabrill Peppers have reached agreement on a one-year deal that is worth up to $5 million, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. Peppers, 26, spent the past three seasons with the New York Giants — the final two as a captain under
2:02 PM ET PALM BEACH, Fla. — The NFL and NFL Players Association have mandated the use of Guardian Cap helmet covers for certain positions during a key portion of training camp when concussions and head contact typically elevate, league officials said Tuesday. The joint resolution, approved during a morning session at the annual NFL
12:36 PM ET PALM BEACH, Fla. — NFL owners have approved a modified proposal for overtime that will guarantee each team a possession, but only for postseason games. The vote took place Monday afternoon at the annual league meetings. The current rule, which allows a team to win on the opening possession of overtime if
11:44 AM ET The New Orleans Saints plan to use Taysom Hill primarily as a tight end instead of a quarterback going forward, new coach Dennis Allen confirmed Tuesday. That shouldn’t come as a big surprise, considering the Saints — after pursuing a trade for Deshaun Watson — just signed Jameis Winston to a two-year
11:14 AM ET PALM BEACH, Fla. — With the NFL season still roughly six months away, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan isn’t ready to announce his starting quarterback. In fact, much like last season, he might never make a formal announcement. But, if it wasn’t already clear that Shanahan and the Niners intend to
10:37 AM ET Robert Kraft PALM BEACH, Fla. — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft expressed frustration with his team’s recent slide, but expressed hope for the future led by coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Mac Jones. “I’m a Patriot fan, big-time, first. More than anything, it bothers me that we haven’t been able to
9:28 AM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers haven’t ruled out re-signing quarterback Cam Newton, but the 2015 NFL MVP is exploring other options. “I have teams that are interested in signing me,” Newton told ESPN’s Adam Schefter in a text. “I am waiting on the best fit as it pertains to winning a