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Apr 23, 2026

NFL draft eve buzz: Everything we're hearing on the top 10 picks, possible trades in Round 1
Where are the Jets, Cardinals, Titans and Giants leaning with top-five picks? Will the Rams be a wild card?

ESPN NFL
Apr 23, 2026

Vrabel to seek counseling, miss Day 3 of draft
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel won't be with the team for the third day of the NFL draft Saturday, as he plans to be with his family this weekend outside of Massachusetts.

ESPN NFL
Apr 22, 2026

Fortune teller: Egbuka predicted Baker and Emily Mayfield new child's name in November
The Mayfields welcomed their son, Maverick, to the world April 16.

ESPN NFL
Apr 22, 2026

Saints OC Doug Nussmeier spending draft with son, Garrett, in 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'
The Saints granted Doug permission to spend the draft with Garrett, encouraging him to be with his son on draft night.

ESPN NFL
Apr 22, 2026

Miller's final NFL mock draft is loaded with intel: What we're hearing 24 hours out
Matt Miller predicts every first-round pick for this year's NFL draft, and insider Jeremy Fowler shares everything he's hearing on the top prospects.

ESPN NFL
Apr 22, 2026

Saints OC Doug Nussmeier spending draft with son, Garrett, in 'once in a lifetime opportunity'
The Saints granted Doug permission to spend the draft with Garrett, encouraging him to be with his son on draft night.

ESPN NFL
Apr 22, 2026

Miller's final NFL mock draft -- with Fowler's latest intel: Projecting 32 first-round picks
Matt Miller predicts every first-round pick for this year's NFL draft, and insider Jeremy Fowler shares everything he's hearing on the top prospects.

ESPN NFL
Apr 22, 2026

Cowboys won't talk long-term deal with Pickens
The Cowboys will not discuss a long-term contract with George Pickens and want him to play this season on the franchise tag, executive Stephen Jones said Wednesday.

ESPN NFL
Apr 22, 2026

Sources: NFL prospect Banks eyes June clearance
Florida's Caleb Banks, one of the top defensive tackles in this year's NFL draft, is expected to be fully cleared for football activities in early June after offseason foot surgery, sources tell ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Apr 22, 2026

After addressing edge rusher, which WR could the Jets target with second first-round pick?
Whether New York stays at Pick 16 to take a wide receiver remains to be seen, but expect an offensive pick Thursday.

ESPN NFL
Apr 22, 2026

NFL draft eve buzz: Everything we're hearing on the top-10 picks, possible trades in Round 1
Where are the Jets, Cardinals, Titans and Giants leaning with top-five picks? Will the Rams be a wild card? And who could be in play for the Browns?

ESPN NFL
Apr 22, 2026

?? Draft cheat sheet: All that you need to know
Who are the biggest sleepers and top QBs? Who is set to get picked early? Here's the ultimate guide to this year's NFL draft, including predictions and buzz.

ESPN NFL
Apr 22, 2026

Caleb Downs tops annual most likely Giants draft pick list
We ranked the most likely Giants draft picks for their two first-round selections in 2026.

ESPN NFL
Apr 22, 2026

Mendoza ... then who? What might the Raiders do with their remaining nine picks in the draft
Breaking down positional needs that the Raiders might address in the upcoming draft.

ESPN NFL
Apr 22, 2026

NFL draft faces a new insider betting risk
Former NFL execs say it's only a matter of time until someone parlays inside information on the draft.

ESPN NFL
Apr 22, 2026

Graziano's last-minute intel on the NFL draft: The latest on top-10 picks, Ohio State prospects, more
Where are the Jets, Cardinals, Titans and Giants leaning with top-five picks? Will the Rams be a wild card? And who could be in play for the Browns?

ESPN NFL
Apr 22, 2026

Schrager projects all 32 first-round picks: Four huge trades dominate his final NFL mock draft
Could teams jump all around Round 1 and shake things up? Will Jeremiyah Love and Sonny Styles go in the top five? Here's what Peter Schrager is hearing and predicting.

ESPN NFL
Apr 22, 2026

Our cheat sheet to the 2026 NFL draft: The prospects, team needs and sleepers you need to know
Who are the biggest sleepers and top QBs? Who is set to get picked early? Here's the ultimate guide to this year's NFL draft, including predictions and buzz.

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

Ice melts: Drake seemingly trolls Caleb Williams during 'Iceman' rollout
The Canadian rapper posed in front of blocks of ice while wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket during his "Iceman" album rollout.

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

Fields: Wanted to join KC to learn from Mahomes
Justin Fields said he wanted to join the Chiefs in part to learn from Patrick Mahomes.

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

Colts QB Jones (Achilles) back to throwing again
Colts QB Daniel Jones, recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon sustained just over four months ago, has begun dropping back and throwing again.

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

Sanders touts 'new vibe' under Browns' Monken
Shedeur Sanders said there is a "new vibe" and "new energy" with the Browns under first-year coach Todd Monken and his staff.

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

McVay says Nacua a full go for offseason program
Puka Nacua, who spent part of the offseason in rehab, will be a "full participant" in the team's offseason program, with coach Sean McVay saying Tuesday that the star WR "looks great and is doing really well."

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

Steelers still giving Rodgers space as draft looms
Steelers general manager Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy indicated this week there isn't a timeline or a deadline to hear from Aaron Rodgers on whether he'll return or retire this season.

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

NFL Nation mock draft: Our team reporters predict landing spots in the first round
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

Vrabel: I had 'difficult' talks over Russini photos
Mike Vrabel said the Patriots and their fans will get "the best version of me going forward" after the New York Post published photos that appeared to show the coach embracing and holding hands with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

Sources: Tomlin joining NBC as studio analyst
Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is joining NBC's Sunday night pregame show, "Football Night in America," as a studio analyst, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

Jets GM: Don't misread nixed visit with DE Bailey
Jets GM Darren Mougey said Tuesday that fans should not "look too much" into the cancellation of last week's predraft visit with DE prospect David Bailey, who could be their selection with the No. 2 pick.

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

Sources: Madubuike has neck surgery, may return
Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike underwent neck surgery last week that left his doctors believing he will be able to resume playing this season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

The Draft Day Predictor settles big Round 1 debates: Could Ty Simpson slide? Should Dallas trade up?
Our analytics model crunches the numbers on Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and how four NFL teams should approach their first-round picks.

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

Meet Prospect X, who could be the 2026 NFL draft's brightest diamond in the rough
After months of searching, we've found the prospect we believe is the 2026 NFL draft's best-kept secret.

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

Bears' Caleb Williams ready to build off big year
He has enjoyed some downtime, including going to Coachella, but Williams is itching to play football again.

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

?? 15 players who will outperform their draft slot
Mel Kiper Jr.'s annual list of NFL draft favorites includes two speedy receivers, three undersized cornerbacks and some gritty linemen.

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

The unprecedented rise of Fernando Mendoza
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

Kiper's final 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 150 NFL draft prospects, plus position reports
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects -- starting with Fernando Mendoza -- and goes deep at every position.

ESPN NFL
Apr 21, 2026

Reid's final NFL mock draft: We projected fits for all 32 teams across seven rounds
Jordan Reid projected every single pick from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to Mr. Irrelevant.

ESPN NFL
Apr 20, 2026

Seahawks keen to trade down, even within division
The Super Bowl champion Seahawks are looking to trade down in this year's NFL draft -- "it's no secret with us," general manager John Schneider said Monday -- and are not opposed to making deals within their division.

ESPN NFL
Apr 20, 2026

Niners' Warner full go after season-ending injury
Fred Warner is "feeling great and no restrictions" for the start of Niners' offseason program after suffering a season-ending ankle injury last October.

ESPN NFL
Apr 20, 2026

Jefferson blunt on McCarthy with Kyler a Viking
Speaking publicly Monday for the first time about the Vikings' new quarterback room, Justin Jefferson said he is looking forward to Kyler Murray's playmaking skills and was blunt about J.J. McCarthy's future.

ESPN NFL
Apr 20, 2026

Garoppolo considering retirement, sources say
Free agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is considering retirement, sources told NFL Network on Monday.

ESPN NFL
Apr 20, 2026

Colts' Pierce to miss workouts after ankle surgery
Colts WR Alec Pierce recently underwent surgery after playing through nagging ankle pain for much of last season and will be sidelined during offseason workouts.

ESPN NFL
Apr 20, 2026

Sources: OBJ works out for Giants, takes physical
The Giants had free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in for a workout and physical with the team Monday, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Apr 20, 2026

The NFL's highest-paid players at every position: Here's who makes the most money, from QB to punter
We have seen a fair share of massive contracts in the NFL. So who tops the highest-paid list at every position as of today?

ESPN NFL
Apr 20, 2026

Tracking fifth-year options for 2023 first-rounders: Who will return in 2027?
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is May 1.

ESPN NFL
Apr 20, 2026

Cowboys make Aubrey NFL's highest-paid kicker
Brandon Aubrey and the Cowboys reached agreement Monday on a deal that will make him the highest-paid kicker in NFL history, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN NFL
Apr 20, 2026

49ers, Williams settle deal drama with $50M pact
The San Francisco 49ers and left tackle Trent Williams agreed to a two-year, $50 million extension, his agency announced Monday.

ESPN NFL
Apr 20, 2026

Schefter's NFL draft week intel: Nuggets on top picks, intriguing prospects, QBs and trade candidates
How early could Jeremiyah Love be drafted? Will Ty Simpson go in Round 1? Could we still see A.J. Brown traded? Adam Schefter has the latest.

ESPN NFL
Apr 20, 2026

'It's his superpower': Inside Fernando Mendoza's extraordinary rise to No. 1
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.

ESPN NFL
Apr 20, 2026

Kiper's favorites from the 2026 class: 15 players who will outperform their draft slot
Mel Kiper Jr.'s list includes two speedy receivers, three undersized corners and some gritty linemen.

ESPN NFL
Apr 20, 2026

Schefter's NFL draft intel: Everything he's hearing ahead of Round 1
How early could Jeremiyah Love be drafted? Will Ty Simpson go in Round 1? Could we still see A.J. Brown traded? Adam Schefter has the latest.

ESPN NFL
Apr 20, 2026

Reid's seven-round NFL mock draft: A forecast of every pick from No. 1 to No. 257
Jordan Reid projected every single pick for this week's NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to Mr. Irrelevant.

ESPN NFL
Apr 19, 2026

Kiper's favorites from the 2026 NFL draft class: 15 players who will outperform their draft slot
Mel Kiper Jr.'s annual list of NFL draft favorites includes two speedy receivers, three undersized cornerbacks and some gritty linemen.

ESPN NFL
Apr 19, 2026

'Nobody was going to beat the 10th pick:' How the Bengals wooed the Giants into trading vet Dexter Lawrence
Lawrence informed the Giants he wanted a new deal or trade, the Giants didn't want to let him go -- until the price was right.

ESPN NFL
Apr 19, 2026

The fallout of a stunning Dexter Lawrence trade: Four takeaways
What does that say about the NFL's trade market, this draft class and the state of the Bengals?

ESPN NFL
Apr 19, 2026

NFL draft prospect Branch arrested in Georgia
Wide receiver Zachariah Branch, who is widely expected to be a Day 2 NFL draft pick, was arrested early Sunday morning in Athens, Georgia, on two possible misdemeanor charges.

ESPN NFL
Apr 19, 2026

Bengals extend Lawrence after blockbuster trade
Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II passed his physical with the Bengals and has signed a one-year, $28 million extension, the Win Sports Group told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN NFL
Apr 19, 2026

The Leggy 100: An annual ranking of the best players in the NFL draft class
Jeff Legwold reveals his list of top NFL draft prospects for 2026, which is based purely on talent. Who is No. 1 on this year's Leggy 100?

ESPN NFL
Apr 19, 2026

How all 32 teams can crush the NFL draft
Ben Solak hits the top priorities for every single team -- and the prospects who can meet those needs.

ESPN NFL
Apr 19, 2026

Why Jimmy Johnson cautions Jets that making right picks more valuable than stockpiling them
With eight picks in the first and second rounds, New York sits where the former Cowboys coach was 35 years ago.

ESPN NFL
Apr 19, 2026

Kiper's favorites: 15 players who will outperform their draft slot
Mel Kiper Jr.'s annual list of NFL draft favorites includes two speedy receivers, three undersized cornerbacks.

ESPN NFL
Apr 19, 2026

Legwold ranks his 100 best NFL draft prospects: An annual list of players fans should know
Jeff Legwold reveals his list of top NFL draft prospects for 2026, which is based purely on talent. Who is No. 1 on this year's Leggy 100?

ESPN NFL
Apr 19, 2026

How did the Bengals, Giants do in the Dexter Lawrence II trade?
We're handing out report cards on big moves, including the Giants trading Dexter Lawrence II to the Bengals.

ESPN NFL
Apr 19, 2026

The fallout of a stunning Dexter Lawrence trade: Four takeaways on the NFL draft, the Bengals, more
The Giants traded Lawrence to the Bengals for the No. 10 pick in the draft. What does that say about the NFL's trade market, this draft class and the state of the Bengals?

ESPN NFL
Apr 19, 2026

Grading NFL offseason deals: How did the Bengals, Giants do in the Dexter Lawrence II trade?
We're handing out report cards on big moves, including the Giants trading Dexter Lawrence II to the Bengals.

ESPN NFL
Apr 19, 2026

Four big takeaways from the Dexter Lawrence trade: Barnwell sizes up the Bengals' shocking move
The Giants traded Lawrence to the Bengals for the No. 10 pick in the draft. What does that say about the NFL's trade market, this draft class and the state of the Bengals?

ESPN NFL
Apr 18, 2026

Sources: Giants trade Lawrence for Bengals pick
The Giants are trading defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in a deal for the No. 10 pick in next week's NFL draft, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Apr 18, 2026

Grading NFL offseason deals: How did the Bengals, Giants do in the Dexter Lawrence trade?
We're handing out report cards on big moves, including the Giants trading Dexter Lawrence II to the Bengals.

ESPN NFL
Apr 18, 2026

Sources: Giants flip Lawrence for Bengals' pick
The Giants are trading DT Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in a deal that will include the No. 10 pick in next week's NFL draft, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Apr 18, 2026

Source: Titans using 5th-year option on Skoronski
The Tennessee Titans are exercising the fifth-year option for right guard Peter Skoronski, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Saturday.

ESPN NFL
Apr 18, 2026

10 anonymous scouts predict the top of the NFL draft
We asked NFL scouts to make draft picks for other teams, assigning one to each top-10 slot.

ESPN NFL
Apr 18, 2026

Riddick picks his favorite draft prospects: The guys he'd want on his team from Rounds 1-3
Riddick highlights some offensive playmakers and ball-hawking defensive backs.

ESPN NFL
Apr 18, 2026

Riddick picks his favorite prospects: The guys he'd want on his team from Rounds 1-3
Riddick highlights some offensive playmakers and ball-hawking defensive backs.

ESPN NFL
Apr 18, 2026

One year later: Who won the Jaguars-Browns draft-day trade for Travis Hunter?
The Browns and Jags swapped picks in 2025 so Jacksonville could draft Hunter. Now, Cleveland has an extra first-rounder in 2026.

ESPN NFL
Apr 18, 2026

Titans' preparation has them ready to go with 'cluster' of options
GM Mike Borgonzi knows that Tennessee will have many options when the Titans are on the clock at No. 4.

ESPN NFL
Apr 18, 2026

Riddick's favorite players in the draft, from first-round locks to exciting sleepers
Riddick highlights some offensive playmakers and ball-hawking defensive backs.

ESPN NFL
Apr 18, 2026

Who won the Jaguars-Browns draft-day trade for Travis Hunter?
The Browns and Jags swapped picks in 2025 so Jacksonville could draft Hunter. Now, Cleveland has an extra first-rounder in 2026.

ESPN NFL
Apr 17, 2026

Inside the fallout of the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel photos
How Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel scrambled to respond to photos published in the New York Post.

ESPN NFL
Apr 17, 2026

Falcons trade DT Orhorhoro for Jags DT Smith
The Falcons have traded DT Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jaguars for DT Maason Smith. Both players were selected in the second round of the 2024 draft.

ESPN NFL
Apr 17, 2026

Source: Texans, Anderson agree to $150M deal
Texans and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. have agreed to a historic three-year, $150 million extension to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN NFL
Apr 17, 2026

Sources: Brissett not at Cards' offseason program
Cardinals incumbent starter Jacoby Brissett has not been in attendance for the start of the team's offseason program as he waits for a new deal, sources told NFL Network.

ESPN NFL
Apr 17, 2026

WR Flowers: Harbaugh's practices led to injuries
Ravens wideout Zay Flowers says "heavy" practices under former coach John Harbaugh were the reason Baltimore "had a lot of injuries" last season.

ESPN NFL
Apr 17, 2026

WR Knox found negligent in crash, to pay $2.88M
A Texas court issued a default judgment of more than $2.8 million against Theodore Knox, the co-defendant in one of the civil lawsuits against Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice stemming from a 2024 street racing crash in Dallas.

ESPN NFL
Apr 17, 2026

Latest NFL draft buzz: What we're hearing on Caleb Downs' range, Day 2 steals, more
What are the Eagles, Giants and Steelers thinking for their picks? Our experts share new intel.

ESPN NFL
Apr 17, 2026

Latest NFL draft buzz: What we're hearing on Caleb Downs' range, Day 2 steals, DT class, more
What are the Eagles, Giants and Steelers thinking for their picks? Our experts share new intel.

ESPN NFL
Apr 17, 2026

10 anonymous scouts predict the top of the NFL draft: Mini mock of picks 1-10 -- with a few surprises
We asked NFL scouts to make draft picks for other teams, assigning one to each top-10 slot. Which prospects could go early?

ESPN NFL
Apr 17, 2026

Time running out on Bears to decide on site for new stadium; here's what we know
It's between Hammond, Indiana, and Arlington Heights, Illinois for the Bears, who will leave Soldier Field after 50 years.

ESPN NFL
Apr 17, 2026

10 NFL draft prospects to put on your fantasy radar -- and three others to monitor
With the NFL draft nearly upon us, it's time to think about how the top prospects will fare in fantasy.

ESPN NFL
Apr 17, 2026

2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiles for more than 30 tight ends
Mike Clay provides breakdowns of the top tight ends in fantasy football for the 2026 season.

ESPN NFL
Apr 17, 2026

Forget the 40: The true measure of Carnell Tate
Wide receiver Carnell Tate is confident, intelligent and ready to star in the NFL. His mother made sure of it.

ESPN NFL
Apr 16, 2026

Cards won't name starting QB; will it be Ty Simpson?
Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew are on the roster, but draft speculation keeps linking Arizona with Simpson.

ESPN NFL
Apr 16, 2026

Out with the old, in with the new: Ravens unveil new uniforms
The Ravens revamped their on-field look since 1999 with new uniforms after a process that took three years.

ESPN NFL
Apr 16, 2026

WR Knox found negligent in crash, to pay $2.8M
A Texas court on Wednesday issued a default judgment of more than $2.8 million against Theodore Knox, the co-defendant in one of the civil lawsuits against Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice stemming from a 2024 street racing crash in Dallas.

ESPN NFL
Apr 16, 2026

Report: Penix, Njoku among targets used in fraud
A former Alabama defensive end is accused of using wigs and fake IDs to impersonate NFL players to secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans, with a report identifying Michael Penix Jr., David Njoku and Xavier McKinney as the targeted players.

ESPN NFL
Apr 16, 2026

Chargers GM shuts down Johnston trade rumors
Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz shut down trade rumors surrounding wide receiver Quentin Johnston on Thursday.

ESPN NFL
Apr 16, 2026

Chiefs GM expecting a lot of trades in first round
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Thursday that there will "probably be a lot of trades" in the first round of this year's NFL draft.

ESPN NFL
Apr 16, 2026

Report: Penix, Njoku among targets in fraud case
A former Alabama defensive end is accused of using wigs and fake IDs to impersonate NFL players to secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans, with a report identifying Michael Penix Jr., David Njoku and Xavier McKinney as the targeted players.

ESPN NFL
Apr 16, 2026

Titans QB Ward on track to throw at minicamp
Quarterback Cam Ward, who injured his throwing shoulder in the Titans' season finale, is trending toward throwing at minicamp in June, general manager Mike Borgonzi says.

ESPN NFL
Apr 16, 2026

How all 32 teams can crush the NFL draft: We have prospects and positions to target
A week before the NFL draft, Ben Solak hits the top priorities for every single team -- and the prospects who can meet those needs.

ESPN NFL
Apr 16, 2026

How music kept NFL dream alive for Panthers' Jaelan Phillips
Music was a bridge for Phillips, who medically retired from football in college before working his way to the NFL.

ESPN NFL
Apr 16, 2026

How every NFL team can ace the draft: Solak plans perfect moves, picks for all 32 rosters
A week before the NFL draft, Ben Solak hits the top priorities for every single team -- and the prospects who can meet those needs.

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