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Jan 01, 2026

?? Jordan Love, Ronika Stone expecting first child
The Green Bay Packers quarterback and pro volleyball player announced her pregnancy on New Year's day.

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Jan 01, 2026

Week 18 odds: Panthers underdogs to Buccaneers
Week 18 features critical matchups with the playoffs approaching. Here are the odds, spreads and totals for every game.

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Jan 01, 2026

Sources: Aikman to advise Fins on GM search
The Dolphins have brought on Hall of Fame quarterback and ESPN analyst Troy Aikman as a consultant to advise the organization on its general manager search process, according to sources.

ESPN NFL
Jan 01, 2026

Diggs wants to make immediate impact with Pack
Cornerback Trevon Diggs believes he can help the Packers right away after being claimed off waivers following his release from the Cowboys.

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Jan 01, 2026

Jefferson confident McCarthy can be Vikes' No. 1
As the Minnesota Vikings set their sights on next season, Justin Jefferson said Thursday he would "love to have" J.J. McCarthy as the top quarterback next season despite a rocky year that has yielded the least productive campaign of the receiver's career.

ESPN NFL
Jan 01, 2026

Lamar: I'm playing, have never quit on Ravens
Lamar Jackson says he's expecting to play when the Ravens take on the Steelers in Pittsburgh for the AFC North title Sunday night.

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Jan 01, 2026

Rams sign safety Lake to three-year extension
The Rams have signed safety Quentin Lake to a three-year contract extension.

ESPN NFL
Jan 01, 2026

DC Eberflus: Cowboys' defensive woes fall on me
First-year DC Matt Eberflus said he takes "full accountability" for the Cowboys' defensive woes this season.

ESPN NFL
Jan 01, 2026

Help wanted: Bills request help from fans in shoveling Highmark Stadium
The Buffalo Bills are paying $20 an hour to fans who help shovel Highmark Stadium.

ESPN NFL
Jan 01, 2026

Ravens vs. Steelers: Answering six questions ahead of Sunday's AFC North showdown
For years, this feud has become must-watch TV, and Sunday won't be any different in a "winner-take-all" game.

ESPN NFL
Jan 01, 2026

Bucs' Dean, Nelson out for must-win vs. Panthers
Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean and outside linebacker Anthony Nelson will be out against the Panthers, while defensive tackle Calijah Kancey could make his return from a torn pectoral muscle suffered in Week 2.

ESPN NFL
Jan 01, 2026

Love clears protocol but will sit out until playoffs
Jordan Love has cleared the concussion protocol, but the Green Bay Packers do not intend to play him until the playoffs.

ESPN NFL
Jan 01, 2026

Source: Saints WR Olave out due to blood clot
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave developed a blood clot and will miss the team's season finale against the Falcons, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 01, 2026

What the Colts' historic collapse could mean for their future
Will Carlie Irsay-Gordon keep GM Chris Ballard and cocach Shane Steichen in place? The new owner faces tough decisions.

ESPN NFL
Jan 01, 2026

Why Pilates is more than a New Year's resolution for some of the NFL's best
Why players such as Stefon Diggs, Nik Bonitto, Will Anderson and more are utilizing Pilates to activate core muscles.

ESPN NFL
Jan 01, 2026

Ravens-Steelers winner takes AFC North: 'This is going to be a slugfest'
For years, this feud has become must-watch TV, and Sunday won't be any different in a "winner-takes-all" game.

ESPN NFL
Jan 01, 2026

The NFL's best players at every position: Barnwell names his annual All-Pro teams
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua were clear WR picks, but the CB group was hard to sort out. Which 50 players made Bill Barnwell's list?

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

49ers' Kittle (ankle) 'absolutely' expects to play
George Kittle, who sat out the Niners' Sunday night win against the Bears because of a sprained left ankle, said he "absolutely" expects to play in Saturday's crucial showdown with the Seahawks.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Amid MVP chatter, QB Stafford focused on finale
Rams QB Matthew Stafford has the second-best odds to win the NFL MVP, but he said on Wednesday that "I'm not too worried about it."

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Bucs TEs' festive Christmas cards lost in mail
Devin Culp and Payne Durham went full Hallmark mode in their Christmas card photos -- but they might have been delivered to the wrong address.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Burrow on drought: 'Something's got to change'
With the Bengals again missing the playoffs, quarterback Joe Burrow said "something's got to change" heading into next season.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

?? All-Rookie Team: Is Ward or Shough the QB1?
We know Carson Schwesinger makes the list at LB, but is Cam Ward or Tyler Shough the QB1? Let's build first- and second-team NFL All-Rookie rosters.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Ravens optimistic about Jackson vs. Steelers
The Ravens are "very optimistic" about quarterback Lamar Jackson playing against the Steelers with the AFC North title on the line, coach John Harbaugh said.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

McCarthy back at practice, iffy for Vikings' finale
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy practiced Wednesday for the first time since he was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right hand.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Packers claim CB Diggs to help ailing secondary
The Packers on Wednesday claimed veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs, a day after he was waived by the Cowboys.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores for Week 18
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Steelers' Rodgers to ponder 'options,' retirement
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, 42, said he hasn't "thought about" a return to Pittsburgh next season, as he has been focused on the Week 18 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens. But he acknowledges that he'll need to make a decision when the season ends.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Missed Cowboys flight one factor in Diggs' release
Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer was adamant that the team did not release Trevon Diggs on Tuesday solely because the former Pro Bowl cornerback did not fly home with the team from Washington on Christmas.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Bills' Oliver injures meniscus, has procedure
Bills DT Ed Oliver, whose season has been inundated with injuries, suffered meniscus damage while rehabbing and underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Campbell: Eliminated Lions are at 'rock bottom'
"Sometimes you've got to hit rock bottom before you can work your way back up. And relative to where we were at, this is rock bottom," Lions coach Dan Campbell said on Wednesday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Colts' Richardson stays optimistic despite lost '25
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. says he took finishing the 2025 season on injured reserve in stride and will enter 2026 optimistic about his future in the NFL.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Ewers: Chose NFL over portal to cement UT ties
Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers said he chose the NFL over lucrative offers for a final college season in order to preserve his relationships at Texas.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Cards WR Harrison's injury-plagued season over
Marvin Harrison Jr.'s second season in the NFL is over after being ruled out vs. the Rams on Sunday. Harrison's season was plagued with injuries, the latest being a left foot injury.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Packers sign QB Ridder with Love, Willis still iffy
The Packers added a fourth quarterback Wednesday, signing Desmond Ridder to their practice squad in case Jordan Love and Malik Willis aren't available for Sunday's regular-season finale.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Pats' Barmore facing assault and battery charge
Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery on a household/family member stemming from an August incident, according to court documents.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Source: Eagles plan to rest Hurts, other starters
Tanner McKee is expected to start at quarterback as the Eagles are planning to rest some starters against the Commanders, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Williams finds it 'cool' to chase Bears QB history
With 270 yards against the Lions, Caleb Williams would become the first quarterback in Bears history to reach 4,000 passing yards in a season.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

DraftKings DFS cheat sheet: Best values for Sunday's main slate
Build a winning DFS lineup with our DraftKings NFL Week 18 cheat sheet identifying the players you want to spend up for, the teams to stack, the value picks to grab and the players you need to avoid.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Week 18 scenarios for No. 1 pick in 2026 draft
The No. 1 pick is still up for grabs. Here's how the Raiders and Giants can each secure it.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Projecting the 2026 draft order: Will the Raiders clinch the No. 1 pick?
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2026 NFL draft order for Round 1. Which teams have the best odds to pick early?

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

NFL Week 18 scenarios for No. 1 pick in 2026 draft
The No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft is still up for grabs. Here's how the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants can each secure it.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

16 teams in the NFL playoff mix, 16 potential downfalls: Let's find each roster's fatal flaw
We found fatal flaws for all 12 clinched teams in the playoff field, plus the AFC North and NFC South teams trying to join them entering Week 18.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

?? All-Rookie Team: Ward or Shough QB1?
We know Carson Schwesinger makes the list at LB, but is Cam Ward or Tyler Shough the QB1? Let's build first- and second-team NFL All-Rookie rosters.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Colts to start QB Leonard over Rivers for finale
The Colts will start rookie quarterback Riley Leonard against the Texans, ending the brief return of Philip Rivers to the NFL.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

How Zach Allen's QB hits from the interior have sparked the Broncos' pass rush: 'He closes the door'
Allen's ability to squeeze the pocket from the interior and hit the QB helped earn him his first Pro Bowl selection. Can he continue dominating into the playoffs?

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus what we learned about each team this season
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings one more time ahead of Week 18.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

What we're hearing on the NFL coaching carousel: Latest buzz on top candidates, potential openings
Which teams will make coaching changes? Could Jeff Hafley or Chris Shula land an open job? Here's our coach movement intel ahead of Week 18.

ESPN NFL
Dec 31, 2025

NFL playoff fatal flaws: Weaknesses that could send 16 teams home early -- including two this weekend
We found fatal flaws for all 12 clinched teams in the playoff field, plus the AFC North and NFC South teams trying to join them entering Week 18.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

CMC misses Tue. practice ahead of Seahawks tilt
Niners star Christian McCaffrey missed Tuesday's practice with a stiff back, while left tackle Trent Williams nursed a right hamstring injury ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Seahawks.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

Bucs' Evans says he's focused on finale, not future
Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans said that he hasn't thought about his future beyond Saturday's regular-season finale against the Panthers.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

NFL futures: Seahawks enter Week 18 as Super Bowl favorites
Updated 2025 NFL win totals and odds for every team to make the playoffs, win their division, conference and Super Bowl LX.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

Playoff-clinching scenarios: What's at stake in the final week of the regular season?
Two spots remain open in the playoffs, while both No. 1 seeds are up for grabs.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

NFL playoff schedule, projected bracket: Here's what to know in both conferences
The NFL playoffs begin on Jan. 10 with three full rounds before Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8. Here is the full schedule and the projected bracket.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

Cowboys release two-time Pro Bowl CB Diggs
The Cowboys have released cornerback Trevon Diggs. He will become a free agent if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

Cowboys release veteran CB Diggs, sources say
The Dallas Cowboys have released cornerback Trevon Diggs, sources told ESPN's Todd Archer.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

Steelers' Watt could play with playoff bid on line
Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt, who suffered a partially punctured lung during dry needling treatment on Dec. 10, could be available to play in the AFC North title game vs. the Baltimore Ravens, coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

Pats' Diggs faces strangulation, assault charges
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing a felony charge of strangulation and a misdemeanor charge of assault from an incident on Dec. 2.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

Puka Nacua delivers more 2025 fantasy football championships than any other player
The final "MNF" of the season featured two of the top three players rostered by 2025 fantasy football champions.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

Brees, Fitzgerald lead Pro Football HOF finalists
Quarterback Drew Brees and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald headline a group of four modern era finalists in their first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

Sources: Colts to start Leonard over Rivers at QB
The Colts are expected to start rookie quarterback Riley Leonard on Sunday against the Texans, sources told Stephen Holder and Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus what we learned about each team this season
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings one more time ahead of Week 18. We also picked out lessons for all 32 teams in 2025.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

Why NFL uniform rules have players feeling like a 'mannequin'
While NBA players rock sneakers of various colors, the NFL has strict rules, and violators can incur hefty fines.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

Our 2025 NFL All-Rookie Team: We picked standout first-years at every single position
We know Carson Schwesinger makes the list at LB, but is Cam Ward or Tyler Shough the QB1? Let's build first- and second-team NFL All-Rookie rosters.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

Will Kyler Murray return at QB? That's one of the Cardinals' key questions heading into offseason
Will owner Michael Bidwill give Jonathan Gannon another year, and what will it mean for Kyler Murray?

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

Robinson rolls up 229 total yards, Falcons soar
Veteran running back Bijan Robinson had a career-high 195 yards rushing on 22 carries, and another 34 yards receiving on five receptions Monday night as the Atlanta Falcons authored a 27-24 victory over the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

McVay won't rest Rams starters: 'They're playing'
Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday night he would play his starters in Week 18 against the Cardinals, a departure from the past two seasons.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

The good, bad and ugly of Week 17: Big wins for Falcons, Niners, Eagles, but what happened to Steelers, Bucs and Packers?
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 17 game. Here's what you need to know.

ESPN NFL
Dec 30, 2025

Falcons, Bijan Robinson run over Rams in Week 17 MNF win
Atlanta escapes a late push by Los Angeles to improve to 7-9. Here's what to know about the game.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Rams QB Stafford into 6th in NFL passing yards
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford passed former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for sixth on the NFL's all-time passing yards list.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

60K club: Stafford moves ahead of Roethlisberger for sixth on all-time passing list
Matthew Stafford needed 191 yards coming into Week 1 to join the prestigious quarterback club.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Two vulnerable NFL sack records: Tracking pace for Myles Garrett (22!), Broncos' D (64!)
The Browns' vet edge rusher and Denver's defense have one week to rewrite the single-season sacks record book.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Gannon expects to keep job as Cardinals' coach
Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon said Monday he believes he'll still be Arizona's coach in a week when head coach firings tend to begin around the NFL.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Chargers rest Herbert; Lance to start vs. Broncos
The Chargers will rest quarterback Justin Herbert for Sunday's regular-season finale, with Trey Lance getting the start against the Broncos.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Bengals QB Burrow to start finale against Browns
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will play in the team's season finale against the Browns on Sunday, coach Zac Taylor said Monday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Ravens say Lamar's status against Steelers TBD
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Monday that "it's to be determined" whether quarterback Lamar Jackson can play in Sunday night's game at the Steelers.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Early Week 18 bets: Ravens-Steelers to be a slugfest, Drake Maye for MVP
Which lines offered value once odds came out? Here are games we are eyeing for bets going into Week 18.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Week 18 odds: Ravens road favorites at Steelers, Panthers underdogs to Bucs
Week 18 features critical matchups with the playoffs approaching. Here are the odds and spreads for games.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Vikings hoping to retain DC Flores after season
The Vikings have had "very good dialogue" with defensive coordinator Brian Flores as his contract nears its expiration, coach Kevin O'Connell said.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Stefanski mum on future, 'privileged' to have job
Amid speculation about his job security in Cleveland, Kevin Stefanski declined to get into specifics about the future but said he was "privileged to have this job" when asked if he wishes to continue beyond this season as the Browns' head coach.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Reid plans to return as Chiefs coach next season
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that he plans to return next season.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

NFL futures: Rams still Super Bowl favorites; 49ers close gap
Updated win totals and odds for teams to make the playoffs, win their division, conference and Super Bowl LX.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Week 18 odds: Ravens road favorites at Steelers, Panthers underdogs to Buccaneers
Week 18 features critical matchups with the NFL playoffs approaching. Here are the odds, spreads and totals for every game.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

How all 17 weeks of the NFL season led us here: Barnwell sorts what mattered and what didn't
Bill Barnwell picked out what most impacted the playoff hunt across the entire season, from the Lions' dud in Week 1 to the Steelers' struggles Sunday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Freeman returning to ND in '26 amid NFL interest
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has agreed to a restructured deal and, despite being linked to NFL coaching jobs, will return to the Irish in 2026, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season
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ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Winners and losers: Maye, Henry shine in fantasy finals; Gibbs, Lamb disappoint
Drake Maye, Derrick Henry and Chase Brown came up big when it mattered most in Week 17.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Free agent pickups: Look to Saints, Titans amid Week 18 uncertainty
All the free agent options worth adding as we dive into Week 18, the final week of the fantasy football season.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Will slow starts, turnovers eventually doom Sam Darnold and the Seahawks' offense?
Seahawks need to figure it out before battle for NFC No. 1 seed at 49ers on Saturday (8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN).

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

17 weeks, 255 games and a much clearer NFL playoff picture: Barnwell on what really mattered, week by week
Bill Barnwell picked out what most impacted the playoff hunt across the entire season, from the Lions' dud in Week 1 to the Steelers' struggles Sunday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

?? Tracking the playoff picture and the draft order
We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Source: Bears rookie WR Burden has quad injury
Bears rookie WR Luther Burden III suffered a quad injury Sunday night that is not thought to be serious, a source told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

A Falcons iron man: Jake Matthews chases dad's historic streak
Atlanta's left tackle will make his 193rd consecutive start on MNF -- 36 behind his Hall of Fame father, Bruce.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Are the Falcons to thank for the Rams' future success?
Thanks to a trade with Atlanta in the last draft, Los Angeles has options when it comes to its future.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Bears defense 'let the offense down' in SNF thriller
A game that saw Bears QB Caleb Williams throw for a season-high 330 yards and lead five scoring drives to combat a high-powered 49ers offense ended in a 42-38 defeat Sunday night that knocked Chicago out of contention for the NFC's top seed.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Purdy 'playing as good as it gets'; 49ers eye 1-seed
For the second week in a row, QB Brock Purdy accounted for five touchdowns as the 49ers outlasted the Bears 42-38 in a wild shootout on "Sunday Night Football" to set up a Week 18 showdown with the Seahawks for the NFC's top seed.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

The good, bad and ugly of Week 17: Big wins for Niners, Eagles, but what happened to Steelers, Bucs and Packers?
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 17 game. Here's what you need to know.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Ravens-Steelers on SNF to cap Week 18 slate
The NFL has announced the full final-weekend schedule, with the marquee matchup between the Ravens and Steelers set to take place on "Sunday Night Football" on NBC, with the winner making the playoffs.

ESPN NFL
Dec 29, 2025

Bills QB Allen aggravates foot; X-rays negative
Quarterback Josh Allen's right foot became sore once again during the Bills' loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

ESPN NFL
Dec 28, 2025

In 'great battle test,' Eagles' D thrives vs. Bills
The Eagles' defense rose to the occasion Sunday, delivering a goal-line stand in the second half and surviving a two-point conversion at the end of regulation to help escape with a 14-13 win over the Bills.

ESPN NFL
Dec 28, 2025

Tank talk rubs Raiders wrong way amid latest loss
Raiders players' displeasure about the tanking talk hovering over the organization only intensified after a 34-10 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

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