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Jan 27, 2026

Six predictions and 15 NFL draft prospects to watch in Mobile
Our NFL draft experts weigh in on what to expect at the Senior Bowl.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

Best of Day 1 at the Senior Bowl: Which draft prospects turned the most heads on Tuesday?
Here are the top NFL draft risers from the first day of Senior Bowl practices, where the defensive line class stood out.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

'Insane ...': Patrick Mahomes leads reactions to Belichick missing first-ballot HOF nod
The sports world was abuzz on social media after news that the legendary coach wouldn't be a first ballot Hall of Famer broke.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

Broncos fire OC Lombardi after falling short of SB
Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi was fired Tuesday along with wide receivers coach Keary Colbert and cornerbacks coach Addison Lynch.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

OC out as Jets' overhaul continues, sources say
The Jets are parting ways with offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

Sources: Belichick not a 1st-ballot Hall of Famer
Bill Belichick, the eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach, will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

Sources: Broncos fire OC after falling short of SB
The Broncos have fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, a source told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

Titans hire ex-Giants HC Daboll to run offense
The Titans have hired former Giants head coach Brian Daboll to be their offensive coordinator on Robert Saleh's staff, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

New OC McDaniel 'geeked' to work with Herbert
Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel said QB Justin Herbert, who has yet to win a playoff game, "hasn't neared the ceiling to what he's capable of."

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

Payton: Nix was 'predisposed' to inevitable injury
Sean Payton said at his season-ending news conference Tuesday that Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had a preexisting ankle condition that made a fracture inevitable.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

McCarthy 'definitely' would like Rodgers to return
New Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said he would like to see Aaron Rodgers return as the team's starting quarterback in 2026.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

OC out as Jets' revamp continues, sources say
The Jets are parting ways with offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

Stefanski deflects Mayfield's post: 'Ton of respect'
New Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski took the high road in response to Baker Mayfield's incendiary recent X post.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

Super Bowl Anytime TDs: One obvious, one not-so-obvious bet to make
The best TD values for Super Bowl 60 are Rhamondre Stevenson, but not the Seahawks back you're thinking of

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

Bills promote Brady to head coach on 5-year deal
The Bills have promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach on a five-year deal, the team announced Tuesday.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

Browns QB Sanders to replace Maye in Pro Bowl
Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is being added to the Pro Bowl Games roster.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

?? Barnwell: How championship games were won
The Seahawks and Patriots both won one-score conference title games -- but in very different fashions. What did we learn about the Super Bowl-bound teams?

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

Source: Jags OC Udinski agrees to new contract
Jaguars OC Grant Udinski has withdrawn from the Browns' head coaching search and has agreed to a new contract with Jacksonville, a source told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

Sources: Titans poised to hire Daboll as new OC
The Titans are set to hire former Giants coach Brian Daboll as their offensive coordinator, contingent upon him not getting the Raiders' HC job, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

Wetzel: Let football be football. And let it snow.
Don't move football to climate controlled environments. Let football be football. And let it snow.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

Four offseason lessons from two unlikely Super Bowl teams: Savvy moves for the Seahawks, Patriots?
It's easy to be skeptical about big free agency spending, midtier QB contracts and defensive-minded coaches. But the Seahawks and Patriots proved everyone wrong.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

Sizing up Stafford vs. Maye for MVP: Which star quarterback should win the award?
It's a two-player race for NFL MVP. We made cases for quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye to win the award -- then our experts made their picks.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

Despite a 'disaster' debut season, Jets still believe in Aaron Glenn
New York showed support for its coach, even after a historically bad first season.

ESPN NFL
Jan 27, 2026

?? Mel Kiper's debut 2026 NFL mock draft
Where will national title game standouts Fernando Mendoza and Akheem Mesidor land in Round 1? And could we really see six WRs in the opening 32 picks?

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Source: Commanders to hire Vikes' Jones as DC
The Commanders are finalizing a deal to hire Vikings pass game coordinator Daronte Jones as their next defensive coordinator, a source said.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Can Drake Maye and the Patriots' offense shake postseason woes?
The Patriots offense has faced tough defenses, but it's only going to get harder for Maye & Co. with Seahawks.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Reid advocates for Nagy to get another HC gig
Chiefs coach Andy Reid spent several minutes Monday advocating for Matt Nagy to be hired as a head coach once again.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Source: Rivers withdraws name from Bills search
Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers has withdrawn from the Bills' coaching search, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Shedeur to replace Maye in Pro Bowl, source says
Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is being added to the Pro Bowl Games roster, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Source: Chargers, Tart reach 3-year extension
The Chargers and defensive tackle Teair Tart agreed to a three-year extension worth up to $37.5 million with $20 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Offensive battle leads to a Seahawks win, Super Bowl LX berth
Seattle defeats Los Angeles in the NFC Championship Game and advances to Super Bowl LX to face New England.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

'Uptown Funk,' 'Creed' and more trends from Seahawks' last Super Bowl berth
The Seahawks are headed to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2015. Here are the trends from that year.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

One-year turnaround? The Patriots just showed us what it means to hire the right coach
New head coaches aren't expected to transform NFL teams in one year. But the Patriots just went from 4-13 in 2024 to the Super Bowl with Mike Vrabel.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Patriots' defense shines in AFC championship win over Broncos
The Patriots advance to the Super Bowl and will play the Seahawks on Feb. 8.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Chargers officially tab ex-Fins HC McDaniel as OC
The Chargers have officially announced the hiring of former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel as their offensive coordinator.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Steelers to hire McCarthy: Six questions on the new coach, plus a grade
The Pittsburgh native and former Cowboys coach will take over a team with questions, starting with QB.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Source: Udinski eyes Bills HC job, has Jags deal
Jaguars OC Grant Udinski has withdrawn from consideration for the Browns' head coaching position but is still pursuing the Bills' job, a source told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Reports: Rivers withdraws name from Bills search
Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers has withdrawn from the Buffalo Bills' coaching search, according to multiple reports.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Seahawks favored over Pats for Super Bowl LX
The Seahawks are favored over the Patriots for Super Bowl LX, opening as a 3.5-point favorite before quickly jumping up to -4.5, according to DraftKings.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Inside Sean Payton's fourth-down Patriots-Broncos call
Behind the scenes with Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton, before and after his failed fourth-down decision.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Get ready for the Senior Bowl: Six predictions and 15 NFL draft prospects to watch in Mobile
Our NFL draft experts weigh in on what to expect at the Senior Bowl, from picking out position groups to watch to predicting players who could rise.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Barnwell: What went right for the Seahawks, Patriots -- and wrong for the Rams, Broncos -- on Sunday
The Seahawks and Patriots both won one-score conference title games -- but in very different fashions. What did we learn about the Super Bowl-bound teams?

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Updated draft QB Hot Board: Strengths and weaknesses for the top 12 passers
Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Jaguars' five biggest decisions to make this offseason: Will Etienne Jr. return?
Will the Jaguars sign Travon Walker to an extension? Will Brian Thomas Jr. be traded?

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Darnold 'shut a lot of people up,' Macdonald says
Sam Darnold answered questions about his big-game ability in the most resounding way possible, leading the Seahawks to a win over the Rams in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday night.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Vrabel: Pats' turnaround rooted in belief, identity
The Patriots completed a remarkable turnaround under coach Mike Vrabel, earning a trip to the Super Bowl after winning just eight games total the past two seasons.

ESPN NFL
Jan 26, 2026

Stafford mum on future as Rams left reeling in loss
Matthew Stafford declined to answer if he'd be back next season after the Rams suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Seahawks in the AFC title game.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

An early look at Super Bowl LX: Experts make picks, answer questions and break down Seahawks-Patriots
The Seahawks and Patriots will again meet in the Super Bowl! We have early predictions, matchup insight, looming questions and team breakdowns.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

My first bet for Super Bowl LX: Back Seattle's offense in a high-scoring matchup
It's time for the biggest sports betting event of the year. Here's your first betting guide to Super Bowl LX.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Offensive battle leads to a Seahawks win, a berth to Super Bowl LX
Seattle defeats Los Angeles in the NFC Championship Game and advances to Super Bowl LX to face the Patriots.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

First look at Seahawks-Patriots: Early Super Bowl picks, big questions and matchups to know
The Seahawks and Patriots will again meet in the Super Bowl! We have early predictions, matchup insight, looming questions and team breakdowns.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Darnold, Seahawks outlast Rams to reach SB
Sam Darnold threw for three touchdowns, the Seahawks' "Dark Side" defense came up with a critical fourth-down stop and Seattle advanced to the Super Bowl, beating the Rams in an electrifying NFC Championship Game on Sunday.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Payton rues 4th-down call after stalling in snow
Broncos coach Sean Payton said he will find several "regrets'' in Sunday's AFC Championship Game loss to the Patriots, most notably when he passed up points in the second quarter.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Stidham: Wish I put team in better spot to win
Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham found out Sunday just how rugged uncharted football ground can be. Filling in for injured starter Bo Nix, he threw for just 133 yards in the loss.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Follow live: Rams, Seahawks trading TDs with spot in Super Bowl at stake
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ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Barnwell sorts out the NFL's wide receiver market: free agents, trade targets and cuts
What's next for Brandon Aiyuk and Keon Coleman? And could A.J. Brown or Brian Thomas Jr. get traded?

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Follow live: Kenneth Walker III dives into end zone as Seahawks strike first
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ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

The Patriots just showed us what it means to hire the right coach
New England just went from 4-13 in 2024 to the Super Bowl with Mike Vrabel.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Super return: Pats freeze out Broncos for LX trip
Drake Maye ran for 65 yards and a TD and threw for 86 yards in snowy conditions as the Patriots beat the Broncos to secure their 12th Super Bowl berth.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Super return: Pats ice Broncos to earn LX berth
Drake Maye ran for 68 yards and a TD and threw for 86 yards in snowy conditions as the Patriots beat the Broncos to secure their 12th Super Bowl berth.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Rooney to fans: Steelers 'excited' about McCarthy
Steelers owner Art Rooney II cited Mike McCarthy's previous accomplishments as an NFL head coach and his ability to develop quarterbacks as the traits that led the organization to tab the 62-year-old Pittsburgh native as the franchise's head coach.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Offseason guide for eliminated NFL teams: Key free agents, draft outlook, priorities and predictions
The NFL offseason has arrived for 29 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Minnesota teams, NBPA call for peace amid unrest
The Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves, Lynx as well as the NBPA spoke out Sunday about the fatal shootings by federal agents in the state, calling for a deescalation of tensions and peace.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Sources: Giants hire Wilson as Harbaugh's DC
The Giants are hiring former Titans defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson for the same role on John Harbaugh's staff, sources tell ESPN's Dan Graziano and Jordan Raanan on Sunday.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Follow live: Patriots take on Broncos, Jarrett Stidham in AFC title game
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ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Sources: Gannon agrees to become Packers DC
The Packers have agreed to terms with former Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon to be their defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Despite lingering injury, Darnold set to face Rams
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will start Sunday's NFC Championship Game, but he and Drew Lock split reps at practice last week due to Darnold's lingering oblique injury.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Uniforms for the NFL conference championship games
Teams in the NFL conference championship games will be suited accordingly on the field.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Why Mike Vrabel vs. Sean Payton for the AFC title is an elite coaching matchup
Payton knows the passion Vrabel brings; Vrabel is keenly aware of Payton the playcaller.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Inside the sudden cult celebrity of Drake Maye
While Maye had an MVP-like season on the field, he also skyrocketed in popularity off the field.

ESPN NFL
Jan 25, 2026

Sources: Broncos' Nix to be sidelined 12 weeks
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is expected to be sidelined 12 weeks after undergoing surgery last week on his broken right ankle, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Source: Ohio State to hire ex-Steelers OC Smith
Ohio State is finalizing a deal to make former Pittsburgh Steelers playcaller Arthur Smith its offensive coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Dolphins to promote B. Slowik to OC, source says
The Dolphins are promoting Bobby Slowik to offensive coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Patriots activate WR Hollins for AFC title game
The Patriots activated WR Mack Hollins from injured reserve Saturday, giving their offense a boost heading into the AFC Championship game.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Steelers verbally agree with McCarthy as coach
The Steelers have a verbal agreement with former Cowboys and Packers coach Mike McCarthy to become their next head coach, the team announced Saturday.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Steelers to hire Mike McCarthy: Six questions on the new coach, plus a grade
The Pittsburgh native and former Dallas Cowboys coach will take over a team with questions starting with QB.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

'I am so proud to be from there': McCarthy looks back at his Pittsburgh roots
In 2024, as the head coach of the Cowboys, McCarthy returned home to face his childhood team, the Steelers.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Sources: Steelers plan to hire McCarthy as coach
The Steelers are planning to hire former Cowboys and Packers coach Mike McCarthy as their next head coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

From 'I Love Drake Maye' to 'Bakemas': Inside the sudden cult celebrity of Drake and Ann Michael Maye
While Maye had an MVP-like season on the field, he also skyrocketed in popularity off the field.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

How NFL players prepare for the coldest games of the year
Even as beards freeze and fingers lose feeling, NFL players find ways to handle ridiculously cold temperatures.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Behind Patriots QB Drake Maye's viral rise -- from his nickname to Ann Michael's 'Bakemas'
While Maye had an MVP-like season on the field, he also skyrocketed in popularity off the field.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Why the Broncos are confident in Jarrett Stidham
The circumstances behind Stidham's AFC title game start haven't been seen since 1972.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Breaking down conference title games with Next Gen Stats
Drake Maye vs. the blitz? Sam Darnold using play-action? Here are key metrics to help analyze Sunday's games.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Reid's updated NFL draft QB Hot Board: Strengths and weaknesses for the top 12 passers
Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12, starting with Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Texans hit offseason with familiar feeling after another divisional round loss
Houston is 0-3 in the divisional round under coach DeMeco Ryans.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Packers' Walker arrested at airport on gun charge
Packers OL Rasheed Walker was charged with two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm after trying to check in a bag that contained a firearm at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Ex-QB Rivers interviews for Bills coaching job
The list of Bills head coach candidates now includes Philip Rivers after the club held an interview with the former quarterback.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Ravens hiring Chargers' Minter as head coach
The Ravens are hiring Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as their next head coach, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Seahawks' Darnold good to go for NFC title game
Sam Darnold and his injured oblique are good to go for the NFC Championship Game.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Ex-Niners QB Brodie, 1970 NFL MVP, dies at 90
John Brodie, who won the NFL MVP award in 1970 and later played on what is now the PGA Tour Champions, has died at age 90.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Former QB Rivers interviews for Bills HC position
The list of Bills head coach candidates now includes Philip Rivers after they held an interview with the former quarterback.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Payton looking to join Reid, more on list of coaches who reached Super Bowl with different teams
Payton could be one of just eight head coaches to lead two different franchises to the league's biggest stage.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Could Mike Vrabel become the next Super Bowl-bound coach in his first season?
Vrabel would become the eighth coach in NFL history to reach a Super Bowl in his first season with a win Sunday.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Bills hold coaching interview with ex-QB Rivers
The list of Bills coaching candidates now includes Philip Rivers after they held an interview with the former quarterback.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Seahawks add Holani, Arroyo for NFC title game
Seahawks backup running back George Holani and rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo have been activated from injured reserve ahead of the NFC championship game against the Rams.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Sources: Bills interviewing ex-QB Rivers for coach
The list of Bills coaching candidates is growing to include former quarterback Philip Rivers, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

A 788% spike? Why Jarrett Stidham cards are suddenly a hot commodity
With Denver turning to Jarrett Stidham in the AFC Championship, collectors are betting big on his moment.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Can Jesse Minter provide a Mike Macdonald impact for Lamar Jackson and Ravens?
The Ravens can only hope that Minter continues to follow Macdonald's path.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Ex-Eagles lineman Johnson dies at homeless site
Former Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson died from "blunt head trauma and stab wounds" at a homeless encampment, according to the Los Angeles medical examiner.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Two NFL conference title games, two matchup previews: We have predictions, score picks and X factors
Drake Maye vs. Jarrett Stidham? Matthew Stafford vs. Sam Darnold? We have picks, predictions and stats to know for the AFC and NFC championship games.

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