2:39 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Adding to an already crowded wide receiver room, the New York Jets agreed to a one-year contract Wednesday with former Kansas City Chiefs wideout Mecole Hardman, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Hardman joins newly signed Allen Lazard, Garrett Wilson and Elijah Moore as the Jets’ top receivers.
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12:33 PM ET Brian Windhorst Close Brian Windhorst ESPN Senior Writer ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Adam Schefter Close Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four
2:34 PM ET FRISCO, Texas — A week after releasing Ezekiel Elliott, the Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent running back Ronald Jones, according to a source. It doesn’t mean Jones, a former second-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will be Elliott’s sole replacement in 2023, but the Cowboys have
8:11 PM ET Associated Press AUBURN, Ala. — After not playing at all during the 2022 season, Cam Newton got to show what he can still do. Newton threw in front of scouts at a pro day event Tuesday at Auburn, where he won a Heisman Trophy and a national championship in the 2010 season.
10:32 AM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Longtime New England Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower, who won three Super Bowl championships over his nine-year career, officially announced his retirement Tuesday. “I can’t think of a better story than the one I wrote in New England,” Hightower said in an essay posted on The Players’ Tribune website. “So
5:42 PM ET The Houston Texans made two major additions to their offense on Monday, agreeing to one-year deals with tight end Dalton Schultz and running back Devin Singletary, sources told ESPN. Schultz’s deal is worth $9 million, according to NFL Network, which first reported his deal. Singletary’s deal is worth up to $3.75 million,
6:08 PM ET Earvin “Magic” Johnson has joined a group led by Josh Harris bidding to own the Washington Commanders, sources told ESPN on Monday, confirming reports. Johnson, the Basketball Hall of Famer and part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, was part of the Harris group when it failed to land the Denver Broncos
7:05 AM ET Stephen HolderESPN INDIANAPOLIS — Within hours of the Baltimore Ravens placing the nonexclusive franchise tag on quarterback Lamar Jackson on March 7, reports surfaced that numerous teams had no interest in negotiating with Jackson. The Indianapolis Colts, who haven’t had a quarterback start consecutive season openers since Andrew Luck in 2015-16, were
9:37 PM ET Free-agent safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and the Detroit Lions reached an agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $8 million, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Sunday night. Gardner-Johnson, 25, was acquired by the Philadelphia Eagles from the New Orleans Saints in late August along with the Saints’ 2025 seventh-round draft
7:43 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Adam Thielen will help fill the void of a veteran wide receiver the Carolina Panthers lost when they included DJ Moore in a trade with the Chicago Bears for the first pick of the NFL draft. The Panthers announced Sunday they reached a deal with Thielen. The deal is
9:57 AM ET FRISCO, Texas — Wanting to add speed and a complement to Pro Bowler CeeDee Lamb, the Dallas Cowboys are acquiring Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks for a fifth-round pick in 2023 and a sixth-round pick in 2024, sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Adam Schefter. The Cowboys and Texans had discussions
11:54 PM ET The Pittsburgh Steelers beefed up their offensive line Saturday night, acquiring a full-time starter from across the state. Former Philadelphia Eagles guard Isaac Seumalo signed a three-year deal with Pittsburgh, sources told ESPN. Seumalo is the Steelers’ second offensive line signing in free agency, joining Nate Herbig, who spent three years with
5:24 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — Having yet to address their defensive line with five unsigned free agents, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Greg Gaines on a one-year deal Saturday, a source told ESPN. It’s a move that infuses youth along a Bucs’ aging defensive front
7:00 AM ET NFL NationESPN The first week of 2023 NFL free agency is in the books. Quarterbacks Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints), Jimmy Garoppolo (Las Vegas Raiders), Taylor Heinicke (Atlanta Falcons), Andy Dalton (Carolina Panthers), Jarrett Stidham (Denver Broncos), Jacoby Brissett (Washington Commanders), Mike White (Miami Dolphins), Case Keenum (Houston Texans), Sam Darnold (San
12:36 PM ET CINCINNATI — The longest-tenured member of the Cincinnati Bengals‘ offensive line is seeking a trade. Offensive tackle Jonah Williams has expressed his desire to be traded, a source confirmed to ESPN on Friday. The request comes after four-time Pro Bowl tackle Orlando Brown Jr. agreed to terms with the Bengals earlier in
12:44 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Wide receiver Allen Lazard said he signed with the New York Jets because of the “bright lights” of the city and a strong affinity for his new offensive coordinator. Then, of course, there’s the life-changing money. And one other thing, too. “Obviously, standing here today, it feels good
7:00 AM ET The Carolina Panthers now have the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, and they will surely be targeting a quarterback prospect. The Panthers moved up from No. 9 overall in a trade with the Chicago Bears, who originally had the top pick after a 3-14 season. Four quarterbacks have the
7:10 PM ET The Chicago Bears are signing former Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan and former Carolina Panthers running back D’Onta Foreman to one-year deals, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Foreman’s deal is worth $3 million, a source said. Tonyan becomes the second key offensive player to leave the Packers in free agency,