6:00 AM ET NFL NationESPN Mandatory three-day minicamp kicks off for 17 teams this week after 12 others held theirs last week. The Miami Dolphins had their session two weeks ago, and the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals aren’t holding one this year. Many players have taken part in voluntary organized team activities, but the
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6:00 AM ET INDIANAPOLIS — Yet another offseason of workouts with a new quarterback came and went for the Indianapolis Colts last week, this time with Matt Ryan under center. This quarterback change — the fifth in as many years for the Colts — had a different feel than the one last season with Carson
6:00 AM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Four’s a crowd: Same quarterbacks, different quarterback room. After last season’s unusual dynamic, best described as too many cooks in the kitchen, the Jets are back to a traditional coaching setup, which should benefit quarterback Zach Wilson.
6:00 AM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Mac’s deep ball: Spring practices are the appetizer to the main menu, and quarterback Mac Jones and the Patriots’ offense provided a tasty preview of what they hope to be cooking in 2022. The main takeaway: There
6:00 AM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. – At some point soon after next week’s mandatory minicamp, the Carolina Panthers will decide if they are comfortable having Sam Darnold compete with rookie Matt Corral and former XFL star P.J. Walker for the starting quarterback job — or if they need to trade for a another veteran, such
6:00 AM ET ATLANTA – The focal point of the Atlanta Falcons‘ offense stood with almost a full circle of media surrounding him Friday afternoon inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kyle Pitts had just finished up practice and perhaps unknowingly walked into a different role than the tight end had a season ago. With as much change
6:13 PM ET Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Lawyers for ex-Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs are asking a judge to throw out evidence that prosecutors say shows he had a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit while speeding at 156 mph on a city street before being involved in a fiery crash
2:29 PM ET The Washington Commanders have fined defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio $100,000 following his comments earlier in the week referring to the events of Jan. 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol as a “dustup” while comparing that day to “riots, looting, burning” during protests in the summer of 2020. In a statement, Washington
2:04 PM ET Los Angeles Chargers owner Dean Spanos has been accused of “misogynistic” behavior, “self-dealing” and repeated “breaches of fiduciary duty” by his sister in a lawsuit that escalates the siblings’ ongoing legal battle over control of the team. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in San Joaquin County Superior Court by attorneys representing Dea
8:23 AM ET The Las Vegas Raiders and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow have agreed to a two-year, $32 million contract extension with $21 million guaranteed, a source confirmed to ESPN. Renfrow was in line for a new deal after catching 103 passes in 2021, the second-highest single-season total by a receiver in franchise history behind
7:11 PM ET Brady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. — Pete Carroll said Thursday that the Seattle Seahawks remain optimistic about getting a deal done with receiver DK Metcalf but still unsure whether running back Chris Carson will return from neck surgery. The two offensive standouts did not attend this week’s minicamp for different reasons. Carson had
12:27 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady was adamant Thursday that he did not have any sort of rift with former head coach Bruce Arians, who announced his retirement shortly after Brady announced he was returning. He did not, however, deny reports that he spoke with the Miami Dolphins about joining their
7:39 PM ET THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams signed wide receiver Cooper Kupp to a three-year, $80 million contract extension, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday. The contract includes $75 million guaranteed and is worth $110 million over the five years of the deal, sources said. It’s the highest amount of
10:21 PM ET THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Not long after the Los Angeles Rams finished their second day of minicamp Wednesday, offensive coordinator Liam Coen gestured into the team’s training facility. He was asked how quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Cooper Kupp were working together this offseason, since Stafford isn’t throwing yet as he
5:42 PM ET ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio apologized on Wednesday after calling the Jan. 6, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capitol a “dustup” earlier in the day. “I made comments earlier today in referencing the attack that took place on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. Referencing
7:00 AM ET Seth Walder NFL Nation We’re almost a year from the 2023 NFL draft, and 285 games lie ahead that will determine the draft order. Anything can happen. We won’t know what the top 10 will look like until the end of Week 18 this season, and even then, things can change with
12:13 AM ET ESPN News Services The Denver Broncos have entered a sale agreement with the Walton-Penner family ownership group, the sides announced Tuesday night. Terms of the agreement, which will transfer the franchise from the Pat Bowlen Trust to the group led by Walmart heir Rob Walton, were not announced. However, a source told
4:05 PM ET Star wide receiver DK Metcalf is absent from the Seattle Seahawks‘ mandatory minicamp, which began Tuesday, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Metcalf’s absence is not excused and he is subject to $93,000 in fines over the three-day period, the source said. Metcalf is seeking a contract extension as he enters the