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Stephen Holder, ESPNDec 30, 2023, 02:53 PM ET Close Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national

Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff WriterDec 30, 2023, 06:20 AM ET Close Michael Rothstein is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Rothstein covers the Atlanta Falcons. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. Open Extended Reactions A little over a month ago, quarterback Joe Flacco was sitting at home — not on a NFL team

Stephen Holder, ESPNDec 29, 2023, 10:15 PM ET Close Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national

Jeff Legwold, ESPN Senior WriterDec 29, 2023, 06:01 PM ET Close Jeff Legwold is a senior writer who covers the Denver Broncos and the NFL at ESPN. Jeff has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years, joining ESPN in 2013. He also assists with NFL draft coverage, including his annual top 100 prospects. Jeff

Open Extended Reactions The Week 17 NFL schedule for the 2023 season is stacked with great matchups, and we got you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game and a bold prediction for each matchup. Additionally, ESPN Stats &

Jake Trotter Close Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer Jake Trotter covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2011 covering college football. Before that, he worked at The Oklahoman, Austin American-Statesman and Middletown (Ohio) Journal newspapers. You can follow him on Twitter @Jake_Trotter. Rich Cimini Close Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer Rich Cimini

Jake Trotter, ESPN Staff WriterDec 28, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close Jake Trotter covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2011 covering college football. Before that, he worked at The Oklahoman, Austin American-Statesman and Middletown (Ohio) Journal newspapers. You can follow him on Twitter @Jake_Trotter. Open Extended Reactions BEREA, Ohio — Twice

Associated Press Dec 27, 2023, 09:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions First-time candidates Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates joined nine returning finalists who advanced to the final stage of voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2024. Peppers and Gates were announced Wednesday as finalists in their first year of eligibility. They

Multiple Contributors Dec 27, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2023 NFL playoffs are nearing, and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts remain locked in a three-way tie atop the AFC South at 8-7 heading into Week 17 after they all lost Sunday. The Jaguars sit in the driver seat, as

Multiple Contributors Dec 27, 2023, 01:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The biggest decision the Denver Broncos will face this offseason is quarterback Russell Wilson’s future, and they seemed to hint at what’s coming by benching him on Wednesday with two games left in the regular season. Wilson’s five-year, $242.6 million contract

NFL Nation, ESPNDec 27, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Welcome to Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season. A few exciting games over the holidays made an impact on playoff inspirations and the top 10 teams in this week’s rankings. In addition to the updated rankings this week, our NFL Nation reporters name

Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterDec 26, 2023, 04:26 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He

Associated Press Dec 26, 2023, 12:10 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes in a span of 18 seconds in the third quarter and the Baltimore Ravens intercepted Brock Purdy four times in a 33-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. Jackson and the

Stephen Holder, ESPNDec 26, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national

Jamison Hensley Close Jamison Hensley ESPN Staff Writer Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored

Tim McManus, ESPN Staff WriterDec 25, 2023, 04:51 PM ET Close Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus. Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — The “tush push”

NFL Nation, ESPNDec 24, 2023, 01:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Week 16 of the NFL season started Thursday night with the Los Angeles Rams strengthening their playoff hopes while putting a big dent in the New Orleans Saints’ playoff aspirations. To start off a two-game Saturday slate, the Pittsburgh Steelers routed the Cincinnati Bengals,

Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPNDec 24, 2023, 08:01 PM ET Close Marcel Louis-Jacques joined ESPN in 2019 as a beat reporter covering the Buffalo Bills, before switching to the Miami Dolphins in 2021. The former Carolina Panthers beat writer for the Charlotte Observer won the APSE award for breaking news and the South Carolina Press Association award