NFL

Let the competition begin: Safety and O-line among key battles on Packers' roster

With free agency and the NFL draft in the rearview, here is a position-by-position assessment of the Packers' roster. ... Continue Reading

Which rookies have a chance to start? A look at how the Bucs' draft class fits the roster

Tampa Bay is hoping to duplicate its 2023 rookie success with its 2024 draft class. ... Continue Reading

Source: WR Harrison has separate Fanatics deal

Cardinals rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. has a memorabilia deal in place with Fanatics despite not signing the NFLPA's group licensing agreement, a source told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Rodgers to have no restrictions when OTAs start

Aaron Rodgers will have "no restrictions" when the Jets start OTAs later this month, according to Jets coach Robert Saleh. ... Continue Reading

Former Giants standout TE Thomas dies at 86

Aaron Thomas, one of the most prolific receiving tight ends in the history of the New York Giants, died last week at his home in Corvallis, Oregon, following a lengthy illness. He was 86. ... Continue Reading

Source: Dolphins, OBJ agree on 1-year contract

Odell Beckham Jr. is heading to Miami after agreeing to a one-year deal worth up to $8.25 million, a source confirmed to ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Bills add wide receiver Claypool on 1-year deal

The Bills have added wide receiver Chase Claypool on a one-year deal. ... Continue Reading

Police: Prescott won't be charged in assault claim

Dallas police will not pursue sexual assault charges against Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, with a police spokesperson saying detectives determined there was insufficient evidence an offense was committed. ... Continue Reading

Source: Chiefs decline '25 option for WR Toney

The Chiefs declined to exercise the fifth-year option for the 2025 season on the contract of wide receiver Kadarius Toney, a source told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Source: Steelers decline RB Harris' 2025 option

The Steelers have declined the fifth-year option for the 2025 season for running back Najee Harris. ... Continue Reading

Why the Commanders were 'unanimous' on picking Jayden Daniels at No. 2

The selection of Daniels was months in the making. What sold Washington on making him the face of a new era in D.C.? ... Continue Reading

Source: Harrison Jr. has separate Fanatics deal

Cardinals rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. has a memorabilia deal in place with Fanatics despite not signing the NFLPA's group licensing agreement, a source told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Barnwell: Does trading up in the NFL draft actually work? What we can learn from 242 past deals

Trading up isn't simply a pass/fail conversation, but there often is a clear winner. Here's what previous NFL draft deals can teach us. ... Continue Reading

Tracking fifth-year options for 2021 first-rounders: Which have been picked up or declined?

The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts has passed. Which players had their options picked up? ... Continue Reading

Mock draft: Where did top WRs, rookies go?

The 2024 NFL draft is complete, so our ESPN Fantasy crew dove right into a mock draft, where a rookie was selected before Travis Kelce. ... Continue Reading