NFL

We picked X factors for all 32 teams: Who could be a difference-maker this season?

What do Ricky Pearsall, Riley Moss, Breece Hall and Rashan Gary have in common? The success of their teams could depend on them. ... Continue Reading

The NFL's best defense vs. a rookie QB in Week 1? Why the Broncos have to take advantage

For the first time since the 1970 merger, the Broncos open a season facing a rookie quarterback in Ward. Can the Denver defense start hot? ... Continue Reading

Jordan, champion with Alabama, Cowboys, dies

Lee Roy Jordan, who won a national title at Alabama and a Super Bowl title with the Cowboys, has died at the age of 84. ... Continue Reading

Panthers bring back Renfrow, place Coker on IR

The Panthers have agreed to bring back wide receiver Hunter Renfrow and placed wide receiver Jalen Coker on injured reserve with a quadriceps injury. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Thielen took $2M pay cut to rejoin Vikes

Former Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen took a $2 million pay cut to help finalize a trade back to his hometown Vikings, sources confirmed to ESPN. ... Continue Reading

👀 Bold predictions: Surprises for all 32 teams

Jordan Love in the MVP mix? Emeka Egbuka leading all Bucs receivers? Colts winning the AFC South? We have 32 outside-the-box things to watch. ... Continue Reading

Drama 'resolved,' Parsons thrilled for fresh start

Micah Parsons was introduced by the Packers on Friday and said he was relieved and excited to get back to playing football after a contentious offseason in Dallas. ... Continue Reading

Goals 'haven't changed,' says Cowboys coach

A day after the Cowboys traded star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Packers, head coach Brian Schottenheimer says Dallas' team goals of competing for a championship "haven't changed." ... Continue Reading

Patriots move on from veteran safety Peppers

The Patriots have released safety Jabrill Peppers. A nine-year veteran, Peppers has $4.32 million left on his contract. ... Continue Reading

Titans' Ridley: Ban made me 'mentally stronger'

As Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley heads into Year 2 with the franchise, he's in a better headspace in his life after injuries and a mental health journey, which included a gambling suspension, derailed his career. ... Continue Reading

Dolphins OLB coach arrested on battery charge

Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested on a domestic battery charge. ... Continue Reading

Report: Irsay suffered drug relapses before death

Former Colts owner Jim Irsay suffered setbacks from a longtime addiction to painkillers before his May death and overdosed at least three times since February 2020, according to The Washington Post. ... Continue Reading

Jets GM: Fields can follow Mayfield, Darnold path

Jets general manager Darren Mougey said Thursday he is impressed with the improvement he has seen in Justin Fields this summer. ... Continue Reading

Lewis: Blame Bledsoe for hit that led to Brady era

Mo Lewis, breaking a long media silence, contends in a soon-to-be-released book that it's Drew Bledsoe -- not him -- who deserves the blame for the infamous hit on Sept. 23, 2001 that triggered the Tom Brady era. ... Continue Reading

Guide to the NFL's rookie class: Who is flying under the radar? Who will win OROY, DROY?

Here's everything you need to know about this group of first-years, including Rookie of the Year front-runners, fantasy favorites and QB updates. ... Continue Reading