7:00 AM ET The Houston Texans saw this coming in October 2017, when then-rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson took the league by storm, throwing for 16 touchdowns in a four-game span. In his next two seasons, he led the Texans to consecutive division titles. Entering his fourth year, Watson is eligible to be paid like a
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3:59 PM ET The New York Jets are signing former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco to a one-year deal, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jets general manger Joe Douglas was a Ravens scout in 2008, when Baltimore drafted Flacco in the first round. Now Flacco will rejoin Douglas and compete for the backup quarterback job
7:00 AM ET The Chicago Bears’ eagerly anticipated quarterback competition might technically be on hold, but the manner in which incumbent starter Mitchell Trubisky and challenger Nick Foles navigate their way through Chicago’s virtual offseason program could determine the eventual winner. “There’s no competition going on right now over Zoom, as you know,” Bears coach
6:31 PM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers made their three coordinators – Nathaniel Hackett (offense), Mike Pettine (defense) and Shawn Mennenga (special teams) – available via Zoom calls on Friday. It was the first time they spoke to reporters since the week leading up to the NFC Championship Game loss at
1:03 PM ET For all those times Cleveland Browns fans have complained that they could call better plays than the coach, now’s your chance. As part of the All In Challenge, the Browns are offering the opportunity for two people to help script the first 15 offensive plays of a preseason game. One winner will
6:00 AM ET TAMPA, Fla. — It’s just before noon on a May weekday, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead, cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting and offensive tackle Donovan Smith are all headed to work — inside their garage gyms, which have become makeshift home offices during the coronavirus pandemic. Per league and NFLPA rules, teams
4:09 PM ET The Washington Redskins added more talent to their running back room this offseason. That might impact Adrian Peterson‘s future; it won’t alter his approach. He’ll try to win the job and dispense knowledge along the way, continuing in a mentorship role. “I’ve always had the mindset of being open to competition,” Peterson
1:53 PM ET Miami Dolphins veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was excited for Tua Tagovailoa‘s arrival just like many fans, but that doesn’t mean he’s laying down for Tagovailoa to become the team’s Week 1 starting quarterback. “I’m as competitive as they come, so I want to go out and start. I know there’s a lot
6:00 AM ET METAIRIE, La. — Yes, of course. New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas said he has “most definitely” been inspired by ESPN’s “The Last Dance,” the 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan that aired the past five weeks. A lot of people have been. But Thomas is viewing it through the lens of a
8:51 AM ET NFL NationESPN The NFL season is still pretty far away. We know the 2020 schedule, and opening lines have been released for Week 1, Monday Night Football games and some other key matchups. As we wait for the real action to begin, we decided to take a look at some of the