6:30 AM ET Mike TannenbaumESPN In a few weeks, all 32 franchises will be adding new playmakers in the 2023 NFL draft, although just 27 of them are set to pick in the first round. It’s no easy process, and I know firsthand. It wasn’t that long ago that I …
What to know about Jackson’s trade request
3:37 PM ET PHOENIX — The next step in the saga involving the Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson was taken Monday, when Jackson revealed he requested a trade out of Baltimore on March 2. In a tweet, the former NFL MVP said the Ravens, who previously placed the nonexclusive franchise …
How the Chiefs will replace key starters lost in free agency
6:00 AM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman are now playing for other teams, leaving the Kansas City Chiefs without two of their top options at wide receiver two weeks into free agency. There’s time for coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach to replace …
Jaguars expect a better defense in 2023, but which positions still need attention?
6:00 AM ET JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars appear poised to take control of the AFC South for the next several seasons, mainly because of quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the team’s offense. But if they’re going to have a chance to make a deep playoff run — and maybe …
Why Lamar Jackson would make sense for the Colts (and why he wouldn’t)
12:18 PM ET Stephen HolderESPN Editor’s note: This originally ran on March 20 and has been updated after Monday’s news that Lamar Jackson has requested a trade. INDIANAPOLIS — Within hours of the Baltimore Ravens placing the nonexclusive franchise tag on quarterback Lamar Jackson on March 7, reports surfaced that …
QB Jackson has requested trade from Ravens
10:59 AM ET Lamar Jackson said Monday that he has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens as the team “has not been interested in meeting my value” in contract talks. The star quarterback made the announcement on Twitter, saying he made the request on March 2. “… I love …
Payton: Broncos not trading WRs Jeudy, Sutton
7:31 PM ET The Denver Broncos are low on draft capital but they won’t be trading either of their starting outside receivers to accumulate picks, coach Sean Payton said Sunday from the annual league meeting in Phoenix. Amid trade rumors involving Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton, Payton acknowledged to NFL …
Tomlin ‘excited’ about Pickett’s potential in 2023
7:24 PM ET PHOENIX — This time a year ago, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was buzzing with the excitement that came with the challenge of drafting a rookie quarterback after nearly two decades working with a veteran signal caller. Neary 12 months after drafting Pitt product Kenny Pickett in …
New NFL Power Rankings: Post-free-agency 1-32 poll, plus underrated offseason moves
7:00 AM ET NFL Nation reporters It has been almost two weeks since the 2023 league year and NFL free agency began, and we have seen plenty of movement around the league. The New Orleans Saints landed quarterback Derek Carr, and the Las Vegas Raiders signed quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Top …
How Washington’s NFL franchise sank on and off the field under owner Dan Snyder
6:00 AM ET In 1999, the Washington franchise Dan Snyder purchased was one of the NFL’s marquee teams. It was barely a decade removed from two Super Bowl victories (plus another one in 1983) and had recently moved into an 80,000-seat stadium, fulfilling demand for tickets by a rabid fan …
Chargers’ 2023 draft needs? Start with targets for Justin Herbert
6:00 AM ET Lindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketball COSTA MESA, Calif. – Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley says he’s always loved the NFL draft, dating back to when he …
Titans newly-acquired free agents ‘grateful’ for new beginnings, opportunity
6:00 AM ET Turron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney University NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon’s first free agency period didn’t include any splash player acquisitions. In fact, the veterans who were released, specifically …