The Pittsburgh Steelers made another significant move this offseason, trading for Jalen Ramsey in a bold attempt to stay competitive in the AFC North. Ramsey has embraced his new team, posting photos on social media with a smiley face cap next to his new Steelers jersey, proudly sporting the No. 5. It will be...
Matt MillerJun 30, 2025, 06:35 AM ET Close Matt Miller is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. A Missouri native, Matt joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter, NFL Live and ESPN Radio. Prior to joining ESPN, Matt spent 11 years as a senior...
Things keep getting worse for the Miami Dolphins as the preseason approaches. After trading Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers, they have two glaring holes on the roster, which was already not so great. While it’s very likely that general manager Chris Grier will make some additions before the start of the...
The Pittsburgh Steelers have transformed their roster this offseason through a series of blockbuster moves. They traded safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Miami Dolphins for cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith, adding to their earlier acquisition of wide receiver D.K. Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks and the trade of receiver George Pickens...
Stephen HolderJun 30, 2025, 06:06 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 contest....
The Edmonton Oilers are making it clear they’re planning for the future while remaining focused on winning now. On Friday, the team announced they had signed forward Trent Frederic to an eight-year contract worth $3.85 million annually. The long-term commitment comes just days after the team traded veteran winger Evander Kane to the Vancouver Canucks....
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found their answer at quarterback when Baker Mayfield stepped into the massive void left by Tom Brady’s retirement. While many questioned whether the former first overall pick could handle the pressure of replacing a legend, one former teammate has no doubts about Mayfield’s championship potential. Robbie Chosen recently offered his...
Michael DiRoccoJun 28, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Michael DiRocco is an NFL Nation reporter at ESPN and covers the Jacksonville Jaguars. He previously covered the University of Florida for over a decade for ESPN and the Florida Times-Union. DiRocco graduated from Jacksonville University and is a multiple APSE award winner. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Running...
Arch Manning is projected to be in the starting lineup for the Texas Longhorns after spending two seasons behind Quinn Ewers. He did not request a transfer like many others in his position. He stayed in Texas and waited patiently for his chance. Manning will lead a top-ranked team with eyes on a playoff run....
For many athletes who grow up playing football, making it to the NFL is the ultimate goal. The NFL is the top football league in the world, the pinnacle of athleticism for the sport. Becoming a professional athlete is challenging enough, but considering the limited number of jobs available in this highly competitive league,...
Marcel Louis-JacquesJun 27, 2025, 06:00 AM 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 for...
The NBA draft takes place this week, and University of Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier has emerged as one of the top shooters in this draft class, with many analysts expecting the 23-year-old marksman to have an immediate impact in the league. Lanier’s rise to fame has been rapid and somewhat unexpected. In 2024, the 6’5″...