The San Francisco 49ers are watching the window close on one generation of talent while looking to open another for an influx of new players. One position group that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later is wide receiver. Multi-purpose pass catcher and runner Deebo Samuel was dealt to the Washington Commanders. Brandon Aiyuk...
The New York Giants and Jason Pierre-Paul shared a complicated relationship that defined much of his career. The veteran pass rusher’s time in New York included memorable highs and devastating lows, most notably the fireworks accident that nearly ended his career. Despite the setback, Pierre-Paul battled back and continued producing at a high level...
Jordan RaananJul 4, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Jordan Raanan covers the New York Giants for ESPN and can be heard hosting on ESPN Radio. Raanan joined ESPN in 2016. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Former New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul doesn’t hesitate. He owns that Fourth of July accident 10 years ago that...
Even relegated to a chair, Caitlin Clark couldn’t contain her trademark fire. The Indiana Fever star, sidelined since June 26 by a stubborn groin strain, prowled the bench on July 3 like a general. Every steal, every fast‑break dunk, every defensive stop felt personal because for Clark, it’s never “just a game.” When head coach...
The Pittsburgh Steelers are securing their future by keeping the architect behind their aggressive transformation. After a very busy offseason, the franchise announced a front office move to go along with all of its player acquisitions. “We have signed GM Omar Khan to a new three-year contract that will keep him with the team...
Todd ArcherJul 3, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. FRISCO, Texas — Time was running out and the Dallas Cowboys‘ meeting room was getting louder and louder....
The Los Angeles Kings have wasted little time at the start of the NHL’s free agency period, making a series of signings to help break a frustrating streak of four straight first-round playoff exits. With longtime stalwart Drew Doughty and captain Anze Kopitar – both remaining from the Kings’ 2014 Stanley Cup win – still...
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....