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″...
Taylor Heinicke’s days as an NFL starter might be over, but he’s still getting one ring. Unfortunately, it’s not the ring all players strive for. However, it might be even more important. As reported by Riggo 70 Chip on X, the former Washington Commanders signal-caller just got engaged. Heinicke took to Instagram to share...
Brady HendersonJun 25, 2025, 02:42 PM ET Close Brady Henderson is a reporter for NFL Nation and covers the Seattle Seahawks for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2017 after covering the team for Seattle Sports 710-AM. SEATTLE — The Seahawks are bringing back veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin for a second stint in Seattle. Griffin’s agency,...
The New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers have wildly different outlooks going into the 2025 season. While the Steelers are trying to get one last hurrah out of Aaron Rodgers, the Patriots are trying to steadily build a contender around Drake Maye. However, the two franchises have a common position group that isn’t on...
Aaron Rodgers has quietly entered a new chapter of his life, one that extends far beyond his recent move to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The veteran quarterback confirmed he recently got married, though he remains steadfast about keeping his wife’s identity completely private. The revelation came during his appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on...
NFL NationJun 24, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close NFL Nation is made up of 32 team-specific reporters who cover the NFL year-round across ESPN.com, ESPN television shows, ESPN Radio, ESPN+ and social media platforms. It was established ahead of the 2013 season. As the offseason program moves on, rookies across the NFL have had their...