Quarterback Trey Lance reached agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $6.2 million with the Los Angeles Chargers, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday. Lance and Taylor Heinicke are now the backups behind Chargers starter Justin Herbert. Herbert has been one of the most durable quarterbacks in the NFL over his first five...
Walter Clayton Jr. just wrapped up one of the most unforgettable runs in March Madness history. From big-time scoring to a championship-winning defensive play, the Florida Gators star did it all. But what truly made his 2024–25 season special? He joined an elite list of legends—Carmelo Anthony and Anthony Davis by winning the Most Outstanding...
Speculation around Tyreek Hill’s future with the Miami Dolphins has continued to swirl, sparked by his offseason surgery and hints of discontent. Despite Hill’s subsequent claims of satisfaction with his current situation, rumors have persisted, and recent social media activity has only intensified the discussion. A single emoji recently poured gasoline on an already...
Ryan McFaddenApr 6, 2025, 02:57 PM ET Close Ryan McFadden covers the Las Vegas Raiders for ESPN’s NFL Nation. Prior to ESPN, McFadden was a Denver Broncos beat reporter for the Denver Post. McFadden also wrote about the Baltimore Ravens and University of Maryland athletics for The Baltimore Sun. HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas...
Ashton Jeanty has drawn several interesting comparisons, but NFL Draft expert Todd McShay’s is the most interesting. A consensus top running back in his class, Jeanty is widely considered a top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft class. The 2024 Heisman Trophy runner-up ran for 2,601 yards with 29 touchdowns on 374 carries, the highest...
Travis Hunter has spent the past three years decimating the opposition as a two-way college football player. As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, many in the media expect the receiver/cornerback from Colorado to be one of the top five players selected. The event comes on the heels of Hunter’s Heisman Trophy 2024 season in...
Todd ArcherApr 3, 2025, 10:21 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 — The Dallas Cowboys‘ search for a backup quarterback to Dak Prescott has landed on Joe...
As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, one of the more curious cases remains the positioning of Shedeur Sanders among the rest of the class. While his collegiate production was impeccable, scouts remain undecided on where he lands as an NFL starter. Moreover, some have even questioned his off-the-field demeanor and cadence to be too arrogant....
While the NFL world buzzes with debates over the “tush push” and endless speculation about Aaron Rodgers potentially joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets’ new head coach Aaron Glenn prefers the quiet approach. Just two years ago, the big question surrounded when the Jets would finally secure Rodgers. Now, the team maintains a...
Brady HendersonApr 3, 2025, 06:00 AM 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. PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Seattle Seahawks are in the midst of a full-blown transformation on offense. With the...
The Cincinnati Bengals may soon find themselves at the center of a major relocation saga. During the NFL’s Annual League Meetings, Bengals Executive Vice President Katie Blackburn made a striking statement regarding the team’s lease at Paycor Stadium, which is set to expire on June 30, 2026. The Bengals have an option to extend the...
The Las Vegas Raiders have been a laughingstock for the past two decades, and it is therefore easy to forget that they were once one of the NFL’s more iconic franchises. Back in the 1970s and early 1980s, the team, which was then based in Oakland, Calif., won a couple of Super Bowl championships,...