As the Tampa Bay Rays make their way in the AL East, their pitching lineup gets hit with another bad news as their ace Shane McClanahan’s injury sidelines him for another season. With a crucial series against the Athletics on the horizon, this new setback for their star left-hander may affect the rotation and their...
The New England Patriots have always been used to excellence. They were used to being the team to beat not only in the AFC East or in the AFC but in the league as a whole. That clearly hasn’t been the case in recent years. The Bill Belichick debacle and the last season have...
We spend a lot of time talking about the best quarterbacks in the NFL. The top five, top 10 passers in the game. How starters around the league stack up from season to season. But what about how all these QBs rank in specific areas? Who really excels in one aspect of play and stands...
Jon Gruden isn’t being subtle about his coaching comeback plans. The former NFL coach made his intentions crystal clear during a visit with the Georgia Bulldogs, declaring his burning desire to return to football and specifically targeting the SEC for his next opportunity. His blunt comments have college football fans buzzing about which struggling programs...
Jordan Whitehead is back on the field after battling through a difficult 2024 season marked by injuries and a car accident. The veteran safety has been making his rounds with NFL teams as he looks to continue his career. The Baltimore Ravens recently brought in Whitehead for a workout as they evaluate potential additions...
Ben BabyAug 9, 2025, 03:00 PM ET Close Ben Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the company in July 2019. Prior to ESPN, he worked for various newspapers in Texas, most recently at The Dallas Morning News where he covered college sports. He provides daily coverage of the Bengals for ESPN.com, while...
The preseason debut of Shedeur Sanders last night was something to behold. The QB from the Cleveland Browns saw himself deliver one of the best performances of the night, which earned him praise from a number of American legends. And among them was also NHL veteran and forward for the Vancouver Canucks, Evander Kane. The...
NFL training camp brings both opportunity and harsh reality for players fighting for roster spots. Every snap matters when injuries reshape depth charts. The San Francisco 49ers faced that reality when a wide receiver’s season ended before it began. “49ers placed WR Equanimeous St. Brown on the season-ending Injured Reserve List,” ESPN insider Adam...
Stephen HolderAug 7, 2025, 07:55 PM 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 preseason can be cruel to running backs coming off major injuries. One impressive showing means nothing. One stumble brings back all the questions. For Keaton Mitchell, Thursday night against the Indianapolis Colts wasn’t just another preseason game. It was his audition to prove that December 2023’s ACL tear hadn’t stolen the explosive speed that...
The Pittsburgh Steelers have sent a clear message this offseason. They are not rebuilding. Instead, the franchise is positioning itself for a legitimate championship run in 2025. Through strategic acquisitions and roster moves, Pittsburgh has demonstrated its commitment to maximizing what could be a closing window of opportunity. Former cornerback and current CBS Sports...
NFL NationAug 6, 2025, 08:28 PM 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. Training camps have kicked off around the NFL, and our 32 team reporters...