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25 years after 9/11, Strahan, Testaverde, others relive the emotional memories
Hall of Famers, franchise greats and more recount the moments they experienced in the aftermath of the attacks.[read more]
What are NFL rules changes in 2026? Red flags, discipline and kickoffs
Here is everything fans need to know about NFL rules and points of emphasis for the 2025 season.[read more]
Poll: Ducks' Moore runaway QB1 in deep crop for 2027 NFL draft
Oregon's Dante Moore is the runaway top vote-getter among 25 NFL scouts and executives polled by ESPN to see whom they project as the top quarterback for the 2027 draft.[read more]
Sources: Raiders TE Mayer lands $45M extension as Bowers sidelined
Tight end Michael Mayer, who is stepping in for an injured Brock Bowers to start the regular season, has received a multiyear extension from the Raiders.[read more]
Rush still to start for ailing Falcons despite back spasms
Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush experienced back spasms Saturday, but he will still start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced.[read more]
Sources: Packers, TE Kraft reach 4-year extension worth up to $92M
The Packers and tight end Tucker Kraft have reached agreement on a four-year extension worth up to $92 million, sources told ESPN.[read more]
Chiefs set to use undrafted rookie at LT as Simmons ruled out
Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons is out for Monday's season opener against the Broncos, with Kansas City expected to turn to undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson to help protect returning quarterback Patrick Mahomes.[read more]
Sources: Stroud, Texans to table extension talks amid looming QB market
The Texans and C.J. Stroud made a run at completing a contract extension before the regular season begins, but both sides agreed they now prefer to wait until after this season to work out a long-term deal, sources told ESPN and NFL Network.[read more]
Source: Jags, WR Washington unlikely to agree to deal before season
The Jaguars and Parker Washington are unlikely to agree to a contract extension before the start of the season, a source told NFL Network.[read more]
Sources: Jackson won't have deal with Ravens before start of season
Lamar Jackson has been reluctant to discuss a long-term extension with the Ravens and has been more focused on the upcoming 2026 season, league sources told ESPN.[read more]