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Eight seasons in the wilderness: How the Broncos fell into the NFL cellar and what comes next

For decades, Denver was among the league’s elite. Now it’s amid an eight-year playoff drought. Here are seven moments that led the franchise into misery.

The tight end evolution: Bigger role, greater impact, lingering problem

Tight ends like Travis Kelce are among the most productive pass catchers in the league, but there’s one area in which they still lag behind.

Niners finalizing Williams deal, ending holdout

The 49ers are finalizing a new deal deal with Trent Williams, according to his agency, ending the star left tackle’s prolonged holdout.

FPI simulates the entire NFL season

We played out just one of our Football Power Index’s 20,000 season sims, from Week 1 through Super Bowl LIX.

WR Pearsall out at least 4 games after being shot

49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was placed on the non-football injury list Monday after he was shot in the chest Saturday during an attempted robbery.

Chase again doesn't practice; W1 status still fluid

Ja’Marr Chase stood with the Bengals’ receivers and helped shag footballs, but he again didn’t practice as his status for Sunday’s game vs. the Patriots remains fluid.

'Strong leader' Wilson named a Steelers captain

Quarterback Russell Wilson was selected to be one of four captains by his Steelers teammates for the 2024 season.

Edwards-Helaire on NFI list, out at least 4 games

Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has been placed on the non-football illness list and will miss at least four games.

Rookie QB Williams among 8 Bears captains

The Chicago Bears named eight captains for the 2024 season Monday, including rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.

Fins' Hill, Waddle practice after summer injuries

After battling injuries and not playing during the preseason, Dolphins receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle returned to practice ahead of the opener vs. the Jaguars.

Simulating the entire 2024 NFL season: The biggest storylines from one possible outcome

We played out just one of our Football Power Index’s 20,000 season sims, from Week 1 through Super Bowl LIX. See what happened.

Let's preview the 2024 NFL season: Bold predictions, sleeper candidates for all 32 teams

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 2024 NFL regular season, including how the teams rank before Week 1.

'Lucky' Pearsall out of hospital after being shot

49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall, who was shot in the chest Saturday during an attempted robbery in central San Francisco, was released from the hospital Sunday.

Sources: Ex-Husker Frost joining Rams as analyst

Former Nebraska head coach Scott Frost is headed to the NFL where he is expected to become a senior football analyst for the Los Angeles Rams, sources told ESPN.

49ers' Pearsall 'stable' after being shot in chest

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is in “serious but stable” condition after being shot in the chest during an attempted robbery.

Don't be surprised if … : Fantasy predictions for 2024

It’s fun to make proclamations, so we asked our Fantasy staff to give us theirs ahead of the 2024 campaign.

49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall shot in robbery attempt

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot Saturday during a robbery attempt but is in stable condition and expected to be OK.

Jacoby Brissett considered quitting football, now he's starting for the Patriots

Brissett won the spot over rookie Drake Maye, partly because of his long journey through the NFL and lessons learned on the way.

Tom Brady restricted on TV with Raiders role pending

Brady is not permitted to be in another team’s facility, is not permitted to witness practice and is not permitted to attend broadcast production meetings, either in person or virtually.

After a career year and division title, Bucs' Baker Mayfield looking to take 'next step'

Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield won a playoff game in his first year with the Bucs — and he’s poised for more.

Brown to miss Chiefs opener, progress 'incredible'

Wide receiver Marquise Brown, one of the Kansas City Chiefs’ biggest offseason additions, will not play in Thursday night’s season opener against the Baltimore Ravens.

What to know on all 32 NFL playcallers: Sean McVay disciples lead list

From veterans to newbies, here’s everything you need to know about the NFL’s playcallers in 2024.

Sources: Dolphins extend McDaniel through '28

The Dolphins and coach Mike McDaniel have reached agreement on a three-year contract extension, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Darlington.

San Francisco 49ers and WR Brandon Aiyuk need each other to win Super Bowl

After not practicing the entire preseason and training camp, Aiyuk agreed to a new four-year contract on Thursday.

Dak: No deadline on talks, but no deal 'says a lot'

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott said he does not need a contract extension to be done before the season starts, but it “says a lot” with no deal yet in place.

Sources: Niners, Aiyuk reach $120M extension

The 49ers and receiver Brandon Aiyuk have agreed to a four-year, $120 million extension that ties him with the team through the 2028 season, sources told ESPN.

Chiefs GM: Would do Toney trade 'all over again'

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach says he would make the Kadarius Toney trade “all over again” because it helped Kansas City win a Super Bowl.

Jets WR Williams 'feels good,' cleared for opener

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will have his full arsenal of playmakers in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers.

Fantasy football mock draft: 12-team PPR

Our final mock draft of the summer to help you gain additional perspective in advance of your real drafts.

Risers: Five players whose draft value has skyrocketed

As we enter the biggest draft weekend of the year, it’s important to note which players are on the rise.