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NFL owners approve massive revamp to kickoff

NFL owners approved a massive revamp of the kickoff play Tuesday, opting for a format that originated in the XFL.

Sources: Steelers add KR TD leader Patterson

Cordarrelle Patterson reached agreement on a two-year, $6 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

NFL OK of Brady's Raiders bid 'making progress'

The NFL has yet to approve Tom Brady’s bid for Raiders minority ownership, but commissioner Roger Goodell is not concerned.

NFL to play 2 games on Christmas Wednesday

Despite the holiday falling on a Wednesday, the NFL will again play on Christmas Day in 2024. Matchups for the two afternoon games will be determined later.

Tannenbaum's GM mock draft: A former exec's own first-round picks, including six QBs and one big trade

Mike Tannenbaum puts his GM hat back on and makes his own selections for each team in the first round of the 2024 draft.

New NFL Power Rankings for next season: Stacking all 32 teams, plus underrated signings to know

In our second all-32 team ranking of the year, multiple squads got a boost from free agency while a few others dropped as a result of subtractions.

Antonio Pierce's QB scouting reports: How he sees the 2024 draft class and the Raiders' depth chart

The Raiders coach says Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew will compete for the starting quarterback job, even if they draft a rookie in Round 1.

NFL owners approve ban of swivel hip-drop tackle

NFL owners have approved a rule proposal to ban the swivel hip-drop tackle, the league announced Monday.

49ers GM says WR Aiyuk not available for trade

49ers GM John Lynch said Monday that wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is not available for trade and the team has already begun discussing the parameters of an extension that will keep him around long term.

McDaniel says Dolphins have offer out to OBJ

The Miami Dolphins made wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. a contract offer last week, coach Mike McDaniel said Monday.

Deion hints he'll sway son's draft fate, cites Eli

Colorado’s Deion Sanders said there are “certain [NFL] cities that ain’t going to happen” for son Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter in the 2025 draft, and that the two will decide where they play.

Bears GM 'surprised' by lesser interest in Fields

Bears GM Ryan Poles said he was “surprised” by the “smaller pool” of teams with interest in Justin Fields, and that he tried to do right by the QB by trading him to the Steelers.

Updated 2024 NFL Power Rankings: Who improved in free agency, plus 32 under-the-radar moves

In our second all-32 team ranking of the year, multiple squads got a boost from free agency while a few others dropped as a result of subtractions.

NFL experts debate free agency: Most — and least — improved teams, plus our favorite signings

Which teams have been quiet and maybe even taken a step back from 2023? We asked eight experts for the best and worst of free agency.

Jets' roster upgrade came at a bargain, but will it work?

New York limited how much guaranteed money it doled out this offseason, but the discounted players come with checkered injury pasts.

What kind of coach will Patriots' Jerod Mayo be?

To incoming free agents, Mayo felt like “one of the guys.” Will this approach work?

Mayo, Patriots 'still open' to offers for No. 3 pick

On the first day of the NFL annual meeting in Orlando on Sunday, New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said his club isn’t locked into making a selection at No. 3 in the NFL draft, and that “we’re still open to any type of deals that come our way.”

How Kirk Cousins will fit into Falcons offense

The Sean McVay influence in Atlanta should be familiar to Cousins after his time with Kevin O’Connell in Minnesota.

Tomlin says Wilson in 'pole position' to be QB1

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Russell Wilson will have the “pole position” for the team’s starting quarterback job, but Justin Fields will “have the opportunity to compete” when the time is right.

Why the Chiefs traded L'Jarius Sneed to the Titans

The Chiefs will receive a 2025 third-round pick and a 2024 seventh-round pick swap for the cornerback.

Retired Donald 'at peace': Urge to play not there

Former Rams star Aaron Donald said he feels “complete” after a 10-year NFL career, saying, “The passion to play the game is no longer there for me.”

Sources: Chiefs to send star CB Sneed to Titans

The Chiefs are finalizing a deal to send cornerback L’Jarius Sneed to the Titans, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Sneed will sign a new contract with Tennessee that is expected to make him one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in NFL history.

NFL experts debate free agency: Most improved teams, plus picks for best and worst signings

The Texans made a huge splash with their signings. Which other teams followed suit? We asked eight experts for the best and worst of free agency.

Is Derrick Henry the best addition in the AFC North? We look at top free agent moves

It was a busy free agency period for the Ravens, Browns, Steelers and Bengals. We answer the most important questions facing the division.

NFL officials back hip-drop tackle rule change

NFL officials responded Thursday to protests over a proposal to outlaw a version of the “hip-drop tackle,” a technique the league says has resulted in an injury rate that is up to 25 times higher than on tackles when it is not employed.

Free agency in review: The current vibe of all 32 teams

With the big free agency wave over, we’re taking inventory on every NFL team and who they’ve signed.

Source: NFL to vote on Texans ownership change

The league owners will vote on whether to approve Houston Texans chairman and CEO Cal McNair as the franchise’s new principal owner at the NFL owners’ meeting, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Jets new LT Smith says team has 'all the pieces'

Jets new left tackle Tyron Smith described his first foray into free agency as ‘stressful,’ but said he believes the team ‘has all the pieces’ to make a run at the Super Bowl.

Judge: NFL retirees can proceed to disability trial

A lawsuit accusing the NFL’s disability plan of violating its duty to retired players by routinely denying valid injury claims can proceed to trial on most counts, a federal judge in Maryland has ruled.

NFL experts debate free agency: What was the most questionable move? Best signing?

Did Jacksonville overpay on Calvin Ridley? What about Green Bay on Josh Jacobs? We asked eight experts for the best and worst of free agency.