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Source: LT Smith unlikely to return to Cowboys

Left tackle Tyron Smith is unlikely to play a 14th season with the Cowboys after initial discussions left the sides at different ends of the salary spectrum, according to a source.

Texas WR Worthy blazes fastest 40 ever at 4.21

Texas receiver Xavier Worthy made NFL combine history Saturday, clocking the fastest 40-yard dash at 4.21 seconds.

Bama's Latham wants NFL teams to try him at LT

JC Latham said Saturday at the NFL scouting combine he wants to show he can be a potential solution for a team at left tackle.

Sources: Giants releasing veteran G Glowinski

The Giants are releasing veteran guard Mark Glowinski, sources told ESPN’s Jordan Raanan and Jeremy Fowler.

Sources: 49ers promote for DC; Staley joins staff

The 49ers plan to make defensive passing game specialist Nick Sorensen their new defensive coordinator and add former Chargers coach Brandon Staley as their assistant head coach, sources told ESPN.

What will (and should) the Bears do with the No. 1 pick? Here's what 22 NFL team reps predict

We polled GMs, scouts and execs from 22 teams to find out if they think the Bears will draft Caleb Williams at No. 1 or deal the pick.

Which quarterbacks did the Giants like at the NFL combine?

With Daniel Jones coming off an ACL injury, the Giants may look to draft a quarterback with the No. 6 pick.

Maximum effort leads to intense faces at the combine

Players go all-out and that leads to some interesting facial expressions.

Ex-Seahawks OL Wheeler gets 81-month sentence

Chad Wheeler was sentenced Friday to 81 months of confinement, the result of a November conviction for first- and second-degree assault/domestic violence stemming from a 2021 assault of his then-girlfriend.

Britt Reid's prison term for DWI crash shortened

The remainder of Britt Reid’s three-year prison sentence, which was handed down in November 2022 for DWI causing serious bodily injury, was commuted to house arrest, subject to several conditions.

Hardman denies leaking Jets' game plans to 2 foes

Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman, responding to an SNY report and social media posts by former Jets teammates that accused him of leaking game plans to two opponents, issued a denial Friday.

Pats release Jackson as cap space at $101M-plus

Releasing J.C. Jackson creates about $13.5 million in cap space, as the Patriots now have $100 million-plus in space ahead of free agency.

Khakis, Captain Comeback and 225-pound bench presses: The lure of playing for Jim Harbaugh

The Los Angeles Chargers named Jim Harbaugh coach in January. His former NFL and college football players share their favorite stories.

Pats release Jackson; cap space in $100M range

Releasing J.C. Jackson creates about $13.5 million in cap space, as the Patriots now have about $100 million in space ahead of free agency.

Williams not thinking beyond No. 1 pick in draft

USC quarterback Caleb Williams says he hasn’t thought about being drafted anywhere but No. 1 in the NFL draft by the Chicago Bears.

Source: Saints to cut Maye as part of cap moves

A source tells ESPN that the New Orleans Saints plan to cut safety Marcus Maye as part of a series of moves to become salary cap compliant.

Penix says he's healthy, set to be franchise QB

Washington quarterback Michael Penix says he has proven he is healthy and is ready to be an NFL franchise QB.

'No excuse': Cam sorry for role in Atlanta scuffle

Cam Newton acknowledged that he was involved in a youth football scuffle over the weekend that could have gotten worse and makes it harder for him to act as an example to younger players.

McCarthy to sell Michigan wins in draft interviews

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy says leading the Wolverines to 27 victories in his 28 career starts is a stat that he can use in his favor when talking to interested NFL teams.

Source: Vikes RB Mattison informed he'll be cut

Running back Alexander Mattison, who struggled after taking over for Dalvin Cook as the lead back last season, has been told by the Vikings that he will be released, a source told ESPN.

CB DeJean broke leg at Iowa, plans draft workout

Cornerback and first-round hopeful Cooper DeJean confirmed his final season at Iowa was derailed by a broken leg, saying he has just recently started running at full speed.

Jets eye Hardman's 'come get me' Chiefs talk

Jets GM Joe Douglas said Wednesday that Mecole Hardman saying on “The Pivot” that he told Chiefs GM Brett Veach to “come get me” last season, “definitely resonated with us.”

It’s time for these 32 players, including 6 quarterbacks, to find new teams

Mac Jones could use a fresh start, but he’s not the only player who could benefit from a move to another team. We named 32 to watch.

Jets OK QB Wilson to seek trade, won't tag Huff

The Jets have granted quarterback Zach Wilson permission to seek a trade and won’t use the franchise tag on defensive end Bryce Huff, GM Joe Douglas said Wednesday.

Source: Chiefs cut Valdes-Scantling, save $12M

The Chiefs are releasing wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Wednesday.

Williams, idle in Indy, ready for draft's top teams

Former USC quarterback Caleb Williams spoke in depth about the Bears, unveiled his combine plan and reflected on a journey to the NFL that’s nearing a culmination.

'He's a Raider': GM says Adams won't be traded

Raiders general manager Tom Telesco essentially shut down trade speculation about receiver Davante Adams, saying Tuesday, “He’s a Raider.”

Falcons release veteran tight end Jonnu Smith

The Falcons released veteran tight end Jonnu Smith, the team announced Tuesday.

Chargers mum on Allen, Williams, Mack, Bosa

With the Chargers projected to be over the salary cap, the team is noncommital on the futures of stars Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack.

Source: Chiefs prep tag for Sneed, open to trade

The Chiefs have informed L’Jarius Sneed they are prepared to use the franchise tag and are open to consummating a trade if no long-term deal is reached, a source told ESPN’s Adam Teicher.