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Which NFL stars will get paid soon? Updates on 28 players who want new contracts
Could Lamar Jackson, DK Metcalf, Minkah Fitzpatrick and other big-name players get the new deals they want this summer? We check in on contract negotiations around the league.
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NFL NATION
Cowboys rookie Tyler Smith wouldn't let Blount's disease slow his rise
"It’s like carpentry on your body," Smith said of the surgery he had in high school to fix his condition. "There’s nothing I'm not willing to do."
Patriots counting on lift at linebacker from 2021 pick Cameron McGrone
The fifth-rounder, who missed his rookie season because of a torn left ACL, adds youth and speed to the defense.
PROJECTIONS AND RANKINGS
Unveiling our projections for next NFL season: Eight things you need to know
The ESPN Football Power Index projections are live. Here's how our model believes the 2022 season will play out, from Super Bowl champ predictions to close division races.
Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus which players benefited most from the draft
The Saints didn't pick Jameis Winston's successor and the Cowboys' rookies will free up Micah Parsons.
'YOU DROP A BALL, YOU RUN A MILE'
Ball-security drills start early in OBJ's house
BREES BACK TO NEW ORLEANS?
If Drew Brees is serious about playing again, what happens next?
Can Brees unretire? Do the Saints hold his rights? Here’s a quick glance at what a comeback might entail for the 43-year-old.
Stephen A. urges Saints to reunite with Drew Brees
WHAT ALEXANDER EXTENSION MEANS FOR PACKERS
Alexander deal shows Green Bay ready to win with defense now, after Rodgers
While the Packers' offense appears to be in a state of flux after trading Davante Adams to the Raiders, the defense looks well-positioned.
HOTTEST TICKETS FOR THE 2022 SEASON
The hottest tickets from the NFL's 2022 schedule release
Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers' (possible) last matchup? Russell Wilson's return to Seattle? Just some of the most expensive tickets from the upcoming NFL season.
SCHEDULE ROLLOUTS
The Seahawks pranked their players with a ridiculously unfair fake schedule
Four straight road games? No bye week after a trip to Germany? Playing on both Thanksgiving and Christmas?
Giants, Chiefs and more get creative with schedule release
A handful of teams had fun with the news, posting graphics, jokes and more on social media.
NFL DRAFT
Experts debate the draft: Bold predictions for the rookie class, top picks, more
Bold predictions? Best pick of the NFL draft? Potential fantasy sleepers? Impact classes? Early picks for Rookie of the Year? Our experts weigh in on the biggest remaining questions.
Top Headlines
- Watson meeting with NFL in Texas, source says
- Source: RB Cohen tore Achilles during IG workout
- Burrow: Bengals 'know what it takes' now to win
- All XFL games to air on ESPN, Disney platforms
- Brady set to take different type of hits in roast
- Saints HC Allen: Brees tweet likely 'made in jest'
- Packers to make Alexander highest-salaried DB
- Bills Hall of Famers plan to help shooting victims
- The biggest roster holes for all 32 teams
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Biggest NFL roster holes for all 32 teams after the 2022 draft: What each team is still missing, potential solutions, more
NFL draft season is over and the offseason is in full swing. How are rosters looking post-draft and which positions could still use an upgrade before the 2022 season starts?
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Predicting 10 remaining NFL free-agent signings, including landing spots for Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry, James Bradberry, more
We're past the draft and the compensatory pick formula deadline, which means remaining free agents could soon join new teams. Bill Barnwell outlines 10 signings that make sense.
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The hottest tickets from the NFL's 2022 schedule release
Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers' (possible) last matchup? Russell Wilson's return to Seattle? Just some of the most expensive tickets from the upcoming NFL season.
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Why it might be a while before you get trading cards for NFL draft picks
Fans could get the first card with a team's draft pick in a month. However, supply chain issues delayed the 2021 draft class' most collectible cards by a year.
