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How Mr. Irrelevant became the most beloved underdog in sports
It began as an experiment 49 years ago, but now, Mr. Irrelevant has become the mascot for long shots everywhere.

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TOO GOOD TO PASS UP
Why extending Josh Allen was pivotal for the Jaguars, and could Trevor Lawrence's extension be next?
The Jaguars don't have a good track record when it comes to signing players to second contracts. But Allen was too good of a player to lose.


NFL DRAFT
APRIL 25-27 ON ESPN NETWORKS
Mel Kiper's two-round mock draft: Three trades for QBs and how the Chargers could earn an 'A'
As the 2024 NFL draft inches closer, Mel Kiper is back for a new set of predictions, this time projecting two rounds of picks.

The draft's best at 90 different traits and skills: Where top prospects stand out
Best arm? Most explosive ball carrier? Top ball hawk? We hand out superlatives for this year's draft class.


NFL DRAFT TALK
The team Kiper expects to move up for J.J. McCarthy

Could the Cowboys draft a QB early?


NFL NATION
The Raiders would like to draft a franchise QB, but it's not going to be easy
First-year coach Antonio Pierce has been vocal about the Raiders wanting a young franchise QB, but at No. 13 overall, that could be tricky.

Can the Patriots' lead decision-maker ace the No. 3 pick? Why Eliot Wolf was 'built for this'
After growing up in the Packers' draft room, the Patriots director of scouting is now calling the shots.


TIPS ON HOW TO DEVELOP CALEB
Can the Bears develop Caleb Williams? Here are 11 coaches, 2 GMs on what it takes
The Bears need to reverse course if they're going to develop Williams. Here are expert tips on quarterback development.


UFL STAR INJURY UPDATE
Social media influencer, UFL star 'Deestroying' out with fractured neck, could miss rest of season
In his Instagram story, the Brahmas kicker and YouTube/TikTok star said an attempted tackle caused his injury.


BREAKING DOWN THE PROSPECTS
The best NFL comps for the 2024 draft class: We asked 14 experts for perfect matches on top prospects
Our NFL analysts matched 14 draft prospects to current and former pros.

Projecting sack totals for the draft's best edge rushers: Ranking the top six, plus a sleeper
Which edge rusher projects to have the most sacks? We project top prospects, plus offer NFL player comps.


FANTASY FOOTBALL
Players who will eclipse early stat projections
Coinciding with the upcoming solar eclipse, we take an early look at players we believe will exceed expectations.

Top Headlines
- Rodgers thought 'this is it' for career after injury
- Sources: Jaguars' Allen agrees to $150M contract
- Packers to play Eagles in Brazil game in Week 1
- Ex-NFL star Suggs faces two charges in Arizona
- Ravens' Harbaugh glad hip-drop tackle eliminated
- Logan Ryan, 2-time Super Bowl champ, retires
- Position-specific helmet options increase in NFL
- Chiefs superfan turned robber told to pay $10.8M
- High, low draft projections for nine QBs
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