4:06 PM ET HOUSTON — Former Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson tweeted his thoughts on the current situation surrounding quarterback Deshaun Watson‘s displeasure with the team, saying, “If I’m [Watson], I will stand my ground.” “The Texans organization is known for wasting players careers,” the former All-Pro receiver added. “Since Jack Easterby has walk
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12:53 PM ET The Las Vegas Raiders have named Gus Bradley their new defensive coordinator, the team announced Tuesday. Bradley, a former head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars for four seasons (2013 to 2016), was most recently the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers the past four seasons. The team announced the hiring on
1:46 PM ET Associated Press The U.S. Supreme Court has thrown out the manslaughter conviction for the man who shot former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith to death in 2016. Monday’s order in favor of Cardell Hayes had been expected. In December 2017, a jury convicted Hayes by a vote of 10-2 on charges
2:14 PM ET Brady HendersonESPN SEATTLE — The Seahawks have extended general manager John Schneider, the team announced Tuesday. Schneider’s extension runs through the 2027 draft. The extension the team recently gave coach Pete Carroll runs through the 2025 season, so the Seahawks have their top two decision makers under contract together for the next
1:01 PM ET CINCINNATI — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow knows the recovery process after his knee surgery is long and will be littered with small benchmarks. One of the next major ones is less than a month away. In his first media availability since October, Burrow said he hopes to start throwing again in mid-February,
11:41 AM ET INDIANAPOLIS — Colts starting left tackle Anthony Castonzo has decided to retire after playing 10 seasons in the NFL, he announced Tuesday. “As a kid, it was my dream to play in the NFL. I played my first full season of tackle football in second grade,” Castonzo said in a statement. “Now
6:00 AM ET HOUSTON — The Houston Texans took a step toward moving past their 4-12 season and previous regime when they hired former Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio as their general manager on Thursday. But instead of getting to celebrate the hire, Texans chairman and CEO Cal McNair reportedly upset his franchise
6:55 AM ET NFL NationESPN Six NFL playoff games down, seven to go. The offseason is nearly here — and for 24 teams, it already is — bringing the opportunity for every team to get better and make changes as they prepare for the 2021 season. How will free agency shake out? Who will land
6:00 AM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — While experimenting during a break at Kansas City Chiefs practice earlier this season, Patrick Mahomes got the idea to go in motion before returning behind center to receive the snap. Mahomes later went to coach Andy Reid with an unconventional idea for a play using the quarterback in
6:58 PM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jared Veldheer saved the Green Bay Packers in the playoffs last year, and he could do it again this year — and would make NFL history in the process. The veteran offensive tackle will sign with the Packers, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday. Veldheer, 33,