3:56 PM ET Mike DiRocco GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Jachai Polite wasn’t able to do much at Florida’s pro day to make up for his lackluster on-field performance at the NFL combine. The 6-foot-2, 254-pound defensive lineman ran another disappointing 4.8-second 40-yard dash — the same number he posted in Indianapolis — and aggravated the hamstring
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6:53 AM ET PHOENIX — It is as necessary as a glass of water while strolling across the desert. The New York Giants need a quarterback. Eli Manning is 38 years old and it seems almost obvious that the upcoming NFL draft should be the answer after they passed on addressing the need last year.
1:37 PM ET ESPN News Services Former Denver Broncos and Houston Texans wide receiver Demaryius Thomas pleaded guilty Wednesday to careless driving resulting in injury. Thomas was involved in a crash on Feb. 16, a few days after he was released by the Texans. In a statement laying out the reasons for his arrest, police
1:55 PM ET The majority owner of the Alliance of American Football told USA Today Sports that league is in danger of folding without help from the National Football League Players Association. Tom Dundon, who became the AAF’s chairman last month, told USA Today Sports in a recent interview that the NFLPA is not cooperating
7:11 AM ET When the New York Jets‘ decision-makers conducted their strategy sessions ahead of NFL free agency, they never imagined C.J. Mosley would be available. They figured he’d re-sign with the Baltimore Ravens or get the franchise tag. After all, who lets a four-time Pro Bowl linebacker, three months shy of his 27th birthday,
11:56 AM ET The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially signed quarterback Blaine Gabbert to a one-year contract Wednesday. Coach Bruce Arians had confirmed Tuesday that the team was working to sign Gabbert, who had played for Arians with the Arizona Cardinals in 2017. Gabbert will compete with Ryan Griffin for the backup quarterback job behind starter
1:48 PM ET Jordy Nelson, one of the cornerstones of the Green Bay Packers offense for a decade, is retiring from the NFL after playing last year for the Oakland Raiders. “We want to congratulate Jordy on an incredible career that included achievements that will result in his eventual induction in the Packers Hall of
11:45 AM ET Wide receiver Jordy Nelson, one of cornerstones of the Green Bay Packers offense for a decade, is retiring from the NFL after playing last year for the Oakland Raiders. Nelson, who turns 34 on May 31, became a free agent when the Raiders released him on March 14 after just one season
12:46 AM ET Although Arthur Blank did not want to discuss specific contract figures comparing one player to another, the Atlanta Falcons owner made clear his intentions regarding a raise for star wide receiver Julio Jones. Jones, who has two years and more than $21 million left on the five-year, $71.25 million contract extension he
6:37 PM ET PHOENIX — Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer wants to see Pro Bowl cornerback Xavier Rhodes return to his “Rhodes Closed” form that rose to prominence throughout the 2017 season. During Tuesday’s coaches breakfast at the annual NFL owners meetings in Phoenix, Zimmer expressed disappointment in the way Rhodes performed last season and