5:33 PM ET The Miami Dolphins are diving headfirst into a rebuild, with the first step being to get cumbersome veteran contracts off the books. They started that process Thursday by releasing defensive end Andre Branch and guard Ted Larsen. The two moves will save Miami $9.15 million in salary-cap space. Several other prominent Dolphins
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2:17 PM ET Multiple teams approached the Chicago Bears at the NFL scouting combine last week to discuss a potential trade for running back Jordan Howard, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday. The Bears are in the market for a kicker, and on Wednesday, they signed free agent Chris Blewitt. They will release
1:17 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston will have both of his starting tackles back in 2019. Two days after re-signing left tackle Donovan Smith to a three-year contract, the Bucs have exercised the option in the final year of right tackle Demar Dotson‘s contract. In 2019, Dotson will earn
1:26 PM ET The Washington Redskins solved part of their quarterback situation. And they did it by making an affordable move. But questions still remain now that they have Case Keenum along with Colt McCoy. The Redskins traded for Keenum, a move that sounds big but really might be nothing more than them grabbing a
11:24 AM ET New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been ordered to attend an arraignment hearing related to his misdemeanor charges of solicitation, according to court documents, though his lawyer could still seek to allow Kraft to not appear. Though the court order says Kraft “must be present” or face a bond forfeiture and
12:00 AM ET MINNEAPOLIS — Based on his past experiences with free agents, Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer believes Kirk Cousins will be even better in his second season in Minneapolis. &• Predictions for all 32 teams’ top free agents&• Will Year 2 be better for Kirk Cousins?&• Cowboys’ pass rush could be in trouble&•
7:44 AM ET Teams can start to negotiate with free agents on Monday. We know running back Le’Veon Bell won’t be back with the Steelers after sitting out last season. But will quarterback Teddy Bridgewater re-sign with the Saints? And where will safety Tyrann Mathieu be suiting up next season? NFL Nation reporters make predictions
7:30 AM ET Kevin Seifert Close NFL Nation ESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008 Dan Graziano Close ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPN in 2011 New Jersey native and author of two published novels The 2019 NFL free-agency period is upon us. With contract negotiations starting
8:00 AM ET INDIANAPOLIS — An NFL general manager stands in his suite at Lucas Oil Stadium watching the combine workouts. I’m not using his name; even though he’s merely admitting what everyone privately acknowledges, he worries about saying it aloud because the combine is such a growth industry for the NFL. After years of
7:13 AM ET The Baltimore Ravens and tight end Nick Boyle have agreed on a new three-year contract, a source told ESPN’s Dan Graziano on Thursday. The deal is worth $18 million, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Boyle had been eligible for unrestricted free agency next week and was expected to draw some interest from