3:08 PM ET ASHBURN, Va. — After being traded twice in one year, new Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz on Thursday let it be known that it was good to be “wanted.” “Knowing that you’re wanted and feeling that support means a lot,” Wentz said during his first news conference with Washington. “It allows me
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11:47 AM ET BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns were informed Thursday that they are no longer in the running to land Deshaun Watson in a trade with the Houston Texans, a team source told ESPN. Browns met with Watson on Tuesday in Houston and attempted to convince the quarterback to waive his no-trade clause
12:05 PM ET Alaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. — A day after making one of the biggest free agency moves in franchise history, the Buffalo Bills continued their cap clearing moves Thursday by releasing wide receiver Cole Beasley. The Bills had granted Beasley — who was ready to move on — permission to seek a trade
12:56 PM ET The Atlanta Falcons are adding a former Pro Bowler to their secondary, agreeing to a contract with cornerback Casey Hayward Jr., a source told a ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The news was first reported by NFL Network, which said Hayward agreed to a two-year, $11 million contract. Hayward joins a young secondary with
11:48 AM ET The Steelers released veteran linebacker Joe Schobert on Thursday, a day after a source told ESPN that Pittsburgh had agreed to a two-year contract with linebacker Myles Jack. The Steelers will save $7.8 million on their salary cap by releasing Schobert. Jack agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract on Wednesday, a
1:00 PM ET Alaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. — A year ago, the Buffalo Bills sat at home watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. This year, they saw the Los Angeles Rams swarm Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow to clinch a title. The takeaway:
10:35 AM ET ASHBURN, Va., — The Washington Commanders filled a hole at guard, agreeing to terms with free agent Andrew Norwell, according to a source close to the situation. He’s expected at Washington’s facility later today. Terms were not yet disclosed Washington lost both starting guards this week; it cut left guard Ereck Flowers
9:03 AM ET PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has agreed to a three-year contract extension, a league source confirmed to ESPN. The deal runs through 2025 — the same length remaining on head coach Nick Sirianni’s contract. Roseman was in the final year of his contract before signing his new deal. Philly
9:59 PM ET Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise player Chris Godwin reached agreement on a three-year, $60 million deal that includes $40 million fully guaranteed at signing, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jenna Laine on Wednesday. Godwin wanted a three-year deal so he could become a free agent again at 29, and the Bucs were
10:29 PM ET ESPN News Services COSTA MESA, Calif. — Khalil Mack was watching the television show “Bel-Air” with his fiancée and son last Thursday when he got a call from his agent that the Chicago Bears were trading him. In a strange coincidence, Mack’s new team is close to the real Bel Air. Mack