7:38 PM ET John BarrESPN.com Close Joined ESPN in June 2003 Winner: 2013 Peabody Award; 2011 Edward R. Murrow Award/Video Investigative Reporting Covers breaking news, investigative pieces and human interest features A judge in Houston ruled Monday that Deshaun Watson can face questions under oath in at least some of the 22 civil cases filed
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2:32 PM ET PITTSBURGH — With the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback job is officially up for grabs. On Monday, outgoing general manager Kevin Colbert gave former backup Mason Rudolph a vote of confidence. “If we started a season today, Mason would be our starter, and we’re excited to see where that
11:24 AM ET EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings are hiring Wes Phillips to join Kevin O’Connell’s staff as the team’s offensive coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN. Phillips has been with the Rams since the 2019 season and was the passing game coordinator and tight ends coach during the team’s Super Bowl run in 2021.
10:31 AM ET The NFL and XFL have reached a partnership agreement that will focus on innovating the game and protecting the health of players, the XFL announced Monday. XFL officials made clear that the collaboration will not include player sharing for developmental purposes, but the alignment is notable given the growing number of alternative
6:00 AM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. — Maybe 2021 wasn’t a “Last Dance” for the Green Bay Packers. It sure seemed that way at the start, when quarterback Aaron Rodgers sounded reluctant about his return following his offseason of discontent. However, winning covers up a lot, and by the end of a third straight 13-win
7:55 AM ET With the NFL scouting combine set to begin next week in Indianapolis, a group of player agents is threatening to organize a boycott of key elements of the annual event if its concerns about a COVID-19 “bubble” for prospects are not addressed, sources told ESPN. The NFL sent a memo last week
6:45 AM ET NFL NationESPN The NFL is less than a month away from kicking off the 2022 league year and free agency on March 16. Free agency typically sets the tone for the rest of the offseason. Which teams will be aggressive in signing, or re-signing, top players on the market? Which teams will
9:01 PM ET Hall of Fame wide receiver and Washington football legend Charley Taylor died Saturday at the age of 80. The cause was not announced, but the Washington Commanders confirmed his death in a statement. “He represented the organization with excellence and class over three decades as a player and coach,” Commanders owners Dan
8:00 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Brian Flores has the resume of an NFL head coach. Four years as a New England Patriots scout. Fifteen seasons as a Patriots assistant coach. Four Super Bowl victories. Three seasons — including two winning seasons — as the Miami Dolphins head coach. Yet, Flores will not be a head
1:59 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has a new home. The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the hire of Flores, who is suing the NFL and three teams, as a defensive assistant and linebackers coach Saturday. “I am excited about Brian Flores joining our coaching staff given his history of developing