5:58 PM ET Stephen HolderESPN PHOENIX — The Indianapolis Colts‘ yearslong search for a quarterback continues, and that search will include consideration of Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson. Colts general manager Chris Ballard on Monday confirmed the team’s interest in the quarterback at the NFL’s annual league meeting, saying that Indianapolis — which has endured

12:55 AM ET CINCINNATI — The Bengals picked up a key offensive player late Monday night. Tight end Irv Smith Jr. agreed to terms with the team on a one-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN. Smith gives the Bengals a potential starting tight end for the upcoming season. A 2019 second-round draft pick, Smith

6:30 AM ET Mike TannenbaumESPN In a few weeks, all 32 franchises will be adding new playmakers in the 2023 NFL draft, although just 27 of them are set to pick in the first round. It’s no easy process, and I know firsthand. It wasn’t that long ago that I was making draft selections as

3:37 PM ET PHOENIX — The next step in the saga involving the Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson was taken Monday, when Jackson revealed he requested a trade out of Baltimore on March 2. In a tweet, the former NFL MVP said the Ravens, who previously placed the nonexclusive franchise tag on Jackson, have “not

Mar 28, 2023 Mike ClayESPN Writer Close Fantasy football, NFL analyst for ESPN.com Member of Pro Football Writers of America Founding director of Pro Football Focus Fantasy 2013 FSTA award winner for most accurate preseason rankings Here is an updated set of dynasty and keeper rankings for those of you in those kinds of leagues:

Mar 28, 2023 Mike ClayESPN Writer Close Fantasy football, NFL analyst for ESPN.com Member of Pro Football Writers of America Founding director of Pro Football Focus Fantasy 2013 FSTA award winner for most accurate preseason rankings Mike Clay’s 2023 fantasy football rankings by position will be updated throughout the preseason to reflect any changes in

10:59 PM ET PHOENIX — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft expressed optimism Monday that the Washington Commanders could be sold soon. Indianapolis Colts counterpart Jim Irsay expressed caution, saying the sale could spill into the fall. In other words, NFL owners aren’t quite sure when the Commanders sale will be finalized. What they do

10:59 AM ET Lamar Jackson said Monday that he has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens as the team “has not been interested in meeting my value” in contract talks. The star quarterback made the announcement on Twitter, saying he made the request on March 2. “… I love the game of football and

1:01 PM ET PHOENIX — The San Francisco 49ers aren’t yet sure when quarterback Brock Purdy will be back on the field as he recovers from right elbow surgery. But they do seem to know what role he will fill when it happens: QB1. In what was easily the strongest endorsement for the reigning Mr.

7:31 PM ET The Denver Broncos are low on draft capital but they won’t be trading either of their starting outside receivers to accumulate picks, coach Sean Payton said Sunday from the annual league meeting in Phoenix. Amid trade rumors involving Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton, Payton acknowledged to NFL Network that the Broncos have