7:24 PM ET PHOENIX — This time a year ago, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was buzzing with the excitement that came with the challenge of drafting a rookie quarterback after nearly two decades working with a veteran signal caller. Neary 12 months after drafting Pitt product Kenny Pickett in the first round, that excitement

7:00 AM ET NFL Nation reporters It has been almost two weeks since the 2023 league year and NFL free agency began, and we have seen plenty of movement around the league. The New Orleans Saints landed quarterback Derek Carr, and the Las Vegas Raiders signed quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Top free agent (and former Kansas

6:00 AM ET In 1999, the Washington franchise Dan Snyder purchased was one of the NFL’s marquee teams. It was barely a decade removed from two Super Bowl victories (plus another one in 1983) and had recently moved into an 80,000-seat stadium, fulfilling demand for tickets by a rabid fan base. At one point, the

6:00 AM ET Lindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketball COSTA MESA, Calif. – Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley says he’s always loved the NFL draft, dating back to when he was a kid growing up

6:00 AM ET Turron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney University NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon’s first free agency period didn’t include any splash player acquisitions. In fact, the veterans who were released, specifically Taylor Lewan, Bud Dupree and

8:30 PM ET ESPN staff We’re over halfway through the regular season of the XFL ,and Week 6 brought exciting matchups from both the North and the South divisions as we begin to look towards the playoffs. The Orlando Guardians continue to struggle, falling to 0-6 on the season against the Seattle Sea Dragons. The

6:00 AM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Sweet spot for linemen: The Jets don’t want to surrender their first-round pick for Aaron Rodgers, and it’s not hard to see why. While the 13th overall selection isn’t as high as usual for them — it’s

6:00 AM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Ranking top needs: The major activity in free agency has subsided, and while that doesn’t stop teams from signing players or making trades, the core of the Patriots’ roster is set. Thus, here is one view of

7:49 PM ET Brady HendersonESPN SEATTLE — Bobby Wagner is coming back to where he built a Hall of Fame résumé. The Seattle Seahawks announced Saturday they had agreed to terms with the free agent linebacker and later tweeted a picture of Wagner signing his contract. The move reunites the Seahawks with arguably the greatest

1:31 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While the Carolina Panthers were evaluating quarterback Will Levis at Kentucky pro day on Friday, they also were adding depth at wide receiver to support whomever they select with the top pick of the draft. The Panthers agreed to a deal with former Detroit Lions wideout DJ Chark, the