Eric Woodyard, ESPNMay 25, 2023, 04:27 PM ET ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Jameson Williams admitted to feeling “sick” and “hurt” on the night of April 20 when the Detroit Lions‘ second-year receiver learned of his six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s gambling policy. He said he was blindsided by the ruling, which was formally announced

May 25, 2023, 01:58 PM ET Veteran safety Tony Jefferson is retiring from the NFL to become a scout with the Baltimore Ravens. Jefferson, 31, will begin his scouting career with the Ravens this summer, a career path he has always desired once done playing, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Thursday. The Ravens announced that Jefferson

Michael DiRocco, ESPN Staff WriterMay 25, 2023, 10:45 AM ET Close Covered University of Florida for 13 seasons for ESPN.com and Florida Times-Union Graduate of Jacksonville University Multiple APSE award winner JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jaguars on Thursday signed kicker Brandon McManus, who won a Super Bowl title during his nine seasons with the Denver

Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff WriterMay 25, 2023, 01:59 PM ET Close Covered Patriots since 1997 Joined ESPN in 2009 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots were stripped of two organized team activities because of coaches’ scheduling that resulted in players spending more than their allowed time at the team facility, according to league sources.

Alaina Getzenberg, ESPNMay 25, 2023, 06:00 AM ET BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills have largely enjoyed consistency at key spots on defense under coach Sean McDermott. As the team prepares for next season, however, there has been a bit of a shake-up. First, McDermott took over the playcalling after defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, who

Field Yates, ESPN InsiderMay 25, 2023, 06:55 AM ET Close Field Yates has previous experience interning with the New England Patriots on both their coaching and scouting staffs. A graduate of Wesleyan University (CT), he is a regular contributor to ESPN Boston’s Patriots coverage and ESPN Insider. Fantasy football is a ton of fun, but

John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterMay 24, 2023, 10:56 AM ET Close Covered the Redskins for the Washington Examiner and other media outlets since 1994 Authored or co-authored three books on the Redskins and one on the Cleveland Browns ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera said defensive end Chase Young understands why the team

Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterMay 24, 2023, 04:24 PM ET Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ever since signing what at the time was the richest contract in NFL history, Patrick Mahomes has watched as his annual pay has slipped to seventh among

Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterMay 24, 2023, 04:43 PM ET Close University of Maryland graduate Lives in the Baltimore area with his wife and son OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Lamar Jackson‘s first impression of the Baltimore Ravens‘ new offense: more freedom and less reliance on his legs. After his first practice with new Ravens offensive

May 24, 2023, 09:51 AM ET The New York Jets will host Matt Araiza for a workout Wednesday, the free agent punter’s agent told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Araiza has been out of the NFL since being released by the Buffalo Bills last August, two days after a lawsuit was filed accusing him and two former