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Michel set to join Dolphins backfield, source says

7:57 PM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI — Former New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel has agreed to a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, a league source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Monday, adding another name to an already deep backfield. The deal is worth $2.1 million, the source said. […]

Our experts answer big draft questions: The best pick — and the biggest head-scratcher?

We’re now over a week removed from the 2022 NFL draft, and rookie camps have just started to kick off. So it is a good time to ask our NFL expert panel to weigh in on some of the biggest lingering questions. That includes what our writers and analysts liked, what they didn’t like and […]

NFL plans diversity event for future coaches, GMs

In an effort to address its problems with diversity in its coaching and front-office ranks, the NFL will hold a seminar for 64 prospective head-coaching and general manager candidates at its annual spring owners meeting later this month in Atlanta. According to a memo obtained by ESPN, which was sent to NFL team owners, head […]

Lions couldn't pass up chance to grab 'game-changer' WR Jameson Williams

6:00 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Once Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes and the front office identified their top prospects ahead of last weekend’s NFL draft, they began gauging the possibility of trading up to acquire a second high pick on Day 1. But not just for anyone, it had to […]

49ers make Iowa State QB Purdy 'Mr. Irrelevant'

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Before Saturday, Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy had a wide range of potential outcomes in mind for his football future. In the days leading up to the NFL draft, he had been told he could be drafted as early as Round 4 or go undrafted entirely. As it turned out, […]

Rare feet: Two punters picked in 1st four rounds

Some NFL punter history was made on Saturday, and it didn’t include the “punt god.” For the first time since 2007, two punters were selected in the first four rounds of the NFL draft. The Baltimore Ravens selected Penn State’s Jordan Stout with the No. 130 overall pick, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers chose Georgia’s […]

2022 NFL draft trade tracker: Giants draft Evan Neal with pick acquired from Bears

3:00 PM ET ESPN staff We’re tracking every first-round trade made leading up to the 2022 NFL draft, from trades that occurred nearly two years ago to ones that will occur the first night of the draft. They each play an integral part in telling the complete story of the NFL draft. Here are all […]

With deals for Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase looming, Bengals must hit on defense in NFL draft

CINCINNATI — When it came time for the Cincinnati Bengals to rebuild their aging defense in 2021, they did something uncharacteristic for the franchise. They went shopping. A club historically hesitant to spend in the open market raided free agency’s shelves, signing players such as defensive tackle D.J. Reader, cornerback Chidobe Awuzie and defensive end […]

Bucs ignoring Dolphins 'chatter' around Brady

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said Tuesday that despite reports that quarterback Tom Brady was prepared to be named a minority owner of the Miami Dolphins and possibly play for them before coming out of retirement to rejoin the Bucs, he and the seven-time Super Bowl winner have had no […]