1:50 PM ET ATLANTA — After 14 seasons and becoming the best quarterback in franchise history, Matt Ryan is moving on from the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta traded Ryan on Monday to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 2022 third-round draft pick, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Chris Mortensen and Dianna Russini. Ryan will become
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10:56 AM ET ESPN News Services Pass-rusher Lorenzo Carter is headed to the Atlanta Falcons. A day after saying goodbye on social media to New York Giants fans, a source confirmed to ESPN’s Michael Rothstein on Monday that the linebacker is signing a one-year contract with the Falcons. In Carter, Atlanta adds a much-needed pass-rusher.
1:02 PM ET BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns called their research and investigation into Deshaun Watson, including the allegations of sexual assault and sexual misconduct against him, “extensive” in a statement the team released Sunday announcing the trade. “We are acutely aware and empathetic to the highly personal sentiments expressed about this decision,” Browns
5:04 PM ET The Cincinnati Bengals signed former Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle La’el Collins to a three-year contract, the team announced Sunday night. The Bengals, not far removed from their run to the Super Bowl, now have added offensive linemen Ted Karras, Alex Cappa and Collins the NFL free-agency signing period to help protect star
11:00 AM ET BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns were desperate to trade for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. So desperate, they were willing to give Watson more than any other team in contention for his services. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday the Browns are set to hand Watson a new five-year deal worth a
3:02 PM ET HOUSTON — After trading quarterback Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns, Texans general manager Nick Caserio says he feels both parties now have “clarity” moving forward. “Deshaun has clarity on his end, relative to what his future holds from a football standpoint,” Caserio said Saturday. “I think there are some things still
4:32 PM ET ESPN News Services The Rams and Matthew Stafford have finalized a four-year, $160 million extension that includes $135 million guaranteed that should allow the veteran quarterback to finish his career in Los Angeles, sources tell ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal comes a little over a month since Stafford lead the Rams to
10:22 PM ET John Clayton, one of the country’s foremost NFL insiders who covered the league to great depths during a 20-plus-year career at ESPN, died Friday after a brief illness, his family said. He was 67. “The Seahawks are heartbroken to learn of the passing of John Clayton after a battle with a brief
3:53 PM ET Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has decided that he wants to play for the Cleveland Browns, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Browns and Texans are still finalizing the trade compensation for Watson, but it is expected to include three first-round picks, a third-round pick and potentially a fifth-round pick, league sources
5:09 PM ET HOUSTON — In August 2019, the Houston Texans had four superstar players on their roster: Deshaun Watson, J.J. Watt, DeAndre Hopkins and Jadeveon Clowney. Now, it’s been more than two years since Clowney was traded, and all four are gone. Clowney was the first to be traded, prior to the start of
7:39 PM ET The Green Bay Packers are trading Pro Bowl wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders for two 2022 draft picks, including the Raiders’ first-round pick, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday night. It is expected that the Raiders and Adams will be able to work out a long-term
12:07 AM ET HENDERSON, Nev. — Sure, there was Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree. But ‘Coop’ was too inconsistent, suffered from the dropsies too much, and ‘Crab’ — he put up numbers, but his best days were spent in San Francisco. Jordy Nelson? He still had those “White Lightning” moves but was ancient and getting
1:00 PM ET Alaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. — A year ago, the Buffalo Bills sat at home watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. This year, they saw the Los Angeles Rams swarm Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow to clinch a title. The takeaway:
10:35 AM ET ASHBURN, Va., — The Washington Commanders filled a hole at guard, agreeing to terms with free agent Andrew Norwell, according to a source close to the situation. He’s expected at Washington’s facility later today. Terms were not yet disclosed Washington lost both starting guards this week; it cut left guard Ereck Flowers
6:54 PM ET Eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker Von Miller has agreed to terms with the Buffalo Bills on a six-year contract, the team announced Wednesday. The Bills also agreed with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard on a one-year contract. Sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter it’s a $3.5 million deal that could be
4:12 PM ET The Tennessee Titans are planning to release wide receiver Julio Jones, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Dianna Russini on Wednesday. Jones was signed through the 2024 season. It is likely he will be released with a post-June 1 designation, giving the Titans $9.5 million in salary-cap savings. The Titans acquired Jones
9:58 AM ET NFL teams have submitted two separate proposals to adjust overtime, the league announced Wednesday, following months of discussion about the advantage of winning the opening possession. The proposals have not yet been endorsed by the NFL’s powerful competition committee, but by rule they can be put to a vote later this month
10:59 PM ET As the Cleveland Browns brass flew back from a meeting with who they hope will be their future quarterback, Deshaun Watson, their current quarterback, Baker Mayfield, posted a statement to social media on Tuesday night thanking the city of Cleveland and its fans “who truly embraced who I am.” “With many uncertainties,