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Bill BarnwellMar 5, 2026, 06:50 PM ET

CloseBill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X’s and O’s, offseason transactions and so much more.

He is the host of the Bill Barnwell Show podcast, with episodes released weekly. Barnwell joined ESPN in 2011 as a staff writer at Grantland.

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We’re in the thick of NFL trade season, and before 2026 free agency has even opened, we’ve seen a pair of fascinating deals go down this week.

On Wednesday, the Rams pounced on an

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Rob DemovskyMar 5, 2026, 05:25 PM ET

CloseRob Demovsky is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Green Bay Packers. He has covered the Packers since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2013. Demovsky is a two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the NSSA.

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Former Packers president Bob Harlan, who helped restore the franchise to greatness, died Thursday at the age of 89, his family announced.

Harlan is the only person in NFL history to hire two general managers who won Super Bowls with entirely different rosters: Ron Wolf and Ted Thompson.

“Bob was a

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Brady HendersonMar 5, 2026, 06:07 PM ET

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The champion Seattle Seahawks took a step toward keeping their Super Bowl roster together Thursday by reaching an agreement with inside linebacker Drake Thomas on a two-year, $8 million contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.

The deal can be worth up to $9 million.

Thomas, 26, was set to become a restricted free agent. In lieu of a one-year tender, the Seahawks will

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Nick WagonerMar 5, 2026, 04:02 PM ET

CloseNick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In over a decade with the company, Nick has led ESPN’s coverage of the Niners’ 2019 and 2023 Super Bowl run, Colin Kaepernick’s protest, the Rams making Michael Sam the first openly gay player drafted to the NFL, Sam’s subsequent pursuit of a roster spot and the team’s relocation and stadium saga.Open Extended Reactions

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — After saying

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The fantasy football offseason is heating up with NFL free agency upon us and the potential for big-time trades at any time. This column is designed to be a one-stop shop for quick-hitting analysis of the most impactful player movement.

ESPN Fantasy writers Matt Bowen, Tristan H. Cockcroft, Eric Karabell, Liz Loza and Eric Moody offer their insights into what each move means for a player’s fantasy value in 2026, and Mike Clay supplies his projections for each player.

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Running backJahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery

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Alaina Getzenberg

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Alaina Getzenberg

ESPNAlaina Getzenberg covers the Buffalo Bills for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley., 

Courtney Cronin

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Courtney Cronin

ESPN Staff WriterCourtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever and GameNight on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast on ESPN 1000. She

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Katherine TerrellMar 5, 2026, 01:35 PM ET

CloseKatherine Terrell came back to ESPN to cover the New Orleans Saints in the summer of 2022. She left the company in 2019 after joining in 2016 to cover the Cincinnati Bengals. Katherine is a graduate of LSU and a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native, and she has covered the NFL since 2013.Open Extended Reactions

NEW ORLEANS — Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan will become a free agent when the new league begins next week, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Jordan, 36, has played 15 seasons and became the Saints franchise sack leader

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Alaina GetzenbergMar 5, 2026, 11:50 AM ET

CloseAlaina Getzenberg covers the Buffalo Bills for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley.Open Extended Reactions

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Bills landed a new top target for quarterback Josh Allen, agreeing to a trade with the Chicago Bears to acquire wide receiver DJ Moore, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday.

Buffalo is sending a 2026 second-round

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Mel Kiper Jr.Mar 5, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

CloseMel Kiper Jr. has served as an NFL draft analyst for ESPN since 1984. He is a regular contributor on “SportsCenter,” ESPN studio shows and ESPN Radio. He is the co-host of the First Draft podcast, and he writes regularly for ESPN+.Open Extended Reactions

The 2026 NFL draft is coming. And after seeing top prospects work out at the NFL combine, I’m updating my top-25 Big Board ranking.

Of course, the class will still change between now and April 23 when Round 1 begins in Pittsburgh. Players will rise and fall as we learn more

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Offensive tackle Trent Brown and the Houston Texans reached agreement Thursday on a one-year extension worth up to $7 million, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The agreement comes after the Texans had parted ways with two offensive linemen in trades. Houston agreed to trade starting right tackle Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns and also has agreed to send Juice Scruggs to the Detroit Lions in the trade to acquire running back David Montgomery.

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