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Associated Press

Jun 8, 2025, 01:01 AM ET

DALLAS — Former NFL defensive back Kelvin Joseph is facing charges for his involvement in a crash that killed a female motorcyclist on a Dallas-area freeway, The Dallas Morning News reported on Saturday.

Police in the Dallas suburb of Richardson said on social media that Joseph, who has been playing in the United Football League this spring, called police in Plano, another Dallas suburb, to report his involvement in the predawn crash Saturday.

The 25-year-old Joseph, who was driving a BMW, was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, and collision involving

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Ben BabyJun 7, 2025, 01:54 PM ET

CloseBen Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the company in July 2019. Prior to ESPN, he worked for various newspapers in Texas, most recently at The Dallas Morning News where he covered college sports. He provides daily coverage of the Bengals for ESPN.com, while making appearances on SportsCenter, ESPN’s NFL shows and ESPN Radio programs. A native of Grapevine, Texas, he graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He is an adjunct journalism professor at Southern Methodist University and a member of the Asian American

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Brooke PryorJun 7, 2025, 01:49 PM ET

CloseBrooke Pryor is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN who has covered the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2019. She previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and the University of Oklahoma for The Oklahoman.Open Extended Reactions

PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers is officially a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The long-awaited quarterback signed a one-year, $13.65 million deal after passing a physical at the team facility Saturday morning, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Done deal ✍️ @AaronRodgers12 pic.twitter.com/xM4wy8EdGG

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) June 7, 2025

The deal includes $10 million guaranteed and

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Nick WagonerJun 7, 2025, 12:05 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 reaching

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Adam TeicherJun 7, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

CloseAdam Teicher has covered the Kansas City Chiefs for more than 30 seasons. He joined ESPN in 2013 for the launch of NFL Nation.Open Extended Reactions

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two of the first five plays at a recent Kansas City Chiefs practice session were Patrick Mahomes passes that traveled well down the field. Neither was caught, though, including one that was dropped by rookie wide receiver Jalen Royals, which left Mahomes with his hands on his head in frustration.

More deep throws from Mahomes were to come that day

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Associated Press

Jun 7, 2025, 12:47 AM ETOpen Extended Reactions

SEATTLE — A Seattle man was charged Friday with a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent current and former football and baseball players, marking the latest example of well-known athletes being targeted in home thefts.

Earl Henderson Riley IV, 21, was charged with several counts of residential burglary in both occupied and unoccupied homes, along with first-degree robbery, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

Prosecutors say Riley was the ringleader in a series of burglaries that started in February and involved stealing more than $6,000 in Louis Vuitton bags from

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Jamison HensleyJun 6, 2025, 05:56 PM ET

CloseJamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored a book titled: Flying High: Stories of the Baltimore Ravens. He was the Ravens beat writer for the Baltimore Sun from 2000-2011.Open Extended Reactions

The NFL’s most interesting side bet — one involving Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry and Hollywood’s most famous “Waterboy”

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Field Level Media

Jun 6, 2025, 10:43 AM ET

Longtime Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman and Super Bowl XII champion Tom Rafferty died Thursday at 70.

Rafferty played in 221 combined regular-season and playoff games at guard and center from 1976-89, bridging the careers of Hall of Fame quarterbacks Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman.

Rafferty’s daughter, Rachel Powers, confirmed his passing Thursday in Windsor, Colorado, following a stroke. He had been hospitalized since early May.

Offensive lineman Tom Rafferty spent his entire 14-year career with the Cowboys, winning a Super Bowl title in 1978, while playing in front of Hall of Fame quarterbacks Roger Staubach and

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Jordan ReidJun 6, 2025, 06:25 AM ET

CloseJordan Reid is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. Jordan joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter and ESPN Radio. He played quarterback at North Carolina Central University and then went on to coach there from 2014-18.Open Extended Reactions

After only two first-round picks at quarterback in the 2025 NFL draft, the 2026 NFL draft is expected to have a lot more exciting options. Several already stand out — Cade Klubnik (Clemson), LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina), <a data-player-guid="7bb8f199-a273-303f-aa57-af966d886efa"

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