Category: Football

John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterApr 26, 2024, 06:36 PM ET

CloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to him on ‘The John Keim Report’, which airs on ESPN Richmond radio, and follow him on Twitter @john_keimOpen Extended Reactions

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders have sought a long-term answer at quarterback for longer than Jayden Daniels has been alive.

They’ve

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NFL Nation, ESPNApr 26, 2024, 07:30 PM ET

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The 2024 NFL draft kicked off Thursday night, with six quarterbacks selected among the first 12 picks for the first time in NFL history. A total of 14 offensive players came off the board before a single defender was selected, the longest run on offensive players in NFL draft history.

NFL Nation’s team of 32 reporters will provide insights on every draft pick throughout the three-day event.

Plus: We have updated depth charts for all 32 teams.

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ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN
CLE | DAL |

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Ben Baby, ESPN Staff WriterApr 26, 2024, 05:40 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

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Paul Gutierrez, ESPN Staff WriterApr 26, 2024, 05:23 PM ET

ClosePaul Gutierrez joined NFL Nation in 2013 and serves as its Las Vegas Raiders reporter. He has a multi-platform role – writing on ESPN.com, television appearances on NFL Live and SportsCenter, and podcast and radio appearances. Before coming to ESPN, Gutierrez spent three years at CSN Bay Area as a multi-platform reporter, covering the Raiders and Oakland Athletics as well as anchoring the SportsNet Central cable news show. Gutierrez votes for the Baseball Hall of Fame and is also a member of the Professional Football Writers of America and currently serves as the PFWA’s Las Vegas chapter

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Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterApr 26, 2024, 05:10 PM ET

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. spoke on the phone Thursday night after the Atlanta Falcons stunningly took Penix with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft.

Penix, who led Washington to the national championship game last season, said Cousins reached out to him and the two quarterbacks had a “very good conversation,” although he did not disclose specifics about what they spoke about.

“I’m gonna keep it just between me and him right now,” Penix said Friday at a news conference

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Turron Davenport, ESPNApr 26, 2024, 03:11 PM ET

CloseTurron Davenport covers the Tennessee Titans for ESPN. Turron is a former collegiate football player at Cheyney University and is a native of Philadelphia, and he has authored/co-authored four books. You can catch Turron on ESPN Radio on his show “Talking with TD” and you can follow him on Twitter: @TDavenport_NFL.Open Extended Reactions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon said they received “a ton of calls” to trade down from their No. 7 pick on the opening day of the draft Thursday, but the second-year GM didn’t feel it

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David Newton, ESPN Staff WriterApr 26, 2024, 03:09 PM ET

CloseDavid Newton is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Carolina Panthers. Newton began covering Carolina in 1995 and came to ESPN in 2006 as a NASCAR reporter before joining NFL Nation in 2013. You can follow Newton on Twitter at @DNewtonespn.Open Extended Reactions

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The fifth-year option was a big reason the Carolina Panthers traded into the first-round on Thursday night to draft cornerback Xavier Legette at No. 32, and now the organization is using that option on its 2021 first-round pick.

The team, per

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No. 1 pick Caleb Williams is breaking records before setting foot in Chicago.

The Bears selected the quarterback first in the NFL draft on Thursday night and his merchandise on Fanatics, including jerseys and other apparel, set the record for draft night sales in any sport.

The Bears selected Caleb Williams first in the NFL draft, and his merchandise on Fanatics, including jerseys and other apparel, set the record for draft night sales in any sport. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft on April 15,

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