Category: Football

Courtney CroninApr 1, 2026, 03:35 PM ET

CloseCourtney 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 previously worked at the San Jose Mercury News as a multimedia sports journalist.Open Extended Reactions

PHOENIX — One day after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stressed the importance of the Chicago Bears coming to a decision “relatively soon” on where they will build their

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Kevin SeifertApr 1, 2026, 01:36 PM ET

CloseKevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia.Open Extended Reactions

NFL player safety requires “trained, professional officials on the field,” NFL Players Association executive director JC Tretter said Wednesday in a statement to support the ongoing contract negotiations between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association.

The NFL has begun compiling a

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Eric WoodyardApr 1, 2026, 12:00 PM ET

CloseEric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: “Wasted,” “Ethan’s Talent Search” and “All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story”. He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan.Open Extended Reactions

PHOENIX — Nestled in a corner just inside the main lobby of the Arizona Biltmore hotel, a smirk crept across Rod Wood’s face as he

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Turron DavenportApr 1, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

CloseTurron Davenport covers the Tennessee Titans for ESPN since 2018. 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.”Open Extended Reactions

PHOENIX — It’s no secret new Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh loves a steady rotation of defensive linemen.

That’s why the Titans signed four free agent defensive linemen, headlined by former New York Jets and Denver Broncos defender John Franklin-Myers, and

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Matt WillisApr 1, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

CloseMatt Willis has been a studio researcher at ESPN since 2006, working on “NASCAR Now” and “SportsCenter,” among other shows. He graduated from Ithaca College in 2006 with a degree in journalism. While there, he worked on ICTV, on shows such as “Ya Think You Know Sports?” and “Sports Final.” He also was a member of the IC Comedy Club and figures about half of the jokes he makes in his column are actually funny.Open Extended Reactions

With Week 1 of the 2026 UFL regular season in the books, we’re introducing a new staple to

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Tim McManus

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ESPN Staff WriterTim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. and 

Jeremy Fowler

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Jeremy Fowler

senior NFL national reporterJeremy Fowler is a senior national NFL writer for ESPN, covering the entire league including breaking news. Jeremy also contributes to SportsCenter both as a studio analyst and a sideline reporter covering for NFL games. He is an Orlando, Florida native who joined ESPN in 2014 after covering college football for CBSSports.com.Apr 1, 2026, 06:00 AM ETOpen Extended Reactions

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Ben BabyMar 31, 2026, 09:15 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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Stephen HolderMar 31, 2026, 08:35 PM ET

CloseStephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest. He has chronicled the NFL since 2005, covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and the Colts since 2013. He has previously worked for the Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Times, Indianapolis Star and The Athletic.Open Extended Reactions

PHOENIX – NFL owners on Tuesday approved a Las

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Brooke PryorMar 31, 2026, 07:42 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

PHOENIX — The Pittsburgh Steelers‘ latest stint in quarterback limbo may soon come to an end.

Steelers owner and team president Art Rooney II said Tuesday he anticipates a decision from four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers about his future by next month’s NFL draft.

“I would say by the draft, I expect an

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