Category: Football

Eric WoodyardMar 31, 2026, 06:18 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 — When Amon-Ra St. Brown received a late February text from a team communications staffer trying to orchestrate a FaceTime call with

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Michael DiRoccoMar 31, 2026, 05:45 PM ET

CloseMichael DiRocco is an NFL Nation reporter at ESPN and covers the Jacksonville Jaguars. He previously covered the University of Florida for over a decade for ESPN and the Florida Times-Union. DiRocco graduated from Jacksonville University and is a multiple APSE award winner.Open Extended Reactions

PHOENIX — The Jacksonville Jaguars‘ proposal to play their home games in the 2027 season in Orlando, Florida, during the final year of the $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium was unanimously approved by the NFL’s owners Tuesday at the league’s annual meeting.

The Jaguars will play that season

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Todd ArcherMar 31, 2026, 04:55 PM ET

CloseTodd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010.Open Extended Reactions

PHOENIX — In one breath, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said, “Make no mistake about it, we have long-term plans in mind,” for Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens.

In the next, Jones acknowledged there have been no negotiations regarding a deal and seemed willing to let Pickens play out this season on the franchise tag.

“All of us

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Mar 31, 2026, 02:34 PM ET

NEW YORK — In a new lawsuit, one of the first three women to officiate an NFL game describes her three years at the pinnacle of her profession as a descent into the grip of a sexist institution unable to treat a woman as an equal.

Robin DeLorenzo cited gender-based scrutiny, humiliation and open hostility among the indignities she suffered from 2022 to 2025 as a league official.

The lawsuit in Manhattan federal court, filed Friday, sought reinstatement along with unspecified damages.

Messages seeking comment from the NFL and the NFL Referees Association were not immediately returned.

In

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Ryan McFaddenMar 31, 2026, 01:59 PM ET

CloseRyan McFadden covers the Las Vegas Raiders for ESPN’s NFL Nation. Prior to ESPN, McFadden was a Denver Broncos beat reporter for the Denver Post. McFadden also wrote about the Baltimore Ravens and University of Maryland athletics for The Baltimore Sun.Open Extended Reactions

PHOENIX — With the NFL draft three weeks away, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak had nothing but high praise for potential top overall pick and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

“He’s a winner, he’s accurate, he’s tall [and] intelligent,” Kubiak said at the annual league meeting on Tuesday.

Even though

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PHOENIX — Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid offered another positive update on Patrick Mahomes as enthusiasm continues to grow around the star quarterback’s injury recovery.

Reid acknowledged there is a strong possibility that Mahomes, who is rehabbing from December surgery to repair a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee, will be the Chiefs’ starter in September when they begin the season.

“Every player is different. I will tell you though, I would never bet against him,” Reid said Tuesday at the NFL’s annual league meetings. “He’s going to put in the time and

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Kevin SeifertMar 31, 2026, 02:10 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

PHOENIX — NFL owners approved an extensive contingency plan Tuesday to centralize officiating in the event of a work stoppage as negotiations continue on a collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association.

The series of changes will not apply if the

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