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Bill Connelly

ESPN Staff WriterBill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019., 

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Matt Miller

NFL draft analystMatt Miller is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. A Missouri native, Matt joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter, NFL Live and ESPN Radio. Prior to joining ESPN, Matt spent 11 years as a senior draft analyst at Bleacher Report., 

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Jordan Reid

NFL draft analystJordan Reid is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro

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Andrea AdelsonApr 15, 2026, 06:20 AM ET

Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida.Open Extended Reactions

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Akheem Mesidor once walked more than 2 miles in a snowstorm to get to football training in his Canadian hometown, hoping each step would lead him to just one scholarship offer.

Nearly a decade later, his scholarship secure, Mesidor found himself standing on the edge of an Olympic-sized pool on the University of Miami campus, jumping headlong into his quest to reach the NFL.

Say one thing for Mesidor: He will put in the

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Matt WillisApr 15, 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

Week 3 of the UFL season is in the books. And the joy of a 10-week regular season

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — If it wasn’t clear before the Green Bay Packers traded receiver Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, then it should be now: They’re clearing the way for Matthew Golden to move up the depth chart.

This after they previously let Romeo Doubs leave in free agency to sign with the New England Patriots.

Despite a rookie season in which the Packers never seemed to make Golden a focal point of the offense, they came away feeling the 2025 first-round pick was ready for more

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The New York Giants and star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II have reached an impasse on talks over a new contract extension, sources told NFL Network on Tuesday night.

The Giants have engaged with teams on a potential trade of Lawrence, which now will continue ahead of next week’s NFL draft.

News of the impasse between the sides comes on the same day Giants general manager Joe Schoen labeled conversations between the team and Lawrence’s agent as “productive.”

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Ryan McFaddenApr 14, 2026, 07:52 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

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to keep the first pick and take quarterback Fernando Mendoza during the 2026 NFL draft, but that hasn’t stopped teams from calling general manager John Spytek about the possibility of trading for the top draft choice.

“We’ve gotten a few calls, and

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Jordan RaananApr 14, 2026, 04:54 PM ET

CloseJordan Raanan covers the New York Giants for ESPN and can be heard hosting on ESPN Radio. Raanan joined ESPN in 2016.Open Extended Reactions

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants have had “productive” conversations with standout defensive lineman Dexter Lawerence‘s agent as they try to find a resolution following his recent trade request, general manager Joe Schoen said on Tuesday.

Schoen preempted his annual predraft news conference with an update on the Lawrence situation. The veteran defensive lineman has not been present for the start of the team’s first offseason workout program

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NEW YORK — Brian Flinn has been named the NFL’s senior vice president of global flag football.

Flinn will lead the NFL’s global flag football strategy and execution in this new senior role, driving international expansion, strengthening partnerships and overseeing the growth and development of the game from youth participation through the professional level.

“Flag football is experiencing extraordinary growth across the globe, from youth participation to elite international competition,” said Troy Vincent Sr., the NFL’s executive vice president of football operations. “This is a pivotal moment for the game. Brian’s vision, leadership, and

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ESPN News Services

Apr 14, 2026, 03:41 PM ET

NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published photos of her and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort prompted an internal investigation at the New York Times-owned sports outlet.

The New York Post last week published the photos of Vrabel and Russini at the Sedona hotel and said they were taken before the NFL league meeting that began in Phoenix on March 29.

“I have covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career, and I stand behind every story I

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Jeff LegwoldApr 14, 2026, 03:54 PM ET

CloseJeff Legwold covers the Denver Broncos at ESPN. He has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years and also assists with NFL draft coverage, joining ESPN in 2013. He has been a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999, too. Jeff previously covered the Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills and Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans at previous stops prior to ESPN.Open Extended Reactions

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Everyone who met Dave McGinnis has a story. The longtime NFL coach — who spent more than three decades in the NFL, most notably as

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