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Keeping Colts in the family: Why the Irsay sisters are shunning private equity (for now)

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Stephen HolderMar 30, 2026, 07:00 AM 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 — When the Washington Commanders sold for $6.05

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Miller’s seven-round NFL mock draft: Let’s project landing spots for 257 prospects

Matt MillerMar 30, 2026, 06:10 AM ET

CloseMatt 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.Open Extended Reactions

The 2026 NFL draft kicks off in Pittsburgh on April 23. That’s only 24 days away. And while boards can still be shaken up a bit more, it’s time to stop messing around and predict the entire 2026 draft. That’s right

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Sources: NFL set to begin hiring replacement refs

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ESPN Staff WriterKevin 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. and 

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ESPNKalyn Kahler is a senior NFL writer at ESPN. Kalyn reports on a range of NFL topics. She reported about the influence of coaching agents on NFL hiring and found out what current and former Cowboys players really think about the tour groups

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Source: Agreed-to Epenesa-Browns deal now off

Daniel OyefusiMar 29, 2026, 09:27 PM ET

CloseDaniel Oyefusi covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. Prior to ESPN, he covered the Miami Dolphins for the Miami Herald, as well as the Baltimore Ravens for The Baltimore Sun.Open Extended Reactions

PHOENIX — The Cleveland Browns will not be signing AJ Epenesa, with the team uncomfortable finalizing the deal after the veteran defensive end had his physical, a source told ESPN on Sunday.

The Browns had agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million with Epenesa on March 18, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter at the time. Epenesa visited the

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Eagles GM offers same reply to every Brown query

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Tim McManusMar 29, 2026, 09:27 PM ET

CloseTim 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.Open Extended Reactions

PHOENIX — Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman had a stock answer for every A.J. Brown question he fielded from the local media at the league meetings Sunday, opting for a neutral response amid the ongoing trade speculation.

“I understand that there’s interest in the A.J. Brown story. I, unfortunately, don’t have a home under a rock,” he said. “But my

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Talks with Williams have ‘intensified,’ 49ers say

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Nick WagonerMar 29, 2026, 04:38 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

PHOENIX — Although the <a data-clubhouse-guid="985a261f-296c-c95c-32a5-addc4df75001"

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Jets’ Glenn: ‘No doubt’ that Smith is starting QB

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Rich CiminiMar 29, 2026, 04:53 PM ET

CloseRich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New York Daily News and is a graduate of Syracuse University.Open Extended Reactions

PHOENIX — If there was any question about Geno Smith‘s role on the New York Jets, it’s gone now.

“No doubt about it, he’s our guy,” coach Aaron Glenn told NFL Network on Sunday

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GM: Garrett deal tweak not a precursor to trade

Daniel OyefusiMar 29, 2026, 03:22 PM ET

CloseDaniel Oyefusi covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. Prior to ESPN, he covered the Miami Dolphins for the Miami Herald, as well as the Baltimore Ravens for The Baltimore Sun.Open Extended Reactions

PHOENIX — The modified language in Myles Garrett‘s contract is unrelated to a possible trade for the NFL’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said Sunday.

In the amended terms that were first reported by ESPN’s Field Yates, the date for option bonuses to be exercised in Garrett’s contract was pushed back from the

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Lynch: 49ers’ injury conspiracy ‘big nothing burger’

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Nick WagonerMar 29, 2026, 04:25 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

PHOENIX — A few days after

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Former Vikings All-Pro safety Browner dies at 65

Mar 29, 2026, 01:35 PM ET

Joey Browner, the first defensive back selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round and a member of the team’s Ring of Honor, died Saturday at the age of 65, the team announced Sunday.

The Vikings did not disclose Browner’s cause of death.

Minnesota selected Browner with the 19th pick in the 1983 NFL draft out of USC. He and Harrison Smith are the only safeties ever picked by the Vikings in the first round.

Browner was selected as a first-team All-Pro three times and to six consecutive Pro Bowls in

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