2026 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper’s pick predictions for Round 1
Mel Kiper Jr.Mar 17, 2026, 06:25 AM ETCloseMel Kiper Jr. has served as an NFL draft analyst for ESPN since 1984. He is a regular contributor on "SportsCenter," ESPN studio shows and ESPN Radio. He is the co-host...
2026 NFL free agency: Experts debate best, worst signings
NFL free agency has started to slow down since officially opening March 11, so it's a good time to take stock of the moves.Some teams have made splash signings, such as the Ravens adding edge rusher Trey Hendrickson,...
Colts re-sign TE Mo Alie-Cox, a key piece in rushing attack
Mar 16, 2026, 05:46 PM ETThe Indianapolis Colts have re-signed tight end Mo Alie-Cox, the team announced Monday.Terms of the contract were not disclosed.Alie-Cox, 32, has carved out a role as one of the most reliable inline blocking...
Source: 49ers reach one-year deal with WR Christian Kirk
Nick WagonerMar 16, 2026, 04:43 PM ETCloseNick 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...
Nahshon Wright’s $1.4M topped performance-based pay in 2025
Courtney CroninMar 16, 2026, 02:48 PM ETCloseCourtney 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...
Veteran CB Darius Slay retires after 13 NFL seasons
Mar 16, 2026, 01:34 PM ETVeteran cornerback Darius Slay announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday after 13 seasons."This game put me in a position to take care of my family and loved ones and I'm forever...
NFL free agency: Which teams got better, which teams got worse and how to...
Matt BowenCloseMatt BowenESPN WriterMatt Bowen is a fantasy football and NFL writer for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2015, writes regularly for ESPN+ and spent multiple years on "NFL Matchup." After graduating from the University of Iowa, Matt...
Jets set to trade QB Justin Fields to Chiefs, sources say
Mar 16, 2026, 11:07 AM ETThe New York Jets are finalizing a trade that will send quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs, pending a physical, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.The Chiefs are expected to...
2026 NFL free agency: Judging overreactions to deals, trades
Dan GrazianoMar 16, 2026, 06:35 AM ETCloseDan Graziano is a senior NFL national reporter for ESPN, covering the entire league and breaking news. Dan also contributes to Get Up, NFL Live, SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, Sunday NFL Countdown and...
Boye Mafe to help fill void in Bengals’ post-Trey Hendrickson era
Ben BabyMar 16, 2026, 06:18 AM ETCloseBen 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...
