NFL

MetLife gets new turf after widespread criticism

A new playing surface has been installed at MetLife Stadium, where the previous turf had become an object of widespread criticism in recent years. ... Continue Reading

In signing with the 49ers, Sam Darnold went the Trubisky route

Darnold's path mimics that of another quarterback drafted near the top of the first round. ... Continue Reading

No splash moves for Bills in free agency but their offense could be more dynamic

There is no headliner like OBJ, but unheralded moves bring new skill sets to the Buffalo offense. ... Continue Reading

Trade for Lamar Jackson? Here's what 10 NFL teams had to say

How many teams still need a QB? What's their cap space? Interest has been underwhelming; here's why. ... Continue Reading

Mara warns Daboll: Don't go 'from Bono to Bozo'

Brian Daboll recently received a lighthearted warning from Giants owner John Mara, who jokingly told the reigning NFL Coach of the Year that "it doesn't take long to go from Bono to Bozo." ... Continue Reading

Belichick clarifies: Pats 'not resting on laurels'

Bill Belichick clarified his remark that "the last 25 years" should give Patriots fans optimism, telling the Boston Globe that the team is "not resting on our past laurels." ... Continue Reading

Source: Veteran WR Jones to reunite with Lions

Free agent wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. is expected to sign a one-year contract with the Lions, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. ... Continue Reading

Source: Falcons boost defense with DE Campbell

The Atlanta Falcons will sign defensive end Calais Campbell to a one-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday, the latest move by the franchise to upgrade its defense. ... Continue Reading

Lamar claps back over questions on durability

Lamar Jackson pushed back against those who suggested that he sat out the Ravens' playoff loss because he had not reached a long-term deal with Baltimore. ... Continue Reading

NFL clubs table TNF flex, OK 2 short-week games

A proposal to allow games to be flexed into a Thursday night kickoff was tabled on the final day of the league's annual meetings and was met with adamant opposition from some, including Giants owner John Mara and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. ... Continue Reading

Jets owner 'anxious' to finalize trade for Rodgers

Jets owner Woody Johnson said Thursday his team is "anxious" to complete a trade for Aaron Rodgers, but they are sticking to their plan. ... Continue Reading

Bobby Wagner's return to Seattle highlights a larger trend

No matter how bitter the breakup, the Seahawks have reunited with former stars in recent years, from Marshawn Lynch to Richard Sherman. ... Continue Reading

$6B bids submitted for Commanders, sources say

The Josh Harris/Mitchell Rales group, which now includes Magic Johnson, and Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos have submitted fully financed $6 billion bids for the Commanders, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. ... Continue Reading

What to know about Jackson's trade request

Lamar Jackson has asked Baltimore to trade him, but Ravens coach John Harbaugh hopes the QB will be back. ... Continue Reading

Trade for Lamar? Here's what 10 teams had to say

How many NFL teams still need a QB? What's their cap space? Interest has been underwhelming in the former MVP, and here are some reasons. ... Continue Reading