NFL

Niners: WR trade unlikely despite Pearsall pick

Despite using their first pick in the NFL draft on WR Ricky Pearsall, the Niners say they are unlikely to trade Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel. ... Continue Reading

2024 NFL draft: Pros and cons for every first-round pick

The Chicago Bears did as expected and picked Caleb Williams at No. 1. We look at the pros and cons of every pick in Thursday's opening round. ... Continue Reading

Chiefs trade up with Bills, pick speedy WR Worthy

The Chiefs traded up four spots with the Bills on Thursday to pick Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who set a scouting combine record when he ran a 4.21 in the 40-yard dash. ... Continue Reading

Ravens GM: Dabo texted us to draft Clemson CB

Dabo Swinney texted the Ravens during the NFL draft, imploring them to take ex-Clemson CB Nate Wiggins. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Patriots, Vikings eyed trade for Herbert

The Chargers received trade inquiries for Justin Herbert from the Patriots and Vikings but quickly turned down both requests, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Agent: Cousins confused by Falcons' Penix pick

The Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft, a decision that caught Kirk Cousins off-guard, according to his agent. ... Continue Reading

Vikings trade up to 10th pick, land QB McCarthy

The Vikings traded up to the No. 10 pick with the Jets to select quarterback J.J. McCarthy on Thursday at the NFL draft. ... Continue Reading

Broncos make Nix record-tying 6th 1st-round QB

The Denver Broncos picked Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with the No. 12 pick Thursday night, moving to select their quarterback of the future. ... Continue Reading

Eagles star Brown gets historic $96M extension

The Eagles and A.J. Brown have agreed on a three-year, $96 million extension that includes $84 million guaranteed, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter. ... Continue Reading

Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye fuel QB takeover of Round 1

Here's what we know about how Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and other first-round QBs will fit in. ... Continue Reading

NFL draft trade tracker: Every deal involving a pick or veteran player

We're chronicling every trade that affected this draft, including the Chiefs moving up for wide receiver Xavier Worthy. ... Continue Reading

2024 NFL draft: Fantasy football analysis of Round 1

Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of rookies taken in the early rounds of the NFL draft and provide initial 2024 projections. ... Continue Reading

Bears pick QB Williams No. 1, WR Odunze No. 9

The Bears selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft. ... Continue Reading

Giants pass on QBs, say WR Nabers 'was our guy'

Giants GM Joe Schoen said the Giants are "comfortable" with their current group of quarterbacks and "ecstatic" about drafting Malik Nabers with the No. 6 pick Thursday. ... Continue Reading

Follow live: Bears take Caleb Williams at No. 1, Commanders tab Jayden Daniels

Track every pick from Round 1, including live reaction and analysis. Watch the draft live on ESPN, ABC and ESPN+. ... Continue Reading