Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Washington & Lee University BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns bolstered their defense Friday, agreeing to a trade with the Minnesota Vikings for three-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Za’Darius Smith, a source confirmed to ESPN. Minnesota will receive a pair of fifth-round picks (2024 and 2025) in the deal, the source […]

Covered Panthers, NFL for 11 years More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR Joined ESPN in 2006 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young’s first practice for the Carolina Panthers reinforced everything the organization witnessed and heard during the draft process to make it comfortable taking the undersized quarterback from Alabama with the top pick. “He did everything […]

Covered the Redskins for the Washington Examiner and other media outlets since 1994 Authored or co-authored three books on the Redskins and one on the Cleveland Browns A group led by Josh Harris, the co-owner of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils, reached an agreement to buy the Washington Commanders from previous owners Dan and Tanya Snyder, […]

Tom Brady on being 'set up' with Ivanka Trump by Donald Tom Brady is reportedly in talks about becoming a limited partner of the Las Vegas Raiders just three months after announcing his retirement from the NFL. The former quarterback has also acquired a minority stake in WNBA team the Las Vegas Aces since stopping playing, who are also run […]

Founder and Editor-in-chief of Footballoutsiders.com NFL analyst for ESPN Insider Now that this NFL offseason’s free agency wave and draft have come and gone, we have a clearer picture of what rosters will look like in September. Some teams drafted for need, and some drafted strictly with an eye on talent. Either way, most teams still have weaknesses. Football Outsiders […]

NFL legend Tom Brady has responded to the news that the New England Patriots plan to honour him at their home opener next season. Patriots chief Robert Kraft announced on Thursday that he had extended an invitation to Brady to be welcomed to Gillette Stadium for their first home game of the 2023 regular season. At the time it wasn’t […]

The 2023 NFL schedule was released Thursday. Can quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs repeat as champs? The Chiefs will kick off the NFL season Thursday, Sept. 7, by hosting the Detroit Lions. ESPN’s Monday Night Football opener is Sept. 11 and will feature the Buffalo Bills at the New York Jets for Aaron Rodgers’ debut with the […]

The NFL’s 2023 regular-season schedule is finally here. Plenty of big-time matchups are on the docket. The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs kick off their season with a game against the Detroit Lions, while the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles will have a chance at revenge when they play the Chiefs in a “Monday Night Football” matchup on Nov. 20. […]

Aaron Rodgers’ debut for the New York Jets will be ESPN’s Monday Night Football opener at home on Sept. 11 against the Buffalo Bills, it was announced on Good Morning America. The Jets acquired the future Hall of Fame quarterback from the Green Bay Packers last month. The Jets are also playing in the NFL’s first-ever Black Friday game on […]

Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs will take their Super Bowl LVII victory celebration national on June 5. The team announced Wednesday that they will be welcomed by President Joe Biden for a White House visit to commemorate their third Super Bowl title. The Chiefs […]