Last week, we hit you with a Schein Nine of players facing a make-or-break season in 2021. And some names on that list — like Sam Darnold, Carson Wentz and Ezekiel Elliott — are guys whom I still have plenty of faith in. This got me thinking … Which players do I remain bullish on, despite mounting skepticism due to […]

Washington’s top tight end last season, Logan Thomas, didn’t play the position in college. Its latest tight end acquisition didn’t even play the sport until recently. The Football Team signed former Tulane basketball player Sammis Reyes on Tuesday, just weeks after he impressed scouts as a pass-catcher at Florida’s pro day. Reyes, who grew up in Chile before moving to […]

Covered the Cardinals since 2012 Graduate of Indiana University Member of Pro Football Writers of America TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals added much-needed depth in the backfield on Tuesday when they agreed to terms on a one-year contract with former Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner. Conner, 25, will be paired with Chase Edmonds to form the Cardinals’ 2021 […]

The 2021 NFL Draft is a little more than two weeks away. That makes it a great time to deliver Sporting News’ seven-round mock draft ahead of when the actual selections are made from April 29 through May 1. Considering the talent of prospects across the board and specific team needs, here a look at the potential value picks from the no-brainer No. […]

Man, he’d be fun. Aren’t we overdue for fun? The gunslinger with the Deadwood mustache. A party in the back that never ends. Gardner Minshew, mullet flowing in the crisp mountain air, driving the Denver Broncos to glory. Glory and jorts. Of course, NFL trades take two to tango. And that the Jacksonville Jaguars front office is racing like Richard […]

A cousin of 5-year-old crash victim Ariel Young said her family is glad former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid has “finally” been charged after the February accident that left the girl severely injured. But the family was not at peace when Reid was charged with committing the class D felony of driving while intoxicated. “We don’t believe the charges are fair […]

Three-time Super Bowl-winning wide receiver Julian Edelman has announced his retirement after being released by the New England Patriots. Edelman was released after 12 years with the team, due to a failed physical. Last week, it was reported his knee issues – that hampered him in the 2020 season – would prevent him from being fully healthy heading into 2021. […]

Covered Patriots since 1997 Joined ESPN in 2009 Patriots star receiver Julian Edelman, who helped New England win three championships and was the MVP of Super Bowl LIII, is expected to retire, a source told ESPN. The NFL transaction wire released Monday stated that Edelman had his contract terminated by the Patriots, but the roster move is expected to be […]

Covered Panthers, NFL for 11 years More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR Joined ESPN in 2006 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As thrilled as Sam Darnold appears to get a second chance with the Carolina Panthers, he admitted it was tough moving on from the team that drafted him and even tougher being kept in limbo the […]