ESPN staff writer Previously a college football reporter for CBSSports.com University of Florida graduate RUSSELL GAGE WAS taking out the trash at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022 — two days before the official start of NFL free agency — when a random number popped up on his phone. Gage answered the call with suspicion. “Hi, this is Tom […]

Covered the Cardinals since 2012 Graduate of Indiana University Member of Pro Football Writers of America TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals released wide receiver Chosen Robbie Anderson on Wednesday, marking the end of his brief career in Arizona. The Cardinals traded for Anderson on Oct. 17 from the Carolina Panthers, but he didn’t reach the same level of productivity […]

NFL free agency is right around the corner, with the negotiating window starting Monday before players can be signed at the start of the new league year on Wednesday, March 15. This results in multiyear contracts worth millions of dollars, news conferences and giddiness from fans and front office people alike. Sometimes that excitement turns into big plays and epic […]

Former NFL safety Matt Bowen is a veteran of four teams over seven seasons, and now provides analysis for ESPN Insider. The 2023 NFL free agent class is loaded, especially at defensive line, offensive line, defensive back and running back. The franchise tag window has passed, so we have a good idea of who will be available to join new […]

The New York Giants have agreed to a four-year deal with quarterback Daniel Jones and have used their franchise tag on star running back Saquon Barkley, sources told ESPN. The Giants made the moves just ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline for teams to use their franchise and transition tags. Giants general manager Joe Schoen had publicly stated that […]

Covered the Buccaneers since 2009 Joined ESPN in 2016 TAMPA, Fla. — The Buccaneers’ roster purge continues with the team releasing starting left tackle Donovan Smith, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday. Smith’s release is expected to happen later Tuesday, the source said. The Bucs entered this offseason $55 million over the salary cap — $35 million of […]

Chiefs beat Eagles to win Super Bowl – Andrew Gamble reports We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Tom Brady declared: “I’m retiring for good,” earlier this […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Sean Payton cast a wide net for his defensive coordinator. He interviewed Rex Ryan and Matt Patricia, Sean Desai and Kris Richard. Ultimately, Payton hired former Broncos head coach Vance Joseph after a process he on Tuesday called “very patient.” “All those guys were outstanding,” Payton said. “In the end, there were a few things I thought Vance […]

According to members of the 2022 Denver Broncos, the franchise has room to improve on how it treats its players, but the group also has confidence Denver’s new ownership will do just that. For the first time ever, the NFL Players Association surveyed its players for their rankings on a wide set of issues and then created a report card […]

INDIANAPOLIS — On Jan. 8, Davis Webb threw 40 passes for the New York Giants in a Week 18 loss to Philadelphia. Less than two months later, he’s set to be a key part of the Russell Wilson revitalization project in Denver as the Broncos’ quarterbacks coach. Webb at 28 is a full six years younger than the quarterback he’ll […]