The secrets of a Wembley groundsman: A robot shooting UV light and an on-call weather forecaster
The pitch at the national stadium was once the source of regular player complaints – but not now. This is how it is kept in prime condition.
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29th April 2025
2025 NFL Draft: Could Browns taking Shedeur Sanders after Dillon Gabriel pan out? Here's the upside on Cleveland's surprise strategy
Less than 24 hours after publicly endorsing the talents of Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry faced the media with a similar task Saturday afternoon.
Shedeur Sanders' Browns jersey is the third-best seller among 2025 NFL draftees
Sanders is the only player not selected in the first round of the NFL Draft to make the list.
Trump endorses tush push as Eagles visit WH
President Donald Trump advocated for the NFL to keep the tush push play as he hosted the Super Bowl champion Eagles at the White House.
Carr confirms shoulder injury, rips speculation
Saints quarterback Derek Carr said he and the team have been in communication regarding his shoulder injury this offseason.
Titans didn't try to trade Levis, cite QB's 'value'
Despite speculation that Will Levis would be traded during the draft, Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said Monday that the organization had no intentions of dealing the third-year quarterback during the draft.
Source: WR Johnson to Browns after strange '24
The Browns reached agreement on a one-year contract with free agent wide receiver Diontae Johnson on Monday.
Source: Browns to pass on Pickett's Year 5 option
A source confirmed to ESPN on Monday that the Cleveland Browns will not exercise the fifth-year option on quarterback Kenny Pickett, the No. 20 pick of the Steelers in 2022 who played for the Eagles last year.
Source: Steelers signing WR Woods to 1-year deal
After bypassing a wide receiver in the NFL draft, the Steelers added one in veteran Robert Woods on Monday, a league source confirmed to ESPN.
Browns agree to deal with WR Diontae Johnson: Source
Cleveland will mark Johnson's third stop in the AFC North and his fifth team in 14 months.
Browns reach 1-year deal with WR Diontae Johnson after selecting two QBs in the NFL Draft
Diontae Johnson is on the move again. The Cleveland Browns struck a one-year deal with Johnson on Monday afternoon, according to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
Packers legend, ex-MLB player Brown dies at 84
Tom Brown, the two-sport star whose interception sealed the 1966 NFL title game for Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers, has died. He was 84.
Steelers reach 1-year deal with WR Robert Woods amid Aaron Rodgers, QB search
The Pittsburgh Steelers have secured a new target for whoever their quarterback will be next season. The Steelers struck a one-year, $2 million deal with veteran wide receiver Robert Woods on Monday, according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts skips visit with Donald Trump at White House commemorating Super Bowl title
ASSOCIATED PRESSSuper Bowl MVP quarterback Jalen Hurts did not visit the White House with his teammates on Wednesday as the Philadelphia Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl championship with President Donald Trump.
Shedeur Sanders’ NFL draft slide wasn’t because of racism
Let’s get something straight about quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ nightmarish experience in the NFL draft: It had nothing to do with racism.
Bills GM Brandon Beane expresses frustration on radio after being criticized for not drafting a receiver
The Buffalo Bills didn't win the Super Bowl last season, but the team had a lot going for it. After trading away Stefon Diggs last offseason, Buffalo's offense somehow improved and Josh Allen took home his first MVP award.
After a disappointing weekend, the power now belongs to Shedeur Sanders
From here on out, all that matters for Shedeur Sanders is proving the Browns were right in selecting him.
Like Shedeur Sanders, first-round Browns pick Mason Graham received prank calls during NFL Draft
Shedeur Sanders wasn't the only Cleveland Browns draft selection to get prank-called during the NFL Draft. So was Cleveland's first-round selection and former Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham.
NFL undrafted free-agent signings: Dino Tomlin, Boston College WR and son of Steelers head coach, doing Bucs rookie minicamp
The 2025 NFL Draft is over, which means players that weren't selected can sign with teams as free agents.
Where key running backs, tight ends and edge defenders landed, plus inside the Shedeur prank call
Recapping where key players landed on days 2 and 3 of the draft, explaining who was behind the Shedeur Sanders prank.
Rankings for 2025 season
ESPN analysts reveal their fantasy football rankings for the 2025 season, for PPR leagues, as well as IDP and dynasty setups.
The elephant in Shedeur Sanders’ draft room
As Shedeur Sanders sank further and further in the NFL draft, I noticed an inconvenient topic bubbling beneath the surface.
Bills GM testy with radio hosts over draft criticism
Bills general manager Brandon Beane began a Monday morning radio appearance with a strong response to criticism against the team's approach to the wide receiver position.
Steelers cut CB Watts after career-ending injury
The Steelers have released Ryan Watts after the rookie suffered a neck injury last preseason, saying it's in his "best interest to discontinue playing football.".
Andscape roundtable: What’s next for Shedeur Sanders?
Andscape senior NFL writer Jason Reid, Jean-Jacques Taylor, president of JJT Media Group, and digital lead/senior editor Erik Horne discuss the discourse around Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders falling to the fifth round in the NFL draft and where (and if) he fits in Cleveland.
What will the NFL Draft look like in 2035?
The last embers of the last 2025 NFL Draft hot takes haven’t even cooled yet, and some draft prognosticators are already looking ahead to next year. That’s bold, plotting a draft a year out, but not nearly ambitious enough. We’re looking ahead to next decade.
Steelers cornerback Ryan Watts is medically retired at age 23 due to a neck injury from his rookie season
Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing second-year cornerback Ryan Watts due to health concerns, the team announced Monday.
Trump praises Saquon Barkley, defends 'tush push' during Eagles' White House visit
President Trump also said he told the Giants not to let Barkley get away. The Giants declined to comment whether that conversation happened.
Last-minute meetings and draft-day surprises: Behind the Falcons' trade to land James Pearce Jr.
After drafting Jalon Walker at No. 15, the Falcons made a surprising draft move in trading for Pearce.
28th April 2025
After playoff loss to Eagles, Packers drafted to turn Jordan Love, offense loose
GM Brian Gutekunst knew he had to make moves so the Packers' offense could keep up with elite teams.
2025 NFL Draft: Shilo Sanders fired his father Deion and hired power agent Drew Rosenhaus after going undrafted
It wasn't the best weekend for Shedeur Sanders and his brother Shilo Sanders. The two both wound up with NFL teams, but went off the board later than expected. After experiencing that fall, Shilo decided it was time to make some changes.
32 teams, 32 questions, 32 answers: Taking stock of what's ahead this offseason
The 2025 NFL draft is over, but can the rookies make an impact? We answer lingering questions for all 32 teams.
How Aaron Rodgers influenced the Steelers' draft strategy
Passing on a QB four times before selecting developmental prospect Will Howard in the sixth round suggests the Steelers are still hoping Rodgers will end up in Pittsburgh.
Nick Sirianni's first news conference 'sucked.' Why first impressions are misleading
Nick Sirianni's awkward first news conference is a reminder that first impressions are often flawed and misleading. Experts explain why.
2025 NFL Draft takeaways: 'Shocking' intel on Shedeur Sanders, first-round skepticism and more
Bruce Feldman's praises and eyebrow-raises from a 2025 NFL Draft with plenty of twists and turns.
Shedeur Sanders, Deion taught a hard lesson in humility in QB's NFL Draft slide
Shedeur, guided by Deion, did himself no favors in the way he approached the pre-draft window. But the QB can still change perceptions.
In the 2025 NFL Draft, which college football schools, conferences had the most and least picks?
Everything you need to compare school and conference picks — and what it all means for college football.
Browns created an unpredictable QB room by adding Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel
Sanders and Gabriel join a Cleveland quarterback room that includes Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and an injured Deshaun Watson.
NFL Draft 2025 team-by-team rankings: Best and worst classes, from 1 to 32
Several teams loaded up with talent throughout all seven rounds of this year's draft. Others didn't fare so well.
Son of Falcons coordinator behind Sanders prank
The son of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich admitted to being the one behind a prank call to Shedeur Sanders during Day 2 of the NFL draft.
Commanders, D.C. reach deal for $4B stadium
The Commanders agreed to a deal with the District of Columbia to build a new $4 billion stadium at the RFK site, which was the team's home from 1961 to 1996.
Panthers adding vet WR Renfrow on 1-year deal
Carolina agreed Sunday to a deal with Hunter Renfrow, who last played in 2023 for the Raiders.
Broncos' Dre Greenlaw suffers quad injury, expected to be ready for 2025 season: Sources
After spending six seasons with San Francisco, Greenlaw inked a three-year deal with Denver in March.
2025 NFL Draft: 4 of the best player-team fits
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UFL investigating altercation involving fan, Michigan Panthers WR Samson Nacua
Nacua, brother of Rams receiver Puka Nacua, appeared to slap fan following game.
Lions sixth-round pick Ahmed Hassanein proposes to girlfriend after being drafted
Hassanei became the first Egyptian to ever be drafted into the NFL on Saturday.
Shedeur Sanders hosts star-studded draft party in Dallas
Guests reportedly included Dallas Cowboys stars Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, along with rapper Kodak Black.
Jags boost pash rush, sign Ogbah to 1-year deal
Free agent defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah, who has 47.5 sacks and 112 quarterback hits in 123 career games, has signed a one-year deal with the Jaguars worth up to $5 million.
Son of Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich publicly apologizes to Shedeur Sanders after draft-day prank call
The mystery of how quarterback Shedeur Sanders was prank-called during the NFL Draft has been solved. On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons confirmed the 21-year-old son of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich was behind the prank after coming across the phone number for Sanders' special draft phone.
Bill Belichick's upcoming book doesn't mention New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft
Bill Belichick was reticent to discuss his omission of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft in his upcoming book while his girlfriend Jordon Hudson wasn’t keen on discussing their relationship in an interview released Sunday morning.
Giants coach Brian Daboll dodges question on pre-draft meeting with Shedeur Sanders that reportedly went badly
Questions of why quarterback Shedeur Sanders plummeted down the 2025 NFL Draft board until he was finally selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round were prevalent throughout the weekend.
Giants coach Brian Daboll dodges question about pre-draft meeting with Shedeur Sanders that reportedly went badly
Questions of why quarterback Shedeur Sanders plummeted down the 2025 NFL Draft board until he was finally selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round were prevalent throughout the weekend.
NFL looking into Sanders prank call during draft
The NFL is looking into how Shedeur Sanders' private phone number was leaked and used for a prank call during Day 2 of the draft, a league official told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
NFL investigating prank call made to Shedeur Sanders during 2025 NFL Draft
The NFL is investigating a prank phone call quarterback Shedeur Sanders received during the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Sanders took the call on a recently purchased phone with a number that was supposedly only given to NFL teams to contact him during the draft.
NFL investigating prank call made to Shedeur Sanders, others during 2025 NFL Draft
The NFL is investigating a prank phone call quarterback Shedeur Sanders and others received during the 2025 NFL Draft this past weekend.
Falcons and son of DC Jeff Ulbrich apologize for prank phone call to Shedeur Sanders during draft
The phone Sanders received the call on was specifically purchased for the draft and the number was shared only with the NFL.
Our favorite 2025 NFL Draft picks: Cam Skattebo, Colston Loveland and 30 more players
The Bears got an elite weapon for their offense in Loveland, and Skattebo should be a Giants fan favorite. Who else appealed to our writers?.
D.C. mayor announces Commanders will build new stadium in nation's capital
A team official reiterated Monday, as ownership has said multiple times, that there are no plans to address or change the team name.
2025 NFL Draft attendance totals 600,000 in Green Bay over three days
The draft tied Nashville for the second-highest attendance, roughly more than seven times what a Packers home game does.
27th April 2025
Cowboys wanted Tetairoa McMillan but failed to draft a WR2 for Dak Prescott
Tyler Booker, Donovan Ezeiruaku and Shavon Revel Jr. will help, but holes remain in Dallas' roster.
How New England bolstered the array of talent around Drake Maye in the draft
The brass in New England used the draft to add talent around their young quarterback.
Picking Armand Membou in the first round puts the Jets in rarefied air
New York has used four first-round picks on offensive linemen in a six-draft span.
Will Quinn Ewers' 7th-round slide influence prospects' decisions to go pro or take NIL money?
Quarterback Quinn Ewers won big at Texas but ended up as a seventh-round pick by the Miami Dolphins.
Can Shedeur Sanders thrive with Browns? Ranking 7 drafted QBs by who's most likely to succeed
Top pick Cam Ward was the easy No. 1 choice, but what about after him? Is Shedeur Sanders ready to prove his doubters wrong?.
Did Shedeur Sanders and the NFL Draft finally break ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.? Roundtable
The dominating storyline of the 2025 draft was the status of Sanders, creating dramatic TV moments featuring Kiper.
Cardinals 2025 NFL Draft takeaways: Building a dominant D one pick at a time
Over the last three days, Arizona positioned itself for an immediate defensive upgrade.
Whether Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft slide was talent evaluation or 'arrogance,' there are some lessons
A little over a year ago, when multiple major college stars declined to participate in any workout portion of the league’s annual scouting combine, an AFC general manager pointed to the growing trend as the arrival of the “opt-out” generation.
Sources: Restrepo reuniting with Ward on Titans
Tennessee is signing wide receiver Xavier Restrepo, who was the Titans' No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward's favorite target at Miami last season, as an undrafted free agent, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.
Pats draft Memphis DB Minor as Mr. Irrelevant
The New England Patriots selected Memphis cornerback Kobee Minor with the final pick of the NFL Draft, and Minor said the "Mr. Irrelevant" moniker that comes with the pick fits him, as he's "never been a highly recruited guy, I've never been a top guy.".
Sources: 49ers' Mustapha may miss season's start
San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha is recovering from an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and likely won't be ready for the start of the season.
Officials: Attendance at NFL draft hits 600,000
The NFL world descended upon Green Bay, Wisconsin this week, for the draft, and if attendance is any indication, it was a major hit, as league officials said Saturday that the total attendance ended up at 600,000, more than doubling the original forecast.
Draft overreactions on Sanders, Cousins, Giants, Jags and Steelers
Weighing in on the biggest overreactions of the weekend, from Shedeur Sanders' slide to QB moves.
Ohio State dominates 2025 NFL Draft with 14 picks; Georgia, Texas, Oregon each see at least 10
The top five programs by draft selections represent over one-fifth of all draft picks through the three-day draft process.
NFL Draft 2025 winners and losers: Browns make intriguing QB move, Steelers lose Rodgers leverage
If Shedeur Sanders doesn't work out for the Browns, they can still take a swing on a QB in 2026. That lowers the risk of their pick.
'He's a great leader': Cam Ward displays leadership abilities
The No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft wasted no time building a rapport with his fellow Titans rookies.
Jaylin or Jaylen? Texans draft three players with identical first names
The three players, all named Jaylin or Jaylen, join a Jalen and a Jaylon on the Texans.
Bengals LB Demetrius Knight Jr. puts delivery driver past in rear view
The Bengals linebacker had an emotional reaction to being selected in the second round.
2025 NFL Draft most memorable moments: Emotional reactions, best interviews
Relive the best, funniest and most emotional moments of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign Shilo Sanders, Desmond Watson ('Tush Push Terminator') as UDFAs
Sanders is the son of Deion Sanders and brother of fifth-round pick Shedeur Sanders. Watson is a 6-foot-6, 464-pound defensive tackle.
The 2025 NFL Draft's Mr. Irrelevant: Kobee Minor joins club of last selections
The final pick of the three-day marathon, No. 257, will have a whole week of celebration in his honor.
NFL undrafted free agent signings: D.J. Uiagalelei signs with Chargers
The 2025 NFL Draft is over, which means players that weren't selected can sign with teams as free agents.
2025 NFL Draft: After being undrafted, Shilo Sanders reportedly signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Shedeur Sanders wasn't the only member of his family to have a bit of a disappointing NFL Draft. At least Shedeur got drafted. Shedeur Sanders got all of the attention as a quarterback with uncertain draft stock.
2025 NFL Draft: After being undrafted, Shilo Sanders signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Shedeur Sanders wasn't the only member of his family to have a bit of a disappointing NFL Draft. At least Shedeur got drafted. Shedeur Sanders got all of the attention as a quarterback with uncertain draft stock.
Sorrell walks onstage as Pack's 4th-round pick
Barryn Sorrell surprised Green Bay by coming onstage after the Packers picked him in the fourth round of the NFL draft on Saturday.
Ratings for NFL draft 2nd-highest for first round
The first round of the NFL draft averaged 13.6 million viewers Thursday night, an 11% increase over last year, which averaged 12.3 million.
Steelers, waiting on Rodgers, draft QB Howard
The Steelers selected Ohio State's Will Howard with the 185th pick in the sixth round Saturday, adding a quarterback to their depth chart while they continue to wait on an answer from Aaron Rodgers.
Ravens draft kicker with Tucker's future uncertain
The Ravens drafted a kicker for the first time in their team history, which creates more uncertainty surrounding Justin Tucker's future in Baltimore.
Eagles pick QB McCord, FBS passing leader in '24
The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles added to their quarterback room Saturday, picking Syracuse's Kyle McCord with the 181st pick in the sixth round.
Dolphins: QB Ewers 'made sense' in 7th round
The Dolphins selected Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers with the 231st pick in the seventh round Saturday.
Colts draft Notre Dame QB Leonard in 6th round
The Indianapolis Colts selected Riley Leonard in the sixth round of Saturday's NFL draft.
2025 NFL Draft: Patriots' Mr. Irrelevant pick is DB Kobee Minor, who played at Texas Tech, Indiana and Memphis
Mr. Irrelevant really was fairly irrelevant this year. The Patriots selected Kobee Minor, a defensive back who played at Texas Tech, Indiana and Memphis.
NFL Draft 2025 best undrafted free agents, including Xavier Restrepo, Cobee Bryant
Will there be any diamonds in the rough among this year's UDFA class?.
2025 NFL Draft: Full round-by-round list of all 257 picks, from Cam Ward to Shedeur Sanders to Kobee Minor
The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and there were plenty of big moves, surprise picks and major snubs we'll be talking about for a while (see: Shedeur Sanders falling to the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round).
Matthew McConaughey hypes up Texas Longhorns draftees
The actor and Texas alum posted tributes and analysis of every player from his school who was picked.
Browns gamble on Shedeur Sanders after drafting Dillon Gabriel: What's the plan?
Answering the biggest questions surrounding Cleveland's selection of Sanders in the fifth round, including reaction from around the league.
2025 NFL Draft Winners and Losers of Day 3: Bears have given Caleb Williams everything he needs
When former Chicago Bears receiver Dez White introduced Chicago's second-round draft pick, he chided the Green Bay Packers fans there at Lambeau Field and introduced the Bears as the "2025 NFC North champions." The division is hard.
NFL Draft Winners and Losers: Shedeur slides, Bears load up and Rodgers waits
Subscribe to Inside CoverageApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. What will the Chicago Bears do at QB after drafting Shedeur Sanders in the 5th round? As the 2025 NFL Draft wraps up, Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab take a look at the winners and losers of the weekend.
Dolphins draft QB Quinn Ewers: How he fits, pick analysis and scouting intel
Ewers went 21-4 and led Texas to back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances in his final two collegiate seasons.
2025 NFL Draft: Quinn Ewers selected in 7th round by Dolphins
Arch Manning is considered in early projections as a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, if he decides to leave Texas after next season. Quinn Ewers kept the enormously hyped and talented Manning on the bench for the past two seasons.
With Shedeur Sanders pick, Browns show again they aren't afraid of big personalities
Was Sanders the "best player available" or a pick Jimmy Haslam forced on the team? Regardless, the Browns have another shiny sports car.
