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Why the Ravens declined eight trade offers to draft CB Nate Wiggins

Baltimore never thought the corner would fall to it at No. 30, but the team now has what it thinks is the best defender in this year's class. ... Continue Reading

Source: Chargers agree to deal with WR Chark

The Chargers have agreed to terms with wide receiver DJ Chark Jr., a source confirmed to ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Police: Prescott won't be charged in assault claim

Dallas police will not pursue sexual assault charges against Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, with a police spokesperson saying detectives determined there was insufficient evidence an offense was committed. ... Continue Reading

Source: Chiefs decline '25 option for WR Toney

The Chiefs declined to exercise the fifth-year option for the 2025 season on the contract of wide receiver Kadarius Toney, a source told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Slayton 'confident' on Giants contract resolution

Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton is "confident" there will be a resolution to his contract situation as he continues to stay away from the team's voluntary offseason workouts. ... Continue Reading

Source: Cowboys to decline Lance's 2025 option

The Dallas Cowboys will decline to pick up the fifth-year option on quarterback Trey Lance. ... Continue Reading

Source: Steelers decline RB Harris' 2025 option

The Steelers have declined the fifth-year option for the 2025 season for running back Najee Harris. ... Continue Reading

Fields floated as Steelers returner, Warren says

Running back Jaylen Warren said the Steelers special teams coordinator suggested quarterback Justin Fields could return kickoffs with the rule change preventing players from moving until the returner touches the ball. ... Continue Reading

Brissett eager to battle Maye for Pats' QB1 job

Veteran QB Jacoby Brissett, who signed a one-year contract with the Patriots in March worth a base value of $8 million, said Wednesday that he looks forward to competing with No. 3 pick Drake Maye for the team's starting job. ... Continue Reading

'It's easy to see why': How Jayden Daniels became the Commanders' new hope at QB

The selection of Daniels was months in the making. What sold Washington on making him the face of a new era in D.C.? ... Continue Reading

'Grateful' Kelce wasn't going to hold out for deal

Travis Kelce said on his "New Heights" podcast that he wasn't going to hold out for a raise so he's "grateful" to the Chiefs for wanting to sign him to a new deal. ... Continue Reading

Zeke on Cowboys reunion: 'Unfinished business'

Ezekiel Elliott said he signed with the Cowboys because he has "unfinished business" after spending the first seven years of his career in Dallas. ... Continue Reading

Stefon Diggs shows off strength with three plates on his back for pushups

The new Houston Texans wide receiver is the front-runner for wildest offseason NFL workout after his pushups with added weight. ... Continue Reading

Illinois gov.: Bears' stadium plan a 'nonstarter'

The Chicago Bears' proposal to fund a new lakefront stadium remains a "nonstarter," Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office said after top aides met with team officials Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

Mock draft: Where did top WRs, rookies go?

The 2024 NFL draft is complete, so our ESPN Fantasy crew dove right into a mock draft, where a rookie was selected before Travis Kelce. ... Continue Reading

Fantasy football rankings for 2024 season

ESPN fantasy analysts reveal their rankings for the 2024 season for both PPR and non-PPR leagues. ... Continue Reading

Tracking fifth-year options for 2021 first-rounders: Which have been picked up or declined?

Today is the deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts. Which teams have made a decision? ... Continue Reading

Sources: Broncos not picking up Wilson's option

The Broncos have informed Zach Wilson and his reps that they will not pick up the fifth-year option in the quarterback's contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Legwold. Wilson was traded to Denver by the Jets last week. ... Continue Reading

How good is the QB class? Which sleepers could rise? Answering big questions about the 2025 draft class

Our experts answer questions about next year's draft prospects. ... Continue Reading

Not splashy, but necessary: The Steelers' rebuilt offensive line completes changed offensive identity

The Steelers picked probable O-line starters with their first two picks of the 2024 draft. Those moves might not be splashy, but it matters. ... Continue Reading