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8:14 AM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — A day after Lamar Jackson announced he had requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens, the former NFL MVP quarterback was back on social media defending why he didn’t play in last season’s playoff game. “Let’s get real. I rather have a 100% PCL than go out there

10:02 PM ET PHOENIX — While NFL teams opted not to vote on a rule that would allow games to be flexed into a Thursday night kickoff, clubs agreed Tuesday to modify the existing rule and allow teams to play a maximum of two short-week games. That means that while some teams could play two

6:50 PM ET PHOENIX — Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey thought franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson‘s announcement of his trade request was delivered at the right time on Monday when he saw a group picture of all the top NFL decision-makers at the NFL’s annual league meeting. “8 releases the farewell tweet while all 32 GM’s

6:30 AM ET Mike TannenbaumESPN In a few weeks, all 32 franchises will be adding new playmakers in the 2023 NFL draft, though just 27 of them are set to pick in the first round. It’s no easy process, and I know firsthand. It wasn’t that long ago that I was making draft selections as

10:59 PM ET PHOENIX — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft expressed optimism Monday that the Washington Commanders could be sold soon. Indianapolis Colts counterpart Jim Irsay expressed caution, saying the sale could spill into the fall. In other words, NFL owners aren’t quite sure when the Commanders sale will be finalized. What they do

6:00 AM ET In 1999, the Washington franchise Dan Snyder purchased was one of the NFL’s hallmark teams. It was less than a decade removed from three Super Bowl victories and had recently moved into an 80,000-seat stadium, fulfilling demand for tickets by a rabid fan base. At one point, the team said, the waiting

10:59 AM ET Lamar Jackson said Monday that he has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens as the team “has not been interested in meeting my value” in contract talks. The star quarterback made the announcement on Twitter, saying he made the request on March 2. “… I love the game of football and

7:31 PM ET The Denver Broncos are low on draft capital but they won’t be trading either of their starting outside receivers to accumulate picks, coach Sean Payton said Sunday from the annual league meeting in Phoenix. Amid trade rumors involving Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton, Payton acknowledged to NFL Network that the Broncos have

7:24 PM ET PHOENIX — This time a year ago, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was buzzing with the excitement that came with the challenge of drafting a rookie quarterback after nearly two decades working with a veteran signal caller. Neary 12 months after drafting Pitt product Kenny Pickett in the first round, that excitement

7:49 PM ET Brady HendersonESPN SEATTLE — Bobby Wagner is coming back to where he built a Hall of Fame resume. The free agent linebacker has agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal to return to the Seattle Seahawks, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Saturday. The move reunites the Seahawks with arguably the

8:50 PM ET SANTA CLARA, Calif. — In search of a kicker to replace free agent Robbie Gould, the San Francisco 49ers turned back to an increasingly familiar trade partner on Friday. San Francisco acquired kicker Zane Gonzalez from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a conditional swap of late-round picks in the 2025 NFL

3:13 PM ET Associated Press DETROIT — Jerry Green, a Detroit sportswriter who covered 56 consecutive Super Bowls, has died at 94, The Detroit News said Friday. Green retired as a columnist at the News in 2004 but continued to attend the Super Bowl for the newspaper until this year. His streak began with Green

6:00 AM ET SANTA CLARA, Calif. — After spending his first five NFL seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey became a free agent for the first time March 13. The No. 9 pick in the 2018 NFL draft, McGlinchey started 75 games, including the playoffs, with a run block win rate

12:35 PM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens‘ first significant free-agent signing addresses their biggest need. The Ravens reached a one-year, $3.25 million deal with Nelson Agholor, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday. The deal, first reported by The Score, can reach $6.25 million with incentives, sources said. The addition of Agholor represents

1:31 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While the Carolina Panthers were evaluating quarterback Will Levis at Kentucky pro day on Friday, they also were adding depth at wide receiver to support whomever they select with the top pick of the draft. The Panthers agreed to a deal with former Detroit Lions wideout DJ Chark, the

8:49 AM ET The Philadelphia Eagles are giving All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson a one-year, $33.445 million contract extension that includes $30 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday. Johnson is now under contract through the 2026 season. Last season, Johnson, 32, was named a first-team All-Pro for the second time and

6:14 PM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The NFL sent out a memo to all clubs Thursday notifying them that a person who is not certified by the NFLPA might be attempting to persuade team personnel to enter into contract negotiations with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who received the nonexclusive franchise tag. Under league

7:00 AM ET NFL experts After a busy first week to 2023 NFL free agency, the deals have started to slow down. Teams have added impact playmakers across their depth charts, though free agents like Odell Beckham Jr. and Bobby Wagner are still on the market. Notably, Orlando Brown Jr., Javon Hargrave, Jimmy Garoppolo and