Feb 19, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS — Paris Johnson Jr. was a little taken off guard at the Chicago Bears‘ first question of his formal interview at the 2023 NFL combine. “Putt-putt or darts?” Of all the things Johnson was prepared to answer — questions about his football acumen, his switch from guard to tackle, his experience

6:00 AM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Cloudy future: The Jets are bucking an NFL trend with their plan for quarterback Zach Wilson. Team officials have been steadfast in saying, despite two disappointing seasons, they want to retain and develop Wilson behind a proven

6:00 AM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Andrews adopts NE: In an offseason of significant change for the Patriots offense – with a new coordinator (Bill O’Brien) and O-line coach (Adrian Klemm) and top receiver Jakobi Meyers scheduled for unrestricted free agency — the

6:00 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN DETROIT – The Detroit Lions‘ ground attack came alive this past season, establishing itself as one of the most versatile groups the franchise has produced since the Barry Sanders era. Best of NFL Nation &• What will define Eric Bieniemy’s success?&• Will the Dolphins get a veteran QB?&• Panthers impressed

6:28 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS — Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson said he has referred to himself as “Cam Jackson” because he liked Cam Newton and Lamar Jackson so much. During the quarterback workouts at the NFL’s scouting combine on Saturday, Richardson looked every bit as physically imposing as Newton and ran almost like Jackson. At

9:25 AM ET INDIANAPOLIS — Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, who is one of the top players available in the 2023 NFL draft, has told teams his week at the scouting combine that concerns over his size are misplaced. Saturday, Young officially measured at 5-foot-10 1/8 and weighed 204 pounds, which would make him the lightest

9:17 AM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have informed veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer of their intention to release him before the start of free agency on March 15, league sources confirmed to ESPN on Saturday. The Patriots have starter Mac Jones and 2022 fourth-round pick Bailey Zappe at quarterback and will likely

11:06 AM ET INDIANAPOLIS — Texas running back Bijan Robinson knows the math may be against him, but he said there should be no hesitation about selecting him early in the first round of the upcoming NFL draft. Robinson, who won the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s best running back, said if it makes

Mar 3, 2023 DJ Bien-AimeESPN The start of the XFL season has been full of competitive games and exciting plays. Through the first two weeks, six of the eight games were decided in the fourth quarter, with five coming down to the last drive. Week 2 also featured another last-second win for the St. Louis

5:50 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan cornerback DJ Turner put himself on one of history’s shortest lists at the NFL’s scouting combine Friday, running the 40-yard dash in a blazing 4.26 seconds at Lucas Oil Stadium. It is the fourth-fastest time in the 40 at the combine since 2003, according to NFL Next Gen Stats.