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Let's judge the legitimacy of five NFL players who broke out in 2025 -- and five who fell off a cliff
Daniel Jones and George Pickens came out of nowhere in 2025. Brian Thomas Jr. and C.J. Stroud took steps backward. But are these abrupt performance changes real?
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NFL minicamp updates: Last practices before summer break held Thursday
HOW EVERY TEAM CAN STILL GET BETTER
The last-minute to-do list for every NFL front office: What all 32 teams should do before Sept.
NFL NATION
Dolphins' new-look WR group still building chemistry with QB Malik Willis
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Can Brendan Sorsby start for an NFL team? Sizing up his game and ranking supplemental draft fits
Wait, Brendan Sorsby is now going to the NFL supplemental draft? Everything we know
A NEW ERA
Russell Wilson's contract is off the Broncos' books: How the dead money move might've changed the NFL
TRENDING IN THE NFL
Double 7s: Bijan Robinson is closer to Vinícius Júnior than you think
GROWING TENSION
Is Stephen A. buying that George Pickens is bought in right now?
Damien Woody: Bucs are playing a dangerous game with Baker Mayfield
ASSESSING THE OFFSEASON
NFL execs pick their 8 favorite offseason moves: Why 4 WR additions make the list
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- Cincy coach expecting flood of calls on Sorsby
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- Cards QB Beck trying to speed up learning curve
- Bowles confirms Bucs' Vea a minicamp hold-in
- Broncos excuse Cooper from camp after arrests
- 👀 Broncos may have started a salary cap trend
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2026 NFL contracts: Next to get a big deal at every position
Will Patrick Mahomes stick as the highest-paid QB? Could another edge rusher top Will Anderson Jr.? We named the next players to get PAID at every position.
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How June 1 turned into a blockbuster trade day in the NFL
More than 15 coaches, players and execs shed light on the back-to-back trades that happened on a key June day.
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2026 NFL offseason trade tracker: Wanya Morris, Myles Garrett
We're following trades right through the kickoff of the 2026 NFL season, including Wanya Morris to the Falcons.
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NFL Football Power Index: 2026 projections, Super Bowl odds
ESPN's Football Power Index ratings are live. These simulations of the 2026 season provide playoff chances, potential draft order and our 1-32 team ranking.
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100 days to the 2026 NFL season: Predictions, injuries, more
The NFL season is 100 days away. Let's celebrate with 100 things to know, including bold predictions, fantasy sleepers and injury buzz.
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