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25 future top athletes of the 21st century: Caitlin Clark, Justin Jefferson and more
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TOP HEADLINES
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WORTHY OF ATTENTION
Seven players, two coaches and one exec who could shake up the NFL over the next year
Pivotal seasons? Contract situations? Questionable futures? We picked NFL players, coaches and execs who could define the coming year.
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TIME OF TRANSITION
Inside the Vikings' move from Kirk Cousins to rookie J.J. McCarthy
Behind the Vikings' two-year process that saw Cousins leave for Atlanta and McCarthy drafted No. 10 overall.
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OFFSEASON BUZZ
Clark: Malik Nabers could have 'immediate impact' with Giants
Is this the year Mike Tomlin's .500 streak comes to an end?
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BEST OF NFL NATION
Chiefs rookie Louis Rees-Zammit is looking forward to playing first football game
The former rugby player is hoping his skills transfer as a kick returner with the Chiefs.
Better or worse? How the Ravens' offense looks ahead of the 2024 season
With all the changes in Baltimore, is the offense better, worse or the same heading into 2024?
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THE BEST AT EACH POSITION
Who are the NFL's best cornerbacks? Execs, coaches and scouts help rank 2024's top 10
Execs, coaches, scouts and players from around the league ranked their top 10 cornerbacks in our annual summer series.
NFL executives rank the top 10 wide receivers
Who are the top 10 WRs in the league? Execs, coaches and scouts rank Justin Jefferson, Tyreek Hill and others.
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FLAG FOOTBALL
From Pro Bowl Games to the Olympics, flag football enticing NFL players
Stefon Diggs is one Pro Bowler who would be in favor of pursuing Olympic gold in flag football, and here's who would get picked first.
The girls' flag football revolution is here -- why it's critical to the sport's future
After seeing how the Falcons helped grow girls' flag football in Georgia, the NFL is following suit.
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SPORTS BETTING
Betting tens of thousands to win hundreds: Inside the wild world of 'No' bets
The risk of betting big to win little doesn't seem optimal, but putting money down on the 'No' has been gaining momentum.
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LAST STAND IN THE NFL?
The summer of Trey? How the Cowboys' Lance is preparing to make his case
It's been a bumpy road for Trey Lance, the 2021 No. 3 overall pick, as he preps for what may be his last stand in the NFL.
Top Headlines
- RB Kenyan Drake announces retirement from NFL
- Bears see 'value' in preseason reps for Williams
- Chiefs aim for 6 months to decide stadium plans
- Ravens sign 2-time Pro Bowl safety E. Jackson
- Jags file $66.6M suit vs. ex-staffer who stole funds
- Jackson disputes Aikman trademark bid for No. 8
- Stroud calls Texans' offense 'five-headed monster'
- Saints' Ramczyk to miss season after PUP move
- Sizing up three trendy Super Bowl picks
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Once again, we asked execs, coaches, scouts and players to name their top 10 at each position in the NFL.
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It's easy to overreact to the offseason before any football is played. So here's what to actually make of key moves from this spring.
ESPN Ranking NFL team WR, TE, RB talent for 2024 season: Top players
Which teams have the best skill position talent around their quarterback? We stacked all 32 from worst to first.
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ESPN spoke with several teams about the best -- and worst -- NFL food programs based on the NFLPA report cards released in February.