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3:59 PM ET Kevin SeifertNFL Nation Close ESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008 PHOENIX -- The NFL's competition committee has introduced a new proposal for expanding replay that would allow some...

4:08 PM ET PHOENIX -- As Freddie Kitchens waxed eloquent about all things Cleveland Browns on Tuesday morning, the proposition was put to him that the combination of quarterback Baker Mayfield and receiver Odell Beckham Jr. could be dynamite. "I hope so," Kitchens said without hesitation. "And...

4:19 PM ET PHOENIX -- Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson believes Carson Wentz can grow as a teammate by being more "vulnerable" with his peers, a key part of the maturation process that he saw greats like Dan Marino and Brett Favre go through firsthand. "First of all, I think everybody...

4:06 PM ET PHOENIX -- The idea that Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen doesn't fit in new coach Kliff Kingsbury's offense is incorrect, Kingsbury said Tuesday at the NFL's annual meeting in Arizona. "No question," Kingsbury said. "People have said a lot of things that are misconceptions, if you...

4:05 PM ET New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Tuesday officially entered a not guilty plea to charges on two misdemeanor counts of first-degree solicitation and has asked for a jury trial. In February, authorities announced that Kraft was videotaped twice paying for a sex act at an...

7:55 PM ET PHOENIX -- The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't rushing the contract extension for Ben Roethlisberger. General manager Kevin Colbert said from the NFL owners meetings that talks with Roethlisberger are "still ongoing." Roethlisberger turned 37 on March 2 and has one year left on his...

10:32 PM ET PHOENIX, Ariz. -- New York Giants co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch consider the trade of Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns among the toughest moves they have ever made. Mara even insisted that he gave a "reluctant approval" after thinking about it on a long ride home from...

4:00 PM ET PHOENIX -- New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday. His next stop will be Canton, Ohio, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. "There's never been a more dangerous tight end than Gronk, an intimidating presence who's been an...

March 23, 2019 - Alliance of American Football (AAF) - Orlando Apollos News Release The Orlando Apollos are a playoff team. Led by running back De'Veon Smith's three rushing touchdowns, Orlando beat the Atlanta Legends at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta 36-6 Saturday afternoon, clinching a...

March 23, 2019 - Alliance of American Football (AAF) - San Antonio Commanders News Release SAN ANTONIO - Trey Williams' 36-yard touchdown reception and Greg Ward Jr.'s two-point conversion catch with less than six minutes remaining helped lift San Antonio (5-2) to a 19-15 victory over Salt Lake...

5:08 PM ET LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Kentucky Wildcats pass rusher Josh Allen, who chased down a lot of quarterbacks in the fall, might not be able to close the gap on Oklahoma's Kyler Murray -- widely projected as the top pick in next month's draft. But Allen still believes he's the "best overall...

7:33 PM ET The New Orleans Saints are on the verge of filling their most glaring need with the top pass-catching tight end available in free agency this year, Jared Cook. Sources have described a deal between the two sides as close but not finalized -- which Cook himself amplified on Friday...

2:24 PM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft commented for the first time since he was officially charged with two misdemeanor counts of first-degree solicitation. "I am truly sorry," Kraft said in a statement. "I know I have hurt and disappointed my family, my close...

1:00 AM ET ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders have been more than a little busy since the NFL's new year officially rang in on March 13. Not only have there been moves splashy enough to surely make HBO's "Hard Knocks" overlords take notice -- a trade for Antonio Brown, the largest contract...

2:03 PM ET Former New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday. Mitchell, 26, made the announcement at the University of Georgia's TEDxUGA event. The former University of Georgia star was a fourth-round pick of the Patriots in the 2016...

March 21, 2019 - Alliance of American Football (AAF) News Release SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Following a competitive week six that tightened the race for playoff positioning, The Alliance of American Football enters week seven with even more on the line. Week seven gets underway on Saturday...

7:30 PM ET Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and current Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid settled their collusion grievances against the NFL, but according to a Wall Street Journal report, they will receive less than $10 million total. Kaepernick filed a grievance in...

1:36 AM ET The Indianapolis Colts signed former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston on Thursday. The Colts will give the four-time Pro Bowler a two-year, $24 million contract, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Chiefs last week released Houston, making him a free agent, after no...

1:40 AM ET Kevin SeifertNFL Nation Close ESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008 The NFL's competition committee has proposed two versions of a modified expansion of instant replay, according to documents...

11:14 AM ET PITTSBURGH -- For a team that traditionally combs through the clearance rack of free agency, even mildly aggressive spending caught the attention of Pittsburgh Steelers fans. Pittsburgh used the tampering period to offer cornerback Steven Nelson $25.5 million over three years, the...