Source: Lions, rookie Pettigrew agree to deal NFL
The Detroit Lions reached a five-year agreement Friday with first-round pick Brandon Pettigrew, according to a source.
The Detroit Lions reached a five-year agreement Friday with first-round pick Brandon Pettigrew, according to a source.
Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley The Redskins were determined to get first-round pick Brian Orakpo in training camp, and on Thursday evening, the...
Working well into Thursday evening, the Redskins reached a five-year deal with first-round draft pick Brian Orakpo, according to a source.
...the chances of the rookie quarterback getting on the fast track might have just improved. Our John Clayton reports over on our news side that Freeman has agreed to a five-year contract worth...
Josh Freeman agreed to a five-year, $26 million deal that could max out at $36 million if he hits all his incentives and escalators, according to a source. Included in the deal is $10.245 million in guarantees, the source said.
John Clayton says Michael Vick is not close to finding a home in the NFL
John Clayton on which QB has the edge in Cleveland, which postion battle is most intriguing and which new coach will be most successful
The Raiders, who brought in three veteran quarterbacks to compete for backup jobs, released quarterback Andrew Walter, according to a source.
...end was near and now it's here for Andrew Walter. ESPN's John Clayton is reporting that the Raiders have released quarterback Andrew Walter. The former starting quarterback fell out...
The Seahawks are expected to sign veteran offensive lineman Cory Withrow, his agent, David Canter, said.
The Browns reached an agreement with second-round choice Brian Robiskie, a source said.
...agreed to a four-year deal with Cleveland Thursday evening, according to ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton. He was the final unsigned pick for the Browns. Robiskie is expected to compete for a...
The Packers reached an agreement with one of their two first-round draft choices when linebacker Clay Matthews came to terms on a five-year deal.
...to a six-year contract extension worth $35.3 million, according to ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton. Miller, 26, is approaching his prime and could be in a Steelers uniform through the 2014...
Heath Miller has agreed to an extension with the Steelers.
...to a six-year contract extension worth $35.3 million, according to ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton. Miller, 26, is approaching his prime and could be in a Steelers uniform through the 2014...
The Buffalo Bills reduced their unsigned draft choice list to one Wednesday by reaching a four-year deal with second-round pick Jairus Byrd, a source told ESPN.com's John Clayton.
Today on The Drive: Pirates send Jack Wilson and Ian Snell to Seattle! Our own John Clayton and former Bucco Ken Tekulve react to the trade
...regarded. In this edition, we share the latest from ESPN.com's panel (senior columnists John Clayton and Jeffri Chadiha, AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky and NFC West blogger Mike Sando), Don Banks...
ESPN's Rachel Nichols and John Clayton discuss Brett Favre's decision to remain retired
Larry Fitzgerald and Rachel Nichols break the news that Brett Favre isn't coming back. John Clayton explains Favre's reasoning for not returning
Rachel Nichols and John Clayton on the reasons Brett Favre decided to stay retired
The Buffalo Bills finally came to an agreement Tuesday with one of their first-round picks, guard Eric Wood.
The long odds against a 39-year-old quarterback succeeding might have factored into Brett Favre's decision to remain retired and snub the Vikings, John Clayton writes.
...for Camp Cutler by talking with Bears defensive back Daniel Manning and Jeff Dickerson. ESPN's John Clayton jumps on to talk Favre. They also talk Cubs with Cubs second baseman Ryan Theriot, Len...
John Clayton explains why Brett Favre is staying retired, what this means for the Vikings, reacts to Doug...
John Clayton talks about Brett Favre's decision to remain retired
ESPN's John Clayton reacts to Brett Favre's decision to remain retired
We hear from John Clayton, NFLPA Exec. Director DeMaurice Smith and Dick Vermeil on Michael Vick. Plus, Jimmy Rollins and Jayson...
ESPN NFL analyst Mark Schlereth and ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton discuss Michael Vick, Plaxico Burress and more
ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton says there is some interest and the phones are ringing for Michael Vick, but it's...
Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley Romo ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton led his most recent mailbag column with a question about Tony Romo's offseason tee...
John joins us for 3 & Out as he and Doug debate Michael Vick's reinstatement, Plaxico Burress' potential...
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's conditional reinstatement of Michael Vick is the right call, John Clayton writes.
John Clayton on teams already showing interest in Michael Vick
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Just thought I'd point you toward John Clayton's mailbag, which includes his thinking on the 49ers relative to the other teams in...
There's no denying that NFL schedules play a big role in determining who succeeds and who fails in a given season, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.
...blogger and one from the AFC -- Mike Sando and Paul Kuharsky, respectively -- along with ESPN analysts John Clayton and Jeffri Chadiha. Here is a capsule view of the NFC North's performance in...
...though ESPN.com simplified the voting process by reducing from 12 to four panelists. Senior writers John Clayton and Jeffri Chadiha will join AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky and me as power rankings voters...
...to four voters -- AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky, NFC West blogger Mike Sando and senior writers John Clayton and Jeffri Chadiha. Here is the breakdown of how they voted
...will allow me to be even more critical of the remaining panelists -- Mike Sando, Paul Kuharsky, John Clayton and Jeff Chadiha. First off, here's how NFC East teams finished in the rankings...
...is how the AFC East falls in the latest rankings, drawn up by ESPN senior writers John Clayton and Jeffri Chadiha, AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky and NFC West blogger Mike Sando. No. 2...
...blogger and one from the AFC -- Mike Sando and Paul Kuharsky, respectively -- along with ESPN analysts John Clayton and Jeffri Chadiha. Here is a capsule view of the NFC North's performance in...
It's time for training camps -- and the latest edition of ESPN.com's 2009 NFL Power Rankings.
It's time for training camps -- and the latest edition of ESPN.com's 2009 NFL Power Rankings.
The Ravens suffered another blow at their thin wide-receiver position when Drew Bennett announced his retirement Sunday night.
...Mike Sando NFC West blogger Jeff Chadiha senior writer John Clayton senior writer Paul Kuharsky AFC South blogger Tiebreaker alert: We broke no ties...
Buffalo Bills second-round pick Andy Levitre signed a four-year contract, leaving the team with three unsigned rookies after two days of training camp.
The Broncos reached a four-year agreement with cornerback Alphonso Smith Sunday, his agent Drew Rosenhaus announced Sunday.
The Carolina Panthers reached a four-year, $4.3 million agreement with second-round choice Everette Brown, according to a source.
...top draft pick Everette Brown signed more than a week before the Panthers report to camp. John Clayton reports over on our news side that Brown has a agreed to a four-year deal...
The Pittsburgh Steelers reached an agreement in principle Saturday on a five-year deal with first-round choice Ziggy Hood, the 32nd pick in the NFL draft, according to a source.
...to agree to terms with their top draft pick Saturday. According to ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton, rookie defensive lineman Evander "Ziggy" Hood agreed to a five-year deal with the...
John Clayton updates the latest on Brett Favre, Michael Vick and Anquan Boldin
Offense -- and the return of QBs including Tom Brady and Carson Palmer -- will be the focus of training camps this season, John Clayton writes.
...chance. I even turned to a higher power for the NFC East. With Matt Mosley unavailable, John Clayton filled in. When I sorted through the responses, I was slightly surprised because the interest was...
Veteran wide receiver Drew Bennett was picked by Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and general manager Ozzie Newsome to help the team while it waits to see if receiver Derrick Mason stays retired.
...receiver Drew Bennett to a one-year, $745,000 contract, according to ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton. Drew Bennett WR Baltimore Ravens CAREER STATS REC YDS AVG LNG TD 307 4,412 14...
We hear from Buster Olney and Orestes Destrade on Mark Buehrle's perfect game, Mort and John Clayton on Vick and Favre, and Sue Bird on the WNBA All-Star game
John Clayton talks about Brett Favre, Michael Vick and Ben Roethlisberger. Tim Kurkjian breaks the news that Matt...
...and Cris Carter discuss Michael Vick and get some answers from ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton. Plus, Peter Gammons on Mark Buehrle's perfect game
Clayton thinks Brett Favre will wait a week before announcing he's coming back, Michael Vick will be...
ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton answers the biggest NFL questions from the offseason. How will Tom Brady perform a year after...
John Clayton looks at the Browns' QB situation, position battles and which new coach will have the best season
The audience for the NFL draft has been growing, and the league has responded by expanding the event from two to three days.
Antoine Winfield received the job security he was looking for Thursday when he agreed to a five-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings which, according to a source, is worth $36 million with $16.1 million in guarantees.
...who statistically is entering the final years of his career. So as ESPN.com's John Clayton reported, the final agreement calls for Winfield to be paid like a top cornerback for as...
Today on The Drive: Our own John Clayton. Former Pirate Adam LaRoche has been traded to Boston for 2 minor leaguers
...Rams defensive lineman Orien Harris in exchange for wide receiver Ronald Curry. ESPN.com's John Clayton writes that Curry, a free-agent acquisition of the Lions during the offseason, became expendable when...
...Rams defensive end Orien Harris in exchange for wide receiver Ronald Curry. ESPN.com's John Clayton writes that Curry, a free-agent acquisition of the Lions during the offseason, became expendable when...
The Rams picked up much-needed wide receiver help when they acquired veteran Ronald Curry from the Lions in exchange for defensive end Orien Harris.
John Clayton on the report that Brett Favre will inform the Vikings of his decision by this Friday...
ESPN.com senior NFL writer John Clayton explains what Roger Goodell is looking for from Michael Vick in order to reinstate him to...
Golic returns with Greeny and the guys discuss baseball with Jayson Stark and football with John Clayton. Plus, V Foundation winner Jim Frauenberg
ESPN.com senior NFL writer John Clayton explains what Roger Goodell is looking for from Michael Vick in order to reinstate him to...
John Clayton on the report that Brett Favre will inform the Vikings of his decision by this Friday...
John Clayton on the reports that Brett Favre will inform the Vikings by this Friday
John Clayton thinks it is wise for Roger Goodell to wait before making a decision on Michael Vick...
The Cleveland Browns' rookies should be among the most prepared in the NFL, but what can the Buffalo Bills' roster do to prepare for the T.O. Experience? John Clayton considers this and more in his in his latest mailbag.
...this season, assuming he successfully returns from surgery at age 35. Jones discussed the matter with John Clayton on 710 ESPN Seattle over the weekend. Jones: "It's tough. When that situation...
...at some point. Scott Eklund of Scout.com transcribes chunks of Walter Jones' interview with John Clayton on 710 ESPN Seattle. I'll break out another part of the interview in a...
John Clayton analyzes the next steps in the career of Michael Vick, who is scheduled to be released from home confinement Monday.
John Clayton looks at the latest news and notes from around the NFL
John Clayton looks at the NFC North
John Clayton looks at the NFC North
...39;s future into the hands of a couple of sixth-graders. Best Coach-GM Duos John Clayton runs down the NFL's top five coach-GM combinations. Let's get it...
ESPN's John Clayton reported Thursday that Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey isn't going to use Michael Turner as...
The Eagles' pairing of Andy Reid and Tom Heckert is the top coach-GM combination in the league, writes John Clayton.
The Washington Redskins selected defensive lineman Jeremy Jarmon in the third round of Thursday's supplemental draft.
Today on The Drive: ESPN's John Clayton, former Pitt bball star Chevon Troutman and newest Penguin Mike Rupp! Sidney Crosby calls bluff on...
John Clayton looks at what it will take to get Favre back to the NFL
ESPN's John Clayton on the show to discuss Romo, Roy Williams and the upcoming Cowboys season
It's always a pleasure to catch up with John Clayton as the "Professor" took some time out of his busy schedule Tuesday to join us on...
...is on the short list of Jarmon's likely landing points. (ESPN.com's John Clayton reported that news here on his Insider-only blog.) The connection makes sense for several reasons...
John Clayton on Terrell Suggs 6 year deal with the Ravens
...up Pro Bowl defensive end/linebacker Terrell Suggs long term. According to ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton, the deal is for six years and $63 million. Suggs had up until 4 p.m...
Terrell Suggs, who never minded playing under one-year franchise tags, found the financial security he was looking for Wednesday when he agreed to a six-year, $63 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens, according to a source.
John Clayton looks at why the Chiefs signed Matt Cassel
Posted by ESPN.com's John Clayton Matt Cassel might not be a big name in quarterback circles, but his signing of a...
Posted by ESPN.com's John Clayton Matt Cassel might not be a big name in quarterback circles, but his signing of a...
...will pay him in excess of $10 million a season, according to ESPN.com's John Clayton. The contract will keep Cassel with the Chiefs until 2014
Matt Cassel, a career backup in college and in the pros, has signed a six-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Watching what the Redskins can do with Albert Haynesworth and what the Titans will do without him will be one of the most interesting studies of the 2009 season, writes John Clayton.
...his retirement before the 2009 season. Here is the full report from ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton. So what's next for the Ravens? They have major work to do and ...
Baltimore Ravens receiver Derrick Mason announced his retirement Monday on the Web site JOCKlife.com, saying he'd "seen it all and done it all."
John Clayton discusses the futures of Brett Favre, Peyton Manning and the Colts. John also debates with Jason...
Wade Phillips and Jack Del Rio are among the coaches on the hot seat as the 2009 season approaches, writes John Clayton.
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Those who have not yet subscribed to the John Clayton podcast (iTunes, Zune) can check out our Saturday conversation on the NFC West in this audio...
...by ESPN.com's Mike Sando A heads up: I'll be visiting with John Clayton on 710 ESPN Seattle [listen live] at 10:25 a.m. PT Saturday. That works out...
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Tinoisamoa One of John Clayton's recent Insider notes explained how the Bears had penciled in Rams castoff Pisa Tinoisamoa...
The Wildcat offense isn't going away, but expect to see teams throw more from the formation this season, writes John Clayton.
...stay healthy, the Bears should be in great shape. Anything new with Plaxico Burress? I saw John Clayton report the Bears are no longer interested. --Doug, Lake Bluff ESPN.com NFC North blogger Kevin...