Sources: Byard, NFL's INTs leader in '25, to Pats
Free agent safety Kevin Byard III has agreed to sign with the Patriots on a one-year, $9 million deal.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
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Briefing: 2026 NFL Free Agency Live Tracker: Full List of Team-by-Team Signings and Trades
Strategic angle: Follow every move from NFL free agency, including signings, trades, extensions and other roster changes for all 32 teams.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: What's going on with Arsenal youngster Lewis-Skelly?
Strategic angle: A year after starring in the Champions League against Real Madrid, Myles Lewis-Skelly is struggling for game time - what has happened?
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Wilson returns as Thorns secure NWSL opener win
Strategic angle: Sophia Wilson's return and Olivia Moultrie's winning strike highlighted the National Women's Soccer League season opener in the Portland Thorns' victory over the Washington Spirit.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Brentford, the World Cup and an itch to return to Gaelic football
Strategic angle: Brentford and Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins tells Kelly Somers about his dreams of the World Cup.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: C-USA, Sun Belt double book La. Tech for 2026
Strategic angle: Conference USA and the Sun Belt both included Louisiana Tech on their 2026 football schedules amid a standoff on the Bulldogs' switch between leagues.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Bills' Gardner-Johnson unbothered by perception
Strategic angle: New Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said Friday that he's not worried about negative perceptions about him as a teammate.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Source: Ex-Packers LT Walker headed to Panthers
Strategic angle: The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a deal with free agent left tackle Rasheed Walker, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: GM: Washington tax law could affect Seahawks
Strategic angle: Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider warns that new income tax may hinder free agent signings.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Murray joins Vikings, 'elevating' their QB room
Strategic angle: A day after the Cardinals officially released him, Kyler Murray signed a one-year contract with the Vikings.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Falcons' GM: Tua to compete with Penix for QB job
Strategic angle: Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham confirmed that Tua Tagovailoa will compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting quarterback position.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Saints' Etienne corrects how to say his name
Strategic angle: Travis Etienne says we've been pronouncing his name wrong.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Best team fits for top remaining NFL free agents: Barnwell finds nine perfect matches
Strategic angle: Where should Jauan Jennings, Joey Bosa and Rasheed Walker sign? Which roster needs Kirk Cousins? Let's find new homes for nine players still looking for one.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Geno: Jets getting 'better player' than when I left
Strategic angle: New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith expresses confidence in his improved skills for his second stint with the team.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Texans bolster O-line, reach deal with OT Smith
Free agent offensive tackle Braden Smith reached agreement with the Houston Texans on a two-year, $25 million contract that includes $13.5 million fully guaranteed.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Our mid-free agency NFL mini-mock draft
How has NFL free agency affected 2026 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10 after the first wave of deals.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Evans: Niners were one piece away; I'm that guy
Strategic angle: Veteran receiver Mike Evans believes he is the missing piece for the 49ers after signing with the team in free agency.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: McDuffie, Watson ready to reunite as Rams CBs
Strategic angle: Former Chiefs teammates Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson hope to bring their strong cornerback tandem play to the Rams.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
DT Hargrave stays in NFC North, joins Packers
Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave reached agreement on a two-year, $23 million contract with the Packers.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Trump: Iran should skip WC 'for their safety'
Strategic angle: U.S. President Donald Trump advises the Iran national team to reconsider participating in the FIFA World Cup.
Editorial Staff Mar 12