SoCal’s key questions for signing day

On Wednesday, top prep football players from all over the Southland will be determining their futures by signing national letters of intent with colleges and universities all over the country. In preparation for the big day, the prep bloggers at ESPN Los Angeles — each of whom covers a specific region of Southern California — […]

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Andre Smith opts out, leaves Ravens thin at OT

He joins wide receiver/returner De’Anthony Thomas as Ravens players who have chosen not to play in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Smith, 33, was the oldest offensive lineman on the team and was expected to give Baltimore experienced depth at tackle. Rookie third-round pick Tyre Phillips is likely the top candidate to back up […]

NFL veterans on the bubble for all 32 teams: Who could be cut during 2020 training camp?

How will Cam Newton‘s arrival affect the quarterbacks room in New England? Is there an odd man out at running back in Green Bay? After an offseason without practices amid the coronavirus pandemic, veterans might have more security than usual — or it just might be harder to identify who is on the bubble. With […]

2020 NFL mock expansion draft: Picking players for a 33rd team

On the other hand, by adding two teams, the NFL would be able to add an additional game for television each week without having to concede any more money to its players. With the Texans paying $700 million as a franchise fee in 2002, Forbes estimated in 2012 that new franchises would pay between $1 […]

Ravens, free-agent offensive lineman D.J. Fluker agree to deal

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens’ first significant free-agent addition on offense could address their biggest loss. Baltimore reached an agreement with veteran offensive lineman D.J. Fluker on Tuesday, a source confirmed. This comes two days after Fluker was released by the Seattle Seahawks and is contingent on him passing a physical. The deal […]

Ravens’ Lamar Jackson working out with Antonio Brown

It’s not surprising that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is working out with Marquise “Hollywood” Brown this offseason. What’s created a buzz is Jackson tossing passes to his top wide receiver’s famous cousin. Antonio Brown, a free-agent wide receiver, caught a 50-yard pass from the reigning NFL Most Valuable Player on a dead sprint in […]

Jimmy Smith re-signing with Ravens on 1-year deal

Smith can earn up to $6 million this season, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Ravens once again have four first-round picks in the defensive backfield in Smith, cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters, and safety Earl Thomas. Last season, Baltimore ranked sixth in pass defense (207.2 yards) and second in lowest passer […]