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How J.J. Watt can get better by pairing with Cardinals' Chandler Jones
Last season Watt was double-teamed 30% of the time, the highest rate in the league and something fewer teams can do while also accounting for Jones.

Bart Scott confused by J.J. Watt signing with the Cards

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A HOLLYWOOD SHOUTOUT
Jodie Foster thanked Aaron Rodgers in her Golden Globes acceptance speech
The MVP quarterback got a shoutout from the legendary actress and director during the Golden Globes.

'I SAW THE LONG HOURS SHE PUT INTO IT'
After signing fan-made portrait, Tennessee Titans' A.J. Brown commissioned one for himself
Brown was thrilled with the painting a local middle school teacher did of him. Now she's doing a portrait of the wideout with his daughter.

NFL NATION
'Pretty unusual': Why a left tackle such as 49ers' Trent Williams going on the open market is rare
The 49ers' offseason hinges on what happens with Williams, who will rightly earn a major payday wherever he lands.
'Personable' Bill Belichick, Mac Jones-Tom Brady comps and more NFL nuggets
In a virtual session for aspiring coaches, New England's coach stressed the importance of constant learning.
From jumbo Jet to Andre the Giant: Matthew Willig's wild path to Hollywood
The 6-foot-8, 315-pound former lineman dishes on acting, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and more.

RUSSELL WILSON
Russ to Dallas? Why Stephen A. says yes
Orlovsky would consider firing Carroll to keep Russ

NFL DRAFT
APRIL 29-MAY 1
Inside pre-NFL draft prospect interviews: What teams ask and why
Combine interviews will look a little different this year, but the value of those prospect-team meetings remains the same. What actually happens during them?
Kiper's new Round 1 mock draft: Projecting three trades for QBs and more
Mel Kiper Jr. projects the top 32 picks of April's draft -- and finally caves on predicting trades.

AND THE SAINTS' 2021 QB IS ...
Is Brees the Saints' best option at QB in 2021?
Drew Brees gets workout in amid retirement rumors
DeMaurice Smith is losing the trust of some in NFL union

FRANCHISE TAG
Franchise tag candidates and predictions: 21 teams could use it
Dak Prescott, Aaron Jones and Hunter Henry are among the players who could be tagged. NFL Nation reporters make their predictions.
Top Headlines
- J.J. Watt agrees to 2-year deal with Cardinals
- Chiefs hope Mahomes (toe) ready for minicamp
- Rodgers helps small businesses with $1M gift
- Gordon joins Manziel in new league, owner says
- Ex-Irish DT Nix found dead after reported missing
- Agent: Wilson OK in Seattle, but has 4-team list
- Texans release RB Duke Johnson, center Martin
- Barnwell: How teams can fix cap woes
Where could Jones, Lance go? (ESPN+)
ESPN Illustration NFL mock draft 2021: Mel Kiper's new predictions for all 32 first-round picks, including Mac Jones, Trey Lance and three trades
Mel Kiper Jr. projects the top 32 picks of April's draft -- and finally caves on predicting trades. Here's where the quarterbacks fit.
Bold suggestions (ESPN+)
Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Daring moves for all 32 NFL teams in the 2021 offseason
From new homes for J.J. Watt and Cam Newton, to teams that should trade up to draft a QB, these are bold -- but reasonable -- suggestions for every club.
Asset to management?
Jonathan Ernst/Getty Images Inside the dual legacies of NFL players' union boss DeMaurice Smith
Last year's CBA should have been a defining moment for DeMaurice Smith and the labor force of America's most popular sport. Instead, some players -- and some owners -- have come to see Smith as an asset to management.
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NFL Films Presents The best of 'NFL Films Presents,' now on ESPN+
Explore the history of the league with over 80 archived episodes from the extensive NFL Films library.