Briefing: Source: WR Raymond leaves Lions to join Bears
Strategic angle: Kalif Raymond has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Bears, reuniting the wide receiver with Ben Johnson.
Briefing: Sources: TE Knox stays with Bills on new deal
Strategic angle: The Bills found a way to keep tight end Dawson Knox on the 2026 roster amid a difficult cap situation by signing him to a new three-year contract.
Briefing: NCAA to Monitor Tournament Officials for Betting with New Tech
Strategic angle: The NCAA introduces ProhiBet to oversee referees in basketball, baseball, and softball tournaments amid betting concerns.
Briefing: Packers Add St-Juste to Bolster CB Depth
Strategic angle: The Packers signed CB Benjamin St-Juste to a two-year, $10 million contract, a source told ESPN.
Trump confirms Australia will grant asylum to five Iranian women football players
Amid concerns for player welfare, the Australian Iranian Council urged the government to protect the squad members.
Briefing: Inside Bodo/Glimt - the Champions League's ultimate giantkilling story
Strategic angle: It's early January and Bodo/Glimt are holding a team meeting in Spain to discuss their upcoming Champions League campaign.
Briefing: Galatasaray vs. Liverpool live stream: Champions League odds, where to watch, start time, lineup predictions
Strategic angle: The English side will face Galatasaray in the round of 16 first leg
Briefing: Reindeer racing draws crowds in Finland’s frozen north near the Russian border
Strategic angle: Traditional reindeer racing delights fans despite freezing temperatures.
Briefing: Why Fins released Tua Tagovailoa; how he fits with Falcons
Strategic angle: If Michael Penix Jr. isn't ready for the season, the Falcons have a new lefty QB to start.
Offseason grades: Who won the Crosby trade?
We're handing out report cards on big offseason moves, including the Ravens dealing two first-rounders for Maxx Crosby.
Sources: Ravens, QB Huntley reach 2-year deal
Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will remain with the Ravens after agreeing to a two-year deal worth up to $11 million.
Briefing: Seahawks keep Shaheed in fold with $51M deal
Strategic angle: The Seahawks are bringing back wide receiver Rashid Shaheed on a three-year, $51 million deal that includes $34.7 million guaranteed.
Briefing: Sources: Pats bulk up O-line, add Vera-Tucker
Strategic angle: The Patriots bolstered their offensive line Monday night, agreeing to a three-year deal with the versatile but injury-plagued Alijah Vera-Tucker.
Briefing: Big-spending Raiders add Linderbaum, Walker
Strategic angle: Free agent center Tyler Linderbaum reached agreement Monday on a record deal with the Raiders, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Briefing: Broncos to re-sign LB Singleton, cut Greenlaw
Strategic angle: Alex Singleton returns to the Broncos on a two-year deal, while Dre Greenlaw is released after one season.
Briefing: Prosecutors to drop charge against Pats' Barmore
Strategic angle: Massachusetts prosecutors announced the decision to drop a domestic assault and battery charge against New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore.
Briefing: Busy Titans add WR Robinson, DL Franklin-Myers
Strategic angle: Wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson reaches agreement with the Tennessee Titans, reuniting with former coach Brian Daboll.
Briefing: Sources: Bucs adding RB Gainwell, LB Anzalone
Strategic angle: The Buccaneers have reached two-year deals with ex-Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell and former Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone, sources told ESPN.
Briefing: Jets overhaul D, add LB Davis, two pass rushers
Strategic angle: The New York Jets struck early and often in free agency, reaching agreements with linebacker Demario Davis and edge players Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare.
Briefing: Source: Etienne to Saints on 4-year, $52M deal
Strategic angle: The Saints have reached a four-year, $52M deal with ex-Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr.