Rating the offseason for all 32 NFL teams: Why the Browns are on top
Did the Browns indeed have the best offseason? Which teams struggled to reach their goals? NFL Nation ranks them and looks toward training camp.
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Which NFL team has had the worst offseason? (1:43)
Veterans who could be cut by each of the NFL's 32 teams
Could a former first-round selection be done with the Pittsburgh Steelers? NFL Nation picks a player on each team who might not make the opening day roster.
The surprise offseason standout for all 32 teams
Randall Cobb and a 312-pound tight end lead a list of eye-opening performances from under-the-radar players this offseason.
Cobb, Bears running backs impressing in OTAs (1:22)
Bears kickers convert under high stakes for team
Bears coach Matt Nagy called on kickers Elliott Fry and Eddy Pineiro to each attempt a 40-yard field goal Thursday. If either missed, the entire roster would have to endure a team conditioning test. Both nailed their kicks.
Nagy: We have to get kicking situation 'right' (0:48)
Bears boot Blewitt, cut number of kickers to 2
The Chicago Bears waived Chris Blewitt on Wednesday, reducing the number of kickers on their roster to two as the team tries to solve its kicking dilemma by the start of the season.
Mandatory NFL minicamps preview: 23 more things to watch this week
Are the L.A. running backs healthy? Which receivers will emerge as trustworthy targets? Mandatory minicamps continue this week.
Sayers gets ovation as Bears' celebration begins
Gale Sayers, weakened by dementia diagnosed five years ago, drew a thunderous ovation from the Chicago crowd Friday when he was wheeled onto the stage as the Bears kicked off their 100th anniversary celebration weekend.
SC Featured: Horrific football injury builds unlikely friendship (13:56)
Bears Head Coach Matt Nagy
Bears Head Coach Matt Nagy joins Waddle and Silvy. He discusses the kicking competition, the team's OTA, and his second year with Mitchell Trubisky.
Bears using 'Augusta silence' in search for kicker
In testing the resolve of their kickers, the Bears have implemented a code of silence whenever a field goal is called during team drills at OTAs.
Progress reports for all 32 NFL first-round picks
How are the rookies drafted on Day 1 adapting to the pro game? NFL Nation reporters offer first impressions of all 32 first-round picks.
Illinois legislature passes sports betting bill
The Illinois legislature on Sunday passed a broad funding bill that will authorize sports betting online and at the state's casinos, racetracks and even venues such as Wrigley Field and Soldier Field.
Sack attack: Mack wants to be best LB of all time
After posting a team-high 12.5 sacks in his first season with the Bears, Khalil Mack expects a full offseason with the team will help him be even better in 2019. "I want to be the best to play the game," he said.
The NFL's unfinished offseason business: Top free agents, biggest questions, more
Can the Browns really make the leap? Where will Gerald McCoy land? With 100 days until the regular season kicks off, here's what's left to settle.
Predicting the story of the season for all 32 NFL teams
Can the Packers' new coach vibe with Aaron Rodgers? Will the Browns live the dream? These are two of NFL Nation's stories to watch in 2019.
NFL offseason agendas: Barnwell's to-do lists for all 16 NFC teams
The Cowboys have to splash the cash on two stars. The Giants need a quarterback succession plan. Here's what's on the docket for the NFC.
Ranking NFL QB commitment: How married all 32 teams are to their starters
Some NFL teams are married to their quarterbacks. Some are just starting to get serious. Let's evaluate every team's relationship with its starter.
Mega NFL projections: Likely Super Bowl LIV matchups, 2020 draft order, more
The ESPN Analytics team ran 10,000 simulations of the season. The Chiefs are favorites, but there were plenty of surprises, including a Miami miracle.
Bears acquire kicker Eddy Pineiro from Raiders
The Bears on Tuesday announced they traded for Oakland's Eddy Pineiro, adding another kicker to the mix to replace Cody Parkey.
Sources: Bears trade for Raiders kicker Pineiro
The Chicago Bears acquired kicker Eddy Pineiro from the Oakland Raiders on Monday for a conditional 2021 seventh-round draft pick, sources told ESPN.
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3(9) | David Montgomery | RB | Iowa State |
| 4(24) | Riley Ridley | WR | Georgia |
| 6(32) | Duke Shelley | CB | Kansas State |
| 7(8) | Kerrith Whyte Jr. | RB | Florida Atlantic |
| 7(24) | Stephen Denmark | CB | Valdosta State |
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2018 NFC North Standings
2018 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
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Team Stats
Passing Yards222.821st
Rushing Yards121.111th
Points For26.39th
Points Against17.71st