• USA
  • ESPAÑOL
    • More
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • Brazil
    • United Kingdom
  • BOSTON
  • CHICAGO
  • DALLAS
  • LOS ANGELES
  • NEW YORK

ESPN NFL

Shop
Get ADOBE® FLASH® PLAYER

GRIDIRON GENIUS

TOP 20 Coaches
Masterminds

John Harbaugh's deep route has Sid Gillman's fingerprints. Garber »

Introduction
Our definitive series counts down to the 100th anniversary of Vince Lombardi's birth. Discuss

  • Rick Reilly
    My top 20 coaches »
  • Herm Edwards
    My top 20 revealed
  • Top 20 of all time

    Beginning Thursday,
    we'll count down our selections for the best head coaches ever.

  • SportsNation ballot: Who makes your top 20? »
  • Coming Wednesday: The Paul Brown coaching tree

  • Ready For Kickoff
    Trey Wingo offers a series overview to launch ESPN's "Greatest Coaches in NFL History" project. WatchVideo

ESPN.com Illustration
Breaking News: Brian Urlacher retires
burleson

Brian Urlacher announced his retirement after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. Story » | Gallery Photo Gallery | Discuss Live

  • HEADLINES
  • MY HEADLINES
RSS »
  • Urlacher retiring from NFL after 13 seasons
  • NFL: Expanded playoffs, 18 games still mulled
  • Goodell confirms draft moving to May in '14 Video
  • Jets' Goodson pleads not guilty to charges
  • Back in black: Woodson signs with Raiders Video
  • Bucs' Revis gets OK to make cuts on knee
  • Polamalu hopes to make calf issues history
  • Locker ready to throw without any limitations
  • Cowboys' Bryant: 'Comfortable with my life'
  • Veteran tackle Starks, Chargers agree to deal
  • Arians rips offense as Cards resume OTAs
  • Bay Area, Houston get Super Bowls SportsCenter | Sando
  • Bowen: 5 second-year breakout candidates Insider

OLD SCHOOL

Tillman/Peppers

In the NFL, younger isn't necessarily better. That should be the Bears' 2013 mantra. Kevin Seifert »

More NFC North »

Best Of NFL Blogs

  • NFC West
    Aggressive coaches? »
  • AFC East
    Supporting Sanchez »
  • NFC East
    Firing up Tuck »
  • Chat
    M. Williamson, 12 ET »
  • NFL Nation Blog »

VIDEO: HAVE YOU SEEN...?

  • Video
    Back In Black Video

    Mike & Mike discuss Charles Woodson's decision to join Oakland instead of Denver.

  • Video
    Getting Settled Video

    Mike Reiss reports on receiver Danny Amendola's transition into the Patriots' offense.

More Videos »

EAGLES' OFFENSE

Kelly/Vick

How much of Chip Kelly's scheme at Oregon will he bring to the NFL? Horton Insider

Vick's last chance »

2013 WIN TOTALS

How To Find
Best Bets

As sports books release 2013 win totals, one formula identifies four teams that are most likely to stray from projections. Millman Insider

Tuley's picks Insider

FOLLOW NFL ON ESPN

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
Tweets fromChoose Filter
  • Clear Filters
  • ESPN Talent
  • Players
  • Media
  • RichCimini Rich Cimini
    TE Hayden Smith, former rugby player, looks much improved. Has made a few catches. #Jets
    about a minute ago     
  • wingoz trey wingo
    There are certain positions on certain teams that are iconic: Middle linebacker for the Bears is one of em, and Urlacher added to the legacy
    about a minute ago     
  • ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
    RT @RodWilson58: @BUrlacher54 was the first guy/veteran teammate to introduce himself and welcome me when I was drafted to the Bears. You w…
    2 minutes ago     
  • ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
    About to jump on @SportsCenter to discuss the retirement of Brian Urlacher.
    4 minutes ago     
  • ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
    RT @Dusty94_TheRush: My good friend and former teammate Brian Urlacher is retiring today!Great run brotha! Best player and teammate you cou…
    4 minutes ago     
  • Edwerderespn Ed Werder
    Technically as has been pointed out, the Bears didn't release Urlacher. Deal was up and failed to negotiate acceptable deal
    5 minutes ago     
  • ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
    Urlacher began notifying some close friends of his decision early this morning. Seems to be really enjoying his offseason and life w/o FB.
    5 minutes ago     
  • Edwerderespn Ed Werder
    Brian Urlacher's retirement partly result of lack of interest around the league and seems to justify Bears decision to cut franchise icon
    8 minutes ago     
  • wingoz trey wingo
    RT @sfujita55: Congrats to @BUrlacher54 on an incredible career. Welcome to retirement. I'll save you a spot on on my weekend softball team…
    9 minutes ago     
  • Edwerderespn Ed Werder
    RT @sfujita55: Congrats to @BUrlacher54 on an incredible career. Welcome to retirement. I'll save you a spot on on my weekend softball team…
    9 minutes ago     
  • wingoz trey wingo
    Ran into Urlacher couple of weeks ago.. seemed completely happy with where he was; not surprised he's retiring. told me he's saved his money
    9 minutes ago     
  • NotoriousOHM Ohm Youngmisuk
    Hynoski just got carted to the locker room after going down with an unknown injury.
    11 minutes ago     
  • MikeReiss Mike Reiss
    Highlighting Brandon Bolden's absence on the field at Patriots' OTA (health) & its trickle-down effect on RB spot. http://t.co/sdbVLasB0H
    11 minutes ago     
  • NotoriousOHM Ohm Youngmisuk
    Eli just hit Louis Murphy on a bomb for a 50 yd TD in 11 on 11. Murphy got behind the secondary
    12 minutes ago     
  • RichCimini Rich Cimini
    In first team period, Sanchez and Smith get 6 reps apiece, Simms 2, McElroy 1. #Jets
    12 minutes ago     
  • AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
    It's a wrap on a great career. RT @BUrlacher54: It was an honor to play my entire career for the @ChicagoBears http://t.co/myq2x0UM8I
    13 minutes ago     
  • RichCimini Rich Cimini
    Geno Smith in first period: 6 plays, 0-for-4, 1 INT (1 drop), 1 penalty. #Jets
    14 minutes ago     
  • ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
    RT @JasonTaylor: Congrats to the great @BUrlacher54 on an outstanding career. Always enjoyed watching u play. Class act & great player. #R…
    17 minutes ago     
  • RichCimini Rich Cimini
    Geno Smith intercepted by McIntyre. Came on deflection/drop by Mayo. #Jets
    17 minutes ago     
  • ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
    RT @hthill: @BUrlacher54 was the most coachable superstar, best locker room leader I ever played with. Proud to call him a teammate for 8 s…
    18 minutes ago     

ESPN's NFL coverage on Twitter »

NFL PHOTO GALLERIES

LATEST GALLERIES

Diamond Images/Getty Images
Paul Brown Coaching Tree
34 Photos
  • Johnny Manziel
    13 Photos
  • 2013 NFL Draft
    26 Photos

All NFL galleries »

NFL BLOG NETWORK

NFL Nation

Namath sees big things from Mark Sanchez (43 minutes ago)

Bears have NFL's oldest starters (about 1 hour ago)

NFL Nation Blog »

NFC East

Reilly on all-time top coaches (about 1 hour ago)

Breakfast links: All-time greatest coaches (about 3 hours ago)

NFC East Blog »

NFC North

Brian Urlacher admirably accepts his lot (3 minutes ago)

Bears have NFL's oldest starters (about 1 hour ago)

NFC North Blog »

NFC South

NFC South links: Clayborn on his way back (about 1 hour ago)

NFC South links: Revis soaks up Tampa (5/21, 11:00 AM ET)

NFC South Blog »

NFC West

Safe to say coaches not aggressive enough (about 1 hour ago)

Around the NFC West: WR complaints (about 3 hours ago)

NFC West Blog »

AFC East

Namath sees big things from Mark Sanchez (43 minutes ago)

Morning take: Jamar Taylor has surgery (about 3 hours ago)

AFC East Blog »

AFC North

AFC North links: A busy day for Browns (about 2 hours ago)

AFC North links: Record motivates Steelers (5/21, 9:19 AM ET)

AFC North Blog »

AFC South

AFC South links: Hopkins impressive early (about 1 hour ago)

AFC South links: Brooks Reed at inside LB? (5/21, 10:15 AM ET)

AFC South Blog »

AFC West

Video: 'Mike & Mike' on Woodson's decision (12 minutes ago)

AFC West links: Max Starks joins Chargers (about 1 hour ago)

AFC West Blog »

STATS & INFO BLOG

  • Rookies fill needs for Jets, Eagles, Chargers
  • Breaking down Manziel's NFL skill set

Next Level »Stats & Info »

COLUMNISTS

Ashley Fox
Super Bowl L(ambeau)

The NFL should award Super Bowl L to the league's oldest and most historic venue: Lambeau Field.

Story » Archive »

John Clayton
Mailbag: Worth Saving?

Owners are still trying to fix the Pro Bowl. Plus: Detroit's WR needs, salary-cap questions and more.

Story » Archive »

Jeffri Chadiha
Tackling His Demons

To get his life in order, troubled linebacker Rolando McClain is smart to retire at the age of 23.

Story » Archive »

Adam Schefter
Breaking down the draft

Adam Schefter opens his mailbag to answer draft-related questions, including the winners and losers.

Insider Story » Archive »

MUST-SEE NFL COVERAGE

  • ESPN NY On Giants
    Justin Tuck feels refreshed after meeting with motivational speaker Tony Robbins.
  • ESPN Boston On Pats
    New Patriots WR Danny Amendola is working to develop a connection with Tom Brady.

2012 TOTAL QBR

  • Season Leaders
  • Best Games
RKPLAYERTEAMQBR
1Peyton ManningDEN84.1
2Tom BradyNE77.1
3Colin KaepernickSF76.8
4Matt RyanATL74.5
5Aaron RodgersGB72.5
6Robert Griffin IIIWSH71.4
7Alex SmithSF70.1
8Russell WilsonSEA69.6
9Drew BreesNO67.9
10Eli ManningNYG67.4
RKPLAYERTEAMRESULTQBR
1Russell WilsonSEA50-17 @ BUF99.3
2Alex SmithSF45-3 vs BUF99.2
3Peyton ManningDEN38-3 vs KC98.7
4Tom BradyNE45-7 @ STL98.4
5Russell WilsonSEA42-13 vs SF97.6
6Robert Griffin IIIWSH38-26 vs MIN97.6
7Brady QuinnKC27-21 vs CAR97.6
8Matt RyanATL40-24 @ KC97.5
9Mark SanchezNYJ48-28 vs BUF97.1
10Cam NewtonCAR30-20 vs ATL97.0

NFL Total QBR »

Insider

  • Bowen: 5 second-year breakout candidates
  • Edwards: The NFL's all-time Top 20 coaches
  • Tuley: Best early-season win-total bets
  • Red Flags: NFC East | North | South | West
  • Kiper: 2014 Big Board | Top TEs | OLBs | ILBs

NFL DRAFT ANALYSIS, PICKS, TEAM-BY-TEAM

Picks analysis Insider
From Eric Fisher to Mr. Irrelevant, we have the lowdown on every 2013 selection.

  • Round-by-round: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7
  • GRADE YOUR TEAM
  • AFC East: Buffalo | Mia. | N.E. | NY Jets
  • AFC North: Balt. | Cinc. | Cleve. | Pitt.
  • AFC South: Hou. | Indy | Jax | Tenn.
  • AFC West: Denver | K.C. | Oakland | S.D.
  • NFC East: Dallas | NYG | Phila. | Wash.
  • NFC North: Chi. | Det. | G.B. | Minnesota
  • NFC South: Atl. | Car. | N.O. | Tampa
  • NFC West: Ariz. | S.F. | St. Louis | Seattle
  • 2013 draft gallery: Days 1 and 2 Photo Gallery

NFL AUDIO

Listen to Football Today, Inside Slant with Seifert and Sando and the best of ESPN Radio.

  • Fantasy Focus Football: Rankings reaction
  • ESPN fantasy football rankings summit
  • Scouts Inc: NFL Draft Day 2 Recap
  • Scouts Inc.: NFL Draft Day 1 Recap
  • Aaron Rodgers on new contract, Packers

SportsNationSportsNation

Buccaneers cornerback Darrelle Revis has received permission to make cuts and change directions on his surgically-repaired left knee. What do you expect out of Revis this season?

  •  
    38%
  •  
    54%
  •  
    8%

Discuss (Total votes: 6,490)

More Polls »

QUICK LINKS

  • Minicamps | Transactions | Schedule strength
  • Postseason, key dates | Free-agent tracker
  • Super Bowl XLVII | Super Bowl results
  • AFC title game results | NFC title game results
  • Total QBR: 2012 | Best games | Best seasons
  • Personal conduct policy | Hall of Fame
  • ESPN Local coverage | Players/rosters

Find Tickets:

Buy NFL Tickets and all other Football Tickets at StubHub!

See all tickets

    • MyESPN
    • NFL
    • MLB
    • NBA
    • NHL
    • NCAAF
    • NCAAM
    • NASCAR
    • SOCCER
    • GOLF
    • TENNIS
    • BOXING
    • MMA
    • X GAMES
    • MORE SPORTS
    • INSIDER
    • SN
    • RADIO& MORE
    • espnW& PLAYBOOK
    • FANTASY& GAMES
    • WATCH
  • NFL Home
  • Scores
  • Schedule
  • Standings
  • Stats
  • Teams
    AFC East
    Buffalo Bills
    Miami Dolphins
    NE Patriots
    New York Jets
    AFC West
    Denver Broncos
    Kansas City Chiefs
    Oakland Raiders
    San Diego Chargers
    AFC North
    Baltimore Ravens
    Cincinnati Bengals
    Cleveland Browns
    Pittsburgh Steelers
    AFC South
    Houston Texans
    Indianapolis Colts
    Jacksonville Jaguars
    Tennessee Titans
    NFC East
    Dallas Cowboys
    New York Giants
    Philadelphia Eagles
    Washington Redskins
    NFC West
    Arizona Cardinals
    San Francisco 49ers
    Seattle Seahawks
    St. Louis Rams
    NFC North
    Chicago Bears
    Detroit Lions
    Green Bay Packers
    Minnesota Vikings
    NFC South
    Atlanta Falcons
    Carolina Panthers
    New Orleans Saints
    Tampa Bay Bucs
  • Players
  • Draft
  • DraftTracker
  • Nation blog
  • Trans
  • Rumors
  • Resources
    Injuries
    Daily line
    Forums
    Attendance
    Coaches
    2012 draft picks
    Pick Center Insider
    Super Bowl MVPs
    Super Bowl winners
    Transactions
    Weekly Leaders
    Power Rankings
    2012 Season Preview
    Scouting Reports
    MN HQ
    NFL Local
    Super Bowl XLVII
    2012 playoff results
    2013 key dates
    2013 opponents
  • Tickets
ESPN.com: Help | Press | Advertise on ESPN.com | Sales Media Kit | Interest-Based Ads | Corrections | Contact Us | Site Map | Patents | Jobs at ESPN | Go.com
© 2013 ESPN Internet Ventures. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information/Your California Privacy Rights are applicable to you. All rights reserved.