Chris Mortensen

Chris Mortensen

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ESPN.com NFL Insider Chris Mortensen, an award-winning journalist and one of the most respected and accomplished reporters covering the NFL, joined ESPN in 1991 and appears on Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Countdown and SportsCenter.

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QB Culpepper to start in place of injured Orlovsky

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Jaguars after it was revealed he has two fractures and a torn ligament in his right thumb.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2008

Ex-Raider Hall free to negotiate with other teams

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Former Raiders cornerback DeAngelo Hall cleared waivers, making him a free agent and eligible to sign with any team.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

What gives? Raiders cut highly paid corner Hall

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Oakland Raiders cornerback DeAngelo Hall was the first player released by team owner Al Davis on Wednesday, a move expected to trigger a major shakeup of the roster.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008

49ers fire coach Nolan, give job to assistant Singletary

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The 49ers fired coach Mike Nolan and replaced him with Mike Singletary.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008

Saints acquire Shockey for draft picks

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Saints acquired Jeremy Shockey for a second- and a fifth-round draft pick in 2009.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2008

NFL owners vote unanimously to opt out of labor deal

John Clayton, ESPN.com

NFL owners have voted unanimously to opt out of a labor contract, which will now expire in 2011.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008

Parcells wants his own guy, so Cameron's out

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Bill Parcells wanted his own guy. And he didn't known Cam Cameron. That's why the Dolphins will have a new head coach next season, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2008

Redskins' Gibbs still has the touch

John Clayton, ESPN.com

T he Patriots' pursuit of a perfect regular season creates a tough situation for the Giants, who have little to gain by going all out on Saturday night, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2007

NFL Week 6 inactive players

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Inactive players for Sunday's 1 p.m. Week 6 games.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2007

Favre simply needed to rewrite final chapter

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Why return? Because Hall of Fame QBs like Brett Favre simply don't walk away after a 4-12 season, John Clayton writes.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2006

Doctor provides upbeat report on Brees' shoulder

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Chargers failed to reach a contract with quarterback Drew Brees, and he will hit free agency Friday as the top quarterback on the market.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2006

Gannon, biased crowd are keys for Raiders

John Clayton, ESPN.com

If the Raiders are able to force an up tempo game and get the crowd on their side, they'll be hoisting the Lombardi Trophy Sunday night.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2003