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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Tip Sheet notes: Byrd a Bills' gem

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Buffalo Bills rookie safety Jairus Byrd, son of former pro Gill Byrd, is fulfilling his destiny far ahead of schedule, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Tide turning for retired players? Maybe

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Thanks to new NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith, the plight of retired NFL players appears to be improving -- but much work remains, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009

Plenty of change in the air -- just not at head-coaching level

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Although there is unusual stability in the head-coaching ranks, NFL teams are undergoing plenty of change in other key areas, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008

Atlanta was hot on Parcells' trail in '87

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Bill Parcells was pursued by the team 20 years ago, too, Len Pasquarelli writes. It fell through then, too.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2007

Dolphins likely reel in Tuna as Falcons fish for answers

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Barring some glitch in negotiations, the owner of The Fish seems to have reeled in The Tuna leaving Falcons owner Arthur Blank once again staring at an empty net, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2007

Saints' Bush won't require surgery for PCL injury

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Tailback Reggie Bush, who visited with Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., on Monday for a second opinion on his damaged left knee, definitely will not play again in 2007, two league sources told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2007

Sources: Torn knee ligament could force Bush out for season

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Reggie Bush will not require surgery to repair a partially torn ligament in his left knee, but he will not play Monday night at Atlanta.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007

Smith to rest hurt shoulder, but surgery a possibility

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Sources say that Alex Smith's shoulder isn't healing and he may require surgery.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2007

Williams' return last thing troubled Dolphins needed

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Cam Cameron has enough problems in his first year as Miami's head coach -- namely, getting his first regular-season victory. The unexpected return of Ricky Williams from an 18-month league suspension is not helping matters.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 16, 2007

Rice, Broncos working out final release details

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Denver Broncos defensive end Simeon Rice has been released.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2007

Harrison practices with Patriots after suspension

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Calling his time away from the team "a long four weeks," starting strong safety Rodney Harrison returned to practice with the Patriots, having completed his four-week suspension for his admission that he purchased and used HGH.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2007

Falcons asking for $20 million; experts say it could be only $3.5M

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Atlanta Falcons formally sent a demand letter to Michael Vick on Monday, asking to recover $20 million of the $37 million in total bonuses paid to Vick. The real question: how much can they claim?

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2007

Vick shouldn't exhale yet

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

For beleaguered Michael Vick, the events Friday represented more of a temporary reprieve than they did total redemption, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2007

Dungy concerned about rookies missing minicamp

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Never one to stir up controversy, Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy nonetheless is taking exception to a league ruling that will keep the team's first-round draft choice away from a mandatory three-day minicamp that began Friday morning.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2007

Raiders unlikely to have predraft deal in place

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

With the draft nearing, the Raiders, who own the top overall selection, have yet to make even an informal contract offer to at least two of the three prospects still under consideration for the No. 1 spot.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2007