John Clayton

John Clayton

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John Clayton joined ESPN in August 1995 as an NFL analyst and commentator and is seen, heard and read across nearly all of the company's outlets. He also regularly contributes to ESPN.com, ESPN Radio and ESPN The Magazine.

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Steelers' no-huddle looms large

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Baltimore beat the Broncos by using a smart defensive strategy and a healthy dose of the no-huddle offense. Look for Pittsburgh to use a similar strategy in Denver on Monday night, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Division races lack usual sizzle

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Looking forward to some heated division races? Well, you might have only a couple worth watching in the second half of the season, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

The pressure is on the Packers

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A Vikings victory would mean the Favre decision cost the Packers a shot at the division title for a second consecutive year, John Clayton writes in his weekly First and 10 column.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Pine time or prime time for QBs

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Midseason dictates some of the worst offenses consider switching quarterbacks. Sometimes it's not the best idea to change signal-callers, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Source: Lions agree with Ciurciu

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Lions agreed with linebacker Vinny Ciurciu on a one-year deal, a source tells ESPN.com's John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Vikings-Steelers: Expect a thriller

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Expect a thrilling conclusion to the Vikings-Steelers game -- thanks in part to leaky fourth-quarter defensive play -- John Clayton writes in his weekly First and 10 column.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Dealing Jets deserve high marks

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The Jets were the big winners of the 2009 trade season, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Source: Cutler to make $30M in deal

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Chicago Bears and quarterback Jay Cutler agreed to a two-year extension that will keep him with the team through 2013 and pay him $30 million in new money, a source confirmed Tuesday night.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Expect Quinn, T.O. to stay put

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Even though the fall trading season has been busier than normal, Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline should be quiet, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Chiefs get 5th-round pick

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The Panthers, still desperate for help at defensive tackle, acquired Chiefs defensive tackle Tank Tyler in exchange for an undisclosed 2010 draft choice, multiple sources said.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Banta-Cain released by Patriots

John Clayton, ESPN.com

On Monday, in a surprise move, the New England Patriots, according to a source, released veteran linebacker Tully Banta-Cain, a 2003 seventh-round pick whom the Patriots brought in during the off-season.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Another NY challenge for Saints

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Saints will try to complete a sweep of the New York teams, but the stakes are higher and the task tougher against the 5-0 Giants, writes John Clayton in his weekly First and 10 column.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Trade deadline should pass quietly

John Clayton, ESPN.com

A lot of attention is being paid to Tuesday's trade deadline, but don't expect anything major to take place, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Frye goes on IR with neck stinger

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Seattle Seahawks, already in trouble at left tackle with injuries to Walter Jones and Sean Locklear, developed more problems when they placed Brandon Frye on injured reserve Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009

Polamalu working toward return

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Steelers safety Troy Polamalu praciced Thursday for the second consecutive day.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009