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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Tip Sheet notes: Quiet trading floor

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Steven Jackson, Terrell Owens, Larry Johnson -- there are stars aplenty on the trade rumor mill. Don't be shocked if they remain with their teams come deadline Tuesday, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Gems sometimes among undrafted

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The success of a few franchises -- the Colts, Steelers and Ravens in particular -- in finding gems among undrafted free agents has prompted other teams to refine their talent searches, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2009

Key playoff questions for the NFC

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Len Pasquarelli analyzes the six NFC playoff teams and answers several key questions, including: Does anybody have a chance against the Pats?

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2007

DeBartolo Jr. back in the game

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In a move geared toward returning to the NFL scene, Eddie DeBartolo Jr. has formed his own sports and entertainment firm.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 15, 2006

Johnson believes best is yet to come

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Chad Johnson has big plans for 2006, and he's not going to let anyone or anything stand in his way, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2006

Patriots' Harrison out for season with knee injury

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Three league sources confirmed to Len Pasquarelli that Patriots strong safety Rodney Harrison will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2005

Bennett to Arizona would make sense

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

It doesn't look like it's going to happen right now, but the Michael Bennett-to-Arizona trade rumors make some sense.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 23, 2005

Orton named Bears starting QB; Hutchinson plummets

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Rookie quarterback Kyle Orton will be the Chicago Bears starter for the regular-season opener, the team announced on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2005

Signing top-10 picks could be complicated

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Because of the lack of progress on a new CBA, teams could have an even harder time signing first-round draft choices this summer.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2005

Sanders has 'two-month head start' over last year

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Prime Time is ready for one more time. And ready for it to be a good time.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2005

First-round WRs struggle as rookies

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Five or six WRs will be selected in the first round and most of them won't make much of an impact as rookies.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2005

If Vikings don't match, there's no compensation

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Hoping to continue the wholesale remaking of their secondary, the Cleveland Browns have signed safety Brian Russell, who has played his entire career with the Minnesota Vikings, to a restricted free agent offer sheet.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2005

Opinion: Tagliabue, NFL won't be fazed

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Sooner or later, Congress was going to come knocking on the NFL -- again. And despite recent developments, the NFL has nothing to hide.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2005

Tobeck's leadership needed with new starters

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Seattle Seahawks offensive captain Robbie Tobeck will sign a two-year, $1.785 million contract.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2005

Browns send D-lineman to Denver for rusher

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Denver Broncos have acquired a defensive lineman from the Cleveland Browns, this time landing veteran end Ebenezer Ekuban in exchange for running back Reuben Droughns.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2005