John Clayton

John Clayton

Bio | Blog | Chats

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.

16 Results for john clayton

Allen seeks extra advice

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert ESPN's John Clayton reported an interesting nugget during this week's "Inside the Huddle" segment: Minnesota defensive end Jared...

Blog | December 11, 2008

Here come the lawyers

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...participated in its development. At any rate, it's clear this issue is far from over. John Clayton weighs in on the suspensions

Blog | December 02, 2008

Culpepper contract suggests tryout status

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...2008 arrival as his tryout for 2009. The structure of his deal, reported by ESPN's John Clayton and other media outlets, verifies that belief. Culpepper stands to earn up to $1.4 million...

Blog | November 06, 2008

Black and Blue all over: Game day

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...NFL page. We also have a pretty slick system set up to provide a link to John Clayton's 32-team list of inactive players about an hour before kickoff. That link will be...

Blog | September 21, 2008

Competitiveness got the better of Culpepper

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...the same player in Miami or Oakland, and based on his e-mail to ESPN's John Clayton and others today, Culpepper remains obsessed with maintaining his rights as a player. He never accepted...

Blog | September 04, 2008

Grossman gave Bears no choice

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert ESPN's John Clayton called it early in training camp: Kyle Orton would prove to be the lesser of two...

Blog | August 18, 2008

An issue of depth

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert ESPN.com colleague John Clayton came up with this statistic during a conversation Monday night: The Minnesota Vikings have 17 undrafted...

Blog | August 12, 2008

Vikings offer possible end to Favre's summer saga

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...talk through the emotions that flared up during the summer. The Packers, according to ESPN's John Clayton and others, believe the Vikings tried to stir the pot, if nothing else, by consulting with...

Blog | July 31, 2008

John Clayton breaks down the Favre situation

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

John Clayton discusses the potential timeline in the Brett Favre saga

Blog | July 28, 2008

The healing powers of a new contract

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...t going to begin practicing until the team finalized his extension. According to ESPN.com's John Clayton, the deal is worth at least $30 million, including $15 million guaranteed. Now that he has...

Blog | July 27, 2008

Inside the rankings: Patriots unite, Panthers divide

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...Panthers were a tough team to figure in ESPN.com's latest power rankings, published today. John Clayton ranked Carolina 11th, higher than any of the 10 panelists. James Walker ranked the Panthers 27th...

Blog | July 21, 2008

Rankings revealed: How each panelist voted

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...I provided the Cowboys' lowest rankings (sixth). NFL power rankings: How each panelist voted Rank Team John Clayton Matt Mosley Jeremy Green Paul Kuharsky Matt Williamson Mike Sando Kevin Seifert James Walker Bill Williamson...

Blog | July 21, 2008

Will tampering charges undermine Vikings QB?

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...as one player to question the organization's short-term faith in Jackson. As ESPN's John Clayton reported, the Vikings contend discussions between Favre and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell were based purely on...

Blog | July 17, 2008

It's not a good time to be charged with tampering

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...maintain the integrity of the game, no one wants to be in the line of fire. John Clayton in this video discusses how Goodell is likely to handle the charge

Blog | July 16, 2008

Favre comments, Clayton reacts

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

John Clayton updates Brett Favre's situation in light of his first public comments since it became known...

Blog | July 14, 2008