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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Bruce signs two-year, $6 million deal with 49ers

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In a move that reunites him with former head coach Mike Martz, free agent wide receiver Isaac Bruce, released by St. Louis this week after 14 seasons with the Rams, has signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.

Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008

Jaguars look to Porter to fill longtime void at WR

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Jaguars reached a contract agreement Friday with Jerry Porter.

Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008

Thomas appears headed home to Texas, deal with Dallas

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Zach Thomas has reached a contract agreement in principle with the Dallas Cowboys, team and league sources told ESPN.com on Saturday morning.

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2008

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

Holmes announces retirement from NFL

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Chiefs running back Priest Holmes retired Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2007

After 'dinging' his previously injured neck, Holmes might be done

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Chiefs running back Priest Holmes is having his neck evaluated after hurting it again.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2007

Broncos sign free agent defensive lineman Simeon Rice

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Free agent Simeon Rice reached agreement with the Broncos on Monday.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2007

Jets reach agreement with first-round draft pick Revis

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

A marathon Tuesday night session that included intense negotiations, and a little noshing, finally concluded in a Wednesday evening agreement between the New York Jets and first-round draft choice Darrelle Revis.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2007

Knight bolsters Jaguars' young defensive backfield

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Sammy Knight, a 10-year veteran and one-time Pro Bowl safety who ranks third in interceptions among active players, has signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2007

Freeney's deal cap friendly for 2007, 2008

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The landmark six-year, $72 million contract to which the Indianapolis Colts signed star pass rusher Dwight Freeney last week, the largest contract ever awarded a defensive player in the NFL, is relatively salary cap-friendly for a deal of such magnitude.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2007

Green goes to Dolphins from Chiefs in trade

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Dolphins were finally able to trade for Chiefs quarterback Trent Green on Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2007

Saints borrow from Colts to upgrade at cornerback

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In a move that leaves the Indianapolis Colts without either of their starting cornerbacks from last season, the team on Thursday declined to match the four-year restricted free agent offer sheet that three-year veteran Jason David signed with the New Orle

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2007

Adams will sign a four-year contract with Bears

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Addressing their need for a veteran defensive tackle, the Chicago Bears reached agreement with unrestricted free agent Anthony Adams on Sunday evening, ESPN.com has learned.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2007

Patriots snag Welker from Dolphins via trade

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The New England Patriots acquired three-year veteran wide receiver Wes Welker from the Miami Dolphins.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2007

Green bolts Packers to join Texans

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In a move that figures to have ramifications for several tailbacks who are available either in free agency or via trade, the Houston Texans on Sunday evening reached a contract agreement in principle with Ahman Green.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2007