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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Tough test for emotional Bengals

John Clayton, ESPN.com

As they deal with the death of teammate Chris Henry, the Bengals have to somehow focus on football and get ready to face a talented Chargers team on the road, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

AFC North Huddle

John Clayton gives you the latest news from each team in the AFC North

Video | December 15, 2009

Timing's right for Reid, Eagles

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The timing is right for Andy Reid and the Eagles to make their move in the NFC East, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Countdown Daily Huddle: AFC North

John Clayton gives you the latest news from each team in the AFC North

Video | December 08, 2009

It's crunch time for Giants

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Two straight home games, starting Sunday against Dallas, will make or break the Giants' season, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Roethlisberger out vs. Ravens

ESPN.com news services

Ben Roethlisberger, who sustained his fourth concussion in four years last Sunday, will miss this week's game against the Ravens.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Patriots under pressure to maintain

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Saints have the burden of protecting a perfect record, but the Patriots will be feeling the most pressure on Monday night, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

A lot working against Broncos

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Chargers enter Sunday's showdown for AFC West supremacy with more momentum and fewer problems than the reeling Broncos, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

McAlister signs with Saints

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Down two cornerbacks because of injuries, the New Orleans Saints reached an agreement Tuesday with veteran Chris McAlister.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Pats-Colts rivalry has layers of intrigue

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Patriots-Colts is guaranteed excitement. The aftermath of Sunday's showdown also promises to be compelling, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

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

AllNight

John Clayton covers Brett Favre's win over the Packers, the Eagles' domination of the Giants, the Broncos...

Audio PodCast | November 02, 2009

The pressure is on the Packers

John Clayton, ESPN.com

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

Vikings-Steelers: Expect a thriller

John Clayton, ESPN.com

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

AFC North update

James Walker, AFC North

...Here are a few odds and ends from the AFC North Tuesday afternoon: ESPN.com's John Clayton doesn't expect Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn or Buffalo Bills receiver Terrell Owens to be...

Blog | October 20, 2009