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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Source: Cowher not interested in Bills

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Buffalo Bills have reached out to former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher, but he has informed them that he's not interested in interviewing for the job at this time, a source said Monday.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Live from Tampa; Turner inactive in N.Y.

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...as the game between the Saints and Buccaneers gets closer. In other news, ESPN.com's John Clayton reports that Atlanta running back Michael Turner will be inactive against the Giants today because of...

Blog | November 22, 2009

John Clayton's Last Call: Giants end skid; problems mounting for Steelers

ESPN.com

...31 overtime victory over Atlanta. Week 11 leaders Week 11 observations: Five things I learned By John Clayton, ESPN.com 1. Giants keep the faith: Sometimes, faith and a little luck can turn a...

Page | Conversation

Week 11 inactives

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 11 inactives.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Updating contract status for head coaches

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

Minnesota coach Brad Childress' contract extension, reported here by ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton, gives us an opportunity to review the contract status of all four NFC North coaches. The...

Blog | November 19, 2009

Vikings extend Childress deal

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Vikings sign Brad Childress to a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2013 season, a source told ESPN.com Thursday.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 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

Video: AFC East Huddle

Tim Graham, AFC East

ESPN.com's John Clayton takes a spin around the AFC East to discuss the Dick Jauron firing, Ronnie Brown's...

Blog | November 18, 2009

Several coaches feeling the heat

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Dick Jauron was the first coach to fall, but more firings could be around the corner. Who's on the hottest seat? John Clayton surveys the landscape in his latest mailbag.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Saints add depth with veteran CB McAlister

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...cornerbacks Tracy Porter and Jabari Greer could linger, brought in some insurance Tuesday night. ESPN's John Clayton reports the Saints have signed veteran cornerback Chris McAlister. Porter has a sprained MCL and could...

Blog | November 17, 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

Week 11 power rankings: AFC East

Tim Graham, AFC East

...ESPN.com NFL Power Rankings are out. The power rankings panel consists of ESPN senior writers John Clayton and Jeffri Chadiha, AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky and NFC West blogger Mike Sando. No. 5...

Blog | November 17, 2009

Bills fire head coach Jauron

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Bills have fired head coach Dick Jauron after a 3-6 start in which the offense has been one of the worst in the NFL, according to multiple sources.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Woods signed from practice squad

ESPN.com news services

The Steelers have waived backup linebacker Arnold Harrison, the first player to lose his job after three kickoff return touchdowns were allowed by Pittsburgh's coverage unit in the last four games.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Source: Steelers to release A. Harrison

John Clayton, ESPN.com

The Pittsburgh Steelers informed linebacker Arnold Harrison Monday that he will be released on Tuesday to make room for linebacker Donovan Woods, according to a source.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009