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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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

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

Video: Midseason NFC South report card

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton gives you his midseason grades for each team in the NFC South

Blog | November 11, 2009

Video: Countdown Daily Huddle

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

John Clayton gives you the latest news from each team in the NFC South

Blog | November 04, 2009

Power rankings: Saints No. 2

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...Matt Williamson lots of credit for voting the Saints in the top spot. Mike Sando and John Clayton did not. Sando voted the Saints No. 2 and Clayton had them No. 3. Just a...

Blog | October 20, 2009

Clayton: The Saints' Sharper edge

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

In his Week 4 Last Call, ESPN.com's John Clayton writes that Saints safety Darren Sharper's play thus far has put him in the running...

Blog | October 05, 2009

Mailbag: New Orleans Saints edition

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...don't get why everybody was so down on the Saints in their first four weeks. John Clayton even went so far as to predict a 1 - 3 start for them. Even if Charles...

Blog | September 26, 2009

Programming notes for a very chatty week

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...The Philadelphia at Carolina game will be staffed by the dynamic duo of Sal Paolantonio and John Clayton. Raymond James Stadium has an impressive bank of televisions in the press box and I'll...

Blog | September 09, 2009

Power Rankings: NFC South

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...something like 379 voters, we're going with only four. I'm not one of them. John Clayton, Jeff Chadiha, Mike Sando and Paul Kuharksy have the honor. By the way, I've heard...

Blog | September 08, 2009

Freeman signing could speed up his progress

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...the rookie quarterback getting on the fast track might have just improved. ESPN.com's John Clayton reports that Freeman has agreed to a five-year contract worth $26 million (that could balloon...

Blog | July 30, 2009

Panthers assure Brown will be ready for camp

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...top draft pick Everette Brown signed more than a week before the Panthers report to camp. John Clayton reports over on our news side that Brown has agreed to a four-year deal worth...

Blog | July 25, 2009

Vick might not have a landing spot

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...chance. I even turned to a higher power for the NFC East. With Matt Mosley unavailable, John Clayton filled in. When I sorted through the responses, I was slightly surprised because the interest was...

Blog | July 24, 2009

New Bucs regime guided by collective experience

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...39;s future into the hands of a couple of sixth-graders. Best Coach-GM Duos John Clayton runs down the NFL's top five coach-GM combinations. Story Let's get...

Blog | July 17, 2009

Peppers to sign franchise tender

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...39;s Pat Yasinskas After months of nothing, the Julius Peppers situation is playing out. Our John Clayton is reporting over on our news side that Peppers will sign his tender Wednesday afternoon. I...

Blog | June 24, 2009

Prison meeting with Dungy can only help Vick

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas John Clayton reports that Tony Dungy has met with Michael Vick in a Kansas prison. If that setting...

Blog | May 05, 2009