Kalyn Kahler
@kalynkahler.bsky.social
Senior NFL writer for ESPN
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Kalyn Kahler
@kalynkahler.bsky.social
· Apr 22
Prospect X: Inside the 2025 NFL draft process for this mystery player
ESPN spent the past few months on a hunt for the most overlooked prospect in the 2025 NFL draft.
www.espn.com
PROSPECT X
For the seventh straight year- I have set out to find the most overlooked prospect in the draft: “He’s a wild card that you want to have.”
A local hero, but an afterthought to the league until recently. Do you know who it is?
www.espn.com/nfl/draft202...
For the seventh straight year- I have set out to find the most overlooked prospect in the draft: “He’s a wild card that you want to have.”
A local hero, but an afterthought to the league until recently. Do you know who it is?
www.espn.com/nfl/draft202...
two similar game situations this yr, ft. QBs with significant injury histories, two dif choices/outcomes
Week 8: Dallas at Denver, Dallas down 27 pts, 44-17
4Q 7:14 Prescott done, backup Joe Milton enters
Week 9: Seattle at Washington, Washington down 31 pts, 38-7
4Q 7:39 Jayden Daniels injured
Week 8: Dallas at Denver, Dallas down 27 pts, 44-17
4Q 7:14 Prescott done, backup Joe Milton enters
Week 9: Seattle at Washington, Washington down 31 pts, 38-7
4Q 7:39 Jayden Daniels injured
November 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
two similar game situations this yr, ft. QBs with significant injury histories, two dif choices/outcomes
Week 8: Dallas at Denver, Dallas down 27 pts, 44-17
4Q 7:14 Prescott done, backup Joe Milton enters
Week 9: Seattle at Washington, Washington down 31 pts, 38-7
4Q 7:39 Jayden Daniels injured
Week 8: Dallas at Denver, Dallas down 27 pts, 44-17
4Q 7:14 Prescott done, backup Joe Milton enters
Week 9: Seattle at Washington, Washington down 31 pts, 38-7
4Q 7:39 Jayden Daniels injured
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Chargers lost in their horrific mustard jerseys
Steelers lost in their horrific throwback jerseys
Packers lost in their horrific throwback jerseys
Seahawks blowing out the Commanders wearing the best jerseys in football
Not a coincidence
Steelers lost in their horrific throwback jerseys
Packers lost in their horrific throwback jerseys
Seahawks blowing out the Commanders wearing the best jerseys in football
Not a coincidence
November 3, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Chargers lost in their horrific mustard jerseys
Steelers lost in their horrific throwback jerseys
Packers lost in their horrific throwback jerseys
Seahawks blowing out the Commanders wearing the best jerseys in football
Not a coincidence
Steelers lost in their horrific throwback jerseys
Packers lost in their horrific throwback jerseys
Seahawks blowing out the Commanders wearing the best jerseys in football
Not a coincidence
Re: Cam Little's new FG record: 68 yards.
Don't underestimate the impact that the K ball preparation change that passed this offseason has had on FG distance. Kickers can now practice with the same balls they kick with on gamedays, instead of getting only an hr to break in a brand new ball pregame.
Don't underestimate the impact that the K ball preparation change that passed this offseason has had on FG distance. Kickers can now practice with the same balls they kick with on gamedays, instead of getting only an hr to break in a brand new ball pregame.
November 2, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Re: Cam Little's new FG record: 68 yards.
Don't underestimate the impact that the K ball preparation change that passed this offseason has had on FG distance. Kickers can now practice with the same balls they kick with on gamedays, instead of getting only an hr to break in a brand new ball pregame.
Don't underestimate the impact that the K ball preparation change that passed this offseason has had on FG distance. Kickers can now practice with the same balls they kick with on gamedays, instead of getting only an hr to break in a brand new ball pregame.
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Here’s the final 2:15 of Bears-Bengals. May be worthy of Canton
November 2, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Here’s the final 2:15 of Bears-Bengals. May be worthy of Canton
In case you still want to know more about Minnesota’s missed FG controversy and how the NFL shut it down, I joined @profootballtalk.bsky.social :
www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/pr...
www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/pr...
Inside Reichard’s missed FG-camera cable situation
Mike Florio is joined by Kalyn Kahler to unpack if Will Reichard’s missed field goal in Week 5 hit a camera wire, and more importantly, the league’s response to the situation.
www.nbcsports.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:29 PM
In case you still want to know more about Minnesota’s missed FG controversy and how the NFL shut it down, I joined @profootballtalk.bsky.social :
www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/pr...
www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/pr...
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I dug through the paperwork for all 18 LLCs that Jordon Hudson has registered with Massachusetts since she started dating Bill Belichick.
They tell the story a young woman with big plans for her and her boyfriend.
Gift link!
They tell the story a young woman with big plans for her and her boyfriend.
Gift link!
The Rise Of Jordon Hudson, Small Business Owner | Defector
Before he was stumbling over interview questions on national TV, before he was the guy who made North Carolina football worse, before you could bet on when he might be fired, Bill Belichick was one of...
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October 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I dug through the paperwork for all 18 LLCs that Jordon Hudson has registered with Massachusetts since she started dating Bill Belichick.
They tell the story a young woman with big plans for her and her boyfriend.
Gift link!
They tell the story a young woman with big plans for her and her boyfriend.
Gift link!
Im doing some reporting in Spanish (!!!) and man… I thought listening to my own voice in interviews in English was bad pero no tenía ni idea… it’s so much worse hearing myself speak Spanish 😂
October 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Im doing some reporting in Spanish (!!!) and man… I thought listening to my own voice in interviews in English was bad pero no tenía ni idea… it’s so much worse hearing myself speak Spanish 😂
Will Reichard’s missed FG in London led some to believe his ball hit a camera wire. Behind the scenes it became even more controversial- Inside a request to alter Reichard's stats, a presentation to owners and an on-air correction. @kevinseifert.bsky.social + me
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
'No, no, it was an optical illusion': How the NFL shut down a field goal controversy
Did Vikings' Will Reichard hit a camera wire on his FG attempt? He says yes -- the NFL says no.
www.espn.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Will Reichard’s missed FG in London led some to believe his ball hit a camera wire. Behind the scenes it became even more controversial- Inside a request to alter Reichard's stats, a presentation to owners and an on-air correction. @kevinseifert.bsky.social + me
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
I’m on a flight where a flight attendant just removed a to-go bag of food from the overhead bin… a salad… from the overhead bin….. WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE PUTTING TINY BAGS IN THE OVERHEAD
October 27, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I’m on a flight where a flight attendant just removed a to-go bag of food from the overhead bin… a salad… from the overhead bin….. WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE PUTTING TINY BAGS IN THE OVERHEAD
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Breaking down some tape from Sunday's NFL action. defector.com/terry-bradsh...
Terry Bradshaw: A Man I Believed To Be Andy Reid Recently Tried To Sell Me Pigs | Defector
There has always been a strong note of pranking to Terry Bradshaw’s work as a NFL studio analyst at Fox. Bradshaw’s role is mostly that of a Vibes Guy, the most off-kilter and least self-serious parti...
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October 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Breaking down some tape from Sunday's NFL action. defector.com/terry-bradsh...
Today is the last day to vote for my cousin’s high school to win $1M to redo their condemned stadium! The Lebanon Warrior HS are in second place!!
#FN5GLContest #lebanonwins
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#FN5GLContest #lebanonwins
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October 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Today is the last day to vote for my cousin’s high school to win $1M to redo their condemned stadium! The Lebanon Warrior HS are in second place!!
#FN5GLContest #lebanonwins
www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday...
#FN5GLContest #lebanonwins
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Ever wonder what is going on when the broadcast references "New York" making a call or changing a spot? The league office must be hearing the griping about replay assist changing w/out explanation bc they let us reporters into "New York" aka Art McNally Gameday Central.
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
NFL replay challenge success rates have skyrocketed. A new camera feed may be why
Replay challenge success rates have increased by about half this year, largely fueled by a new camera angle.
www.espn.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Ever wonder what is going on when the broadcast references "New York" making a call or changing a spot? The league office must be hearing the griping about replay assist changing w/out explanation bc they let us reporters into "New York" aka Art McNally Gameday Central.
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Coaches challenge success rate is up 20 percent this season over last (!!) - because coaches in the booth now have access to the replay officials video feed for better camera angles
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
NFL replay review success rates have skyrocketed. A new camera feed may be why
Replay challenge success rates have increased by about half this year, largely fueled by a new camera angle.
www.espn.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Coaches challenge success rate is up 20 percent this season over last (!!) - because coaches in the booth now have access to the replay officials video feed for better camera angles
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Love to meet @defector.com OGs in the wild!! thanks for being such a great pal of sports journalism Joel!!
Great meeting @kalynkahler.bsky.social at The Green Mill in Chicago tonight.
October 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Love to meet @defector.com OGs in the wild!! thanks for being such a great pal of sports journalism Joel!!
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Two teams have dialed up 12 personnel for a Hail Mary over the last five years:
- Arthur Smith's Steelers against the Browns just there
- Arthur Smith's Falcons against the Vikings in 2023
- Arthur Smith's Steelers against the Browns just there
- Arthur Smith's Falcons against the Vikings in 2023
October 17, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Two teams have dialed up 12 personnel for a Hail Mary over the last five years:
- Arthur Smith's Steelers against the Browns just there
- Arthur Smith's Falcons against the Vikings in 2023
- Arthur Smith's Steelers against the Browns just there
- Arthur Smith's Falcons against the Vikings in 2023
In a letter to players this AM, NFLPA prez Jalen Reeves-Maybin promised a "player-driven" search for the next ED "committed to keeping [players] informed." One player rep told ESPN that he expects to know the candidates once the EC approves them, which would be a change
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
NFLPA promises 'player-driven' director search
As the NFLPA seeks to replace former executive director Lloyd Howell, union president Jalen Reeves-Maybin told players in a letter that this search will be "player-driven."
www.espn.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
In a letter to players this AM, NFLPA prez Jalen Reeves-Maybin promised a "player-driven" search for the next ED "committed to keeping [players] informed." One player rep told ESPN that he expects to know the candidates once the EC approves them, which would be a change
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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Titans fired Mike Vrabel because he wasn't a great fit with Ran Carthon. Then they fired Carthon. Now they've fired the guy who replaced Vrabel. At some point, it's the hirer and not the hires.
October 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Titans fired Mike Vrabel because he wasn't a great fit with Ran Carthon. Then they fired Carthon. Now they've fired the guy who replaced Vrabel. At some point, it's the hirer and not the hires.
Quick kicker thread that no one asked for:
Talked to Bengals K Evan McPherson postgame after his 67-yard FG attempt that counted fell short of making NFL history. (He made the one he was iced on!) He said bc of the wind assist, "70 yds wouldn't have been out of the question."
Talked to Bengals K Evan McPherson postgame after his 67-yard FG attempt that counted fell short of making NFL history. (He made the one he was iced on!) He said bc of the wind assist, "70 yds wouldn't have been out of the question."
October 13, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Quick kicker thread that no one asked for:
Talked to Bengals K Evan McPherson postgame after his 67-yard FG attempt that counted fell short of making NFL history. (He made the one he was iced on!) He said bc of the wind assist, "70 yds wouldn't have been out of the question."
Talked to Bengals K Evan McPherson postgame after his 67-yard FG attempt that counted fell short of making NFL history. (He made the one he was iced on!) He said bc of the wind assist, "70 yds wouldn't have been out of the question."
Eagles are so funny - every year they do some form of group therapy as an offense and then they get to the Super Bowl anyways
I’m told Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and Saquon Barkley had a long, positive conversation today. Lasted a couple hours.
October 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Eagles are so funny - every year they do some form of group therapy as an offense and then they get to the Super Bowl anyways
Ok that’s gotta be my fav accidental play of 2025 so far
October 7, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Ok that’s gotta be my fav accidental play of 2025 so far
Since '99, the kicking ball prep had more restrictions than QB ball prep. Officials brought the K balls to the field & teams only had 60 minutes pregame to work on them. For yrs, coaches have been talking about making the Kball process consistent. What changed this yr?
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
October 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Since '99, the kicking ball prep had more restrictions than QB ball prep. Officials brought the K balls to the field & teams only had 60 minutes pregame to work on them. For yrs, coaches have been talking about making the Kball process consistent. What changed this yr?
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
ok more context: teams still are limited to water, towel, brush, sponge BUT the key difference is that kickers are kicking w/ same balls during PRACTICE that they use in the game. Before, they had no idea what the ball would be like on Sundays. that meant their game FG range was not same as practice
the K ball process 1999-2024 only allowed teams 2:15 to work up the K balls pregame w/only a wet towel, brush tacky sponge. Now, teams get the week to prepare them. One coach told me ahead of this vote in March that the condition of the K ball is so important it determines FG range
My fav proposal that will go to vote at owner's meeting next wk: bringing back unlimited manipulation of kicker balls!!
each team has a secret method they use to prep a K ball but since 1999, teams have only been allowed 2 hrs 15 min to work them up: www.si.com/nfl/2019/01/...
each team has a secret method they use to prep a K ball but since 1999, teams have only been allowed 2 hrs 15 min to work them up: www.si.com/nfl/2019/01/...
October 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
ok more context: teams still are limited to water, towel, brush, sponge BUT the key difference is that kickers are kicking w/ same balls during PRACTICE that they use in the game. Before, they had no idea what the ball would be like on Sundays. that meant their game FG range was not same as practice
the K ball process 1999-2024 only allowed teams 2:15 to work up the K balls pregame w/only a wet towel, brush tacky sponge. Now, teams get the week to prepare them. One coach told me ahead of this vote in March that the condition of the K ball is so important it determines FG range
My fav proposal that will go to vote at owner's meeting next wk: bringing back unlimited manipulation of kicker balls!!
each team has a secret method they use to prep a K ball but since 1999, teams have only been allowed 2 hrs 15 min to work them up: www.si.com/nfl/2019/01/...
each team has a secret method they use to prep a K ball but since 1999, teams have only been allowed 2 hrs 15 min to work them up: www.si.com/nfl/2019/01/...
October 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
the K ball process 1999-2024 only allowed teams 2:15 to work up the K balls pregame w/only a wet towel, brush tacky sponge. Now, teams get the week to prepare them. One coach told me ahead of this vote in March that the condition of the K ball is so important it determines FG range
RT bc people actually care now 😂
My fav proposal that will go to vote at owner's meeting next wk: bringing back unlimited manipulation of kicker balls!!
each team has a secret method they use to prep a K ball but since 1999, teams have only been allowed 2 hrs 15 min to work them up: www.si.com/nfl/2019/01/...
each team has a secret method they use to prep a K ball but since 1999, teams have only been allowed 2 hrs 15 min to work them up: www.si.com/nfl/2019/01/...
October 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
RT bc people actually care now 😂
Everyone saw the missed false start here, but listen closely to Hurts' cadence and the sounds coming from the DL.... that's potentially a 15-yd penalty for disconcerting signals- a new part of the defensive evolution to stop the tush push
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
September 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Everyone saw the missed false start here, but listen closely to Hurts' cadence and the sounds coming from the DL.... that's potentially a 15-yd penalty for disconcerting signals- a new part of the defensive evolution to stop the tush push
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...