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Devin
@Devin -
2 months ago
49ers: 'Way outside chance' of Garoppolo return
4:26 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Wednesday that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will not need surgery on his broken left foot and will have a much shorter rehabilitation than was feared after Garoppolo suffered the injury on S...continued
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Eleanora
@Eleanora -
about 2 months ago
49ers get positive news on injured Samuel, Purdy
6:24 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- When San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters Monday morning, he didn't have much in the way of injury updates on key players such as receiver Deebo Samuel and quarterback Brock Purdy.That's because Samuel and Purdy wer...continued
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Webster
@Webster -
about 2 months ago
Eagles coach not ruling Hurts out vs. Cowboys
12:47 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Eagles coach Nick Sirianni confirmed Tuesday that quarterback Jalen Hurts has a sprained right shoulder, but he isn't ruling him out for Saturday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.Sirianni called Hurts one of the "toughest" players he knows and ...continued
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Garnet
@Garnet -
about 2 months ago
Steelers QB Pickett expected to start vs. Raiders
1:04 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- After being sidelined with his second concussion in eight weeks, Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett is expected to start against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday night. As of Monday afternoon, Pickett remained in the concussion protocol. Bu...continued
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Kristina
@Kristina -
about 2 months ago
Rams' Stafford: No plans to retire this offseason
9:09 PM ETLOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is on injured reserve with a spinal cord contusion but said the injury won't force him into retirement.In an interview on "The Morning After" podcast, hosted by his wife, Kelly, Stafford was asked whet...continued
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George
@George -
about 2 months ago
Ravens claim WR Watkins as Duvernay hits IR
5:03 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens made a surprise reunion Tuesday for their banged-up and frustrated passing attack heading into the playoff run.The Ravens claimed wide receiver Sammy Watkins off waivers and placed starter Devin Duvernay on injured reser...continued
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Hulda
@Hulda -
about 2 months ago
Steelers Hall of Fame RB Franco Harris dies at 72
6:56 AM ETESPN News Services PITTSBURGH -- Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored the "Immaculate Reception," considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died. He was 72.Harris' son, Dok, told The Associated Press his father ...continued
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Bart
@Bart -
about 2 months ago
Rodgers on playoff push: 'Things are looking up'
2:15 AM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Now comes the hard part.This time, Aaron Rodgers thinks the Green Bay Packers can handle it.With the five-game midseason losing streak well behind them and with two straight wins to lift their spirits, Rodgers and coach Matt LaFleur said after...continued
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Adelia
@Adelia -
about 2 months ago
Bill provision clears NFL draft path for Army star
8:27 AM ETPete ThamelESPN After an outcry over the future of star Army linebacker Andre Carter II, politicians scrambled to alter the language of a recently passed congressional bill that clears his path to the upcoming NFL draft.New language formally filed Tuesday mornin...continued
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Marie
@Marie -
about 2 months ago
Updated NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus pleasant surprises for every team
6:30 AM ETNFL Nation reportersWelcome to Week 16 of the NFL regular season.Our power panel -- a group of more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities -- has evaluated how teams are stacking up through 15 weeks.As we near the end of the regular season, the surprises ...continued
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Eleanora
@Eleanora -
about 2 months ago
Jones: Odds Cowboys sign OBJ in '22 fading
10:32 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Last week, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said to "stand by" on his team adding wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. On Tuesday, Jones tapped the brakes on the potential addition while speaking on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas."As of...continued
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Elody
@Elody -
about 2 months ago
Sources: Eagles' Hurts has sprained shoulder
4:27 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sprained his right (throwing) shoulder against the Chicago Bears, league sources told ESPN, putting his availability for Saturday's game at the Dallas Cowboys in question.It is not considered a long-term injury, a s...continued
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Kraig
@Kraig -
about 2 months ago
Commanders dispute costly penalties, missed PI
2:02 AM ETJohn KeimCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered the Redskins for the Washington Examiner and other media outlets since 1994Authored or co-authored three books on the Redskins and one on the Cleveland BrownsJordan RaananLANDOVER, Md. -- A game with major playoff implicati...continued
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Alexie
@Alexie -
about 2 months ago
Pats players say costly laterals were improvised
10:23 PM ETLAS VEGAS -- New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers stood in a stunned locker room following the team's 30-24 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium, making no excuses for his role in the shocking play that ended the game with no time left...continued
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Bart
@Bart -
about 2 months ago
Source: Colts RB Taylor likely done for season
10:27 AM ETStephen HolderESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor is feared to have a high ankle sprain and seems "likely" to miss the remaining three games of the season, a team source told ESPN.The Colts have not made any final decisi...continued
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Hulda
@Hulda -
about 2 months ago
Raiders stun Patriots in 'unbelievable' ending
8:00 PM ETLAS VEGAS -- Mark Davis traipsed across the Las Vegas Raiders' plush locker room in Allegiant Stadium late Sunday afternoon with a dazed look on his face after the latest chapter in the wild and woolly history of the franchise he owns had unfolded."It's a new ho...continued
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Torey
@Torey -
about 2 months ago
Sources: NFL reminds owners of costly firings
4:53 AM ETNFL officials have informed the owners of the league's 32 franchises that teams have spent $800 million on fired coaches and front-office executives over the past five years, league sources told ESPN.The message, delivered this past week at the owners meetings i...continued
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Marjory
@Marjory -
about 2 months ago
Sources: Docs project Kyler will be ready for '23
4:54 AM ETArizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is projected to be able to recover from his torn ACL in six to eight months, putting him on track to be ready for the start of the 2023 season, league sources told ESPN.This is the best-case scenario for Murray, who suf...continued
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Hulda
@Hulda -
about 2 months ago
Allen leads comeback as Bills clinch playoff berth
3:14 AM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- On the second play of the Buffalo Bills' game-winning drive against the Miami Dolphins, the offense moved backward thanks to a sack on quarterback Josh Allen.Facing second-and-18 at their own 13-yard line, the Bills ne...continued
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Cyril
@Cyril -
about 2 months ago
NFL Week 15 betting: Why Eagles might overlook Bears; Raiders have edge over Pats
7:15 AM ETBetting worlds will collide when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Cincinnati Bengals (-3.5), delivering the league's most financially rewarding team against the costliest one. This matchup also pits the wiseguys against recreational bettors, affectionately know...continued
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
about 2 months ago
What to know for NFL Week 15: Score picks, bold predictions, fantasy tips, key stats for every game
7:00 AM ETESPN staffThe Week 15 NFL schedule for the 2022 season is stacked with great matchups, and we've got you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game and a bold prediction for each ...continued
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Ismael
@Ismael -
about 2 months ago
Niners clinch NFC West: 'This isn't our final goal'
11:33 PM ETSEATTLE -- With a couple of exceptions, nobody on the San Francisco 49ers knows better than defensive lineman Arik Armstead just how hard it is to beat the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.For all of Armstead's eight years in the NFL, he has been part of teams t...continued
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Leda
@Leda -
about 2 months ago
Sources: Jets' White not cleared; Wilson to start
10:44 AM ETNew York Jets team doctors are not clearing quarterback Mike White for contact ahead of Sunday's game, meaning Zach Wilson will get the start against the Detroit Lions, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.White suffered an unspecified rib injury during ...continued
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Juliet
@Juliet -
about 2 months ago
'He's one of one': How Tyreek Hill has impacted the Dolphins on and off the field
Dec 16, 2022Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI -- For a first-time head coach, Mike McDaniel took a gamble during a training camp meeting when he playfully singled out recently acquired receiver Tyreek Hill in front of the entire team.Hill, who owns the fastest speed of any b...continued
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Garnet
@Garnet -
about 2 months ago
Seahawks receiver Lockett breaks finger in loss
2:53 AM ETBrady HendersonESPN SEATTLE -- If the Seahawks are going to turn their recent slide around in time to make the playoffs, they'll likely have to do it without Tyler Lockett.Seattle's leading receiver broke a bone in his index finger late in the team's 21-13 loss ...continued
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