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Gregoria @Gregoria - over 1 year ago

The backup blueprint: What 49ers' Brock Purdy must do to join championship QB fraternity

7:00 AM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Moments after San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo broke his left foot in a Dec. 4 win against the Miami Dolphins, general manager John Lynch's phone pinged.The message was from Tony Dungy, one of Lynch's mentors and his former ...continued

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Marjory @Marjory - 4 months ago

EMU apologizes for postgame bowl sucker punch

Eastern Michigan has apologized and has promised a full investigation with the MAC after one of its players punched a South Alabama player after the 68 Ventures Bowl.

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Clarissa @Clarissa - almost 4 years ago

Three-time Pro Bowler Bennett says he's retiring

8:15 AM ETVeteran defensive end Michael Bennett, a three-time Pro Bowl selection who has 69.5 career sacks and won a Super Bowl ring during his career, is retiring after 11 NFL seasons, he announced on Instagram on Tuesday."Retiring feels a little like death of self, but ...continued

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - over 2 years ago

NFL to hold international combine in London

10:49 AM ETAssociated Press LONDON -- The NFL will stage an international combine for 50 athletes from 14 countries next month in London.The invitational scouting showcase is mirrored after the annual NFL combine usually held in Indianapolis. The idea is to find internati...continued

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Anderson @Anderson - over 4 years ago

Texans extend Scarlett; OLB filling in for Clowney

6:35 PM ETHOUSTON -- The Texans signed outside linebacker Brennan Scarlett to a one-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday, putting him under contract with Houston through 2020.Terms were not disclosed, but the Houston Chronicle reported the deal is worth $...continued

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Eleanora @Eleanora - almost 2 years ago

LB Houston returning to Ravens on 1-year deal

Jul 7, 2022Justin Houston and the Baltimore Ravens have reached an agreement on a one-year deal for the four-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker to return to the team, it was announced Thursday.The Ravens tendered Houston after the draft -- much as the Kansas City Chiefs did...continued

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Alexzander @Alexzander - about 2 years ago

UGA's Walker consensus favorite to be No. 1 pick

11:36 AM ETGeorgia defensive end Travon Walker has gone from long shot to the consensus odds-on favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in this week's NFL draft at sportsbooks around the nation.Walker, who was not even listed when some sportsbooks set the odds on which play...continued

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Iva @Iva - over 1 year ago

Source: Eagles' Gardner-Johnson injured kidney

9:44 AM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson will be sidelined indefinitely with a lacerated kidney, a league source confirmed.A decision on whether to place him on injured reserve has not yet been made, the source added, as they work to establish a timeta...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - 2 months ago

Mutant Football League 2 kicks off into Early Access this March

According to the recently listed Steam store page, Digital Dreams Entertainment’s Mutant Football League 2 will launch into Early Access in March 2024. Released in 2017, Mutant Football League serves as the spiritual revival of the 1993 Sega Genesis/Mega Dr…

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Jarod @Jarod - about 3 years ago

Ex-Giant Zeitler, Ravens agree to 3-year deal

7:11 AM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Guard Kevin Zeitler has agreed to a three-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens, the team announced Monday.The deal is worth $22 million and includes $16 million in guarantees, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Zeitler, 31, was signed hours b...continued

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Alexandro @Alexandro - over 4 years ago

Buccaneers backup Gabbert dislocates shoulder

10:29 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert suffered a dislocated shoulder in Friday night's preseason game against the Cleveland Browns, coach Bruce Arians said.It is not known yet if Gabbert will need surgery, but he appeared to be i...continued

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Kraig @Kraig - over 1 year ago

Colts' Leonard (back) set to make season debut

11:44 AM ETStephen HolderESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard is active for Sunday's home game against the Tennessee Titans, meaning the All-Pro is set to make his 2022 debut after recovering from offseason back surgery.Leonard's rehabilitation ends a y...continued

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Elody @Elody - almost 5 years ago

Dolphins' Norton has arm amputated after crash

Jul 7, 2019MIAMI -- Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton had his arm amputated and remains hospitalized after a car crash in the Miami area early Thursday morning, his agent said.Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Alex Camacho said the Ford F250 driven by the 22-year-old Nor...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - about 3 years ago

NFL hires Chaka as first Black woman official

10:43 AM ETThe NFL has hired Maia Chaka as a game official for the 2021 season, making her the first Black woman to join the league's on-field officiating staff.Chaka will join Sarah Thomas as the only women to officiate an NFL game. Thomas was hired in 2015 and was part ...continued

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Maureen @Maureen - over 1 year ago

Steelers WR Johnson, LB Watt injured, leave win

5:38 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers lost their top receiving threat and best defender for the end of their preseason finale against the Detroit Lions.Wide receiver Diontae Johnson and linebacker T.J. Watt were both ruled out of Sunday's 19-9 victory, although ...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - over 1 year ago

'Holy crap, we got a shot': Inside the 49ers' season-changing Christian McCaffrey trade

Jan 27, 2023SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- In the minutes after the San Francisco 49ers had pulled off the biggest trade of the season, phones started ringing on opposite ends of the country.At around 9:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 20 in the Bay Area, Niners general manager John Lynch had ...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - over 2 years ago

Ex-Eagles coach Pederson interviews with Bears

8:36 PM ETESPN News Services LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears interviewed former Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson and Cleveland Browns executive Glenn Cook for their vacant coach and general manager jobs on Wednesday.The positions opened Monday when the Bears...continued

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Elaina @Elaina - over 4 years ago

Antonio Brown reacts to $54K fines from Raiders

11:20 AM ETOakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown posted on social media a letter he received from the team that detailed about $54,000 in fines for missing time during training camp.Brown's response, in part: "Everyone got to pay this year."The notice, posted on Ins...continued

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Minnie @Minnie - over 4 years ago

Steelers' Rudolph (concussion) limited in practice

5:22 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- Three days after sustaining a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice."Mason, he's been telling me he's feeling really well," quarterback D...continued

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Elaina @Elaina - over 4 years ago

Packers' Williams says he wasn't ripping Trubisky

6:39 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Tramon Williams was not channeling his inner Charles Woodson with his comment about Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky after Williams and the Green Bay Packers won 10-3 at Soldier Field in Thursday night's season opener.It was back in...continued

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - about 1 year ago

Ranking HBCU prospects for the NFL draft: 15 names to know, Legacy Bowl players to watch

7:00 AM ETJordan ReidESPN It's a big week for HBCU prospects who could get picked in the 2023 NFL draft. On Monday, 47 players took part in the second annual HBCU combine, where scouts and evaluators from all 32 NFL teams watched workouts at the New Orleans Saints' practi...continued

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Allene @Allene - over 3 years ago

Broncos' leading rusher Gordon cited for DUI

11:39 AM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon was cited late Tuesday for driving under the influence and could now face league discipline as well as some questions from the team.Police records show Gordon was also ticketed for speeding -- betwee...continued

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Allene @Allene - over 2 years ago

'Justin has given me hope for the rest of my life': Pats lineman Justin Herron's heroic act

8:00 AM ETRyan HockensmithEditor's note: This story contains descriptions of an attempted sexual assault.ON A STUNNING Saturday morning in March, Justin Herron decides to go for a walk. Lifting or running is out of the question -- his whole body is run down from the gruel...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - over 1 year ago

Survey: Record number expected to bet on NFL

9:48 AM ETA record 46.6 million Americans plan to bet on the NFL this season, up 3% from last year, according to survey results released Wednesday by the American Gaming Association.As the NFL season kicks off Thursday, 31 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico ...continued

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Giovanni @Giovanni - over 2 years ago

OBJ's dad's post shows Baker not passing to Jr.

11:05 AM ETThe father of Cleveland wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. posted a video on social media early Tuesday highlighting times when Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield didn't throw the ball to Beckham when he was open.Odell Beckham Sr. then responded with three green ch...continued

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