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Meggie @Meggie - about 2 years ago

Steelers QB Haskins dies after being hit by car

11:10 AM ETPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins died this weekend when he was struck by a vehicle, his agent Cedric Saunders told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Haskins was 24 years old.Haskins was training in South Florida with other Steelers quarterbacks, running backs...continued

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Colin @Colin - almost 4 years ago

Why hasn't Cam Newton found another NFL team? It's complicated

7:10 AM ETThere were legitimate reasons for it to happen and all kinds of ways to see it coming, but if you were surprised by the Carolina Panthers' decision to release longtime franchise quarterback Cam Newton in March, you're surely surprised that he still hasn't signed...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - over 2 years ago

Wentz passes medical check, to start for Colts

10:10 AM ETIndianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz passed his medical check Sunday morning and will start against the Las Vegas Raiders.Wentz was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday by the Colts by the 4 p.m. ET deadline to be eligible to play Sunday ...continued

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Manley @Manley - over 4 years ago

Girlfriend of Browns DE Smith killed in accident

1:54 PM ETPetara Cordero, the girlfriend of Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Smith, was killed Wednesday morning on a highway in Cleveland, the team announced.Smith had pulled over after his vehicle, a 2019 Lamborghini in which Cordero was a passenger, had a tire malf...continued

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Torey @Torey - about 4 years ago

Texans' O'Brien relinquishing playcalling duties

3:40 PM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien said Tuesday during the NFL combine that he's handing over playcalling duties to offensive coordinator Tim Kelly next season."[Kelly is] a really bright guy," O'Brien said. "He's a really good coach. Players real...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - about 1 year ago

Why the future of the Daniel Jones-Saquon Barkley era in New York is complicated

7:49 AM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- It was the most important game of the past six seasons for the New York Giants, and there was running back Saquon Barkley, jumping and windmilling his left arm to get the home crowd stoked for his quarterback during a Week 17 rout of the...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - about 3 years ago

Source: Ravens' Brown explores trade possibility

5:05 PM ETRepresentatives for Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Orlando Brown have started exploring trade possibilities as he eyes a full-time role at left tackle, a source told ESPN on Thursday.The Ravens are aware of those plans, the source said, as they value the thre...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - over 2 years ago

Source: Browns expect OBJ to play vs. Bears

9:37 AM ETAfter a good week of practice, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is expected to make his season debut Sunday against the Chicago Bears, a source told ESPN's Dan Graziano on Friday.OBJ is working his way back from last year's season-ending left kne...continued

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Erik @Erik - over 4 years ago

XFL draft preview: Top QBs, former NFL players and college stars to know

Oct 14, 2019The inaugural XFL draft is nearly upon us, so it's time to study up on former college stars and fringe professional veterans in the draft pool bound by a simple common thread: They are not among the 2,016 players currently on NFL rosters or practice squads. Th...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - almost 5 years ago

Winningest coach-athlete duos in sports history

8:00 PM ETKelly CohenESPN Tim Duncan spent his entire 19-year career with the San Antonio Spurs -- and this week, he came out of retirement to join the team's coaching staff as an assistant coach."It is only fitting, that after I served loyally for 19 years as Tim Duncan'...continued

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Mariano @Mariano - over 2 years ago

Patriots book goes inside secretive franchise

6:55 AM ETESPN News Services In the end, Tom Brady just wanted to say goodbye -- in person -- to his longtime coach. But according to a new book to be published next month, Bill Belichick said he wasn't available and insisted the two New England Patriots legends talk on t...continued

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Minnie @Minnie - over 1 year ago

Giants-Cowboys draws record 42 million viewers

8:15 PM ETAssociated Press LOS ANGELES -- The Thanksgiving afternoon game between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys set the mark for the most-watched NFL regular-season game on record.The Cowboys' 28-20 victory on Fox averaged 42 million viewers, according to Nielsen...continued

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Oren @Oren - over 4 years ago

Luck takes out full-page ad to thank Colts fans

9:53 AM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- Former Colts quarterback Andrew Luck took out a full-page ad in the Indianapolis Star to thank his fans following his retirement on Aug. 24."Thank you for an incredible eight years," the No. 1 overall pick of the 2012 draft wrote. "... For helpin...continued

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Giles @Giles - about 4 years ago

Agent: Crosby stays with Packers on 3-year deal

5:33 PM ETKicker Mason Crosby has agreed to a three-year contract with the Green Bay Packers, his agent, Mike McCartney, announced on social media Saturday.The three-year contract is for $12.9 million, sources told ESPN, with Crosby receiving $6 million in 2020 and $9.5 m...continued

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Kari @Kari - about 4 years ago

Texans release veteran cornerback Hargreaves

7:27 PM ETHOUSTON -- The Texans have cut veteran cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III, the team said Friday.Hargreaves signed with the Texans in November after he was cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he was benched during a game. After that game, Buccaneers coach Bruce A...continued

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Roger @Roger - about 2 years ago

Kamara arrested on battery charge in Las Vegas

10:52 PM ETNew Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was arrested on a battery charge on Sunday in Las Vegas after being accused of injuring someone at a nightclub on the eve of the Pro Bowl, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.Police said they we...continued

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Rex @Rex - over 4 years ago

Let's overreact to Week 9 in the NFL: The Jets made a huge offseason mistake

9:15 AM ETYou get to Week 9 and you're thinking about overreactions and you get to worrying a little bit. I mean, half a season has gone by. Can our reactions really still be overreactions at this point? Or is the stuff that happens from here on out just the stuff that's ...continued

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Elvie @Elvie - 15 days ago

Owen – “Virtue Misspent” & “Hit And Run”

For many years, Mike Kinsella, from bands like American Football and Cap’n Jazz, has been releasing solo music under the name Owen. Next month, he’ll release his new album The Falls Of Sioux, which he recorded with Bon Iver collaborators S. Carey and Zach Han…

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Patrick @Patrick - about 4 years ago

The NFL draft is going virtual: How it will work, and what you should know

7:30 AM ETThe best way to describe the 2020 NFL draft plan is "fluid."In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the league is devising an entirely new structure of logistics to comply with local and state physical distancing guidelines. It hasn't yet communicated much of i...continued

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Joe @Joe - about 3 years ago

It's on me: Harbaugh pays entire restaurant tab

11:37 PM ETBALTIMORE -- Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh covered the spread, and the NFL season doesn't kick off for another seven months.Harbaugh quietly paid for everyone's dinner at Jimmy's Seafood Restaurant on Tuesday night. While Harbaugh wouldn't reveal the exa...continued

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Rex @Rex - over 1 year ago

Source: Vikings planning to waive QB Mond

10:28 AM ETThe Minnesota Vikings plan to waive quarterback Kellen Mond, a league source confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday morning.Mond's fate was sealed last week when the Vikings acquired quarterback Nick Mullens in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders. It's possible but not ce...continued

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Meggie @Meggie - almost 3 years ago

TE who wanted salary in Bitcoin cut by Chiefs

5:07 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Sean Culkin won't be converting his NFL salary to Bitcoin after all. At least not a salary that Culkin would draw from the Kansas City Chiefs.Culkin, who recently attracted attention for his plan to be the first NFL player to convert 100% of ...continued

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Alan @Alan - about 4 years ago

Source: Vikings, WR Sharpe reach 1-year deal

11:42 AM ETFree-agent wide receiver Tajae Sharpe has agreed to a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.Sharpe, 25, had 25 receptions for 399 yards and a career-high four touchdowns last season, his fourth with the Tennessee Tita...continued

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Eleanora @Eleanora - almost 2 years ago

Sources: Steelers set to name Khan next GM

10:07 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- The Steelers are expected to name Omar Khan as their next general manager, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.After interviewing more than a dozen candidates for the general manager position, the Steelers selected Khan, who has been with the organi...continued

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Elaina @Elaina - over 3 years ago

NFL coaches: No preseason games hurts young players, alters routines

7:20 AM ETWhen New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was considering how to proceed with the team's backup quarterback spot prior to the 2019 season, preseason games were critical in his analysis.Tom Brady was locked into the top spot, with Brian Hoyer providing veter...continued

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