American Football
Anything to do with American Football
Meggie
@Meggie -
over 1 year ago
Texans' first team president Rootes dies at 56
11:30 AM ETDJ BienAimeJamey Rootes, who was the Houston Texans' first team president, has died at the age of 56.His wife, Melissa, confirmed the news on Facebook, "after a battle with mental health issues."Rootes was hired by late Texans owner Bob McNair in 2002, the fran...continued
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Cyril
@Cyril -
almost 5 years ago
Hang Time: Christian McCaffrey does it all
8:00 AM ETInside a Denver recording studio not far from his offseason home, Carolina Panthers All-Pro Christian McCaffrey, one of the most versatile gridders in a league full of elite hybrids, reveals the off-field obsession that could one day add a few new hyphenates to ...continued
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Raoul
@Raoul -
about 3 years ago
Source: Mahomes to have surgery to fix turf toe
9:55 AM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Patrick Mahomes is scheduled for surgery Wednesday for the turf toe injury that bothered the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback late in the season and throughout the NFL playoffs, a source confirmed to ESPN.Mahomes is expected to miss most of off...continued
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Zetta
@Zetta -
over 1 year ago
Rams' Stafford out of protocol, will play Sunday
5:55 PM ETTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has cleared the concussion protocol and will play on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.Stafford, who did not play in the Rams' Week 10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, was a full participan...continued
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Marie
@Marie -
about 4 years ago
Former Broncos CB Goldie Sellers dies at 78
10:05 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Former Denver Broncos cornerback/kick returner Goldie Sellers died Saturday night of complications from cancer, his family announced. He was 78.Sellers played two seasons for the Broncos (1966-67) and was traded by then-Broncos coach Lou Sab...continued
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Rex
@Rex -
almost 2 years ago
Jags' Lawrence, Etienne sitting out HOF Game
9:34 AM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will not play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Las Vegas Raiders, coach Doug Pederson said Tuesday morning.Running back Travis Etienne, who missed his rookie season with a Lisfranc injury, won'...continued
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Alexzander
@Alexzander -
over 2 years ago
Sources: Flores reminds Dolphins Tua is 'our' QB
6:13 PM ETDuring a team meeting Tuesday, Dolphins coach Brian Flores addressed recent reports tying Miami to a potential trade for Deshaun Watson, telling his players and staff that Tua Tagovailoa is "our quarterback" in a brief but poignant message, sources told ESPN.Flo...continued
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Joe
@Joe -
over 4 years ago
Sources: Ramsey Week 6 DNP last straw for Jags
8:22 PM ETEven in the end, Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan did not want to trade Jalen Ramsey.But after three doctors cleared Ramsey to return from his back injury, and after a meeting last week with Ramsey that left the Jaguars' owner under the impression that his s...continued
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Maureen
@Maureen -
over 3 years ago
After three epic games, Round 4 of Patrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady could be the last
6:00 AM ETAdam TeicherCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013Jenna LaineCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered the Buccaneers since 2009 Joined ESPN in 2016It's the 43-year-old GOAT versus the 25-year-old Magician. Tampa Bay Buc...continued
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Jany
@Jany -
over 4 years ago
Eagles' Pederson: 'We're gonna win' vs. Cowboys
11:34 AM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Eagles coach Doug Pederson just raised the stakes for Sunday's all-important matchup at the Dallas Cowboys.During his weekly radio appearance on 94.1 WIP, Pederson said the Eagles would win Sunday at AT&T Stadium."We're going down to Dallas,...continued
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Kristina
@Kristina -
almost 5 years ago
Lions release Riddick after 6 seasons
9:40 AM ETAssociated Press ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions have released running back Theo Riddick after six seasons with the team.Coach Matt Patricia announced the move Saturday while confirming the signing of defensive lineman Mike Daniels. Riddick was second on ...continued
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Rex
@Rex -
over 2 years ago
Ravens greats such as Ray Lewis recall fierce, respectful rivalry with Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger
6:00 AM ETBALTIMORE -- On Sept. 19, 2004, a lean, clean-shaven Ben Roethlisberger came off the Pittsburgh Steelers bench at M&T Bank Stadium, making an impromptu NFL debut with no idea of what his future held. Eighteen years later, a more rugged and grizzled Roethlisb...continued
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Rose
@Rose -
about 3 years ago
Ranking Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry's 10 most viral moments
7:00 AM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry was named the 2020 NFL offensive MVP. Given how many vira...continued
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Hannah
@Hannah -
about 4 years ago
Roethlisberger (elbow) resumes throwing footballs
3:36 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- A little more than five months after suffering a season-ending elbow injury, Ben Roethlisberger is throwing footballs again.The Steelers quarterback, who had surgery on his elbow in late September, was seen throwing a football in a gym in a video p...continued
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Josiah
@Josiah -
about 2 years ago
Source: Texans to sign CB Nelson for 2-yr, $10M
10:49 AM ETESPN News Services The Houston Texans are getting a starting cornerback before the NFL draft.They're signing Steven Nelson to a two-year, $10 million deal, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.After signing a $3 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, Nels...continued
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Felicita
@Felicita -
over 1 year ago
USFL signee Lemonier, ex-Lions LB, dies at 25
10:47 AM ETEric WoodyardESPN Former Detroit Lions linebacker Jessie Lemonier has died at the age of 25, the team confirmed Thursday.No details have been released on the cause of death.Lemonier, who was drafted by the XFL's Arlington Renegades in November, instead recently...continued
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
about 2 years ago
Taylor: Burrow has sprain, doesn't need surgery
10:45 AM ETCINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will not need surgery to repair a right knee injury he suffered in Super Bowl LVI.Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Burrow will simply need rest after he re-aggravated a sprained MCL in his right knee in the t...continued
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Kari
@Kari -
over 2 years ago
NFL great, broadcast icon John Madden dies at 85
7:17 PM ETESPN News Services John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach-turned-broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, the NFL said. He was 85.The league said he died u...continued
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Zetta
@Zetta -
over 2 years ago
Thanksgiving NFL game guide: Score picks, bold predictions, fantasy tips, key stats and more
Nov 24, 2021ESPN staffThe Week 12 NFL schedule for the 2021 season begins with three Thanksgiving Day matchups, and we've got you covered with what you need to know. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game, a bold prediction for each matchup and, ...continued
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Jessika
@Jessika -
about 2 years ago
Texans sign former Colts RB Mack, source says
7:42 PM ETHOUSTON -- The Houston Texans have signed running back Marlon Mack, a source told ESPN.Mack, 26, spent his first five seasons with the AFC South rival Indianapolis Colts. His best season came in 2019, when he ran for 1,091 yards and eight touchdowns on 247 carri...continued
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Raoul
@Raoul -
over 3 years ago
Source: Eagles starting LT Dillard tears biceps
3:25 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Eagles starting left tackle Andre Dillard tore his biceps and likely will need season-ending surgery next week, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Dillard, the team's first-round pick in 2019, suffered the injury during one-on-one drills early in...continued
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Monserrat
@Monserrat -
about 4 years ago
Will Jamal Adams get record-setting deal from Jets? It's complicated
6:00 AM ETJamal Adams has made his wishes clear: He expects a contract extension this offseason. The New York Jets' best homegrown talent since Darrelle Revis, the star safety wants them to show him the money -- a lot of money -- before he steps foot on the field in 2020....continued
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Pablo
@Pablo -
over 4 years ago
Eagles' Sproles has torn hip flexor, out for season
10:26 AM ETPhiladelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn right hip flexor muscle, the team announced Friday.The team said Sproles originally was injured in an Oct. 6 win over the New York Jets. It was also dur...continued
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Nelson
@Nelson -
about 4 years ago
XFL QB Walker to reunite with Rhule on Panthers
11:21 AM ETXFL star quarterback P.J. Walker has confirmed to ESPN that he will sign with the Carolina Panthers.Walker will become the first XFL player to join an NFL team since the upstart football league announced Friday that its inaugural season had been canceled becaus...continued
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Zetta
@Zetta -
over 4 years ago
'You like that,' then you don't: Who is the real Kirk Cousins?
3:07 PM ETEAGAN, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins had long known these questions were coming with his former team, the Washington Redskins, headed to town for a Thursday night game.Instead of allowing the focus to be on why things didn't work out betwee...continued
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