American Football
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Marjory
@Marjory -
over 1 year ago
Source: Bears' Fields not expected to play at Jets
10:52 PM ETChicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, who is dealing with a separated left shoulder with partially torn ligaments, is not expected to play Sunday at the New York Jets, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Bears are expected to start Trevor Siemian at quart...continued
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Nestor
@Nestor -
about 3 years ago
Steelers CB Layne arrested, faces felony charge
10:07 AM ETPittsburgh Steelers cornerback Justin Layne was arrested Friday morning.Layne was arrested on suspicion of felony transportation of a firearm inside of a vehicle, according to jail records in Lake County, Ohio. He was also charged with two misdemeanors -- drivi...continued
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Ezequiel
@Ezequiel -
over 1 year ago
Jaguars boost playoff hopes behind smothering defense, send Jets to fourth straight loss
11:20 PM ETRich CiminiCloseESPN Staff WriterLongtime Jets beat writer for New York Daily NewsSyracuse University graduateMichael DiRoccoCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered University of Florida for 13 seasons for ESPN.com and Florida Times-UnionGraduate of Jacksonville Universi...continued
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Patrick
@Patrick -
over 1 year ago
Rams' Edwards on IR after concussion protocol
4:42 PM ETLOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Rams have placed left guard David Edwards on injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday.Edwards left the Rams' 22-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and was evaluated for a concussion. He was placed in the concussion protocol...continued
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Torey
@Torey -
over 4 years ago
Steelers LB Chickillo facing misdemeanor charges
10:50 PM ETAssociated Press UNIONTOWN, Pa. -- Pittsburgh Steelers backup linebacker Anthony Chickillo is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after he was arrested early Sunday.According to court documents, Chickillo was arrested by Pennsylvania State Police and charged wi...continued
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Mariano
@Mariano -
over 3 years ago
Eagles' Peters gets pay bump for move to LT
10:00 AM ETNine-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Jason Peters has reworked his deal with the Eagles, and it now will be worth up to $8 million, including $4 million guaranteed, his agent Vincent Taylor told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The new deal also includes a $2 million signin...continued
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Americo
@Americo -
over 4 years ago
Giants' Saquon Barkley bigger, better in Year 2? Bank on it
2:58 AM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Saquon Barkley jump-cut to his right, then jump-cut to the left as he zigzagged across the field before leaping over Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins and lowering his shoulder to run through Avonte Maddox for another four yards...continued
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Wilmer
@Wilmer -
almost 5 years ago
No 'garbage interceptions' for Hall of Famer Johnny Robinson
Aug 2, 2019Former Kansas City Chiefs safety Johnny Robinson is tied for 13th on the NFL's all-time interception list, with 57 -- one reason he will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 3.But that statistic tells only part of his story. Robinson didn't ju...continued
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Wilmer
@Wilmer -
over 4 years ago
When Falcons' Matt Ryan reaches 50,000 yards, fantasy will become reality
Nov 27, 2019FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- There will be at least one Manning rooting hard for Matt Ryan to reach 50,000 career passing yards Thanksgiving night, and it won’t necessarily be Peyton or Eli.Peyton’s 8-year-old son, Marshall Manning, has a vested interest in how the ...continued
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Ezequiel
@Ezequiel -
over 4 years ago
Raiders CB Conley carted off with neck injury
12:32 AM ETOAKLAND, Calif. -- Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley sustained a neck injury and was strapped to a gurney and taken off the field on a cart with 5 minutes, 6 seconds remaining in the third quarter of the Raiders' season opener against the Denver Broncos ...continued
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Manley
@Manley -
almost 2 years ago
Fewer voices in Zach Wilson's ear should be good thing for New York Jets
6:00 AM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- A look at what's happening around the New York Jets:1. Four's a crowd: Same quarterbacks, different quarterback room.After last season's unusual dynamic, best described as too many cooks in the kitchen, the Jets are back to a traditional co...continued
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Angus
@Angus -
about 2 years ago
New England Patriots' Bill Belichick happy to be outlier at NFL combine
6:00 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:1. Quiet at combine: The NFL scouting combine takes place March 1-7 in Indianapolis, and true to form, Bill Belichick plans to keep a lower media profile.The Patriots are t...continued
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Marie
@Marie -
almost 3 years ago
Brisket, ribs and BBQ: Miami native, Buffalo Bills receiver opens new restaurant
7:00 AM ETMIAMI LAKES, Fla. -- It's a humid, 88-degree day and the line outside at La Traila Barbeque is more than a hundred people deep an hour after doors opened for the first time on the Saturday before Memorial Day.People happily waited (roughly two hours) with antici...continued
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Ariel
@Ariel -
over 3 years ago
Schottenheimer, top 10 in NFL wins, dies at 77
9:19 AM ETESPN News Services Marty Schottenheimer, who won 200 regular-season games with four NFL teams thanks to his "Martyball" brand of smashmouth football but regularly fell short in the playoffs, has died. He was 77.Schottenheimer died Monday night in Charlotte, Nort...continued
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Bart
@Bart -
about 4 years ago
Trick shots, TikTok, woodwork: How NFL players stay busy in isolation
Mar 27, 2020NFL players, like the rest of us, are adjusting to their strange new realities. Much of their offseason is typically spent inside a gym or, for a nice little break, maybe on a stretch of white beach in a far-off land. For now, that lifestyle is on hold and it'...continued
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Marjory
@Marjory -
about 2 years ago
25 NFL drafts ago, no quarterback went in Round 1: Why it might never happen again
6:00 AM ETIt seems almost unthinkable now. The stuff of football legend, a Sasquatch story folks with gray around the temples tell once in a while and they simply swear it is true no matter what you've heard before.In 1996, no quarterback was selected in the first round o...continued
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Abbie
@Abbie -
over 4 years ago
Let's overreact to Week 1 in the NFL: Lamar Jackson for MVP?
6:55 AM ETThere's no overreaction like a Week 1 NFL overreaction, and we're here for it. The emotions that emanate from Week 1 games are the absolute best. You've spent a whole offseason planning, expecting and hoping, and you're willing to judge all of those plans, expec...continued
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Izaiah
@Izaiah -
over 2 years ago
Donald savors 'moment,' noncommittal on future
2:43 AM ETBrady HendersonESPN INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Aaron Donald capped off a dominant performance by the Los Angeles Rams' defensive front when he pressured Joe Burrow into an errant thrown on fourth down, shutting the door on the Cincinnati Bengals' hopes of a last-minut...continued
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
over 3 years ago
NFL closing team facilities Mon., Tue. amid spike
9:20 PM ETTeam facilities will be closed to all in-person activities Monday and Tuesday, the NFL said Friday in a leaguewide memo.The ban does not apply to teams scheduled to play on Monday or Tuesday.The NFL cited the spike in coronavirus cases around the country as well...continued
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Pablo
@Pablo -
over 3 years ago
Sources: Titans likely to promote TE coach to OC
7:56 AM ETThe Tennessee Titans are likely to promote tight ends coach Todd Downing to offensive coordinator, sources confirmed to ESPN.Downing would replace Arthur Smith, who was named the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons earlier this month.Downing has previous experienc...continued
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Rose
@Rose -
about 2 years ago
At what price? Deshaun Watson trade might cost Browns more than money, draft picks
Mar 19, 2022BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns were desperate to trade for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.So desperate, they were willing to give Watson more than any other team in contention for his services.ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Friday the Browns are...continued
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Ariel
@Ariel -
over 1 year ago
Pro, College Hall of Famer Trippi dies at age 100
5:47 PM ETAssociated Press ATLANTA -- Pro and College Football Hall of Famer Charley Trippi, a runner-up for the Heisman Trophy at Georgia who went on to lead the Cardinals to their most recent NFL championship in 1947, died Wednesday. He was 100.The University of Georgia...continued
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Jany
@Jany -
over 3 years ago
Meyer makes NFL jump, named Jaguars coach
6:43 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jaguars have hired Urban Meyer as their new head coach, turning to one of the most successful college coaches in NCAA history to help spur a turnaround of one of the NFL's worst franchises."This is a great day for Jacksonville and Jagua...continued
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
over 2 years ago
Eagles lock up DE Sweat with 3-year extension
11:36 AM ETThe Philadelphia Eagles have signed defensive end Josh Sweat to a three-year extension, the team announced Saturday.The deal is for $40 million, could be worth up to $43 million and includes $26.9 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Sweat, 24,...continued
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Elian
@Elian -
about 4 years ago
What Drew Brees' return means for Saints, Teddy Bridgewater and Taysom Hill
4:30 PM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints just got their first win of 2020.Quarterback Drew Brees' decision to return for a 20th NFL season ensures that the Saints will remain among the top Super Bowl contenders after three straight years of gut-wrenching playoff ...continued
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