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Gregoria @Gregoria - about 2 years ago

Falcons won't say 'rebuild' despite Ryan trade

11:38 AM ETThe Atlanta Falcons, days after trading away franchise quarterback Matt Ryan, acknowledged Wednesday they are in the midst of a franchise-wide transition.While general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith were loathe to use the word "rebuilding," ...continued

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Izaiah @Izaiah - over 3 years ago

Big Ben vows to help Steelers with $41M cap hit

3:38 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- Ben Roethlisberger said he's "pretty sure" he wants to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2021 season and is willing to do "everything" he can to help the team despite his massive salary-cap hit for 2021.With the salary cap decreasing becaus...continued

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Casper @Casper - over 4 years ago

Pete's bad day: Carroll injures nose, Hawks lose

11:02 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN SEATTLE -- A regretful Pete Carroll admitted he had a bad day at the office on Sunday, a reference to some coaching miscues he made in the Seattle Seahawks' 33-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints.Also part of Carroll's bad day: The nose injury...continued

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - over 2 years ago

Room to spare: Packers wrap up No. 1 seed early

11:34 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Matt LaFleur has this regular-season thing all figured out.Three years with LaFleur as the Green Bay Packers' coach, three times they've had a first-round bye in the playoffs -- including the No. 1 seed each of the past two seasons.But he has...continued

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Dayton @Dayton - over 4 years ago

Brown, in No. 1, practices; trainer, NFL to meet

12:51 PM ETESPN News Services FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Antonio Brown took part in his first practice with the New England Patriots on Wednesday afternoon, a day after his former trainer filed a civil lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida accusing him of sexually assault...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - over 1 year ago

Jarrett still in 'disbelief' over flagged Brady hit

10:33 AM ETAtlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett said he was in "not a little but a lot disbelief" at the roughing the passer flag thrown on him when he sacked Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady late in Sunday's 21-15 Buccaneers win over the Falcons.Jarre...continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - over 4 years ago

Double amputee throws TD, wows Stafford, Lions

9:39 PM ETDETROIT -- Calder Hodge has big dreams; record-breaking, life-changing, world-inspiring dreams. He's 14 years old. Due to a rare disorder called fibular hemimelia, his legs were amputated when he was 3.That never stopped him from thinking big. From pushing to do...continued

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Patrick @Patrick - over 3 years ago

Mariota fills in for injured Carr in Raiders' OT loss

8:56 PM ETLAS VEGAS -- Marcus Mariota, a former Heisman Trophy winner, No. 2 overall NFL draft pick and the highest-paid backup quarterback in the NFL with a base salary of $7.5 million, made his season debut for the Raiders on Thursday night, filling in for an injured De...continued

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - over 2 years ago

Bucs WR Brown suspended for COVID violation

4:09 PM ETTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown has been suspended three games for violating the NFL-NFLPA COVID-19 protocols, the league announced Thursday.The league and players' union found that Brown was among three players who misrepresented their vaccinat...continued

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Webster @Webster - about 2 years ago

'Unfinished business': Brady returning as Bucs QB

7:22 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- Tom Brady's retirement lasted 40 days.Brady said Sunday he is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd season in the NFL. The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision on Twitter and Instagram, saying he has "unfinished busin...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - over 2 years ago

Bills ink Allen to 6-year, $258M deal, sources say

1:10 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen awoke at 3:45 a.m. Friday to a call from his agent, telling him a contract extension that would make him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history was basically done.Allen's repr...continued

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Elaina @Elaina - over 2 years ago

Why the Patriots are releasing All-Pro Stephon Gilmore, and who might sign him

10:50 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots' plans to release cornerback Stephon Gilmore came as a surprise on Wednesday.Gilmore started the season on the physically unable to perform list (PUP) after having surgery on a torn quad suffered in Week 15 of the 2...continued

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Oren @Oren - over 4 years ago

Shurmur pleased as Jones debuts with TD drive

9:22 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Daniel Jones' first impression on a New York Giants fan base that wasn't completely on board with his draft selection couldn't have been any better: one drive, no incompletions, one touchdown pass.Jones, who was booed after being the No....continued

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Alexie @Alexie - over 2 years ago

Where do the Las Vegas Raiders go after Jon Gruden's abrupt departure?

3:07 AM ETHENDERSON, Nev. -- Jon Gruden is gone, the cascade of incendiary and offensive emails sealing his fate as he resigned as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night, four seasons into a 10-year, $100 million contract.The shocking development, five games into ...continued

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Elvie @Elvie - almost 2 years ago

Carroll hopeful Seahawks, Metcalf can reach deal

7:11 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. -- Pete Carroll said Thursday that the Seattle Seahawks remain optimistic about getting a deal done with receiver DK Metcalf but still unsure whether running back Chris Carson will return from neck surgery.The two offensive stan...continued

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Giovanni @Giovanni - almost 5 years ago

For Jaguars' Nick Foles, bigger feats have come with better feet

12:25 AM ETJaguars quarterback Nick Foles puts an emphasis on footwork during workouts. David Rosenblum/Icon SportswireJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Nick Foles has a Super Bowl MVP trophy, a $91 million contract and his own team to lead again, but the Jacksonville Jaguars quarter...continued

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Zetta @Zetta - over 1 year ago

Giants favored for just fifth time this season with playoff berth on the line

6:00 AM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Underdogs no more. At least not this week for the New York Giants, facing a game with significant playoff implications Sunday at MetLife Stadium.It’s quite the role reversal. The Giants weren’t supposed to be here. They weren’t expected ...continued

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Elody @Elody - over 4 years ago

Jags send Ramsey to Rams for two 1st-rounders

7:45 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jalen Ramsey got what he wanted, and so did the Jacksonville Jaguars.As a result, the disgruntled cornerback is headed to the Los Angeles Rams.The Jaguars on Tuesday sent Ramsey to the West Coast for first-round draft picks in 2020 and 2021...continued

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Juliet @Juliet - over 1 year ago

Scott Van Pelt's Winners for bowl games, NFL Week 17

Dec 30, 2022I went 4-3 a week ago and am now 23 over .500 on the season. We remain vigilant and begin with a few bowl games.Season: 82-59-4Bowl games Pittsburgh Panthers vs 18. UCLA Bruins (-8, 54)Friday, 2 p.m. ET, Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, El Paso, TexasVan Pelt's pick: ...continued

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Giovanni @Giovanni - almost 2 years ago

Madden honored with 2023 video game cover

10:01 AM ETIn a homage to its namesake, the cover of the Madden NFL 23 video game will have one person on it: John Madden.Madden, the Hall of Fame coach who died Dec. 28, will be on the cover of all three editions of this year's game, which will be released in August. It'...continued

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Bart @Bart - about 4 years ago

Building around Tom Brady: What should the Bucs do next?

6:00 AM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- The allure of so many weapons in the passing game was a big reason Tom Brady decided to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But the Bucs will need more than just wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin or tight ends O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate. He...continued

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Hulda @Hulda - over 1 year ago

NFL betting cheat sheet: Why sharps like Brady and Chiefs in Week 9

6:30 AM ETFather Time is undefeated, but has Tom Brady definitely reached that point? While many bettors are asking themselves that question, the market still supports the 45-year-old legendary quarterback -- to a certain extent.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have received stro...continued

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Ericka @Ericka - over 2 years ago

Broncos fire head coach Fangio after 7-10 season

10:22 AM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- For the second time in four years the Denver Broncos' ongoing postseason drought has cost the head coach his job.The Broncos, after a 7-10 finish, fired Vic Fangio on Sunday as they missed the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season.Bronco...continued

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Zetta @Zetta - almost 3 years ago

Judge orders Sherman's release without bail

7:05 PM ETESPN News Services A judge ordered free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman be released from jail without bail Thursday following his arrest on suspicion of trying to break into his in-laws' home northeast of Seattle.King County District Court Judge Fa'amomoi Masan...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - over 4 years ago

Right off-schedule: Why Vikings want to see Kirk Cousins run more

11:00 PM ETEAGAN, Minn. -- Kirk Cousins kept landing on one element of his game that he wanted to improve after a statistically sound first season with the Minnesota Vikings in 2018.The quarterback has never been known as a guy who will go off-schedule and scramble to kee...continued

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