American Football

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Maureen @Maureen - over 3 years ago

Cam on his Patriots fit: 'Match made in heaven'

8:13 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quarterback Cam Newton called his fit with the New England Patriots a "match made in heaven" as he prepares to lead the team in its season opener Sunday against the Miami Dolphins."Honestly it's been so overwhelming at times that I just have...continued

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Arvid @Arvid - over 3 years ago

Adams sets DB sacks mark as Seattle routs Jets

5:35 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN SEATTLE -- Pete Carroll doesn't give out game balls after victories, preferring to recognize individual performances or accomplishments in other ways.But with Jamal Adams making NFL history against the team that traded him to the Seattle Seah...continued

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Ericka @Ericka - about 2 years ago

Finally a WR: Packers draft Watson in Round 2

7:42 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- It's not a first-round receiver, but for the Green Bay Packers, it's the next best thing.Actually, the second next best thing.Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst, who ran the team's streak of not drafting a receiver in the first round to 2...continued

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Josiah @Josiah - over 2 years ago

Dak breaks Romo's single-season team TD record

10:33 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- As Dak Prescott went to the sideline after his fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Corey Clement on Saturday night, some of the Dallas Cowboys' coaches kept congratulating him."I thought they were saying congrats for five touchdowns, to be honest,"...continued

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Hulda @Hulda - over 1 year ago

CMC pulls off NFL's 1st TD trifecta since '05 in win

7:31 PM ETINGLEWOOD, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers were putting together their red zone plan on Thursday night when the yell came from coach Kyle Shanahan's office.To nobody in particular, Shanahan posed a simple question: Can Christian McCaffrey, the team's recently ...continued

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Alexandro @Alexandro - over 2 years ago

Wilson has 'badly sprained finger,' says Carroll

10:48 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN SEATTLE -- The Seahawks now have more than a historically leaky defense and an early deficit in the NFC West standings to worry about. For one of the few times over the past decade, Russell Wilson's health is also a concern.Wilson was knocke...continued

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Roger @Roger - over 1 year ago

Dolphins assistant: No directive to tank in 2019

3:09 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI -- While an NFL-backed investigation found Dolphins owner Stephen Ross made it known he believed the team's draft position should take precedence over winning games in 2019, those beliefs did not make it down to the football field....continued

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Mariano @Mariano - over 4 years ago

Winless Redskins fire Gruden after 6 seasons

6:06 AM ETASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Redskins fired coach Jay Gruden on Monday in the midst of yet another disappointing season.Gruden entered the season on the hot seat, and after Sunday's 33-7 loss to the New England Patriots dropped the Redskins to 0-5, it became c...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - almost 2 years ago

Goodell, Bills greats visit memorial, volunteers

6:21 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Thurman Thomas and his wife, Patricia, have been at the forefront in the wake of the racially motivated shooting at Tops Friendly Markets in East Buffalo that killed 10 and injured three, fundraising and working to support ...continued

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Colin @Colin - over 4 years ago

Raiders, Pack play on 80-yard field due to issues

8:46 PM ETWINNIPEG, Manitoba -- Due to holes in the end zones of IG Field, where goalposts for the Canadian Football League's bigger field are usually planted, the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers played on a shorter field Thursday night.Long conversations among NFL,...continued

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Leda @Leda - almost 3 years ago

Lamar Jackson's absence delays critical growth of Ravens' passing attack

5:00 AM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- After the news circulated that Lamar Jackson had tested positive for COVID-19, a fan tweeted Wednesday morning that he was boarding a flight from Los Angeles to see Jackson at training camp and the former NFL MVP was not going to be there.Ja...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - almost 5 years ago

Losing record, no playoff wins: Adam Gase takes control of Jets

May 15, 2019If the New York Jets had decided to clean house following the 2018 season, firing general manager Mike Maccagnan along with coach Todd Bowles, it would not have registered a high number on the shock meter. After all, it was the Jets' third straight losing seas...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - almost 5 years ago

Zeke a no-show; Cowboys continue negotiations

3:40 PM ETOXNARD, Calif. -- Even though Ezekiel Elliott is not at training camp, the Dallas Cowboys' goal is to sign the two-time NFL rushing champion to a long-term deal along with quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver Amari Cooper.The order of who signs does not ma...continued

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Marlon @Marlon - about 2 years ago

NFL hires ex-SEC chair White for Snyder inquiry

5:44 PM ETThe NFL has informed the House Committee on Oversight and Reform that Mary Jo White will lead the investigation into new allegations surrounding Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder.The league said it will release a written report publicly, something that was ...continued

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Devin @Devin - over 1 year ago

Bills star LB Miller out for season with ACL injury

12:20 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills pass-rusher Von Miller is out for the remainder of the season after having surgery for an ACL injury, coach Sean McDermott announced Wednesday.Miller underwent exploratory surgery in Texas on Tuesday and...continued

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Arvid @Arvid - almost 4 years ago

Woods, Manning win The Match, help raise $20M

9:01 PM ETRain filled the South Florida air on Sunday, threatening to make a mess of The Match: Champions for Charity at Medalist Golf Club.Instead, four sporting icons didn't let bad weather dampen what turned out to be an exciting, fun-filled exhibition that raised $20 ...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - over 3 years ago

Rivers retires, ends 'childhood dream' NFL career

8:46 AM ETPhilip Rivers is retiring from football, ending his 17-year career as one of the most prolific quarterbacks in NFL history.Rivers, who spent this past season with the Indianapolis Colts after 16 years with the Los Angeles Chargers, said in a statement Wednesday ...continued

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Torey @Torey - over 2 years ago

Saints put 2 defenders on IR, plus 7 coaches out

5:58 PM ETFORT WORTH, Texas -- The New Orleans Saints will be without seven assistant coaches Sunday in Carolina due to COVID-19 protocols and will be missing at least three starters due to injuries.Defensive end Marcus Davenport (shoulder) and linebacker Kwon Alexander (...continued

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Teagan @Teagan - almost 5 years ago

Boycotts, bruised egos: How players reacted to 'Madden NFL 20' ratings

Jul 14, 2019NFL players will report to training camp in mere days, but some of their minds aren't on the practice field just yet. Right now, they are reacting to how EA Sports employees rated them in the upcoming video game "Madden NFL 20," which will be released Aug. 2.T...continued

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Joe @Joe - almost 4 years ago

Snyder vows culture change amid allegations

Jul 17, 2020ESPN News Services Washington NFL owner Dan Snyder said Friday he is committed to improving the culture inside the team after allegations of sexual harassment, while the league said it will wait for a law firm's review before taking action.The allegations of s...continued

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Webster @Webster - over 4 years ago

Jaguars' Foles breaks clavicle, out indefinitely

1:51 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Quarterback Nick Foles' debut for the Jacksonville Jaguars lasted less than a quarter.Foles suffered a broken left clavicle when Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones drove him into the ground after Foles released the ball on a 35-yard touchd...continued

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Iva @Iva - over 4 years ago

Sources: Kap reps sought different workout date

5:17 PM ETNFL clubs were informed Tuesday that a private workout will be held for free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick on Saturday in Atlanta, according to a copy of a memo obtained by ESPN.The session will include on-field work and an interview. All teams are invited ...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - over 2 years ago

Arians: 'No regrets' adding AB, cares about WR

1:27 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- One day after now-former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown jogged off the field in the middle of the Bucs' 28-24 win at the New York Jets, resulting in his dismissal from the team, coach Bruce Arians said he does not regre...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - almost 3 years ago

Nassib first active NFL player to come out as gay

6:32 PM ETHENDERSON, Nev. -- Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib on Monday became the first active NFL player to come out as gay.Nassib, 28, made the announcement in an Instagram post."What's up people?" Nassib posted. "I'm at my house here in West Chester, Pennsy...continued

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Joe @Joe - almost 2 years ago

QB Matt Ryan showed 'great command' in first offseason with Indianapolis Colts

6:00 AM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- Yet another offseason of workouts with a new quarterback came and went for the Indianapolis Colts last week, this time with Matt Ryan under center.This quarterback change -- the fifth in as many years for the Colts -- had a different feel than th...continued

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