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Zackery @Zackery - about 3 years ago
Seahawks talk to Sherman as DB mulls future
8:29 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN SEATTLE -- Seahawks coach Pete Carroll confirmed that he's been in communication with Richard Sherman, but said a reunion with the former All-Pro cornerback isn't currently in the works."That's not one of our thoughts right now that we're goi...continued
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Emmie @Emmie - over 4 years ago
Ex-fullback McClain asks NFL for help with head
7:03 AM ETESPN News Services Former Pro Bowl fullback Le'Ron McClain complained of head issues related to football and asked the league for help in a series of tweets since Saturday."I have to get my head checked. Playing fullback since high school. Its takes too f---ing ...continued
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Meggie @Meggie - over 4 years ago
Elway calls out OT Bolles for holding penalties
11:13 AM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos have tried patience, constructive criticism and a sliver of tough love for penalty-prone left tackle Garett Bolles. And now, after another rash of yellow flags in the Broncos' first two games, the clock is ticking on the f...continued
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Mariano @Mariano - over 1 year ago
Bills' Hamlin back in Buffalo to continue recovery
3:17 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was released from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center on Monday after spending almost a week in the hospital following his cardiac arrest on the field at Paycor Stadium.The news was...continued
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Colin @Colin - over 4 years ago
Blough starts hot but can't get Lions win in debut
6:46 PM ETDETROIT -- Before their full team meeting Wednesday night, Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia pulled quarterback David Blough aside. He had been receiving a bunch of reps throughout the week, but this was confirmation. He would be th...continued
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Roger @Roger - almost 3 years ago
Pro Bowl receiver Thomas retiring as a Bronco
1:07 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Demaryius Thomas announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday in a typically understated fashion for the four-time Pro Bowl selection.Quiet off the field, driven to succeed on it, Thomas -- known as "D.T.'' to most everyone associated with...continued
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Kristina @Kristina - over 4 years ago
Prescott pristine in opener amid extension talks
7:36 PM ETARLINGTON, Texas -- By not agreeing to a contract extension before the season, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is betting on himself.He put his cards on the table in the Cowboys' 35-17 season-opening victory Sunday against the New York Giants.Prescott co...continued
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Leda @Leda - over 4 years ago
Source: Elliott, Cowboys have 6-year extension
6:57 AM ETThe Dallas Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott have come to terms on a six-year, $90 million contract extension, a source told ESPN on Wednesday.The deal has $50 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Ed Werder, surpassing Todd Gurley's $45 million as the most for an ...continued
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Jessika @Jessika - over 2 years ago
Aaron Rodgers enters offseason of speculation about Packers' future after playoff dud
11:31 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. – It’s speculation season now that the Green Bay Packers’ actual season ended with a thud.As usual, Aaron Rodgers is in the middle of it all.In what could be considered his greatest playoff failure, the likely season MVP failed to lead the Packe...continued
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Erik @Erik - about 3 years ago
Prepped? Rodgers tried to 'crush' 'Jeopardy!' role
Apr 2, 2021How did Aaron Rodgers prepare for his two-week run as "Jeopardy!" guest host?Exactly how you would expect the Green Bay Packers quarterback to do it: like he was preparing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Championship Game.Even though Rodgers has watched...continued
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Muriel @Muriel - over 1 year ago
Panthers rip penalty as Mayfield denied revenge
4:33 PM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Baker Mayfield didn't get his revenge against the Cleveland Browns thanks in part to what Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey referred to as "horrid'' roughing the passer penalty on defensive end Brian Burns, but he came close.A...continued
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Allene @Allene - over 3 years ago
Washington vaults into first place in NFC East
7:58 PM ETThe Washington Football Team dropped its former name, had a coach who faced cancer and benched its quarterback after four weeks this season. Washington wasn't anyone's pick to contend in the NFC East; it was more likely to compete for a top-five draft pick.That'...continued
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Torey @Torey - over 4 years ago
QB Goff: Rams' 3rd straight loss a 'gut check'
7:28 PM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballLOS ANGELES -- Behind a large contingent of fans chanting, "Let's go, Niners!" at the L.A. Memorial ...continued
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Giovanni @Giovanni - almost 2 years ago
Wright retires as Seahawk after 11 NFL seasons
3:36 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. -- Veteran linebacker K.J. Wright signed a ceremonial one-day contract Wednesday to retire as a member of the Seattle Seahawks, the team announced.Wright's retirement ends an 11-year playing career that included 10 seasons as a ...continued
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Nestor @Nestor - over 4 years ago
Friends Larry Fitzgerald, Kevin Streelman tackle Pebble Beach again
6:00 AM ETSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Anyone can see just how good Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is at football, but Fitzgerald's acumen on the golf course isn't as public.This week, however, Fitzgerald's golf game will be on full display when he pairs with PG...continued
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Adelia @Adelia - almost 5 years ago
Redskins WR Josh Doctson: 'I think I'm hitting free agency next year'
1:00 AM ETASHBURN, Va. -- The production hasn't matched the investment. And that means receiver Josh Doctson is likely entering his final season in Washington. There have been flashes; there has been frustration. There have been others to blame; there are times it's all o...continued
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Webster @Webster - over 1 year ago
Hamlin conveys gratitude in 1st public comments
7:54 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Bills safety Damar Hamlin shared his first public comments since suffering cardiac arrest on Jan. 2 by posting a nearly six-minute video to his Instagram account on Saturday night thanking everyone for the continued support...continued
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Josiah @Josiah - about 2 years ago
Prolific Raiders passer Lamonica dies at age 80
3:35 PM ETDaryle Lamonica, the aptly nicknamed "Mad Bomber" thanks to his affinity for the deep pass, and who led the Raiders to their first Super Bowl when he won the 1967 AFL MVP award, has died at the age of 80.The Fresno County Sheriff's Office said Lamonica died at h...continued
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Maida @Maida - over 2 years ago
Steelers GM Colbert stepping down after draft
2:03 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- Longtime Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert will step down after the 2022 NFL draft in April, team owner Art Rooney II said Friday."We have left the door open, Kevin and I, to possibly have him fill an ongoing role after the draft," Rooney said...continued
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Cyril @Cyril - over 4 years ago
Artist says Antonio Brown sent 'intimidating' texts
Sep 20, 2019The lawyer for a woman who earlier this week alleged sexual misconduct by Antonio Brown reached out to the NFL on Thursday night after the wide receiver apparently sent what were described as threatening text messages to her client, Sports Illustrated reports....continued
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Jimmy @Jimmy - over 1 year ago
Dak laments 'unacceptable' INTs, vows response
12:10 AM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- For the third time in his career, Dak Prescott had the Dallas Cowboys in the divisional round of the playoffs, and for the third time, his season ended there.This time, it was in a 19-12 loss on Sunday to the San Francisco 49ers, the same...continued
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Ariel @Ariel - about 4 years ago
Source: Clowney-Seahawks reunion not likely
3:21 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN While Jadeveon Clowney remains open to re-signing with the Seattle Seahawks, the defensive end would have to take significantly less money than what the team previously offered him in order for a reunion to happen, a league source told ESPN.T...continued
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Patrick @Patrick - over 1 year ago
Colts bench Ryan, will start Ehlinger rest of way
2:09 PM ETStephen HolderESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- With the Colts' offensive woes reaching worrisome proportions, the team decided on a dramatic shift at its most important position.Indianapolis is promoting Sam Ehlinger to starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Was...continued
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Kraig @Kraig - over 1 year ago
'Like a movie': Pats' late punt return TD stuns Jets
7:01 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- There had not been a punt return for a touchdown across the NFL this season until New England Patriots rookie Marcus Jones delivered one Sunday -- and it couldn't have come in more exciting fashion.Jones' 84-yard return for a touchdown, in w...continued
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Assunta @Assunta - almost 3 years ago
Tremaine Edmunds' best football ahead of him as extension with Buffalo Bills nears
Jul 22, 2021Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- When it comes to Buffalo Bills players who are due for sizeable contract extensions in the near future, much of the conversation (deservedly) surrounds quarterback Josh Allen, who stands to become one of the highest pa...continued
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