American Football

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Elvie @Elvie - over 4 years ago

Titans bench Mariota, insert Tannehill vs. Broncos

6:48 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityDENVER -- The Tennessee Titans finally pulled the plug on Marcus Mariota and inserted Ryan Tannehill at quarterback in ...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - over 4 years ago

QB Jackson dazzles with 5 TD passes vs. Rams

11:13 PM ETLOS ANGELES -- Lamar Jackson was an unstoppable force in one of the greatest performances ever in Monday Night Football history, showing the football world once again why he is perhaps the best player in the game.In a 45-6 rout of the Los Angeles Rams, Jackson ...continued

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Eleanora @Eleanora - over 3 years ago

Super Bowl loss fuels Rams in beatdown of Pats

11:14 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 basketballINGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald had one lasting memory of Super...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - about 3 years ago

TE Rudolph released by Vikings after 10 seasons

6:34 PM ETMINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings have released veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph after 10 seasons, the team announced on Tuesday.The move saves Minnesota $5.1 million against the salary cap for 2021. Rudolph, 31, will become a free agent for the first time in h...continued

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Webster @Webster - almost 3 years ago

Sources: Seahawks cut Smith for off-field issue

Aug 11, 2021Brady HendersonESPN SEATTLE -- Aldon Smith's hopes of continuing his NFL comeback with the Seattle Seahawks are over.The team waived the veteran defensive end, it announced, with sources telling ESPN the move was because of an off-the-field matter. The decisio...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - over 2 years ago

Browns' Mayfield (shoulder) out; Keenum starts

Oct 20, 2021BEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns quarterback Case Keenum will get the start Thursday against the Denver Broncos in place of Baker Mayfield, who is battling a torn labrum in his left, non-throwing shoulder and has officially been ruled out.A limited participant ...continued

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Giovanni @Giovanni - almost 3 years ago

Saints' Payton vents at timing of Thomas surgery

7:44 PM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- Sean Payton expressed frustration Wednesday night over the fact that New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas did not have ankle surgery until June, though he declined to elaborate on why the procedure was delayed.Thomas, who was plagued by th...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - over 2 years ago

Jags: No players cut due to vaccination status

10:41 AM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jaguars released a statement Wednesday morning saying the team didn't release any players on Tuesday because of their vaccination status, one day after head coach Urban Meyer said it was a consideration."Availability is one of the many...continued

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Delia @Delia - over 2 years ago

WFT to retire Taylor's 21 in rare honor for team

9:38 AM ETASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Football Team will retire late safety Sean Taylor's No. 21 jersey, making him only the third player in franchise history to receive such an honor.Taylor's jersey number will be retired during a ceremony before Sunday's home game ag...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - over 3 years ago

Source: Giants believe Jones' injury 'pretty bad'

3:21 PM ETNew York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a hamstring injury in the third quarter of Sunday's 19-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals that could force him to miss some time.A source told ESPN the initial belief is that it's a "pretty bad" hamstring inj...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - about 2 years ago

Howell: Slide 'stressful,' but glad to land in D.C.

4:02 PM ETASHBURN, Va. -- Quarterback Sam Howell called the ending a dream come true. Others could call it an unexpected one. The Washington Commanders drafted Howell with the first pick of the fifth round Saturday, ending a slide for a player many projected as a second-r...continued

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Izaiah @Izaiah - about 3 years ago

Williams stays with 49ers on historic $138M deal

5:40 AM ETTrent Williams and the San Francisco 49ers have reached a six-year, $138.06 million deal that will make him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history, his agency announced Wednesday morning.The deal has $55.1 million in guaranteed money, Williams' agency...continued

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Elliott @Elliott - about 2 years ago

No NFL inquiry into Cowboys cheerleaders claims

2:47 PM ETThe NFL will not be opening an investigation into the events surrounding the Dallas Cowboys' $2.4 million confidential settlement with four members of their cheerleading squad who accused a now-former team executive of voyeurism in their locker room in 2015, a l...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - over 4 years ago

Jerry irked by 'little darling' ref's flag on Garrett

10:06 PM ETARLINGTON, Texas -- Normally reserved coach Jason Garrett initially was unsure why he had been penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct in the Dallas Cowboys' 34-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, and Jerry Jones was exasperated when he learned it was for...continued

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Maida @Maida - over 3 years ago

RB Bell signs with defending champion Chiefs

6:37 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs added some potential punch to their running game Thursday as veteran back Le'Veon Bell has signed a deal to join the defending Super Bowl champions.Bell, who was released by the New York Jets earlier this week, agreed t...continued

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Meggie @Meggie - over 4 years ago

WR Brown files defamation countersuit vs. Taylor

8:44 PM ETAntonio Brown is countersuing Britney Taylor for defamation and interference with his NFL contracts and endorsements, according to documents obtained Wednesday by ESPN.Brown, the subject of an NFL investigation over Taylor's allegations of rape and sexual assaul...continued

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Emmie @Emmie - almost 3 years ago

Steelers' Schobert: Trade 'came out of the blue'

2:24 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- When Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke told Joe Schobert he needed to talk with him after the team's final team meeting Thursday, the veteran inside linebacker knew something was off.But Schobert hardly expected what Baalke told him...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - about 2 years ago

Sources: Bills, WR Diggs reach $104M extension

7:30 AM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Josh Allen will be working with his favorite weapon for years to come, as the Buffalo Bills have reached agreement with wide receiver Stefon Diggs on a four-year, $104 million extension that includes $70 million guaranteed,...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - almost 5 years ago

Skins optimistic after Williams is camp no-show

5:40 PM ETRICHMOND, Va. -- Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams did not report to training camp Wednesday, but coach Jay Gruden expressed optimism about the eventual outcome.Williams' absence wasn't surprising, given that he stayed away from the mandatory minica...continued

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Colin @Colin - over 1 year ago

Lions GM: Goff proved he's starting QB for us

5:32 PM ETEric WoodyardESPN ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Before exiting Lambeau Field on Sunday night, quarterback Jared Goff took a victory lap around the stadium to slap hands with Detroit Lions fans who were hanging around to celebrate.After leading Detroit (9-8) to its first ...continued

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Minnie @Minnie - over 4 years ago

Rehabbing Antonio Brown will be Bill Belichick's biggest challenge yet

6:48 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has taken notable chances on uber-talented, "troubled" star players in the past, and Antonio Brown now shoots to the top of the list.Running back Corey Dillon in 2004. Randy Moss in 2007. Albert Hayn...continued

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Zetta @Zetta - about 4 years ago

NFL combine Friday preview: Offensive linemen, running backs take the field

7:00 AM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- Friday will be the second day of on-field workouts at the NFL scouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium, after the quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends worked out for all 32 teams on Thursday.A look at what you need to know:The workouts: From ...continued

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Hank @Hank - almost 4 years ago

QB Wilson shuns football talk, opens up on race

8:09 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson did not want to talk about football during a video conference call with reporters Wednesday, saying "none of that matters" compared to "life and what the black community is going through right now."...continued

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Josiah @Josiah - over 1 year ago

Steelers WR wants Rudolph to start if Pickett out

1:00 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- With the Steelers' starting quarterback plans still up in the air, wide receiver Diontae Johnson voiced his support for backup Mason Rudolph."Yeah, I want to see him play," Johnson said Thursday when asked if he'd like to see Rudolph "get a shot.""...continued

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Clarissa @Clarissa - about 4 years ago

Moss' son, Thaddeus, out to forge 'own identity'

4:44 PM ETWashington Redskins rookie tight end Thaddeus Moss wants to do what any other pass-catcher does: create separation. The difference is he wants separation from his father's Pro Football Hall of Fame legacy.Moss said he isn't tired of the questions about his last ...continued

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