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George @George - over 3 years ago

Cowboys' defensive failures cost Nolan, Tomsula

4:48 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Defensive coordinator Mike Nolan and defensive line coach Jim Tomsula will not be returning to the Dallas Cowboys for the 2021 season, the team announced Friday.Last season, the Cowboys (6-10) allowed the most points in franchise history (473) a...continued

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Gregoria @Gregoria - almost 3 years ago

WFT names Tanya Snyder co-CEO of franchise

11:25 AM ETESPN News Services Tanya Snyder has joined her husband, Dan Snyder, as co-CEO of the Washington Football Team.The franchise made the announcement Tuesday, making her one of a few female CEOs in the history of the league. She is also a co-owner of the franchise ...continued

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Kari @Kari - almost 2 years ago

Ex-Michigan, Lions coach Moeller dies at age 81

6:52 PM ETGary Moeller, who succeeded Bo Schembechler as Michigan's football coach in 1990 and led the Wolverines to three Big Ten titles in five seasons, died Monday at the age of 81, the university announced.The cause of Moeller's death was not specified by the school."...continued

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Alexandro @Alexandro - about 2 years ago

Rivera: Way to fix Commanders' rep is by winning

11:39 AM ETWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera called the organization an "easy target" to attack, but said there's only one way to alter their reputation."Quite honestly I'm tired of it, I really am," Rivera said. "But the only way to fix it i...continued

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Kraig @Kraig - over 2 years ago

49ers say WR Samuel, LB Warner out 1-2 weeks

7:40 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers breathed a collective sigh of relief Monday after receiving important injury news on two of their best players.Niners coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that receiver Deebo Samuel and linebacker Fred Warner suffered gr...continued

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Elvie @Elvie - over 1 year ago

Source: Ravens acquire NFL's top tackler Smith

3:44 PM ETJamison HensleyCloseESPN Staff WriterUniversity of Maryland graduateLives in the Baltimore area with his wife and sonCourtney CroninCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered the 49ers, Raiders and Warriors for the San Jose Mercury News. She joined ESPN in 2017.OWINGS MILLS,...continued

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Ryleigh @Ryleigh - about 1 month ago

OJ Simpson: His life and the trial that defined it

Former American football star OJ Simpson, acquitted of his ex-wife's murder in a 1995 trial, has died at 76.

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Jany @Jany - almost 2 years ago

Vikings' Pettine holds coaching diversity summit

2:59 PM ETEAGAN, Minn. -- Mike Pettine has long understood the problem: a lack of diversity among NFL coaches. This spring, he was inspired to do something about it.Pettine, in his first season as the Minnesota Vikings' assistant head coach, organized a three-day coaching...continued

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - about 4 years ago

Why the Steelers could take QB with their first pick in the 2020 NFL draft

6:00 AM ETThe Pittsburgh Steelers addressed the most glaring gaps in the 2020 roster through free agency, allowing them to target the best playmaker available with their first pick in the NFL draft.That would put the Steelers firmly in the mix for the second wave of avail...continued

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Gregoria @Gregoria - over 2 years ago

Sherman signs with Bucs to bolster secondary

8:50 AM ETVeteran cornerback Richard Sherman has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team announced Wednesday.A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Sherman signed a one-year contract.Sherman had been in discussions with the Buccaneers for several weeks and said on...continued

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Priscilla @Priscilla - over 3 years ago

Seahawks' Jackson loses consciousness after hit

6:26 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN SEATTLE -- The Seattle Seahawks cut their scrimmage short on Saturday after defensive end Branden Jackson was knocked unconscious, coach Pete Carroll said.Replays showed Jackson's helmet colliding with that of offensive tackle Cedric Ogbuehi ...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 2 years ago

Stafford: Toe won't be prohibitive against Bucs

7:12 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford doesn't expect his injured toe to be a factor in Sunday's divisional-round game against the Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida.Stafford suffered the injury in the Rams' regular-season finale against the...continued

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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - over 4 years ago

AB reacts to fines from Raiders, has new helmet

Sep 4, 2019Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown posted on social media a letter he received from the team that detailed about $54,000 in fines for missing time during training camp.Brown's response: WHEN YOUR OWN TEAM WANT TO HATE BUT THERE'S NO STOPPING ME NOW DEV...continued

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Rowan @Rowan - over 4 years ago

Burfict rejects Garrett comparison, blasts Goodell

11:05 PM ETALAMEDA, Calif. -- Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict, suspended for the season after Week 4 for what the NFL deemed an accumulation of dirty play, sounded off Friday about the league's disciplinary system in the wake of Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myl...continued

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Webster @Webster - about 3 years ago

Attorney: Client mistook Rams' Donald for attacker

12:34 AM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballThe attorney representing De'Vincent Spriggs, the man who accused Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman ...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - about 2 years ago

Tannehill went to therapy, was in 'a dark place'

4:01 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans are well aware of how much of an opportunity they cost themselves in their 19-16...continued

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Devin @Devin - over 4 years ago

Jerry Jones dismisses notion of firing Garrett

10:40 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is not taking an emotional ride each week with the futures of head coach Jason Garrett and quarterback Dak Prescott.As good as things appeared during the Cowboys' 3-0 start to the season, Jon...continued

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Allene @Allene - almost 4 years ago

Source: WR Gordon seeking NFL reinstatement

2:07 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN Free-agent wide receiver Josh Gordon applied for reinstatement to the NFL on Wednesday, a source confirmed to ESPN.Gordon was suspended indefinitely by the NFL on Dec. 16 for violations of the league's policies on performance-enhancing substa...continued

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Teagan @Teagan - almost 2 years ago

Gordon: Will fight to stay Broncos' No. 1 RB

5:11 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III believes most people have already designated Javonte Williams as the team's top back, but Gordon said Monday he isn't ready, or willing, to surrender his chance at the job."I told [Broncos general...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 2 years ago

WFT set to unveil new nickname on Feb. 2

9:28 AM ETASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Football Team will announce its new name ahead of the Super Bowl, nearly 19 months after dropping its old one. But team president Jason Wright said it won't be one that became an early favorite on social media.The team announced Tu...continued

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Elaina @Elaina - over 1 year ago

OBJ taken off plane after dispute with flight crew

4:12 PM ETESPN News Services Odell Beckham Jr. was removed from a flight at Miami International Airport on Sunday after police said the free agent wide receiver was "in and out of consciousness" and refused to leave the airplane when asked.Beckham's attorney, Daniel Davil...continued

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Alexzander @Alexzander - almost 5 years ago

Former Seahawks pick McDowell facing charges

1:25 AM ETBrady HendersonESPN Former Seattle Seahawks draft pick Malik McDowell is facing charges of assault, resisting arrest and operating a vehicle while intoxicated, stemming from a February incident in Michigan in which he allegedly fought with two officers after bei...continued

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Leda @Leda - almost 5 years ago

Brady: Don't read anything into selling of house

7:36 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's new contract makes him a free agent after the 2019 season, and it comes at the same time he and wife Gisele Bundchen are attempting to sell their Massachusetts home, which Brady addressed on Monda...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - over 2 years ago

RB-needy Rams land Michel in trade with Patriots

7:25 AM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Rams have acquired Sony Michel from the New England Patriots ...continued

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Hank @Hank - over 2 years ago

Gruden: Emails included vulgar shot at Goodell

10:15 AM ETJon Gruden disparaged NFL commissioner Roger Goodell with a vulgar description in one of several emails that were among the materials provided by the league to the Las Vegas Raiders this past week, Gruden confirmed to ESPN.Gruden's emails also included harsh wo...continued

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