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Abbie @Abbie - over 1 year ago

Colts' Irsay defends Saturday hire: 'Fully capable'

11:01 PM ETStephen HolderESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts owner Jim Irsay on Monday night vigorously defended his stunning decision to hire former Indianapolis offensive lineman Jeff Saturday as his team's interim head coach, saying the first-time NFL coach is "fully experience...continued

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Webster @Webster - about 3 years ago

Ex-NFL WR Vincent Jackson found dead at 38

4:46 PM ETFormer NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead Monday in a Florida hotel room, according to The Hillsborough County (Florida) Sheriff's Office.The body of the 38-year-old Jackson was found at approximately 11:30 a.m. ET on Monday at the Homewood Suites ...continued

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Jessika @Jessika - almost 4 years ago

Browns' Garrett on new deal: 'Time to prove it'

12:47 PM ETMyles Garrett said Thursday that he's ready to live up to the distinction of being the highest-paid defender in NFL history."Now I have to assert myself as top dog," he said. "I feel like I'm confident and ready to do that."Time to prove it."On Wednesday, the C...continued

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Kari @Kari - over 2 years ago

Report: AB allegedly got fake COVID-19 vax card

5:17 PM ETTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown has been accused of obtaining a fake COVID-19 vaccination card, according to the Tampa Bay Times.The Times reported Thursday that, according to Steven Ruiz -- a former personal chef for the wide receiver -- Brown ...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - about 4 years ago

Sources: Rams trading WR Cooks to Texans

7:12 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 basketballThe Los Angeles Rams have agreed to trade wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Houston Texans, sources...continued

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Bobby @Bobby - almost 4 years ago

AB pleads no contest to felony burglary-battery

3:32 PM ETAntonio Brown pleaded no contest Friday to a felony burglary with battery charge and two lesser misdemeanor charges related to a January incident with a moving truck company outside his home in Hollywood, Florida.Brown will face no jail time, though he will have...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - 3 months ago

Will King's diagnosis bring a thaw between Harry and William?

After the King's cancer announcement, is there any sign of eased tensions between Prince Harry and Prince William?

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Dayton @Dayton - almost 2 years ago

Leaner Dak glad offseason not devoted to rehab

4:55 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- A year ago, Dak Prescott was not fully cleared to take part in the Dallas Cowboys' minicamp as he worked his way back from a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle.Now?"I think I'm so, so much further along than I was last year at ...continued

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Jessika @Jessika - almost 4 years ago

Cards' Peterson, a diabetic, weighs pandemic risk

1:26 AM ETLiving with diabetes might force Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson to decide whether or not to play should the NFL return to action this season in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.Peterson, who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes during the 2014 ...continued

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Moises @Moises - about 2 years ago

Saints promote Nielsen and Richard to co-DCs

3:26 PM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints have promoted assistant coaches Ryan Nielsen and Kris Richard into the roles of co-defensive coordinators under new head coach Dennis Allen, the team announced Wednesday.Nielsen and Richard will continue to oversee the Sai...continued

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Sandrine @Sandrine - almost 3 years ago

Julio on targets: I'm a team guy, not stat guy

4:11 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Titans wide receiver Julio Jones has already made a positive first impression with his new team.Jones...continued

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George @George - over 4 years ago

Rams' Gurley: 'I guess I felt like the old Todd'

2:59 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 basketballLOS ANGELES -- In an apparent departure from previous game plans this season, the Los Angeles Rams o...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - about 1 year ago

Hall of Fame NFL executive Beathard dies at 86

4:57 PM ETBobby Beathard, who spent more than three decades as an NFL executive, has died at the age of 86.His death on Monday was from complications from Alzheimer's disease at his home in Franklin, Tennessee, his son Casey told The Washington Post.A 2018 Pro Football Ha...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - over 4 years ago

Panthers rule out Newton (foot) against Cardinals

2:49 PM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers on Friday officially ruled quarterback Cam Newton out and named Kyle Allen the starter for Sunday's game in Arizona against the Cardinals.Newton aggravated a sprained left foot in his last outing, a Thursday night loss to...continued

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Madalyn @Madalyn - over 4 years ago

WR Metcalf dubs self 'Wolverine' after quick return

7:44 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. -- DK Metcalf declared himself "100 percent" on Thursday and said he's ready to play in Sunday's regular-season opener, which will be all of 19 days after he had surgery on his knee.That quick recovery is why the Seattle Seahawk...continued

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Maureen @Maureen - over 4 years ago

Jets WR Enunwa out for season with neck injury

10:43 AM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. - New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa will miss the remainder of the season with an unspecified neck injury, his second significant neck injury in the last 25 months.Coach Adam Gase, who confirmed the injury Wednesday, wouldn't comment ...continued

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Elliott @Elliott - almost 5 years ago

Suspended Peterson plans to play in preseason

7:39 PM ETGLENDALE, Ariz. -- Suspended Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson is planning on playing in the preseason as he prepares to miss the first six games of the regular season after violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.On Wednesday,...continued

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Abbie @Abbie - about 4 years ago

AB apologizes to Steelers for being a distraction

10:05 AM ETAntonio Brown issued a public apology to the Pittsburgh Steelers, telling 93.7 The Fan on Thursday that he is sorry for being a distraction."I apologize to those guys for the distractions, the unwanted attention that I probably caused those guys," Brown told th...continued

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Clarissa @Clarissa - about 3 years ago

Goff: Rams wanted to move on; 'feeling's mutual'

1:06 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 basketballQuarterback Jared Goff says he's ready to move on in the aftermath of a blockbuster trade that dealt h...continued

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Giles @Giles - over 2 years ago

Wilson, Darnold focus on opener, not each other

6:05 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Zach Wilson and Sam Darnold met for the first time last offseason at a training facility in San Clemente, California, Darnold's hometown. At the time, Darnold still was the New York Jets' quarterback.Their next meeting will have greater mea...continued

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Abbie @Abbie - over 3 years ago

Vote of confidence: Politicians eye Saleh for Lions

10:40 AM ETA group of Michigan state legislators have sent a letter to Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp urging her to hire San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as the team's next head coach.Saleh, who is a native of Dearborn, Michigan, grew up in the...continued

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George @George - over 2 years ago

Taylor-made win: Colts RB with 5 TDs vs. Bills

4:14 PM ETORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Jonathan Taylor didn't only carry the Indianapolis Colts back into the thick of the AFC playoff race -- he likely also carried himself into the thick of the MVP race.Taylor had a career-high 32 carries for 185 yards, and he became just the ...continued

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Patrick @Patrick - almost 4 years ago

Fromm apologizes for 'elite white people' text

2:48 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm apologized Thursday after screenshots emerged of a text conversation in which he said only "elite white people" should be able to purchase guns.The conversation, which took place in 2019 and wa...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - over 1 year ago

Seahawks receiver Lockett breaks finger in loss

2:53 AM ETBrady HendersonESPN SEATTLE -- If the Seahawks are going to turn their recent slide around in time to make the playoffs, they'll likely have to do it without Tyler Lockett.Seattle's leading receiver broke a bone in his index finger late in the team's 21-13 loss ...continued

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Sandrine @Sandrine - over 4 years ago

Jets DC objects to OBJ's claim of 'cheap shots'

2:45 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams refuted Odell Beckham Jr.'s accusations that he coaches his players to injure opponents, claiming Friday, "We don't do that. Never done that anywhere I've been."Williams also seemed to scof...continued

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