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Iva @Iva - almost 4 years ago

Ramsey: Rams know where I stand on extension

2:11 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 been in contact with Jalen Ramsey's representatives about a contract exten...continued

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Felicita @Felicita - over 4 years ago

Saints rule out RB Kamara, TE Cook vs. Bears

4:23 PM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints' four-game win streak will be put to a serious test Sunday at Chicago. The team has ruled out running back Alvin Kamara and tight end Jared Cook because of injuries.Kamara (ankle, knee) and Cook (ankle) rank second and thi...continued

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Manley @Manley - over 2 years ago

Tomlin backs taunting rule: Must clean up game

1:22 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- The NFL's increased emphasis on the taunting penalty has been a lightning rod for criticism through the first half of the season, but Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is a proponent of the rule and its enforcement."We're just trying to clean o...continued

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George @George - over 3 years ago

'Dialed in' Mahomes leads Chiefs back to SB

10:17 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- After last weekend's playoff win against the Cleveland Browns, safety Tyrann Mathieu stole a look in the Kansas City Chiefs locker room at injured quarterback Patrick Mahomes. That quick peek told him Mahomes would not only return to play in...continued

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Kraig @Kraig - about 3 years ago

WFT, cheerleaders reach settlement over videos

4:24 PM ETThe Washington Football Team reached a settlement with its former cheerleaders, who appeared in lewd videos made without their knowledge during swimsuit calendar photo shoots in 2008 and 2010.Attorneys for both sides confirmed the settlement, which, one source s...continued

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Bart @Bart - almost 3 years ago

Brady returns to White House to celebrate Bucs

1:22 PM ETAssociated Press WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden welcomed Tom Brady and the Super Bowl-winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the White House on Tuesday, the first visit by the reigning NFL champions since 2017.It was Brady's first visit since 2005 with the New Engla...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - over 2 years ago

Ware, Johnson, Hester among 15 HOF finalists

6:02 PM ETThree players in their first year of eligibility, including one of the league's all-time sack leaders, one of the league's all-time receiving leaders and one of the league's all-time special teams greats, are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class o...continued

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Americo @Americo - almost 5 years ago

Jerry Jones not concerned about Zeke timeline

10:05 PM ETOXNARD, Calif. -- Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones says he believes a contract extension will be reached with running back Ezekiel Elliott, but the organization will not bend in its desire to do a deal that will allow it to keep all its tale...continued

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Kraig @Kraig - over 2 years ago

Giants back Jones as QB, won't trade for Watson

2:46 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants don't appear likely to make major changes at quarterback in 2022, and they definitely won't be in the market for Deshaun Watson."We're not trading for Deshaun Watson," Giants co-owner John Mara said Wednesday after in...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - about 4 years ago

Veteran DE Griffen says goodbye to Vikings, fans

3:02 PM ETMINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings are losing another key member of their defense to free agency.Defensive end Everson Griffen, who spent 10 seasons in Minnesota after being drafted by the franchise in the fourth round in 2010, said goodbye to the state and Vi...continued

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Marjory @Marjory - over 4 years ago

Jets C Kalil had 'hard time moving on' from NFL

4:17 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Shortly after passing his physical and signing a one-year contract Saturday with the New York Jets, Ryan Kalil issued a mea culpa."I want to apologize to anybody publicly or behind closed doors that I criticized for retiring and then coming...continued

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Bobby @Bobby - over 3 years ago

Patriots players, coaches confront reality of positive COVID-19 tests

Oct 8, 2020FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots captain Matthew Slater said late Monday night he was praying there wouldn't be additional positive tests for the coronavirus but fully understood the reality of the situation.That reality has hit the Patriots hard after...continued

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Nelson @Nelson - over 3 years ago

McCarthy says better days ahead for Cowboys

12:30 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- With the Dallas Cowboys beset by injuries to key players, including Dak Prescott, and having lost six of seven games to fall out of contention even in the NFC East, leading to questions about the team's effort, coach Mike McCarthy's first year ...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - over 1 year ago

NFL Week 16 playoff picture and clinching scenarios: Bills win AFC East, Ravens clinch playoff berth

11:26 PM ETESPN staffWith just three weeks left in the 2022 NFL regular season, the playoff picture is shaping up. More teams have claimed their spots in the NFC and AFC. However, the race to the playoffs continues as top teams in both conferences are still looking to loc...continued

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Jerrold @Jerrold - about 2 years ago

Fins out on Watson as Lovie waits on resolution

3:37 PM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- Houston Texans coach Lovie Smith said he has "no idea" if quarterback Deshaun Watson will be on the team's roster next season, but that he thinks both parties will eventually "benefit from the situation."Watson, who requested a trade from the Tex...continued

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Minnie @Minnie - over 1 year ago

Broncos waive RB Gordon after latest fumble

1:40 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Broncos waived running back Melvin Gordon III on Monday after he fumbled Sunday -- for the fifth time this season -- in an overtime loss to the Raiders, Denver's sixth loss in seven games.Gordon, 29, is the Broncos' leader in carries (90)...continued

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Moises @Moises - about 3 years ago

BYU's Wilson shows off big arm for Jets, others

4:20 PM ETBYU quarterback Zach Wilson, widely projected as the second overall pick in next month's NFL draft, delivered an impressive pro day Friday as three teams with top-12 picks made trades that could impact the quarterback order.With 31 teams represented in Provo, Ut...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - over 3 years ago

Packers not bringing back DC Pettine for '21

5:40 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Veteran defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, one of the few assistant coaches Matt LaFleur retained from the previous Green Bay Packers coaching staff, is out after three years with the team and two under LaFleur, the team announced Friday.The ...continued

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Allene @Allene - over 2 years ago

Dak 'ready, excited' for Week 1 return vs. Bucs

3:55 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Dak Prescott has had five full practices since July 27 and no preseason work after missing the final 11 games of the 2020 season, but the Dallas Cowboys quarterback says he is ready for next week's season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers....continued

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Torey @Torey - over 3 years ago

Court: Videos can't be used in Robert Kraft case

11:42 AM ETAssociated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A Florida appeals court ruled Wednesday that police violated the rights of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and others when they secretly video recorded them paying for massage parlor sex acts, barring the tapes'...continued

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Priscilla @Priscilla - about 3 years ago

New Watson lawsuit says QB 'unsent' IG DMs

10:35 AM ETHOUSTON -- Two more lawsuits alleging sexual assault and inappropriate behavior were filed against Deshaun Watson on Tuesday evening, including one that states the Houston Texans quarterback has "unsent" messages on Instagram and has contacted the women who had...continued

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Rose @Rose - over 1 year ago

Source: No recent contact between Snyder, Irsay

1:00 AM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay have not had any contact since Irsay made pointed comments about Snyder at the league meetings earlier this month, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.It cou...continued

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Marie @Marie - over 1 year ago

Payton interested in '23 NFL return for 'right' job

4:07 PM ETSean Payton is working for Fox Sports this season after stepping down from his coaching job with the New Orleans Saints in January, but he says he's interested in returning as an NFL head coach in 2023 for the "right situation.""If the right situation presented ...continued

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Josiah @Josiah - over 4 years ago

'Ghost' buster: Jets praise QB Darnold for growth

5:31 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold didn't pull a Mitchell Trubisky and demand the TV sets in the team facility be turned off. When things got bumpy last month, Darnold blocked out the criticism the old-fashioned way. He focused on his jo...continued

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Angus @Angus - over 1 year ago

Giants' Thibodeaux 'confident' in playing Sunday

4:20 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants top pick Kayvon Thibodeaux says he feels "really confident" in being ready to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Carolina Panthers despite being limited in practice for the second consecutive day. The rookie missed the...continued

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