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Rowan @Rowan - over 2 years ago

Jets bring back QB Flacco in trade with Eagles

6:26 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- With Zach Wilson sidelined at least two games with a sprained knee, the New York Jets secured quarterback insurance on Monday. They reacquired Joe Flacco in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, both teams announced Monday. It cost the Jets...continued

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Teagan @Teagan - almost 5 years ago

Joe Namath and his fur coat the scene-stealer in 'Peyton's Places'

7:05 AM ETIn the debut of "Peyton's Places," Peyton Manning captures the essence of Joe Namath, then and now.His bravado. His cool. His coat.Ah, yes, the fur coat. It's a scene-stealer, the highlight of the conversation between the two famous quarterbacks.To celebrate 100...continued

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Maida @Maida - almost 2 years ago

Browns' Watson facing lawsuit from 23rd woman

6:23 PM ETAnother woman has filed a lawsuit against Deshaun Watson, joining 22 others who accused the Cleveland Browns quarterback in civil cases filed in 2021 of inappropriate sexual conduct during massage sessions.In the 23rd civil case filed Tuesday in Texas against Wa...continued

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Hulda @Hulda - about 3 years ago

Sources: Fins to waive RT Wilson days after trade

11:20 AM ETDAVIE, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins are planning to waive 2020 first-round offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson just days after acquiring him in a trade with the Tennessee Titans, sources told ESPN.Wilson was hours late for his physical and team onboarding process, ski...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - over 1 year ago

49ers' LT Williams questionable vs. Dolphins

5:49 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- In the early minutes of the San Francisco 49ers' Friday practice, there was plenty for them to be optimistic about on the injury front.Running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) and defensive lineman Arik Armstead (foot, ankle) were again par...continued

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Immanuel @Immanuel - about 1 year ago

Rodgers to decide future during darkness retreat

3:42 PM ETAaron Rodgers hopes the darkness will help him see the light about his future.The Green Bay Packers' quarterback said Tuesday on "The Pat McAfee Show" that he will embark on a four-day/four-night "darkness retreat" soon after the Super Bowl on Sunday."I've got a...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - over 2 years ago

Lawrence sparks Jags' offense in brilliant showing

5:57 PM ETInjuries to four of the Jacksonville Jaguars' five starting offensive linemen nearly convinced coach Urban Meyer to not play quarterback Trevor Lawrence in the preseason finale against Dallas on Sunday, but the need for Lawrence and the first-team offense to get...continued

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Casper @Casper - almost 2 years ago

Jets QB Wilson bulks up, feels 'better' bigger

6:32 PM ETThe New York Jets expect to see a bigger and better Zach Wilson in 2022. He already has checked the "bigger" box.After finishing last season at 208 pounds, the second-year quarterback reported to OTA practices this week at 221 pounds -- a designed weight gain th...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - over 4 years ago

Boyd says Bengals 'got embarrassed' by Steelers

1:35 AM ETPITTSBURGH -- Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd didn't step around the obvious after a 27-3 blowout loss to the rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night."We got embarrassed," Boyd said. "Straight like that. It sucks."What Boyd can tolerate, he said, i...continued

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Elliott @Elliott - almost 3 years ago

LaFleur wants Rodgers back 'in the worst way'

3:08 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Nothing has changed in Aaron Rodgers' standoff with the Packers, and nothing has changed in the way the team feels about its quarterback either.In fact, Matt LaFleur doubled down on his desire to continue coaching the reigning NFL MVP."I've go...continued

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - about 4 years ago

Patriots' plane delivering 1.2M masks from China

7:06 AM ETThe New England Patriots' team plane is being used to transport 1.2 million N95 masks from Shenzhen, China, to the United States.According to The Wall Street Journal, the transfer was the result of multiple global negotiations and the Massachusetts governor, Cha...continued

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Emmie @Emmie - over 3 years ago

Seahawks put DE Jackson on IR after knockout

4:42 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN The Seattle Seahawks have put defensive end Branden Jackson on injured reserve eight days after he was briefly knocked unconscious during a scrimmage.Coach Pete Carroll said doctors recommended Jackson not play this season after discovering a...continued

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Eleanora @Eleanora - almost 2 years ago

Ex-Raider Ruggs' BAC to be allowed as evidence

2:07 PM ETAnthony OlivieriESPN.com A Las Vegas judge ruled Tuesday that blood alcohol tests are permitted as evidence in the case of former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, who has been accused of driving 156 mph while drunk, causing a crash that killed 23...continued

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Dayton @Dayton - over 3 years ago

Smith reaches deal to become Falcons' coach

4:55 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityThe Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with Arthur Smith to be the team's new head coach, it was announced Friday.Smith...continued

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Casper @Casper - about 4 years ago

Dickerson to talk fans' logo concerns with Rams

3:23 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 basketballTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson has offered to be the voice of Los...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 3 years ago

Sources: Falcons offer Smith head-coaching job

6:37 AM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityThe Atlanta Falcons have made an offer to Arthur Smith to become their next head coach, sources told ESPN's Dianna Russin...continued

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Kristina @Kristina - over 1 year ago

Gruden: Emails 'shameful,' but I'm 'good person'

6:47 PM ETFormer Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden, for the first time, publicly addressed the email controversy that cost him his job last October.Gruden, who filed a lawsuit against the NFL last year alleging the league singled him out, spoke Tuesday at the Little Rock...continued

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Ericka @Ericka - almost 3 years ago

Bears' Nagy 'absolutely' gets Foles' trade value

10:23 AM ETLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy understands Nick Foles' trade value better than anybody.One year after Nagy helped spearhead the Bears' acquisition of Foles from the Jacksonville Jaguars, the veteran quarterback's name is being bandied a...continued

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Maida @Maida - about 2 years ago

Healthier Prescott 'excited' to hit ground running

11:42 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Dak Prescott is a week into the Dallas Cowboys' 2022 official offseason program, but he already feels "completely different" than he did at this time in 2021 as he worked back from a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle."A year ...continued

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Meggie @Meggie - about 4 years ago

Source: Cowboys reach deals with Zuerlein, Poe

4:12 PM ETVeteran kicker Greg Zuerlein, who had nine missed field goals in 2019 for the Los Angeles Rams, agreed to a three-year, $7.5 million deal with the Dallas Cowboys, with $2.25 million guaranteed, sources confirmed to ESPN's Todd Archer on Friday.Also Friday, the C...continued

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Marie @Marie - over 4 years ago

Mayfield: Giants' pick of Jones 'blows my mind'

9:53 AM ETInclude Baker Mayfield as another person surprised by the New York Giants' decision to draft quarterback Daniel Jones earlier this year."Blows my mind," the Cleveland Browns quarterback told GQ in a wide-ranging interview released Tuesday. "Some people overthink...continued

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Elian @Elian - over 4 years ago

Lynch: Bosa injury 'significant,' to miss preseason

10:18 AM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has a "significant" ankle sprain and will not play in the preseason, general manager John Lynch said Thursday morning.Lynch told KNBR Radio in San Francisco that Bosa, the No. 2 overall pick in ...continued

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Jessika @Jessika - almost 5 years ago

Pats experiment with switching QB Etling to WR

8:51 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, who has a notable history of experimenting with players in different positions, has thinned out the team's quarterback depth chart by switching former LSU starter Danny Etling to wide receiver.The P...continued

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Angus @Angus - over 1 year ago

Bills' Hamlin encouraging people to learn CPR

7:34 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Damar Hamlin has teamed up with the American Heart Association to encourage people to learn how to perform CPR.In a video posted to Instagram, the Buffalo Bills safety announced the launch of the "Damar Hamlin 3 for Heart C...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - about 2 years ago

NFL combine Saturday preview: Defensive linemen and linebackers take the field

7:00 AM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- Saturday will be the third day of on-field workouts at the NFL's scouting combine inside Lucas Oil Stadium.NFL Network will carry live coverage of on-field drills starting at 4 p.m. ET. ESPN's NFL Live will originate from Indianapolis with a 2 p....continued

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