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Elaina @Elaina - over 2 years ago

Panthers waive Ibe after hit injures WR Kirkwood

11:12 AM ETSPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Reserve safety J.T. Ibe was waived by the Carolina Panthers shortly after he delivered an illegal hit to the head of Keith Kirkwood that sent the wide receiver to the hospital in an ambulance during Tuesday's practice, the team's first in p...continued

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Anderson @Anderson - over 2 years ago

Belichick clarifies: Vaccines alone won't fix issues

10:58 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick clarified his remarks on vaccinations Monday, saying even though the team would be better off if everyone was vaccinated, it wouldn't solve all problems.Belichick's comments came five days after he ...continued

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Maureen @Maureen - about 4 years ago

Source: Colorado hiring Dolphins' Dorrell as coach

4:43 PM ETMiami Dolphins assistant head coach Karl Dorrell will become the new head coach at the University of Colorado, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.Dorrell, who coached the Dolphins' receivers, will succeed Mel Tucker, who left the Buffaloes to become...continued

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Ryleigh @Ryleigh - about 4 years ago

Rams' Weddle, 6-time Pro Bowl safety, retiring

4:38 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. -- Veteran NFL safety Eric Weddle announced his retirement on Thursday.Weddle,...continued

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Rose @Rose - over 3 years ago

Bucs head into NFC title game without WR Brown

12:29 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will not have wide receiver Antonio Brown for Sunday's NFC Championship Game at the Green Bay Packers, coach Bruce Arians announced Friday."I just talked to him this morning, and to put him on the plane and fly up there a...continued

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Dayton @Dayton - over 1 year ago

Sources: Ravens to play both Huntley, Brown

9:44 AM ETCINCINNATI -- With Lamar Jackson sidelined, the Baltimore Ravens are preparing to go with an unusual strategy at quarterback to start the playoffs.The Ravens are planning to use both of their quarterbacks -- banged-up backup Tyler Huntley and undrafted rookie An...continued

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Leda @Leda - almost 5 years ago

Source: Packers to release veteran DT Daniels

10:52 AM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- A big salary, an injury and some high-priced additions on defense spelled the end for Mike Daniels with the Green Bay Packers.The team will release Daniels, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday, one day before the Packers' first tr...continued

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Wilmer @Wilmer - over 2 years ago

Cowboys' Lamb confused by NFL's 'weird' fines

4:07 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has been fined nearly $50,000 this season for uniform violations and a wave after his walk-off winning touchdown against the New England Patriots, while Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was fin...continued

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Bobby @Bobby - over 2 years ago

Jets vs. Falcons - Game Summary - October 10, 2021 - ESPN

first QuarterNYJATLFG8:51Younghoe Koo Made 31 Yrd Field Goal14 plays, 62 yards, 6:1403TD1:42Kyle Pitts Pass From Matt Ryan for 2 Yrds, Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Harris, Holder-D.Colquitt.10 plays, 92 yards, 5:16010second QuarterNYJATLTD11:01Hayden Hurst Pass Fro...continued

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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 2 years ago

NFL, union reduce COVID isolation time to 5 days

4:00 PM ETThe NFL and NFL Players Association have reached an agreement to set isolation time at five days for all players who test positive for COVID-19, matching new guidance announced Monday by the Centers for Disease Control, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.The a...continued

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Manley @Manley - over 4 years ago

Jets release Osemele after unauthorized surgery

3:34 PM ETJACKSONVILLE -- After an eight-day standoff with Kelechi Osemele, the New York Jets decided Saturday to release the former Pro Bowl guard, who filed an injury grievance last week against the team.But the battle isn't over.One of Osemele's agents, Andrew Kessler,...continued

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Rex @Rex - over 2 years ago

Source: OL Fulton is 3rd Giant to retire in 4 days

9:25 AM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Veteran offensive lineman Zach Fulton became the third New York Giants player to retire in four days, a source confirmed to ESPN.Fulton had started 44 games the previous three seasons with the Houston Texans. He joined veteran offensive ...continued

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Alan @Alan - over 1 year ago

Peterson denies 'beef' with Murray, has texted QB

4:38 PM ETEAGAN, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson denied Thursday that he has a "beef" with Kyler Murray, saying he meant no disrespect by his recent comments and has reached out to the Arizona Cardinals quarterback in hopes of talking through their ...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - over 1 year ago

Seahawks trade for WR/TE Arcega-Whiteside

4:38 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN SEATTLE -- The Seahawks acquired wide receiver/tight end J.J. Arcega-Whiteside in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for defensive back Ugo Amadi on Monday.The Seahawks were planning to cut Amadi as part of their first wave of r...continued

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Sandrine @Sandrine - about 2 years ago

Sources: Agents threaten boycott of NFL combine

7:55 AM ETWith the NFL scouting combine set to begin next week in Indianapolis, a group of player agents is threatening to organize a boycott of key elements of the annual event if its concerns about a COVID-19 "bubble" for prospects are not addressed, sources told ESPN.T...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - over 2 years ago

Tua talked with Flores, confident in status as QB

5:46 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI -- Amid reports of the Dolphins' interest in trading for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, current starter Tua Tagovailoa was asked whether he felt wanted by the team.He smiled while he answered."I don't not feel wanted," ...continued

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Wilmer @Wilmer - about 4 years ago

Trump pardons former 49ers owner DeBartolo

11:33 AM ETAssociated Press WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has pardoned Edward DeBartolo Jr., the former San Francisco 49ers owner convicted in a gambling fraud scandal.DeBartolo, 73, who helped to build the 49ers' dynasty of the 1980s and '90s, was involved in one ...continued

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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - about 2 years ago

Source: XFL makes pitch in meeting to foil USFL

9:03 AM ETThe XFL continued its efforts to counterprogram the USFL's return to the field by convening a virtual meeting of agents Monday night to pitch them on the league's plans for 2023 and beyond, a source told ESPN.The XFL's top football executives -- Marc Ross, Doug ...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - almost 3 years ago

Cam exits practice; source says hand 'all good'

Jun 4, 2021FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton had his throwing hand examined by the athletic training and medical staff about halfway through the voluntary organized team activity on Friday and didn't participate in the rest of practice.There...continued

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Dayton @Dayton - over 1 year ago

Bears president/CEO Phillips to retire after season

12:58 PM ETLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- After four decades with the Chicago Bears, team president and chief executive officer Ted Phillips has announced he will retire from his role at the conclusion of the 2022 season."I have been truly blessed with the honor of working for the ...continued

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Ismael @Ismael - over 1 year ago

Eagles LT: Parsons should worry about Cowboys

3:40 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Eagles players on Wednesday swatted away comments by Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons, who questioned how much Jalen Hurts has to do with Philadelphia's success.That pushback was made most forcefully by Hurts' blindside protector, left ta...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - about 4 years ago

NFL at odds with GMs on April draft, sources say

9:09 PM ETAdam SchefterCloseESPN Senior Writer ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four booksDianna RussiniThe NFL plans to stick with its April 23-25 schedule for this year's draft despite a rec...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - over 3 years ago

Seahawks re-sign suspended receiver Gordon

11:16 AM ETBrady HendersonESPN The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed suspended wide receiver Josh Gordon, his agent, David Canter, confirmed Thursday.Gordon, 29, applied for reinstatement in mid-June after he was suspended indefinitely in December for violations of the leag...continued

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Giles @Giles - about 4 years ago

Steelers boost depth with signings of 3 from XFL

10:20 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- The Steelers signed a trio of XFL products on Wednesday, supplementing their free-agency signings with two members of the New York Guardians -- including the league's sacks leader -- and one alum of the DC Defenders.The Steelers agreed to contract...continued

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Zetta @Zetta - about 3 years ago

NFL reveals plans for 2021 draft in Cleveland

10:06 AM ETThe NFL is welcoming fans back to the draft, announcing Monday that the event, which will take place in Cleveland from April 29 to May 1, will have a select number of prospects, fans and media in attendance.Clubs will designate a number of draft ambassadors -- ...continued

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