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Meggie @Meggie - over 3 years ago

Eagles' Cox, Kelce support Wentz amid demotion

5:35 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Some key veterans on the Philadelphia Eagles threw their support behind quarterback Carson Wentz on Wednesday, a day after rookie Jalen Hurts was named the starter for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints.Defensive tackle Fletcher Cox sto...continued

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Pablo @Pablo - about 3 years ago

Chiefs activate Robinson; Bucs' AB questionable

3:41 PM ETAdam TeicherCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City StarJoined ESPN in 2013Jenna LaineCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered the Buccaneers since 2009Joined ESPN in 2016Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson was activated off the N...continued

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Elaina @Elaina - over 2 years ago

Hometown hospital cuts ties with QB Cousins

6:03 PM ETEAGAN, Minn. -- A day after Kirk Cousins doubled down on his stance regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, a hospital Cousins partners with in his hometown of Holland, Michigan, cut ties with the Minnesota Vikings quarterback.Cousins, who is unvaccinated, was activated...continued

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Immanuel @Immanuel - over 2 years ago

Belichick not planning to stop as he enters 70s

10:17 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Bill Belichick, who turns 70 in April, says he still wants to coach in 2022 and will begin the process of moving forward after his New England Patriots team was rocked by the Buffalo Bills 47-17 in the wild-card round of the AFC playoffs Sa...continued

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Zetta @Zetta - almost 4 years ago

49ers to donate $1M to groups 'creating change'

12:34 AM ETAmid protests all over the country following George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, Jed York, the San Francisco 49ers' chief executive officer, announced Saturday that the 49ers are donating $1 million to "local and national organizations who are creating change....continued

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Anderson @Anderson - almost 5 years ago

Agent: Chargers' Gordon wants trade if no deal

11:27 AM ETRunning back Melvin Gordon has informed the Los Angeles Chargers that unless he receives a new contract, he will not report to training camp and he will demand a trade, his agent Fletcher Smith told ESPN.Smith said he and Gordon did not want to go this route, b...continued

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Hank @Hank - over 1 year ago

Cardinals GM Keim taking health-related leave

6:40 PM ETArizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim is taking a leave of absence for health-related reasons, the team announced Wednesday.Vice president of player personnel Quentin Harris and vice president of pro personnel Adrian Wilson will handle Keim's duties on an...continued

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Elody @Elody - over 2 years ago

Jets WR Davis (hip) not expected to play Sunday

11:28 AM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis suffered a hip-flexor injury Thursday and is not expected to play Sunday, meaning quarterback Mike White likely won't have the team's top playmaker in his NFL starting debut."It's not looking good," ...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - over 2 years ago

Sources: Collins tried to bribe drug-test collector

9:43 PM ETDallas Cowboys right tackle La'el Collins was suspended after trying to bribe the league's drug-test collector, sources told ESPN.Players cannot be suspended for positive marijuana tests under the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, but Collins' issue was mul...continued

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Ericka @Ericka - almost 2 years ago

J. McCourty, from 0 wins to Super Bowl, retires

5:35 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN Veteran cornerback Jason McCourty announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday, marking the end of a 13-season career for the former sixth-round draft pick.Originally drafted in 2009 by the Tennessee Titans, with whom he played eight ...continued

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Emmie @Emmie - over 4 years ago

In win, Saints steamed at another officiating error

12:17 AM ETNEW ORLEANS -- Another controversial officiating mistake nearly cost the New Orleans Saints in their return to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Monday night.NFL senior vice president of officiating Al Riveron admitted that the Saints should have had 15 more secon...continued

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Delia @Delia - about 3 years ago

Source: WR Samuel gets $34.5M deal with WFT

8:08 PM ETFormer Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel is signing a three-year, $34.5 million deal with the Washington Football Team, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.A second-round draft pick by the Panthers out of Ohio State in 2017, Samuel finall...continued

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Bart @Bart - over 3 years ago

Sources: Lions CB Coleman being placed on IR

9:14 AM ETDetroit Lions cornerback Justin Coleman is being placed on injured reserve, according to multiple sources, after suffering a hamstring injury in the first half of Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Chicago Bears.The earliest Coleman could return from injured reserve wou...continued

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Immanuel @Immanuel - almost 4 years ago

Ravens' Stanley hoping to get paid like top LT

4:12 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Ronnie Stanley was the best left tackle in the NFL last season, and the Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman believes his next contract should reflect that."I definitely want to get paid my value and what I feel I'm worth," Stanley said Thursd...continued

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Jessika @Jessika - over 2 years ago

Sherman injury deals 'hard hit' to Bucs secondary

9:04 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' secondary -- already ravaged by injuries and missing three starters -- was dealt another tough blow Thursday night, with cornerback Richard Sherman sustaining a hamstring injury early in the first quarter of the 28-22 wi...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - over 1 year ago

Bills safety Poyer on track to play against Rams

4:47 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills know they will be without cornerback Tre'Davious White for at least the four games of the season as he remains on the PUP list recovering from a torn ACL. In the meantime, the team will need all of th...continued

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Myles @Myles - about 4 years ago

Buccaneers bring back veteran lineman Suh

2:22 PM ETThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh on Thursday.The Bucs did not disclose terms of the deal, but sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter that Suh signed a 1-year deal worth $8 million.Suh, who signed a one-year deal with the Buccaneers l...continued

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Rex @Rex - over 4 years ago

Brady passes Favre, eyes Peyton on all-time list

9:19 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady moved past Brett Favre into third place on the NFL's all-time passing yardage list in Sunday's victory over the Washington Redskins, and is now 18 yards away from passing Peyton Manning into the No....continued

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Ericka @Ericka - about 2 years ago

Source: Steelers set to promote Austin to DC

1:16 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- The Steelers didn't have to look far to find their next defensive coordinator.The organization is finalizing a deal with senior defensive assistant and secondary coach Teryl Austin to replace outgoing defensive coordinator Keith Butler, who retired...continued

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Raoul @Raoul - over 4 years ago

Bennett clarifies: No talk with Jerry about anthem

8:25 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Defensive lineman Michael Bennett said his trade to the Dallas Cowboys did not include a conversation with owner and general manager Jerry Jones regarding standing for the national anthem before the acquisition became official.Bennett has stood ...continued

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Allene @Allene - over 4 years ago

Bills release veteran RB McCoy after down 2018

9:46 AM ETESPN News Services The Buffalo Bills have released veteran running back LeSean McCoy.McCoy, 31, ran for a career-low 514 yards in 2018, sparking outside conversation about whether the two-time All-Pro could still be productive. He has played 10 years in the leag...continued

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Giovanni @Giovanni - about 2 years ago

Source: Titans sign Landry for 5 years, $87.5M

9:10 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 managed to get a long-term deal done with Harold Landry, announcing on Tuesday n...continued

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Dayton @Dayton - about 2 years ago

Falcons cut pass-rusher Fowler after 2 seasons

4:09 PM ETThe Atlanta Falcons released Dante Fowler Jr. on Wednesday, moving on from the outside linebacker with one year left on his contract.Fowler had taken a pay cut entering the 2021 season as part of a reconfigured contract and then failed to hit any of the incentiv...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - about 4 years ago

NFL committee waves off PI reviews, sky judge

2:00 PM ETThe NFL competition committee has decided not to endorse a renewal of replay review for pass interference, according to a list of rule proposals released Friday by the league.The committee also declined to endorse a pair of team proposals for versions of a sky j...continued

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Teagan @Teagan - almost 5 years ago

Sources: Edelman sidelined with thumb injury

10:29 AM 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 booksField YatesCloseESPN Insider Super Bowl LIII MVP Julian Edelman, ...continued

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