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6c170accf2ec5f1d4dbc252c635bb25c Erik @Erik - over 3 years ago
Sources: Taylor's lung punctured by team doctor
11:44 AM ETA Los Angeles Chargers team doctor accidentally punctured quarterback Tyrod Taylor's lung just before kickoff Sunday while trying to administer a pain-killing injection to the quarterback's cracked ribs, league and team sources told ESPN.That is the reason Tayl...continued
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725ac8c62bcc32f06195cf20b372a31a Muriel @Muriel - over 4 years ago
Pats WR Gordon: 'Extremely filled with gratitude'
1:55 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots receiver Josh Gordon says he is now in a better place after serving an eight-month suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.In his first public remarks since being suspended in December and then reinstat...continued
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A6c0c46e61817f7ae594dd513e06b21d Elliott @Elliott - almost 2 years ago
Attorney: Cowboys' Joseph didn't fire fatal shots
3:12 PM ETDallas Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph was a passenger in a vehicle from which gunshots were fired that killed a man last month, but he was not the shooter, according to his attorney, Barry Sorrels."Kelvin Joseph did not shoot Cameron Ray," Sorrels said in a st...continued
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34392094b518c79e322481ceb0004cbf Colin @Colin - almost 2 years ago
QB Smith 'confident' legal issues won't be burden
9:43 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. -- Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith says he doesn't foresee "any problem" resulting from his January arrest on suspicion of DUI.Smith, who is competing with Drew Lock to replace Russell Wilson as Seattle's starter, was ma...continued
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E156d09edb938373e3543d1b385a51d4 Felicita @Felicita - almost 3 years ago
WFT hires NFL's 1st Latina programs coordinator
8:01 AM ETThe Washington Football Team announced Wednesday that it has hired Natalia Dorantes to serve as its coordinator of football programs, making her the first Latina to fill that role in the NFL. Dorantes also will become the third woman to have this job.Dorantes wi...continued
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2f3192374c3e88221a336dc5d319c4a3 Zetta @Zetta - over 4 years ago
Rams RB Gurley doubtful, CB Talib out vs. 49ers
5:12 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 basketballTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said Thursday that running back Todd Gurl...continued
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1a4d3a462311ba36d913731c2e16402c Pablo @Pablo - over 4 years ago
Pats' Gordon reinstated; eligible for reg. season
6:33 PM ETESPN News Services The NFL is reinstating New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon on a conditional basis, the league announced in a statement Friday.Gordon will be able to rejoin the Patriots officially Sunday and is eligible to play in the regular season...continued
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61d3ff630fa6a556085f59f9ba20938e Assunta @Assunta - almost 4 years ago
Sources: Raiders' deal with CB Apple falls through
7:20 PM ETThe Las Vegas Raiders and free-agent cornerback Eli Apple were unable to finalize a contract, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Apple, who played last season with the New Orleans Saints, remains a free agent.Apple had agreed to a one-year contract with the Raide...continued
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96d2c0ccb7cce03f75db3297b9a8af04 Iva @Iva - over 1 year ago
Bills down multiple starters on defense vs. Fins
11:42 AM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills will be without multiple defensive starters for Sunday's early AFC East battle at the Miami Dolphins, with coach Sean McDermott ruling out cornerback Dane Jackson (neck), safety Micah Hyde (neck) and...continued
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0dc07c0d4e39afa6eb19dda76eb11879 Kristina @Kristina - over 4 years ago
Nagy defiant over call to kneel before FG miss
6:19 PM ETCHICAGO -- Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy passionately defended his decision to forgo running another play and have quarterback Mitchell Trubisky take a knee on first down with 43 seconds left to set up a 41-yard field goal by Eddy Pineiro that sailed wide left a...continued
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3fb9059c39d0a39c0a9f0cf17b7858fc Priscilla @Priscilla - over 1 year ago
Rams' Stafford to IR after twice entering protocol
3:00 PM ETLOS ANGELES -- The Rams have placed quarterback Matthew Stafford on injured reserve.Stafford would be eligible to return to the active roster in Week 17.Stafford has not played since he injured his neck in the Rams' Week 11 loss to the New Orleans Saints, a game...continued
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422f200971248def7ffc1673a54fa3cb Grayce @Grayce - almost 3 years ago
Source: James files $15M grievance vs. Broncos
11:09 AM ETFormer Denver Broncos offensive tackle Ja'Wuan James has filed a grievance against the team, seeking $15 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.James, 29, suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in a workout away from the facility last month. James had been guara...continued
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Abe69d7aacc9c6d89b2d1ff5e9ac6ef4 Hank @Hank - over 4 years ago
'Emotional' Pineiro drills 53-yard FG to lift Bears
7:50 PM ETDENVER -- Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro kicked a 53-yard field goal as time expired to propel Chicago to a 16-14 victory over the Denver Broncos.Pineiro finished the game 3-for-3 on field goal attempts, including a 52-yard conversion in the second quarter."I...continued
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517b70d8d6fde87cc5b8e754959e4212 Ezequiel @Ezequiel - about 2 years ago
Stephen Jones confident McCarthy will return
6:12 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones all but ended any speculation about coach Mike McCarthy's job status on Monday.Asked by 105.3 The Fan in Dallas a day after the Cowboys' season ended with a wild-card loss to the San Francisc...continued
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B9fae85d63d3cf084c4f15cdbd0ccaba Giles @Giles - over 2 years ago
49ers waive Rosen after QB's struggles in camp
5:48 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers waived quarterback Josh Rosen on Tuesday, sending the former No. 10 overall pick back to an uncertain football future.With Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance cemented as the Niners' top two quarterbacks and veteran Nate...continued
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37ec91099450fc2fc637c77e78953759 Anderson @Anderson - over 3 years ago
Mahomes, champion Chiefs get Super Bowl rings
10:39 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Even before the Kansas City Chiefs received their Super Bowl LIV championship rings on Tuesday night, coach Andy Reid was making plans for how he would use his."You wear it for special occasions," Reid said earlier in the day. "Or if you wan...continued
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0da67bf7aa16c0b7dda10df8b0c1a695 Alvah @Alvah - over 4 years ago
Beleaguered Trubisky gets start Sun. for Bears
2:41 PM ETLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (right hip pointer) practiced without restrictions for the third consecutive day on Friday and will start against the New York Giants on Sunday at Soldier Field.Trubisky was not given an injury des...continued
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B1adb7ec7ad84fbf0007aae5b870eb61 Alan @Alan - over 3 years ago
Bears' Nagy clarifies he'll name QB next week
10:46 PM ETBears coach Matt Nagy backtracked on Monday and clarified that he intends to reveal the identify of Chicago's starting quarterback sometime early next week.Nagy insinuated over the weekend that he would refrain from naming a starter -- choosing between Mitchell...continued
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F8901f0cff3b25b34627127dbc99fb89 Allene @Allene - over 1 year ago
Chargers without WRs Allen, Williams vs. Falcons
4:59 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 basketballCOSTA MESA, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Chargers exited a bye week expecting to be healthier than when t...continued
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E77c53a55e474cb5ad875ffdba0be8e5 Leda @Leda - over 1 year ago
Browns activate Watson after ban, cut QB Dobbs
2:20 PM ETBEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland officially added Deshaun Watson to its 53-man roster Monday, clearing the way for his Browns debut Sunday against his former team, the Houston Texans.The Browns waived quarterback Joshua Dobbs in a corresponding move.Watson served an 11-...continued
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656f443bf945c1d489be8648db415f13 Cynthia @Cynthia - over 1 year ago
Sources: Panthers listening to CMC trade offers
4:29 PM ETThe Carolina Panthers are listening to other teams about a potential trade for star running back Christian McCaffrey, although a deal might not be easy to complete, league sources tell ESPN.The Panthers rebuffed at least two teams' inquiries into trading for McC...continued
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A6c0c46e61817f7ae594dd513e06b21d Elliott @Elliott - over 4 years ago
Eagles' injury plague leads to canceled practice
11:33 AM ETTimothy McManusPHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles canceled practice Wednesday in favor of a walkthrough, as they deal with a rash of injuries in front of their Week 3 home game against the Detroit Lions."Number one, with the guys that are a little nicked up...continued
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Abe69d7aacc9c6d89b2d1ff5e9ac6ef4 Hank @Hank - over 2 years ago
Cards hope extra rest helpful for injured Murray
7:47 PM ETTEMPE, Ariz. -- A long weekend came at the right time for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.The day after Murray was rolled up on during the Cardinals' final offensive play of their 24-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night, head coach Kliff...continued
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656f443bf945c1d489be8648db415f13 Cynthia @Cynthia - over 2 years ago
Titans' Lewan carted off; rookie Farley tears ACL
9:49 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan was carted off the field on a stretcher in the second quarter of Mond...continued
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3830cba028d7333d81fee686fab573c8 Kari @Kari - over 3 years ago
Saints rent hotel to create optional team bubble
11:40 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. - The New Orleans Saints rented out four floors of the Loews Hotel in downtown New Orleans to create an optional bubblelike atmosphere for players and staff members who choose to stay there during the next month of training camp."It's not a bubble...continued
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