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Adelia @Adelia - over 2 years ago

Pats' Jones: Tried to make tackle, not injure Burns

4:46 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones said he wasn't trying to injure Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns on a play Sunday that one of Burns' teammates called "completely dirty."The play came near the end of the first qua...continued

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Alan @Alan - over 2 years ago

Packers reach deal with ex-Cowboys LB Smith

8:27 AM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Packers didn't land former All Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore but may have found help for their defense after all in former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith.Smith reached an agreement Thursday morning on a one-year deal, his agent, D...continued

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Priscilla @Priscilla - almost 4 years ago

Colts' Reich expects Rivers to play beyond 2020

11:17 AM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- Colts coach Frank Reich doesn't believe quarterback Philip Rivers' stay in Indianapolis will be for just one year.Reich, speaking Monday, sees a 38-year-old quarterback who still has the ability to play multiple years in the NFL."The spirit of [...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - about 4 years ago

Source: Texans open extension talks with Tunsil

3:44 PM ETHOUSTON -- Left tackle Laremy Tunsil and the Houston Texans have started talking about a multiyear contract extension, with the two sides exchanging preliminary proposals, a source told ESPN's Josina Anderson.Tunsil, whom the Texans acquired in 2019 for a huge p...continued

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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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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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Elliott @Elliott - about 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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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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Felicita @Felicita - about 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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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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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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Assunta @Assunta - about 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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