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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - over 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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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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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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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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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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Minnie @Minnie - over 4 years ago

Brady says he bulked up to better absorb hits

2:58 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady bulked up entering training camp, adding strength with a specific goal in mind."I wanted to get a little bigger this year and put on a few more pounds and try to absorb the hits a little bit more," ...continued

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Oren @Oren - over 2 years ago

Mayfield having surgery ASAP, won't play Sunday

1:41 PM ETBEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield won't play Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, so that he can move forward with surgery to repair the torn labrum in his non-throwing left shoulder.Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Mayfield's surgery...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - over 4 years ago

Source: Bengals' Green likely out 6-8 weeks

3:31 PM ETAn MRI revealed that Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green has torn ligaments in his left ankle that are likely to sideline him six to eight weeks, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Green is not expected to be ready for the regular-season opener Sept. 8 a...continued

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Mariano @Mariano - over 3 years ago

Patricia: Undlin will call Lions' defensive plays

10:28 AM ETALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Cory Undlin will be calling the defensive plays for the franchise this year, the first time the 49-year-old will call plays in the NFL.Whether the Lions would use Undlin or head coach Matt Patricia as the...continued

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Casper @Casper - about 4 years ago

Cam says he's 'a fish out of water' as free agent

9:01 AM ETQuarterback Cam Newton is a free agent for the first time, and it comes during an unprecedented period when much of the country is shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic.Newton, who was released by the Carolina Panthers in late March, talked about his sit...continued

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Bart @Bart - over 4 years ago

Source: Titans going with Tannehill over Mariota

9:30 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel, desperately in need of a spark on offense, has elected to make ...continued

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Erik @Erik - over 1 year ago

Jones: Dak 'determined' to return against Lions

11:20 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is hopeful Dak Prescott will be able to return to the starting lineup Sunday against the Detroit Lions after missing five games with a fractured right thumb."Well, let's just say this: He's d...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 2 years ago

Suh can make extra $1M after Bucs rework deal

10:31 AM ETField YatesESPN Insider CloseField Yates has previous experience interning with the New England Patriots on both their coaching and scouting staffs. A graduate of Wesleyan University (CT), he is a regular contributor to ESPN Boston's Patriots coverage and ESPN...continued

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Giles @Giles - over 3 years ago

Steelers TE McDonald retires after 8-year career

9:36 AM ETPITTSBURGH -- After four years with the Steelers, tight end Vance McDonald announced his retirement from the NFL through the team Friday morning.In his final season with the Steelers, McDonald had 15 catches for 99 yards. He missed two games after testing positi...continued

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Devin @Devin - over 1 year ago

Bills' Jackson avoids major injury, out of hospital

11:09 AM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills cornerback Dane Jackson has been released from the hospital following a neck injury, with the team saying that he suffered no major injury to his neck or spinal cord.The cornerback was taken off the field in ...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - over 1 year ago

Jets' Saleh concerned over use of Guardian Cap

3:03 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets coach Robert Saleh expressed concern over the new Guardian Cap, saying the protective shells are causing players to use their helmets more than usual -- and he is worried about the potential effects when they are removed later...continued

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Rowan @Rowan - over 4 years ago

Colts WR Hilton on drops: Loss 'totally on me'

1:53 AM ETHOUSTON -- Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton couldn't call NRG Stadium his second home after the way he played Thursday night against the Texans.Instead, Hilton said the Colts' 20-17 loss was "100%" on him after he dropped two key passes in his return...continued

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Immanuel @Immanuel - over 4 years ago

Payton to wait till Sunday to name Saints' starter

5:12 PM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- Sean Payton declined to name the New Orleans Saints' starting quarterback after Friday's practice, saying he will "probably wait until Sunday." But Drew Brees and running back Alvin Kamara both appear to have a good chance of returning from inju...continued

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