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Elody @Elody - almost 2 years ago

Warrant issued for ex-All-Pro safety Thomas

10:19 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN An arrest warrant for Earl Thomas has been issued in Austin, Texas, after police say the former Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens safety violated a court protective order by sending threatening messages to a woman about her and her child...continued

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Anderson @Anderson - over 3 years ago

Jets DC Williams' cryptic remark adds to tension

9:45 PM ETThe tension is building within the New York Jets' organization.On Friday, defensive coordinator Gregg Williams took a veiled shot at coach Adam Gase's offense, suggesting the defensive struggles aren't entirely the fault of the defense.The 0-5 Jets, who face the...continued

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Casper @Casper - over 4 years ago

Source: Jags upset Jones not fined for Foles hit

8:25 PM ETHOUSTON -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are not happy that the NFL didn't fine Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones for the hit that broke Nick Foles' collarbone early in last Sunday's season opener, a league source told ESPN, because the hit violated th...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - almost 2 years ago

Brees leaving NBC after one season as analyst

7:12 AM ETAssociated Press Drew Brees is officially done at NBC Sports after one year.NBC Sports chairman Pete Bevacqua told The Associated Press that Brees will not be a part of the network's NFL and Notre Dame coverage this year.Following a New York Post report last mon...continued

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Rex @Rex - over 2 years ago

Benson outlines plan to keep Saints, Pels in N.O.

1:06 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson and team officials revealed the teams' long-term succession plans in detail for the first time on Wednesday, telling The Times-Picayune and WVUE-TV that they would be sold with the goal of keepi...continued

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Marjory @Marjory - over 1 year ago

Vikings acquire QB Mullens from Raiders

10:53 AM ETEAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Nick Mullens from the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday for a conditional 2024 draft pick, giving them an additional option behind starter Kirk Cousins amid an uneven summer for his incumbent backups.Mullens ...continued

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Felicita @Felicita - almost 2 years ago

DA moves to dismiss charges against WR Jeudy

11:22 AM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Arapahoe County (Colorado) district attorney's office has filed a motion to dismiss all charges against Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, who was arrested earlier this month on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.A hearing in ...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 4 years ago

Gurley on Thursday games: 'Dumbest thing ever'

10:38 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 basketballLOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has never been a fan of international game...continued

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Madalyn @Madalyn - over 1 year ago

Rams' Kupp to have ankle surgery, headed to IR

12:19 PM ETLOS ANGELES -- Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp will have ankle surgery Wednesday and be placed on injured reserve, coach Sean McVay said Tuesday.Kupp will miss at least four games on injured reserve, but McVay did not rule the receiver out for the rest of the se...continued

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Marlon @Marlon - over 4 years ago

Falcons RB swaps number to honor slain brother

8:21 AM ETFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn gave rookie running back Qadree Ollison permission to switch numbers from No. 32 to No. 30 so Ollison could honor his late brother, who was slain in 2017.Ollison's older brother, LeRowne Harris, wore No. 30 ...continued

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Nelson @Nelson - over 4 years ago

Source: Saints part ways with receiver Meredith

11:44 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints released wide receiver Cameron Meredith on Monday, just four days into his second training camp with the team, a source confirmed to ESPN.The former Chicago Bears standout was hoping to finally return from a major 2017 kn...continued

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Allene @Allene - about 2 years ago

Cowboys give RT Collins permission to find trade

10:00 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- With the Dallas Cowboys believing Terence Steele is their right tackle of the present and future, the team has given La'el Collins' agents, Deryk Gilmore and Peter Schaffer, permission to seek a trade for their client, Schaffer told ESPN's Adam...continued

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Kristina @Kristina - about 2 years ago

NFL will play 3 games on Christmas for 1st time

7:34 PM ETAssociated Press The NFL will capitalize on Christmas Day falling on a Sunday.The league will have three games on Dec. 25 for the first time: two in the afternoon on CBS and Fox, followed by a prime-time contest on NBC. NFL vice president of broadcasting Mike No...continued

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Alexandro @Alexandro - about 4 years ago

Source: Chiefs, RB Washington reach 1-year deal

6:21 PM ETThe Kansas City Chiefs have reached a one-year deal with free-agent running back DeAndre Washington, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.Washington, a fifth-round draft pick in 2016 by the Raiders, also was a teammate of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes at...continued

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Jaydon @Jaydon - over 3 years ago

Sources: NFL nixes Brady-Arians golf outing

7:35 AM ETTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bruce Arians were planning to play golf together during the team's bye week, perhaps on multiple occasions, until the NFL notified the team that it would be in violation of the league's protocols, league sourc...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 1 year ago

Sources: Season likely over for Titans' Tannehill

8:20 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans will "very likely" be without starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill for the remainder of the...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - over 2 years ago

Cam sidelined over protocol 'misunderstanding'

11:13 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton will remain away from the team until Thursday due to a "misunderstanding" on COVID-19 tests "conducted away from NFL facilities," the club announced Monday.Newton's absence comes after he traveled...continued

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Mariano @Mariano - over 3 years ago

Ex-Seahawks CB apologizes for hotel guest sneak

8:04 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN Former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Kemah Siverand, who was waived earlier this month after he was caught trying to sneak a woman into the team's hotel, has issued a public apology for what he called an "inexcusable" mistake."After taking time...continued

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Eleanora @Eleanora - over 4 years ago

Ramsey, in latest turn, leaves for birth of child

Sep 25, 2019JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jalen Ramsey has left the Jaguars because of the impending birth of his second child, and the team has no idea when he will return.That news, which the team announced Wednesday night, is just the latest strange turn in Ramsey's impasse wi...continued

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Kristina @Kristina - over 4 years ago

Trump: Kap should get job 'if he's good enough'

12:16 PM ETPresident Donald Trump said Friday that he would "love" to see Colin Kaepernick return to the NFL "if he's good enough."The president was asked about Kaepernick during a meeting with the media outside the White House. Kaepernick, who last played for the San Fra...continued

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George @George - over 1 year ago

Jerry doesn't rule out Dak, but grip still an issue

10:59 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones would not rule out Dak Prescott from playing Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, but he acknowledged the quarterback's grip on a football is "not well enough to play" at the moment.Speaking ...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - over 3 years ago

Sources: Broncos' bid to start coach at QB nixed

9:19 AM ETThe Denver Broncos are starting undrafted rookie practice squad wide receiver Kendall Hinton at quarterback Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, but the team wanted their starting QB to be Rob Calabrese, their offensive quality control coach for the past two y...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - over 2 years ago

Kingsbury tests positive, to miss Browns game

8:27 PM ETTEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury will miss Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns after testing positive for COVID-19, the team announced Friday night.Kingsbury remains asymptomatic and has taken four tests in the last 24 hours, a sour...continued

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Bart @Bart - over 1 year ago

Jets WR Davis out vs. Patriots due to knee injury

11:07 AM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets lost another key player on offense, announcing Friday that wide receiver Corey Davis (knee) won't play Sunday against the New England Patriots.Davis was injured Sunday, as were running back Breece Hall (knee) and right ta...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - about 3 years ago

Ex-NFL wideout Randle El to coach Lions WRs

9:25 AM ETThe Detroit Lions have once again gone to an ex-NFL player to help fill out their coaching staff, hiring Antwaan Randle El to coach the team's receivers.Randle El was an offensive assistant with Tampa Bay the past two seasons, helping the team win the Super Bowl...continued

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