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Alvah @Alvah - over 3 years ago

Cowboys strength coach Paul rushed to hospital

12:07 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys strength and conditioning coordinator Markus Paul was rushed to a local hospital early Tuesday morning after experiencing a medical emergency, the team announced.Paul, 54, is undergoing further medical tests, and additional infor...continued

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Erik @Erik - almost 3 years ago

Wilfork's son charged with stealing dad's SB rings

6:35 PM ETThe son of former NFL defensive lineman Vince Wilfork was arrested last month and charged with stealing more than $300,000 of his father's jewelry, including two New England Patriots Super Bowl championship rings, according to a police complaint released by the ...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - over 2 years ago

NFL fines Patriots' Dugger for fight with Pittman

9:30 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger was fined $10,520 by the NFL after being ejected for fighting with Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. last weekend.Pittman, who also was ejected, was not fined after the NFL reviewed video...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - over 1 year ago

Steelers QB Pickett expected to start vs. Raiders

1:04 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- After being sidelined with his second concussion in eight weeks, Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett is expected to start against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday night. As of Monday afternoon, Pickett remained in the concussion protocol. Bu...continued

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Iva @Iva - over 3 years ago

Texans interview QB McCown, Caldwell for HC job

5:16 PM ETHOUSTON -- The Houston Texans have interviewed quarterback Josh McCown and former Lions and Colts head coach Jim Caldwell for their head coach opening, the team announced on Friday.Houston signed McCown to a two-year contract on Nov. 4 from the Philadelphia Eagl...continued

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Oren @Oren - over 4 years ago

Kitchens irked Raven not ejected for choking OBJ

6:26 PM ETBALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Ravens are wondering why wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. wasn't ejected for throwing a punch Sunday, and the Cleveland Browns have the same question about cornerback Marlon Humphrey.With 3 minutes, 35 seconds left in the third quarter,...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - over 3 years ago

Source: 'Snacks' Harrison wants to play in 2020

11:02 AM ETDefensive tackle Damon Harrison, who openly contemplated retirement after last season, has decided to play this season and is scheduled to visit next week with the Seattle Seahawks, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The 31-year-old Harrison, a 2016 first-team ...continued

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Emmie @Emmie - over 1 year ago

'Remarkable improvement' from Hamlin, Bills say

10:37 AM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has shown "remarkable improvement" over the past 24 hours, the team said, as he continues his recovery after collapsing on the field during Monday's game.The Bills released an update ...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - about 4 years ago

Source: WR Watkins reworks deal to stay in K.C.

7:47 AM ETWide receiver Sammy Watkins is staying with the Kansas City Chiefs after agreeing to restructure his contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.The source said Watkins' new deal has a maximum value of $16 million, including $7 million in incentives, and contains a no-...continued

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Elian @Elian - over 4 years ago

Penn got Williams' advice before joining Skins

2:29 PM ETRICHMOND, Va. -- New Washington Redskins left tackle Donald Penn wanted to join a team that gave him a chance to start. So he reached out to a friend for advice: Trent Williams.And Penn signed with the team from which Williams remains estranged.Penn kept his con...continued

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Arvid @Arvid - 14 days ago

Germany kit withdrawn over Nazi symbolism fears

Media said the number 44 on the shirts resembled the symbol used by WW2-era Nazi SS units.

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Jaydon @Jaydon - over 1 year ago

Commanders activate Robinson for Titans game

8:44 AM ETASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson has been placed on the 53-man roster and will play vs. the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, six weeks after being shot twice in his right leg.Robinson, who had been placed on the non-football injury li...continued

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Jessika @Jessika - about 4 years ago

Source: Raiders reach 1-year deal with Agholor

2:57 PM ETThe Las Vegas Raiders have reached a one-year deal with free-agent wide receiver Nelson Agholor, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.Agholor, who turns 27 on May 24, flashed brightly at times with the Philadelphia Eagles, but he struggled to find cons...continued

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - about 2 years ago

Super Bowl hero Butler back to Pats on new deal

3:50 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Cornerback Malcolm Butler is returning home, agreeing to a two-year deal worth up to $9 million with the New England Patriots, his agent, Derek Simpson, told ESPN.Butler spent the 2021 season on the reserve/retired list after signing with th...continued

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Pablo @Pablo - over 4 years ago

XFL to send invitations to players for draft

2:32 PM ETKevin SeifertNFL Nation CloseESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008The XFL will begin issuing invitations this week to draft-eligible players, a significant step in fielding an ...continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - over 4 years ago

Cowboys' Witten: 'Jitters were real' in return

2:52 AM ETHONOLULU -- Jason Witten admitted that he had more jitters than he normally would for a preseason game after 15 years in the league.A year away from playing for the Dallas Cowboys will do that to an 11-time Pro Bowl tight end.In his first action since Dec. 31, 2...continued

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Bart @Bart - over 2 years ago

Sources: Reinstated Gordon could play in Week 4

2:50 PM ETThe NFL has informed wide receiver Josh Gordon that he is being reinstated, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday, with the former All-Pro expected to be eligible to play as early as Week 4.Gordon was suspended indefinitely in December 2019 for violations ...continued

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Ericka @Ericka - almost 5 years ago

OBJ: Couldn't reach 'full potential' with Giants

1:00 PM ETCleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. says his departure from the New York Giants was necessary because he felt he "wasn't going to be able to reach my full potential there."Beckham addressed leaving the Giants in an interview with Complex published T...continued

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Felicita @Felicita - over 4 years ago

Rams without TE Higbee; Donald questionable

6:28 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. -- The Los Angeles Rams on Friday officially ruled out tight end Tyler Higbee ...continued

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Leda @Leda - about 4 years ago

RB McCoy 'feels good,' aims to play 2 more years

10:56 AM ETLeSean McCoy said he isn't ready to retire despite his decline in production the past two seasons. In fact, he believes he has multiple seasons left in the NFL."I really just want to play two more years," McCoy said Friday in an interview with SiriusXM NFL Radi...continued

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Angus @Angus - almost 4 years ago

Ex-Cowboys DE Charlton: 'Foot on gas' for Chiefs

2:51 PM ETDefensive end Taco Charlton promised the Kansas City Chiefs would get the best version of him, something that perhaps the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins didn't get in his previous NFL stops."I guess you could say that," Charlton said, when asked whether his r...continued

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Roger @Roger - over 1 year ago

Sources: Warren bolts Big Ten for Bears CEO job

10:22 AM ETCHICAGO -- The Chicago Bears will name Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren as their president and CEO, sources have confirmed to ESPN.Warren will replace outgoing president and CEO Ted Phillips, who announced his retirement last September following the 2022 seaso...continued

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George @George - about 2 years ago

Kyler eyes Cards future, pitched long-term deal

9:39 AM ETAfter weeks of drama, Kyler Murray is making two things clear: He's committed to remaining with the Arizona Cardinals long-term, and he "desperately wants to win the Super Bowl."Murray's agent, Erik Burkhardt, released a lengthy statement Monday saying the star ...continued

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Mariano @Mariano - almost 2 years ago

Bills' Pegula 'progressing well' from health issue

5:47 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is "progressing well" as she deals with her health, per a statement shared by the Pegula family, and she is currently "resting and rehabilitating."The family initially confirmed ...continued

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - over 2 years ago

Bears TE Graham: Felt 'forced' to get vaccine

10:01 AM ETLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham took to social media to express confusion over the NFLPA's proposal to increase the frequency of COVID-19 testing for vaccinated players and staff."Was basically forced into getting the vaccine. Now I'm ...continued

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