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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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Gregoria @Gregoria - almost 3 years ago

Chung not satisfied with NFL investigation

11:02 AM ETFormer NFL offensive lineman and assistant coach Eugene Chung called the NFL's statement on its review of his claims that he was told during a job interview he "wasn't the right minority" "a little misleading."Chung, who is Asian American, said he has only had ...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - over 3 years ago

Vikings won't have fans at first 2 home games

10:49 AM ETEAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings will not allow fans in U.S. Bank Stadium for the first two home games of the 2020 season, the team announced Tuesday.The Vikings are scheduled to host the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 13 and the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 27. ...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 4 years ago

Brown: Hopefully burned feet are 'born again'

12:07 AM ETNAPA, Calif. -- Oakland Raiders receiver Antonio Brown offered the most detailed -- and graphic -- description of his frostbitten feet yet.It was on Tuesday night's episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks," when Brown took off his socks and shoes -- "Wanna see it?" he te...continued

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Kristina @Kristina - over 4 years ago

Source: Seahawks waive Lynch in favor of Geno

7:43 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN The Seattle Seahawks have waived quarterback Paxton Lynch, a source confirmed to ESPN on Friday, ending his bid to back up Russell Wilson.That job instead will go to Geno Smith -- as long as tests on his knee don't reveal a serious injury.The...continued

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Clarissa @Clarissa - almost 2 years ago

Source: All-Pro Poyer to attend Bills' minicamp

11:15 AM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer will attend the Buffalo Bills' mandatory minicamp this week after skipping the team's voluntary OTAs amid a request for a contract extension, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Poyer, along with...continued

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Juliet @Juliet - over 4 years ago

Sources: Teams haven't called Kap since workout

9:12 PM ETIn the week since Colin Kaepernick worked out for seven NFL teams at Charles R. Drew High School in Riverdale, Georgia, no teams have reached out to work him out, visit with him or sign him, league sources told ESPN.Kaepernick, 32, remains unemployed, and NFL te...continued

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Torey @Torey - over 1 year ago

Sources: NFL reminds owners of costly firings

4:53 AM ETNFL officials have informed the owners of the league's 32 franchises that teams have spent $800 million on fired coaches and front-office executives over the past five years, league sources told ESPN.The message, delivered this past week at the owners meetings i...continued

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Myles @Myles - over 2 years ago

Steelers trade LB Ingram to Chiefs for draft pick

10:32 AM ETPITTSBURGH -- Steelers outside linebacker Melvin Ingram III is on the move.The Steelers traded Ingram to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a sixth-round pick ahead of the trade deadline, the teams announced Tuesday.Ingram, a former Pro Bowler who spent nin...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - about 2 years ago

Diggs adamant Seahawks 'not in a rebuild mode'

11:24 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN Moving on from Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner has led to the popular perception that the Seattle Seahawks are in rebuilding mode.Based on Pete Carroll's and Quandre Diggs' definition of that term, that's not the case.The subject came up Wed...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - over 4 years ago

Brady adjusting to new helmet, doesn't 'love' it

8:23 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- While Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown says he won't play football unless he can wear his old helmet that is now banned by the NFL, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady acknowledged that it's been an adjustment for him to ge...continued

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Elody @Elody - over 3 years ago

Panthers take precautions after Falcon positive

11:08 AM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers on Wednesday entered the NFL's intensive protocol after Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Marlon Davidson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.The Falcons placed Davidson on the list Tuesday, two days after losing to t...continued

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Rowan @Rowan - almost 4 years ago

Sources: NFL teams have uniform report dates

11:49 AM ETA new NFL collective bargaining agreement approved in March quietly has brought about new training-camp rules that will impact this summer.Whereas teams used to be required to report to training camp 15 days before their preseason opener, 30 NFL teams now must ...continued

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Allene @Allene - about 3 years ago

Harbaugh guarantees Lamar's fifth-year option

7:08 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- For those who had any doubts, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday that the team will pick up quarterback Lamar Jackson's fifth-year option before Monday's deadline."Guarantee it," Harbaugh said on "The Rich Eisen Show."Jackson ...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - over 1 year ago

Police investigating allegations fan hit QB Murray

2:25 PM ETESPN News Services LAS VEGAS -- Police in Las Vegas said Monday they're investigating allegations that a fan in the stands struck Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray amid celebrations of Arizona's 29-23 overtime victory over the Raiders.Murray was high-fiving fro...continued

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Elian @Elian - over 2 years ago

Sources: NFL asking teams for further vax info

1:03 AM ETIn an effort to avoid further suspensions like the ones handed down to Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown and defensive back Mike Edwards, NFL officials spent the past week calling multiple teams to inquire whether players who had gotten COVID-19 h...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - over 4 years ago

Rudolph taking benching with 'team-first attitude'

2:09 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- Mason Rudolph had a hunch what coach Mike Tomlin was going to tell him Tuesday.A few days earlier, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback was benched early in the third quarter for rookie third-stringer Devlin "Duck" Hodges after Rudolph was ineffecti...continued

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Allene @Allene - almost 2 years ago

Hill says he got death threats for Mahomes talk

3:15 PM ETMiami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill said on the newest episode of his podcast that he received death threats on social media after he said he thought Tua Tagovailoa was a more accurate passer than Patrick Mahomes."On every social media account I own, I got ...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - about 3 years ago

Schwartz returning to Titans on defensive staff

11:29 AM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans announced Wednesday that they have added Jim Schwartz to the coaching staff as ...continued

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Ryleigh @Ryleigh - over 1 year ago

Mahomes fantasy PSA: Tough call on KC top WR

3:49 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Pinpointing the Kansas City Chiefs' top wide receiver figures to be a weekly headache for fantasy football players.Patrick Mahomes confirmed as much.Mahomes warned fantasy football players that predicting his favorite receiver from week to we...continued

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Colin @Colin - over 1 year ago

Colts fire OC Brady after QB swap, offensive woes

10:40 AM ETStephen HolderESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- The Colts' anemic offense has claimed another victim.One week after the team benched veteran starting quarterback Matt Ryan, the Colts on Tuesday announced that offensive coordinator Marcus Brady has been relieved of his dutie...continued

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Jarod @Jarod - over 4 years ago

OBJ sounds off on 'ridiculous' $14K fine for pants

8:51 PM ETOdell Beckham Jr. posted Monday on social media that he had been fined by the NFL for wearing pants that did not cover his knees during Cleveland's loss to Seattle on Oct. 13.The Browns' star wide receiver posted a letter from the league on Instagram, telling hi...continued

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Ismael @Ismael - over 1 year ago

Former Titans TE Walker announces retirement

10:11 AM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Former Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker announced Tuesday that he is officially retiring fr...continued

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Marlon @Marlon - over 3 years ago

Unhappy LB Correa traded by Titans to Jaguars

4:27 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans traded outside linebacker Kamalei Correa and a 2021 seventh-round draft pick t...continued

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Priscilla @Priscilla - over 2 years ago

Broncos to honor Thomas prior to Sunday's game

4:37 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos will honor former wide receiver Demaryius Thomas on Sunday with a pregame moment of silence as well as a tribute to be played on the stadium's video boards.The Broncos, who will face the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mi...continued

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