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Eleanora @Eleanora - about 4 years ago

Burrow: Bengals have top pick, I have 'leverage'

9:38 PM ETPotential top overall NFL draft pick Joe Burrow suggested Monday that the upcoming draft process could have more layers than simply being selected by the Cincinnati Bengals, the team with the top pick."I do have leverage," the former LSU quarterback said, accord...continued

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Juliet @Juliet - about 2 years ago

Ravens re-sign DE Campbell to 2-year contract

9:48 AM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell is returning to the Baltimore Ravens on a two-year deal, the team announced Saturday.Campbell's contract is worth $12.5 million but could be as much as $16.5 million with incentives, sources told ESPN's...continued

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Americo @Americo - over 1 year ago

Do-it-all Henry 1st to 1,000 yards as Titans roll

1:27 AM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityGREEN BAY -- The Tennessee Titans showed what a total team effort looks like in a 27-17 win over the Green Bay Packers, b...continued

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Allene @Allene - almost 2 years ago

Sources: Browns work out QBs Rosen, McCarron

11:21 AM ETThe Cleveland Browns are working out veteran quarterbacks Josh Rosen and AJ McCarron, among others, ahead of the start of training camp, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Thursday.The Browns, who face the possibility that starter Deshaun Watson could be susp...continued

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Torey @Torey - about 3 years ago

Bears' Pace confident players will report May 17

11:15 AM ETLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace expressed confidence that players will report in person when the team kicks off the second phase of the voluntary offseason workout program on May 17, despite players releasing a recent statement thro...continued

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - over 1 year ago

Source: Titans cutting 3-time Pro Bowl P Kern

11:05 AM ETThe Tennessee Titans informed longtime punter Brett Kern that they are releasing him, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.Kern, 36, has punted for the Titans since 2009 and has been selected to three Pro Bowls (2017-19) during his 13 seasons with the f...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - over 4 years ago

Stafford: Sitting out vs. Bears was 'right decision'

5:31 PM ETDetroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford said Monday he wanted to be on the field Sunday but ultimately did what he felt was best for the team in sitting against the Chicago Bears, snapping his 136-game start streak."Ultimately, I think, made the right decisio...continued

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Wilmer @Wilmer - over 1 year ago

Jones: Cowboys unfazed by OBJ plane incident

10:25 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Odell Beckham Jr.'s removal from an American Airlines flight at Miami International Airport on Sunday will have no bearing on the Dallas Cowboys' interest in the free agent wide receiver, according to owner and general manager Jerry Jones."His ...continued

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Elian @Elian - over 2 years ago

Undermanned Titans 'not dead yet' after win

1:56 AM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Things were looking down for the Tennessee Titans (10-5) the day before their 20-17 win over the San ...continued

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Abbie @Abbie - about 4 years ago

Source: Broncos DE Harris back on 1-year deal

11:55 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- After checking what the market had to offer, defensive end Shelby Harris has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos.The deal is for a guaranteed $2.5 million with the potential for $725,000 of additional incentives, a sou...continued

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Rowan @Rowan - over 4 years ago

Bears WR Miller injured after awkward landing

1:42 PM ETBOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller left practice Saturday with an apparent right ankle/foot injury.Miler suffered the injury during a one-on-one drill when he jumped to catch a contested pass against Pro Bowl cornerback Kyle Fuller a...continued

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Marjory @Marjory - over 1 year ago

Sources: Docs project Kyler will be ready for '23

4:54 AM ETArizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is projected to be able to recover from his torn ACL in six to eight months, putting him on track to be ready for the start of the 2023 season, league sources told ESPN.This is the best-case scenario for Murray, who suf...continued

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Oren @Oren - about 4 years ago

Wolfe rates Ravens' new D-line as 'best' in NFL

4:58 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Defensive end Derek Wolfe considered it "a no-brainer" to join Calais Campbell and Brandon Williams along the Baltimore Ravens defensive front."We're going to have the best defensive line in the league, for sure," Wolfe said in a conference ...continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - over 3 years ago

Pederson backs Wentz, dismisses Hurts chatter

9:34 AM ETPHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles are in an early hole and the play of quarterback Carson Wentz has contributed to those struggles, but coach Doug Pederson is not considering pulling Wentz from the lineup."No. You don't go there. That's a knee-jerk reaction," Pederson ...continued

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Allene @Allene - over 4 years ago

Saints LB Davis turns headband fine into charity

11:32 PM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis turned his $7,017 fine for wearing a "Man of God" headband into a win-win.First, Davis channeled the outspoken reaction to his fine into a charitable cause. He announced Tuesday that he has raised mor...continued

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Casper @Casper - over 2 years ago

Mixon 'ready to roll' after injury-marred season

2:27 PM ETCINCINNATI -- Bengals running back Joe Mixon had plenty of reasons to smile on Friday.After missing the last 10 games of the 2020 season with an undisclosed foot injury, Mixon said he feels great as he prepares for his fifth year with the franchise."Y'all see me...continued

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Rowan @Rowan - almost 2 years ago

Source: Patriots trading QB Stidham to Raiders

10:00 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots are finalizing a trade of backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham to the Las Vegas Raiders, a source confirmed to ESPN.The teams will flip late-round draft picks in the deal, according to a source.Stidham, who at one poi...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - over 4 years ago

Big Ben optimistic after big loss: 'Sky's still blue'

11:31 AM ETBrooke PryorPITTSBURGH -- A day after a 30-point season-opening loss to the Patriots, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger reassured his teammates during their Monday run."'Hey guys, look up,'" Roethlisberger told them. "'The sun's still shining. The sky's s...continued

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - over 4 years ago

Sources: Giants RB Barkley has high ankle sprain

6:03 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley needed to be helped to the locker room after injuring his right ankle late in the second quarter Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he didn't return to the Giants' 32-31 win.Barkley has a ...continued

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Ismael @Ismael - over 4 years ago

Rams' Gurley (thigh) doesn't practice; day-to-day

8:17 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 running back Todd Gurley did not practice Wednesday becaus...continued

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Teagan @Teagan - over 1 year ago

Lamar among Ravens sitting preseason opener

5:22 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Star quarterback Lamar Jackson is among a handful of experienced front-line players who are being held out of Baltimore's Thursday night preseason opener, coach John Harbaugh said Saturday.This decision comes a year after the Ravens lost run...continued

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Webster @Webster - over 1 year ago

Chargers WR Allen (hamstring) ruled out again

5:14 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. -- Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen has been ruled out of Sunday's g...continued

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Raoul @Raoul - almost 3 years ago

Patriots re-sign vet Hoyer to crowded QB field

9:28 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Brian Hoyer has a new deal with the New England Patriots, according to his agent, who says the team has re-signed the veteran quarterback.For the Patriots, quarterback is a crowded position headlined by Cam Newton, 2021 first-round draft cho...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - over 4 years ago

QB Johnson signs with Lions, his 13th NFL team

11:03 AM ETThe Detroit Lions have signed veteran quarterback Josh Johnson to compete for the backup quarterback job behind Matthew Stafford.This is the latest stop for the 33-year-old, who started three games for the Washington Redskins last year, completing 52 of 91 pass...continued

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Meggie @Meggie - almost 4 years ago

Cowboys' Elliott 'normal,' concerned with safety

6:45 PM ETDallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, who was diagnosed with the coronavirus 10 days ago, said Wednesday that he's back to feeling "normal" but has not been cleared by doctors to work out.Elliott, speaking on a Twitch feed, said he had shortness of breath...continued

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