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Cynthia @Cynthia - over 4 years ago

Court spikes Saints fan's lawsuit on NFC champ.

6:43 PM ETThe Louisiana Supreme Court dismissed a New Orleans Saints fans' lawsuit against the NFL over the infamous "no call" in the NFC Championship Game on Friday, meaning commissioner Roger Goodell and game officials will no longer be required to testify.The lawsuit w...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 2 years ago

McCarthy: 'No urgency' to play Dak in preseason

8:04 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- If Dak Prescott does not play Saturday against the Houston Texans, he will go into the Sept. 9 opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without any preseason work, according to coach Mike McCarthy.McCarthy said the Cowboys will use their fourth p...continued

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Elaina @Elaina - over 2 years ago

Mahomes: No physical limits heading into camp

5:26 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Patrick Mahomes said he would have no physical limitations at Kansas City Chiefs training camp, which begins on Saturday for him with the start of a three-day camp for quarterbacks and rookies."I've been training, running, throwing, doing eve...continued

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Moises @Moises - about 3 years ago

Wilson says he's 'done' as a Titan in deleted tweet

10:29 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nearly a week after being put on notice by the team's general manager, Tennessee Titans 2020 first-r...continued

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Juliet @Juliet - over 4 years ago

In video chat, Gordon says he'll play 'somewhere'

11:36 PM ETCOSTA MESA, Calif. -- In a video chat with his Instagram followers on Tuesday, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon said he's "going to play somewhere" this season and that "it would be a waste of talent" if he did not.Gordon also said that although ...continued

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Americo @Americo - over 2 years ago

Rams activate OBJ, Henderson from COVID list

4:51 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 have activated wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., running ...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - over 2 years ago

Lance signs deal; Wilson last unsigned top pick

11:13 AM ETSan Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance signed his rookie contract Wednesday, leaving New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson as the last unsigned first-round selection from the 2021 draft.Lance, the No. 3 overall pick, signed his fully guaranteed four-year, $...continued

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Manley @Manley - over 2 years ago

Seahawks pass-rusher Taylor stretchered off field

11:38 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN PITTSBURGH -- Seattle Seahawks defensive end Darrell Taylor was immobilized and taken off the field on a stretcher in the fourth quarter of Sunday night's 23-20 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.Coach Pete Carroll, while not specifyin...continued

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Wilmer @Wilmer - almost 3 years ago

WFT all-time sacks leader Kerrigan joins Eagles

10:36 AM ETFour-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Ryan Kerrigan, the Washington Football Team's all-time sacks leader, announced Monday that he is signing with the Philadelphia Eagles.Kerrigan, 32, was a first-round pick by Washington in 2011 and played the first 10 years of his ...continued

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Hulda @Hulda - over 3 years ago

Broncos' Bouye facing ban for PEDs, sources say

3:17 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos cornerback A.J. Bouye is facing a multigame suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, sources confirmed to ESPN.Sources said Bouye is in a similar situation as Texans wide receiver Will Full...continued

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Eleanora @Eleanora - about 2 years ago

Jaguars bolster pass rush, sign Key to contract

10:17 AM ETDefensive end Arden Key, coming off a career-best season, has signed a one-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars.The team announced the signing Wednesday but did not disclose financial terms.The Jaguars' biggest issue defensively is their lack of quality pass...continued

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Moises @Moises - over 4 years ago

Source: DE Bennett suspended after Bielema beef

4:40 PM ETNew England Patriots defensive end Michael Bennett, who wasn't present at Tuesday's practice, has been suspended for conduct detrimental to the team, according to league sources.The suspension is a result of a disagreement between Bennett and defensive line coac...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - over 2 years ago

Sources: NFLPA backs Gordon to be reinstated

4:30 PM ETThe NFL Players Association determined Josh Gordon has successfully completed his NFL-monitored treatment program and has recommended to the league that he be reinstated, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Gordon, 30, is awaiting final approval from NFL commissio...continued

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Anderson @Anderson - over 2 years ago

Fins place LT Jackson, TE Shaheen on COVID list

10:13 AM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI -- The Miami Dolphins placed offensive lineman Austin Jackson and tight end Adam Shaheen on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, sources told ESPN's Field Yates, potentially leaving them short-handed as the team prepares for its Week...continued

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Kraig @Kraig - over 4 years ago

Broncos CB Bausby can move limbs after collision

9:06 PM ETCARSON, Calif. -- Denver Broncos cornerback De'Vante Bausby, who was taken off the field Sunday on a backboard, had movement in his arms and legs and returned to Denver with the rest of the team Sunday evening.Bausby was briefly motionless on the field after he ...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - almost 5 years ago

Broncos QB Lock: Flacco has 'been great to me'

6:27 PM ETESPN News Services Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock told TMZ on Wednesday that Joe Flacco has "been great to me" when asked about Flacco's comment earlier in the week that it wasn't his job to mentor the rookie.Lock, who talked to TMZ after arriving at Los A...continued

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Elaina @Elaina - over 4 years ago

Sharper loses bid to undo plea deal in rape case

10:40 AM ETAssociated Press NEW ORLEANS -- Disgraced NFL star Darren Sharper's attempt to get out of a 2016 plea deal in a sexual assault case has been rejected by a federal judge.Attorneys for Sharper argued in a motion filed last year that he was not adequately advised ...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - over 2 years ago

Giants OL Gates to have surgery on fractured leg

9:05 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates is set to undergo surgery on Friday morning after suffering a gruesome left leg injury in the first quarter of Thursday night's 30-29 loss to the Washington Football Team.Gates, a team captain...continued

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Americo @Americo - about 3 years ago

Source: Saints to release veteran CB Jenkins

8:51 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints will release starting cornerback Janoris Jenkins on Thursday as they continue to chip away at their salary cap, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Jenkins was due to make $11.2 million in salary and bonuses this year -- $1...continued

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Hank @Hank - over 4 years ago

Raiders ink TE Waller to multiyear extension

9:55 PM ETALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders have signed tight end Darren Waller to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Wednesday night.Waller is expected to earn about $9 million per season on what amounts to a three-year extension, according to the NF...continued

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Gregoria @Gregoria - over 2 years ago

Sources: Jags don't plan to pay Meyer's contract

9:43 AM ETJeff DarlingtonAdam SchefterCloseESPN Senior Writer ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four booksThe Jacksonville Jaguars fired former coach Urban Meyer for cause, sources told ESPN on S...continued

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Webster @Webster - over 4 years ago

Steelers WRs coach Drake dies suddenly at 62

10:48 AM ETPittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach Darryl Drake died suddenly at age 62 on Sunday, the team announced.The team did not disclose a cause of death. The Steelers canceled their training camp practice on Sunday."We are at a loss for words following Darryl Dra...continued

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Elian @Elian - over 4 years ago

Titans' Lewan takes polygraph after positive test

2:26 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan is facing a suspension after a test came up positive for ...continued

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Hank @Hank - over 4 years ago

No limits: Rams to unleash Gurley vs. Panthers

4:57 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. -- Running back Todd Gurley's playing time will not be restricted when the Los...continued

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Raoul @Raoul - over 4 years ago

Lloyd believes women could be kickers in NFL

9:16 AM ETCarli Lloyd thinks it's "insane" that video of her making a 55-yard field goal during a visit with the Philadelphia Eagles went viral last week, but she's confident a woman could be successful as a kicker in the NFL."I'm laughing about it, but the more I think a...continued

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