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Zetta @Zetta - almost 3 years ago

Source: WR Gordon files for NFL reinstatement

4:23 PM ETVeteran wide receiver Josh Gordon has submitted his reinstatement letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and hopes to be with a team for training camp, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The NFL has been randomly drug testing Gordon for the past three m...continued

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Priscilla @Priscilla - over 1 year ago

Brady's last TD ball from last season nets $129K

6:35 PM ETDan HajduckyESPN CloseHajducky is a reporter/researcher for ESPN. He has an MFA in creative writing from Fairfield University and played on the men's soccer teams at Fordham and Southern Connecticut State universities.In March, following Tom Brady's retirement f...continued

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Rex @Rex - over 1 year ago

Saints stick with QB Dalton after mulling change

3:50 PM ETThe New Orleans Saints are sticking with quarterback Andy Dalton, according to coach Dennis Allen."We're going to go with Andy. We discussed it as a staff. I got an opportunity to talk to both quarterbacks, and I feel like right now, Andy is the direction that w...continued

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Minnie @Minnie - over 3 years ago

Browns facility still closed as team awaits tests

10:38 AM ETBEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns' training facility remained closed Wednesday as the team and NFL continued to conduct contact tracing and wait for additional COVID-19 test results.The Browns announced Tuesday that head coach Kevin Stefanski tested positive ...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - about 4 years ago

Sources: Player reps divided over 17-game slate

9:19 AM ETNFL player leadership is still majorly divided over the thought of a 17-game season.Player reps fell into three categories when discussing the proposed new collective bargaining agreement, sources told ESPN: those who do not want 17 games, those who will accept ...continued

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Jaydon @Jaydon - over 2 years ago

Sources: Wentz, Nelson trending to play Week 1

10:33 AM ETIndianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz and guard Quenton Nelson are trending toward recovering from foot surgeries in time for next month's regular-season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.The Colts announced last wee...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - over 2 years ago

Belichick: Cam out means opportunity for Jones

10:56 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Cam Newton's absence from the New England Patriots facility due to a COVID-19 protocol "misunderstanding" has created a big opportunity for first-round pick Mac Jones, coach Bill Belichick acknowledged.Speaking Tuesday morning prior to the ...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - about 2 years ago

UGA's Walker rising up odds boards to be top pick

10:41 AM ETOne week before the NFL draft, two pass-rushers have distanced themselves from other prospects and emerged as the betting favorites to be the No. 1 overall pick at U.S. sportsbooks: Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson and Georgia's Travon Walker.Hutchinson has been the...continued

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Torey @Torey - over 2 years ago

Packers WR apologizes for anti-Asian remark

10:57 AM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Green Bay Packers receiver Devin Funchess apologized early Sunday morning after he used an anti-Asian slur and gesture during a news conference Saturday night."I want to apologize for the disparaging remark I used tonight," Funchess tweeted. ...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - about 4 years ago

CB Dennard again a FA after impasse with Jags

4:36 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Cornerback Darqueze Dennard remains a free agent after he and the Jacksonville Jaguars reached an impasse on the details of a contract."... The two sides could not come to an agreement on the final contract terms," the Jaguars said in a sta...continued

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Juliet @Juliet - over 1 year ago

Sources: Jags 'full steam ahead,' won't rest stars

5:00 AM ETThe Jaguars have no plans to rest any players Sunday against the Texans, team sources told ESPN, even though their Week 18 showdown with the Titans almost certainly will decide the AFC South."It's full steam ahead," one Jaguars official told ESPN about the team'...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - over 2 years ago

Sources: Ravens receiving trade inquiries on RBs

7:28 AM ETThe Baltimore Ravens, after losing three running backs to season-ending injuries during the preseason and then scrambling to replace them, have received trade inquiries from teams interested in their current group of running backs, league sources told ESPN.The R...continued

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Ericka @Ericka - over 3 years ago

First all-Black officiating crew to work MNF game

9:33 AM ETThe NFL has assembled an all-Black officiating crew for the first time to work Monday night's game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, citing the opportunity to recognize the league's history and recent practices in diversifying its officiatin...continued

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - almost 4 years ago

Sources: Wilf family emerges as top Wolves suitor

10:04 PM ETThe Wilf family that owns the Minnesota Vikings has emerged as a serious candidate to buy the Minnesota Timberwolves, NFL sources told ESPN.Only recently did the Wilfs emerge as one of the groups bidding to buy the NBA team in their city from billionaire Glen T...continued

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Manley @Manley - about 2 years ago

Former Auburn, Chargers RB James dies at 59

4:37 PM ETAssociated Press AUBURN, Ala. -- Former Auburn and San Diego Chargers running back Lionel James, who made a name for himself for being unstoppable despite his small stature, died Friday after a lengthy illness, the university said. He was 59.Auburn announced the...continued

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Bobby @Bobby - about 4 years ago

Rams' Brian Allen tests positive for coronavirus

11:21 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 Rams center Brian Allen tested positive for the coronavirus, he told Fox Sports.A Rams ...continued

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Priscilla @Priscilla - almost 5 years ago

Pack's profit drops 98% due to losing, big deals

3:19 AM ETAssociated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers reported a profit of just $724,000 in their latest fiscal year, which included their second consecutive season without a playoff appearance, a large contract extension for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and a ...continued

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Elian @Elian - over 4 years ago

Sources: Ramsey promises Rams no holdout

8:05 PM ETBefore the Los Angeles Rams completed last week's blockbuster trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars for Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey, they received a promise that made them comfortable with the deal.Ramsey promised the Rams that even if the sides do not agree ...continued

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Erik @Erik - over 2 years ago

Source: Ravens' Jackson (illness) '50-50' to play

1:46 PM ETCHICAGO -- After being added to the injury report because of an illness, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is "50-50" for Sunday's game at the Bears, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Several Ravens players were affected by a cold that swept through their buildi...continued

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Anderson @Anderson - about 4 years ago

Winston undergoes LASIK for nearsightedness

5:46 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- While his status with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers going into next season remains up in the air, quarterback Jameis Winston has taken steps to correct his nearsightedness, recently undergoing LASIK surgery."He had LASIK. And he didn't want to count ou...continued

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Wilmer @Wilmer - about 4 years ago

Volunteers rescuing unused SB food for shelters

11:24 AM ETMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- More than 30,000 pounds of food went unused at Hard Rock Stadium during Super Bowl LIV on Sunday, but it isn't going to waste.Starting Monday morning and continuing through Thursday, volunteers with Food Rescue US are partnering with Cent...continued

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Angus @Angus - almost 2 years ago

Former All-Pro safety Thomas arrested in Texas

12:45 PM ETFormer Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas was arrested Friday in his hometown of Orange, Texas, more than two weeks after a warrant was issued following his alleged violation of a court protective order.According to a report by WFAA in Dallas, Thomas was arres...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - about 4 years ago

Gronk adds 'WWE 24/7 champion' to résumé

11:49 PM ETSince retiring from the NFL last year, former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has kept himself busy -- as a CBD entrepreneur, NFL analyst for Fox, television special co-host, music video star, contestant on "The Masked Singer" and game show celebr...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - over 1 year ago

Sources: Chiefs LT Brown to report to camp

6:18 AM ETKansas City Chiefs left offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. will report to camp Monday and sign his franchise tender, sources told ESPN's Robert Griffin III.The blindside protector for quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be playing on the franchise tag this season a...continued

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Pablo @Pablo - about 3 years ago

Goodell: NFL expects full stadiums this season

4:39 PM ETThe NFL is making plans to open its stadiums to full capacity for the 2021 season, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday.Speaking to reporters after the first day of a two-day virtual meeting of owners, Goodell said: "All of us in the NFL want to see every...continued

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