American Football

Anything to do with American Football

Kristina @Kristina - over 4 years ago

Panthers cut Torrey Smith after waiver claims

2:30 PM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers on Sunday released veteran wide receiver Torrey Smith after claiming former Minnesota Vikings receiver Brandon Zylstra off waivers.The Panthers traded for Smith, a two-time Super Bowl champion, in March 2018 to add vetera...continued

2 minutes read

Clarissa @Clarissa - over 1 year ago

Vikings send QB Cousins home due to illness

4:00 PM ETEAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings sent quarterback Kirk Cousins home from training camp Thursday because of an undisclosed illness, according to coach Kevin O'Connell.Speaking after the team's early-afternoon walk-through, O'Connell said the team was not yet...continued

2 minutes read

Jerrold @Jerrold - over 4 years ago

Ex-teammate: Cousins 'weakest part' of Vikes' O

2:26 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Eagles linebacker Zach Brown was not complimentary of former teammate Kirk Cousins when assessing Sunday's matchup between Philadelphia and the Minnesota Vikings."Cousins, I think every defense is going to want that guy to throw the ball," Brown ...continued

2 minutes read

Giles @Giles - almost 4 years ago

Conner: 'It would be hard' to leave Pittsburgh

9:36 AM ETSteelers running back James Conner is scheduled to be a free agent after this season and says it "would be hard" to play for another team because of how connected he is to the city of Pittsburgh."It would be hard, it would be hard to put another helmet on. Just ...continued

2 minutes read

Elvie @Elvie - over 4 years ago

Ex-Raiders, Jags coach Del Rio joins ESPN

10:32 AM ETAssociated Press Jack Del Rio never shied away from giving his opinion as a player and a coach. He isn't about to change his approach as an analyst.ESPN announced the hiring Thursday of the former Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders coach as an analyst. Hi...continued

2 minutes read

Rahsaan @Rahsaan - over 1 year ago

Titans WR Burks ruled out Sunday vs. Jaguars

3:03 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel ruled rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks out for the Sunday game a...continued

2 minutes read

Pablo @Pablo - almost 3 years ago

Report: Brady played entire season with torn MCL

7:03 AM ETTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady played the entirety of last season with a torn medial collateral ligament in his left knee, according to a report in the Tampa Bay Times.Brady suffered the injury in his final season with the New England Patriots and it...continued

2 minutes read

Bart @Bart - over 1 year ago

Source: Colts RB Taylor likely done for season

10:27 AM ETStephen HolderESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor is feared to have a high ankle sprain and seems "likely" to miss the remaining three games of the season, a team source told ESPN.The Colts have not made any final decisi...continued

2 minutes read

Americo @Americo - almost 3 years ago

Ex-NFL player saves man after fiery train crash

7:50 PM ETFormer NFL defensive end Brandon Bair saved a man from a flaming semitruck minutes after it had been struck by a train, according to East Idaho News.Bair said he was driving on Highway 20 in St. Anthony, Idaho, on Thursday when he saw a train plow into a semitru...continued

2 minutes read

Giovanni @Giovanni - over 2 years ago

Jags trade Minshew to Eagles for 6th-round pick

10:11 AM ETThe Jacksonville Jaguars have traded quarterback Gardner Minshew II to the Philadelphia Eagles for a conditional 2022 sixth-round pick, it was announced Saturday.The sixth-round pick could rise to a fifth-rounder if Minshew is involved in 50% of the plays in th...continued

2 minutes read

Jarod @Jarod - almost 3 years ago

Source: Browns lock in Mayfield for '22 at $18.8M

10:07 AM ETBEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns have exercised the fifth-year option on the contract of quarterback Baker Mayfield, a source told ESPN.The move extends Mayfield's contract in Cleveland through 2022, when he'll make $18.86 million.Last season, Mayfield -- th...continued

2 minutes read

Dayton @Dayton - about 1 year ago

Sources: Ryan interviews for Broncos' DC job

12:15 PM ETFormer NFL head coach and current ESPN analyst Rex Ryan interviewed Saturday in Denver for the Broncos' defensive coordinator job on Sean Payton's staff, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Ryan and former Broncos head coach Vance Joseph are among a handful of ca...continued

2 minutes read

Leda @Leda - about 2 years ago

Stefanski hopes Mayfield situation 'resolved soon'

9:47 AM ETPALM BEACH, Fla. -- Quarterback Baker Mayfield remained on the Cleveland Browns' roster Monday morning, 10 days after the team traded for Deshaun Watson. Nevertheless, the Browns have every plan to part ways with him, coach Kevin Stefanski said during a media av...continued

2 minutes read

Jessika @Jessika - over 4 years ago

Sources: AB rejected $2M settlement with Taylor

8:41 AM ETAntonio Brown declined to sign a $2 million-plus agreement with Britney Taylor to settle a sexual assault allegation made by the wide receiver's former trainer, sources told ESPN's Jeff Darlington.Brown had a deadline last Sunday night to sign the settlement agr...continued

2 minutes read

Arvid @Arvid - almost 2 years ago

Adrian Peterson agrees to counseling after arrest

9:55 PM ETFree agent running back Adrian Peterson has agreed to complete 20 sessions of domestic violence and alcohol counseling within the next six months following his February arrest on suspicion of domestic violence, a Los Angeles City Attorney's Office spokesman told...continued

2 minutes read

Marjory @Marjory - almost 3 years ago

Report: Chiefs' Clark faces felony weapon charge

7:58 PM ETLos Angeles prosecutors on Friday charged Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark with one felony weapons violation stemming from his arrest on March 13 by the California Highway Patrol, according to a report in The Kansas City Star.The Los Angeles County D...continued

2 minutes read

Marjory @Marjory - over 1 year ago

Pats rookie Jones (concussion) out vs. Dolphins

4:30 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots rookie Marcus Jones, who has provided a spark as a three-way threat playing cornerback, receiver and kickoff/punt returner, will not play in Sunday's critical game against the visiting Miami Dolphins because of a concuss...continued

2 minutes read

Jerrold @Jerrold - over 2 years ago

Colts coach Reich has COVID despite vaccination

11:21 AM ETIndianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich has tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated."I'm fortunate to be fully vaccinated and I'm asymptomatic," Reich said in a statement. "I'm feeling well and I'm looking forward to returning as soon as I'm med...continued

2 minutes read

Myles @Myles - over 2 years ago

Source: Cam, Jones expected to play vs. WFT

6:31 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterbacks Cam Newton and Mac Jones are both expected to play in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Washington Football Team at Gillette Stadium, according to a source.How long they play will be determined b...continued

2 minutes read

Grayce @Grayce - almost 3 years ago

NFL to allow throwback helmets starting in 2022

3:20 PM ETESPN News Services The NFL has approved a plan in which teams can wear alternate helmets with their throwback uniforms starting in 2022, according to league spokesman Brian McCarthy.McCarthy tweeted Thursday that teams must tell the NFL of their plans for an alt...continued

2 minutes read

Giovanni @Giovanni - over 4 years ago

Sherman calls out Mayfield for handshake snub

8:16 AM ETThe San Francisco 49ers didn't just get after Baker Mayfield on the field Monday night. They took him apart off it as well.Niners defensive back Richard Sherman said after the game that the Browns quarterback refused to shake hands during the coin toss before th...continued

2 minutes read

Adelia @Adelia - over 4 years ago

Eagles CB: Lost feeling, couldn't move after hit

9:56 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox revealed that he lost feeling in his body for about 20 seconds following an accidental collision with teammate Andrew Sendejo in a Week 4 game against the Green Bay Packers.Maddox practiced in full Wednesday for th...continued

2 minutes read

Colin @Colin - almost 3 years ago

Doctor: Burrow 'on track for full go' for Week 1

2:07 PM ETCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who underwent reconstructive left knee surgery in December, is "all systems go" for the Sept. 12 regular-season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, according to Dr. Neal ElAttrache of Kerlan-Jobe in Los Angeles."He's ...continued

2 minutes read

Hank @Hank - over 3 years ago

Bills without C Morse, LB Milano vs. Seahawks

10:28 AM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN The Buffalo Bills will play without center Mitch Morse and linebacker Matt Milano when they host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, leaving them without two starters against arguably the best team in the NFC.Coach Sean McDermott confirmed ...continued

2 minutes read

Abbie @Abbie - about 4 years ago

Former QB Boykin gets prison for beating woman

5:34 PM ETAssociated Press FORT WORTH, Texas -- Former TCU and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Trevone Boykin was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to charges from the 2018 beating of his girlfriend.Boykin and prosecutors agreed to the senten...continued

2 minutes read