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Muriel @Muriel - about 4 years ago

Source: Henry inks tender, now highest-paid TE

2:03 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 Chargers tight end Hunter Henry has signed a franchise tender, a source confirmed to ESP...continued

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Allene @Allene - over 4 years ago

Lions to start undrafted Blough for ailing Driskel

7:34 PM ETThe Detroit Lions will start undrafted rookie David Blough at quarterback on Thanksgiving against the Chicago Bears due to injuries to Jeff Driskel and Matthew Stafford.Driskell will serve as Blough's backup, and quarterback-turned-tight-end Logan Thomas could b...continued

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Rex @Rex - about 3 years ago

WFT adds third ex-GM to revamped front office

11:04 AM ETThe Washington Football Team hired Chris Polian on Monday, adding another experienced voice to its revamped front office. Polian, the third former general manager Washington has added this offseason, will serve as the director of pro personnel.Polian filled a s...continued

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Izaiah @Izaiah - over 4 years ago

Source: Jets agree on Griffin deal, add TE depth

8:19 AM ETESPN News Services The New York Jets have agreed to a deal with free-agent tight end Ryan Griffin, ESPN has confirmed.The move comes after tight end Chris Herndon was handed a four-game suspension by the NFL for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, stemmi...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - almost 3 years ago

Washington releases longtime starting RT Moses

4:45 PM ETThe Washington Football Team released longtime starting right tackle Morgan Moses on Thursday after granting him permission to seek a trade earlier in the week.Washington saves $7.75 million in salary-cap space by releasing Moses. The move will result in $1.9 mi...continued

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Jany @Jany - almost 3 years ago

Out at home: Jeter sells house Brady was renting

11:30 AM ETAssociated Press TAMPA, Fla. -- Former New York Yankees superstar Derek Jeter has sold his waterfront mansion in Tampa for $22.5 million -- meaning Tom Brady might be headed to new rental digs.The seven-bedroom, eight-bath estate was sold on Friday, said Smith ...continued

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Elvie @Elvie - over 2 years ago

Sources: Lamb among 3 Cowboys off COVID list

10:22 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys are activating wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, safety Damontae Kazee and defensive tackle Carlos Watkins from the reserve/COVID-19 list, a source told ESPN on Thursday.Watkins was sent home before the Cowboys' third preseason game...continued

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Devin @Devin - over 1 year ago

Texans cut Mack; rookie Pierce now likely RB1

3:13 PM ETDJ Bien-AimeESPN The Houston Texans made a surprise cut and released veteran running back Marlon Mack on Tuesday.Mack plans to sign with the Texans on their practice squad on Wednesday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Texans signed Mack to a one-year deal...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - about 3 years ago

Source: RB White stays with Pats on 1-year deal

10:52 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Veteran running back James White has agreed to a one-year deal to remain with the New England Patriots, a league source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.White, 29, has spent the first seven years of his career with the Patriots, who selected him i...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - over 1 year ago

Fan arrested for bottle throw at Browns owner

2:31 PM ETBEREA, Ohio -- A fan was arrested for allegedly throwing a water bottle at Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam in the final moments of Sunday's loss to the New York Jets.Jeffrey Miller, 51, was arrested Sunday on complaints of assault, failure to comply with a l...continued

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Dayton @Dayton - about 4 years ago

Winston's farewell to Tampa: 'Love and respect'

12:10 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- Free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston has not yet landed with a new team, but he bid farewell to Tampa Bay on Saturday morning via Instagram and Twitter.The now-former Buccaneers quarterback posted a photo on social media of the night in 2015 tha...continued

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Josiah @Josiah - over 4 years ago

Source: Lions' Kearse breaks leg, injures ankle

9:26 PM ETDETROIT -- Lions wide receiver Jermaine Kearse has a broken left leg and also tweaked an ankle, a source confirmed to ESPN, after suffering the injury early in the first preseason game against the New England Patriots on Thursday night.The injury happened as Kea...continued

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Bobby @Bobby - over 2 years ago

Titans' Dupree charged with assault after fight

1:10 PM ETTennessee Titans outside linebacker Bud Dupree has been issued a citation charging him with misdemeanor assault after an altercation with an employee at a Walgreens in Nashville.According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the incident took place Sunday n...continued

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Felicita @Felicita - over 4 years ago

Report: Mathieu extortion case charge dropped

5:09 PM ETProsecutors on Thursday agreed to drop an extortion charge against a family member of Tyrann Mathieu, who had sought $5 million from the Kansas City Chiefs safety in an extortion attempt, as part of a plea deal, NOLA.com reported.The charge was dropped against G...continued

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - about 2 years ago

Source: Falcons, LT Matthews agree to extension

11:05 AM ETThe Atlanta Falcons are securing their starting left tackle, Jake Matthews, for the foreseeable future, having agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Monday.The extension will pay Matthews more than $18 million...continued

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Rowan @Rowan - over 2 years ago

Sources: Niners feared Pats trade up for Jones

4:58 AM ETOne of the many reasons the San Francisco 49ers traded up to the third overall spot in this year's NFL draft was their belief that the New England Patriots could trade up to No. 3 and beat them to Alabama quarterback Mac Jones, league sources told ESPN.San Franc...continued

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Madalyn @Madalyn - almost 5 years ago

Rams assistant found not guilty of sexual battery

12:35 AM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballA jury on Friday found Los Angeles Rams strength and conditioning coach Ted Rath not guilty on thre...continued

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Americo @Americo - over 4 years ago

Source: Skins cut leading tackler Mason Foster

11:56 AM ETThe Washington Redskins cut veteran linebacker Mason Foster Tuesday, one day before players are scheduled to report for training camp, a source confirmed to ESPN.The move saves Washington $4 million against the salary cap. Foster, who led the team in tackles la...continued

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Meggie @Meggie - over 4 years ago

Eagles WR Agholor invites critical fan to game

9:44 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Football is an obsession in Philadelphia.Former firefighter Hakim Laws provided the latest evidence of that by referencing the Eagles' loss to the Detroit Lions -- and Nelson Agholor's role in it -- moments after he was involved in a fire rescue ...continued

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Iva @Iva - over 1 year ago

No escape: Ryan's HOF ball has 28-3 reminder

5:14 PM ETStephen HolderESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan will have to relive a painful memory even while marking one of his greatest milestones.The ball Ryan used to surpass 60,000 career passing yards on Sunday against the Houston Texans was ...continued

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Jessika @Jessika - over 1 year ago

Source: NFL still monitoring Kamara battery case

9:14 AM ETESPN News Services Alvin Kamara's offseason arrest remains under league review and the NFL is monitoring all legal developments, including his Aug. 1 court date, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Sources told ESPN that there's no firm timeline on a decision on ...continued

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Maida @Maida - almost 3 years ago

Jags' Lawrence signs multiyear deal with Fanatics

8:00 AM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Trevor Lawrence hasn't even been a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars for 24 hours but he already has a deal with a Jacksonville-based company.Lawrence -- the No. 1 pick in Thursday's NFL draft -- signed a multiyear memorabilia and collecti...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - almost 3 years ago

Source: Oft-injured TE Reed retiring from NFL

9:16 AM ETFormer Washington Football Team tight end Jordan Reed is retiring from the NFL, a source confirmed Tuesday to ESPN.Reed, 30, played six seasons with Washington and spent last year with San Francisco, catching 355 passes with 28 touchdowns in a career often slowe...continued

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Bobby @Bobby - over 2 years ago

Titans' Henry out of finale, expected for playoffs

3:20 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityHOUSTON -- The Tennessee Titans have declined to activate running back Derrick Henry for the regular-season finale agains...continued

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Eleanora @Eleanora - over 2 years ago

WFT bans Native American garb from stadium

5:26 PM ETASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Football Team, which dropped its controversial name a year ago, has banned Native American garb from its stadium.Washington has banned fans from wearing Native American headdresses or face paint to games at FedEx Field this season,...continued

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