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Grayce @Grayce - over 2 years ago

Chargers' COVID list grows with Williams, Harris

5:00 PM ETESPN News Services The Los Angeles Chargers could be without both of their top receivers heading into Sunday's game against the New York Giants.Mike Williams, who is second on the team with 854 receiving yards and is tied for the team lead with seven receiving t...continued

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Jarod @Jarod - almost 3 years ago

Seahawks claim QB Eason with Wilson still on IR

5:45 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN The Seattle Seahawks claimed quarterback Jacob Eason on Wednesday, a day after he was waived by the Indianapolis Colts.Eason joins his hometown team to bolster its quarterback depth while Russell Wilson recovers from finger surgery. With Wils...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - about 2 years ago

Attorneys seek Watson NFL investigation docs

8:02 PM ETESPN News Services Attorneys for multiple women suing Deshaun Watson over allegations of sexual misconduct are seeking the documents from the NFL's investigation into the former Houston Texans quarterback.According to a motion filed Friday by the women's attorne...continued

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Erik @Erik - almost 3 years ago

Culley: Watson not injured, 'does what we ask'

10:39 AM ETHOUSTON -- Deshaun Watson didn't practice again Tuesday, but Texans coach David Culley says the quarterback isn't injured."Deshaun is here," Culley said. "Again, every day he's here, he comes in, and he works. He does what we ask him to do and he's here every d...continued

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Jarod @Jarod - about 3 years ago

Cleveland Browns unveil retro uniforms honoring 75th anniversary

2:39 PM ETJeremy WillisESPN.com The Cleveland Browns have announced that they will be wearing retro uniforms this season to celebrate their 75th anniversary season.The uniform honors Cleveland's inaugural 1946 season in the All-American Football Conference. The uniform wi...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - about 2 years ago

CFL, players' union reach labor deal, end strike

10:59 PM ETAssociated Press TORONTO -- The Canadian Football League and its players' union have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract, ending the second strike in CFL history, the league said Wednesday night.The contract must be ratified by both the CFL bo...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - almost 4 years ago

Browns' Delpit to have surgery for torn Achilles

4:26 PM ETBEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns rookie safety Grant Delpit tore his Achilles tendon during Monday's practice and will undergo surgery, the team announced Tuesday.He is expected to miss the entire 2020 season.Delpit was carted off the practice field, making him t...continued

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Arvid @Arvid - almost 5 years ago

Sunday's fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

7:00 AM ETAJ MassESPN Staff Writer CloseFantasy football, baseball and college basketball contributor. Author of book, "Yes, It's Hot in Here."To help you set your lineups and avoid starting a player who won't take the field, we will post fantasy-relevant updates and anal...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - about 2 years ago

DT Goldman latest ex-Bear to sign with Falcons

4:38 PM ETAnother former Chicago Bears player is headed to the Atlanta Falcons.Defensive tackle Eddie Goldman, who was released by the Bears in March, signed a one-year contract with the Falcons on Wednesday. Atlanta released safety Brad Hawkins in a corresponding move.Go...continued

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Erik @Erik - almost 3 years ago

Source: Lions' Okudah (Achilles) out for season

10:57 AM ETEric WoodyardESPN DETROIT, Mich. -- Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah ruptured an Achilles tendon and is out for the season, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Okudah limped off the field slowly, before being carted to the locker room, with the Lions trailin...continued

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Kristina @Kristina - almost 5 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

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Clarissa @Clarissa - almost 2 years 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

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Jerrold @Jerrold - almost 5 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

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Giles @Giles - about 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

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Elvie @Elvie - almost 5 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

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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

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Americo @Americo - about 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

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Giovanni @Giovanni - almost 3 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

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Jarod @Jarod - over 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

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Dayton @Dayton - over 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

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Leda @Leda - over 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

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Jessika @Jessika - almost 5 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

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Arvid @Arvid - about 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

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Marjory @Marjory - about 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

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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

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