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Myles @Myles - almost 3 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

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Grayce @Grayce - about 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

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Giovanni @Giovanni - almost 5 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

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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

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Colin @Colin - about 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

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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

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Hannah @Hannah - almost 5 years ago

Source: Brown files new grievance over helmet

8:35 PM ETOakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown has filed a new grievance against the NFL over his not having a full calendar year grace period to find a helmet that works for him, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.This grievance is the latest part of Brown's ongoi...continued

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Abbie @Abbie - over 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

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Muriel @Muriel - over 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 - over 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 - about 5 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 - about 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 - about 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 - almost 3 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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Alexie @Alexie - almost 2 years 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 - over 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 - almost 5 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 - almost 5 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 - over 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 - almost 3 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 - about 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 - about 5 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 - almost 5 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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