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Cameron @Cameron - about 1 year ago

Source: Bezos explores possible Commanders bid

7:09 PM ETJeff Bezos has hired an investment firm to examine the possibility of a bid on the Washington Commanders, a source close to the situation confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.Bezos hired the boutique investment firm of Allen & Company, the same company that conduct...continued

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Iva @Iva - over 4 years ago

Flame out: NFL field pyrotechnics get brief ban

11:42 AM ETThe NFL has placed a temporary ban on all flame effects and pyrotechnics used on its playing fields as it investigates a fire at the Tennessee Titans' Nissan Stadium in Week 2.The league confirmed the moratorium in a statement Friday morning, saying it will rem...continued

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Oren @Oren - over 2 years ago

Flores interviews for Texans' coaching vacancy

8:04 PM ETHOUSTON -- The Houston Texans have interviewed Brian Flores for their head coach opening, the team announced Friday night.The interview took place a day after the Texans fired David Culley for what general manager Nick Caserio called "philosophical differences."...continued

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Juliet @Juliet - almost 4 years ago

Redskins receiver Latimer arrested for assault

1:08 PM ETWashington Redskins wide receiver Cody Latimer was arrested early Saturday morning after shots were reportedly fired inside a Douglas County, Colorado, apartment, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Department. Latimer has posted a $25,000 bond, according ...continued

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Americo @Americo - over 3 years ago

Source: Linebacker Bradham released by Saints

10:22 AM ETThe New Orleans Saints have released veteran linebacker Nigel Bradham less than a month after signing him, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter.It seemed that Bradham would have a good chance to compete for a starting job with the Saints. But he was working behi...continued

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Jarod @Jarod - over 4 years ago

Dolphins cut McDonald in wake of position switch

8:34 PM ETDAVIE, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins released veteran safety T.J. McDonald on Sunday night.The move comes as a bit of a surprise as McDonald had been one of the Dolphins' defensive leaders, and he seemed to embrace a role switch to become a hybrid safety-linebacker...continued

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Marie @Marie - about 4 years ago

Report: Brees to join NBC after playing career

5:49 PM ETDrew Brees appears to have his second career lined up.The New Orleans Saints quarterback has agreed to join NBC Sports as a football analyst when he is done playing, the New York Post reported Friday.Brees, 41, has not announced when he plans to retire. He plans...continued

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Giles @Giles - over 4 years ago

Tunsil: Texans' OL needs 'to improve' for Watson

12:48 AM ETNEW ORLEANS -- Despite trading for left tackle Laremy Tunsil right before the start of the season, the Houston Texans' offensive line struggled in Houston's 30-28 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Monday night.In 2018, quarterback Deshaun Watson was sacked an N...continued

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Alexandro @Alexandro - about 4 years ago

Lions agree to deal with ex-Packers WR Allison

12:29 PM ETThe Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract with wide receiver Geronimo Allison, the team announced Sunday.Allison has agreed to a one-year contract for the veteran's minimum of $910,000, a source confirmed to ESPN. NFL Network first reported the terms of the d...continued

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Sandrine @Sandrine - about 4 years ago

Source: Panthers add ex-Raiders LB Whitehead

11:45 AM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Former Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead has signed a one-year deal with the Panthers, a league source confirmed to ESPN.Whitehead, who turns 30 on April 2, adds veteran experience to a linebacker corps that lost Pro Bowler Luke Kuechly to r...continued

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Dayton @Dayton - over 4 years ago

Source: Chiefs' Hill hurts clavicle, out weeks

2:26 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill suffered a collarbone injury that will not require surgery but will cause him to "miss a few weeks," a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.Hill left the Chiefs-Jaguars game late in the fir...continued

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Oren @Oren - about 3 years ago

Sources: DT Reed, Chiefs agree to 1-year deal

8:23 PM ETDefensive tackle Jarran Reed has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Sunday.Reed can earn up to $7 million on the deal, sources said.Reed joins a defensive tackle rotation that includes Chris Jones...continued

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Madalyn @Madalyn - over 1 year ago

Sources: Tua expected back as Fins' QB in 2023

4:52 AM ETTua Tagovailoa is expected to return as the Miami Dolphins' starting quarterback for the 2023 season, league sources told ESPN.Should the seventh-seeded Dolphins upset the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Tagovailoa could potentially be cleared from the concussion proto...continued

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Juliet @Juliet - over 1 year ago

Source: Tagovailoa expected to play vs. Bengals

11:02 AM ETMiami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has made positive strides throughout the week and is expected to play against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night, a source told ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques.Miami's Terron Armstead, Xavien Howard and Jaylen Waddle ...continued

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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - over 1 year ago

Hamlin off breathing tube, FaceTimes with Bills

10:22 AM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin had his breathing tube removed and has begun talking with his care team, family and his teammates.Hamlin's breathing tube was removed overnight, per the physicians at University of Ci...continued

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Teagan @Teagan - almost 2 years ago

Falcons release veteran RB Davis, source says

10:22 AM ETThe Atlanta Falcons are releasing running back Mike Davis, a source confirmed to ESPN, moving on from the only player the franchise signed to a multiyear deal during the 2021 offseason.Davis, an Atlanta native, appeared to confirm his release, tweeting: "I appr...continued

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Devin @Devin - over 2 years ago

Texans chairman apologizes for anti-Asian remark

6:05 PM ETHOUSTON -- Texans chairman and CEO Cal McNair apologized Tuesday following a report that he made an anti-Asian comment at a team charity golf tournament in May.According to Bally Sports, which spoke to several individuals who were present for the remark, McNair ...continued

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Arvid @Arvid - over 2 years ago

Bills remove Lotulelei, Brown from COVID-19 list

4:17 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Bills have removed starting defensive tackle Star Lotulelei and rookie right tackle Spencer Brown from the reserve/COVID-19 list, giving the team back two starters heading into a significant AFC East matchup against the...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - over 3 years ago

Ravens cancel practice, to hold 'unifying session'

8:36 AM ETThe Baltimore Ravens have canceled practice Friday morning and will instead hold a "team unifying session surrounding social justice reform," according to the team.The Ravens' cancellation follows nine NFL teams not practicing Thursday in response to the police ...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - about 2 years ago

Sources: Biemiemy's future with Chiefs uncertain

8:09 AM ETChiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy's one-year contract is set to expire, as has been the case in recent seasons, and his future in Kansas City is uncertain, sources told ESPN.Bieniemy and Chiefs head coach Andy Reid are expected to soon meet and discuss ...continued

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Moises @Moises - over 1 year ago

Bolts K Hopkins, hero of MNF win, out 2-4 weeks

6:07 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 basketballCOSTA MESA, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers kicker Dustin Hopkins will be sidelined two to four weeks a...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 1 year ago

Highway patrol: Garrett drove at 'unsafe speed'

11:18 AM ETBEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was issued a citation for "failure to control his motor vehicle" in the wake of Monday's single car-crash, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said in a release to ESPN.Garrett also was traveling at an "unsa...continued

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Marlon @Marlon - about 4 years ago

NFL owners vote to approve expanded playoffs

2:09 PM ETNFL team owners formally approved a plan Tuesday to expand the postseason to 14 teams, beginning with the 2020 season.During a conference call to discuss league business after the annual meetings were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the owners also awa...continued

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Teagan @Teagan - over 2 years ago

Bears' Nagy still in protocol, won't coach Sunday

10:39 AM ETChicago Bears coach Matt Nagy remains in the NFL's COVID-19 protocol and will not coach in Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers, the team announced.Bears special teams coordinator Chris Tabor will serve as head coach for the game."We'll be fully prepar...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - over 4 years ago

Texans move on from 2017 draft pick Foreman

Aug 4, 2019HOUSTON -- The Texans placed running back D'Onta Foreman on waivers, the team announced Sunday.Foreman was the Texans' third-round pick in 2017 but tore his Achilles in November of his rookie season. He spent most of last year on the PUP list and played in just...continued

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