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Moises @Moises - almost 2 years ago

Sources: RBs Peterson, Bell agree to boxing deal

5:50 PM ETMike CoppingerESPN Adrian Peterson and Le'Veon Bell have signed contracts for a heavyweight boxing exhibition on July 30 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, sources told ESPN on Monday.Both former All-Pro running backs will be competing in a boxing ring for the ...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - over 4 years ago

Cards' Murray irked by loss: 'I'm used to winning'

9:17 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Kyler Murray was visibly upset after Sunday's 36-26 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, in which the Cardinals gave up a 16-0 lead in the first half.It was the Cardinals' fourth straight loss, dropping the...continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - over 2 years ago

Heated rivals: Cowboys use own benches at WFT

10:52 AM ETLANDOVER, Md. -- A juicy NFC East rivalry with the Washington Football Team became juicier this week when Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Thursday, "We're going to win this game. I'm confident in that."It prompted a response from Washington coach Ron Ri...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - almost 2 years ago

Sources: Saints add one year to LB Davis' deal

Jun 24, 2022Field YatesESPN Insider CloseField Yates has previous experience interning with the New England Patriots on both their coaching and scouting staffs. A graduate of Wesleyan University (CT), he is a regular contributor to ESPN Boston's Patriots coverage and ESP...continued

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Ryleigh @Ryleigh - almost 2 years ago

Sources: Saints add one year to LB Davis deal

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Zetta @Zetta - over 4 years ago

Steelers' Smith-Schuster, Conner out with injuries

9:59 PM ETCLEVELAND -- Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster exited Thursday night's game against the Cleveland Browns in the second quarter after absorbing two helmet-to-helmet hits. Smith-Schuster was ruled out for the rest of the game with a concussion ...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - over 2 years ago

Munich to bid to host NFL games at Bayern home

10:37 AM ETAssociated Press MUNICH -- The Munich city council gave its backing Wednesday to a bid to host regular-season NFL games at the home of soccer club Bayern Munich.Three German cities are vying to become the league's partner. Munich, Frankfurt and Dusseldorf are o...continued

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Colin @Colin - over 4 years ago

AB posts apology to Patriots' Kraft for 'drama'

12:22 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Wide receiver Antonio Brown posted an apology to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Instagram on Tuesday.Brown wrote: "Mr. Kraft I apologize sincerely to you and your organization! All I wanted to be was an asset to the organization...continued

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Alan @Alan - about 4 years ago

Father of ex-NFL QB Hebert dies from COVID-19

5:04 PM ETBobby Hebert Sr. -- the father of former New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Bobby Hebert -- died Saturday at the age of 81 after testing positive for the coronavirus.Hebert Jr., a Southern Louisiana native, works as an analyst for WWL Radio in Ne...continued

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Colin @Colin - over 1 year ago

Darnold's return from IR not close, source says

11:53 AM ETDespite Baker Mayfield's struggles with the NFL's lowest-ranked offense, the Carolina Panthers will not be able to turn to Sam Darnold any time soon.Darnold is eligible to be activated off injured reserve Monday but is not close to being fully recovered from th...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - almost 2 years ago

Sources: Kap workout positive; no deal imminent

7:14 AM ETColin Kaepernick's arm strength and conditioning stood out in his workout with the Las Vegas Raiders, but no signing was imminent as of late Thursday night, sources told ESPN.The Raiders considered Kaepernick's workout a "positive," a source said. Las Vegas coul...continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - over 4 years ago

Jaguars lose another LB; Onwualu out for season

3:33 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker James Onwualu will miss the season because of a knee injury, leaving the team pretty thin at that position as the preseason begins on Thursday.Coach Doug Marrone called the injury that Onwualu sustained on Mo...continued

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Elaina @Elaina - over 4 years ago

Desperate Jets get CB Hairston from Colts

12:28 PM ETAddressing their most glaring need, the New York Jets have acquired third-year cornerback Nate Hairston from the Indianapolis Colts for a 2020 sixth-round pick, the team confirmed Wednesday.The draft pick headed to the Colts is the second of the Jets' sixth-rou...continued

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Jerrold @Jerrold - almost 3 years ago

Throwback: Jackson's HS target gets Ravens shot

12:19 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- It might be graduation season, but the Baltimore Ravens have a high school reunion planned for quarterback Lamar Jackson.Wide receiver Donte Sylencieux, one of nine undrafted rookies signed by the Ravens on Thursday, was Jackson's favorite ...continued

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George @George - about 3 years ago

Titans releasing vet cornerback Butler, agent says

6:04 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans are releasing veteran cornerback Malcolm Butler, his agent, Derek Simpson, told ...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - about 4 years ago

Source: Bears reach 1-year deal with OL Ifedi

10:35 AM ETThe Chicago Bears agreed to a one-year contract with offensive lineman Germain Ifedi, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.Ifedi primarily played tackle for the Seattle Seahawks, but he has started 14 career games at right guard. The Bears are searching for ...continued

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Marjory @Marjory - over 4 years ago

Ravens C Skura to have surgery, out for season

3:56 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens center Matt Skura's season is over after the team said he was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury on Tuesday.Skura will need surgery on his knee, a league source told ESPN.This is the first major injury to the NFL's...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - over 4 years ago

DT Nkemdiche signs with Dolphins, goes on PUP

10:26 AM ETThe Miami Dolphins signed defensive end Robert Nkemdiche on Thursday and added him to the active/physically unable to perform list.The Arizona Cardinals, who drafted Nkemdiche in the first round in 2016 as the 29th overall pick, waived him on July 27, a day aft...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - about 2 years ago

Team owners from original USFL sue new league

11:29 PM ETESPN News Services LOS ANGELES -- A group of former team owners and executives from the original USFL is suing Fox Sports to halt the launch of the new spring football league with the same name, alleging the new USFL is inappropriately using the old league's br...continued

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Americo @Americo - over 1 year ago

Colts' Leonard has 2nd back surgery in 5 months

6:37 PM ETStephen HolderESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard underwent his second back surgery in five months on Tuesday, a procedure that is expected to officially end his frustrating season.Leonard's agent, Malki Kawa, posted a video on Instag...continued

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Ismael @Ismael - about 2 years ago

Dolphins, CB Howard agree to historic new deal

8:47 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI -- The Dolphins and cornerback Xavien Howard agreed to a five-year contract, his agent David Canter announced.The deal is worth $50.6 million in new money and gives Howard the most guaranteed cash for a cornerback in NFL history.Ho...continued

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Colin @Colin - almost 4 years ago

Redskins rookie WR addresses having COVID-19

1:30 PM ETWashington Redskins rookie wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden tested positive for COVID-19 on March 24 but noted his symptoms were mild and that he was fully cleared two weeks later, he said in a statement Wednesday.Gandy-Golden said in the statement that he sel...continued

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Madalyn @Madalyn - over 3 years ago

Source: Okung mulls retirement over virus worry

2:37 PM ETCarolina Panthers left tackle Russell Okung, who missed 10 games last year with a pulmonary embolism due to blood clots, is evaluating whether to retire over coronavirus concerns, a source told ESPN on Friday.Okung, who seriously considered opting out at Thursda...continued

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Alexandro @Alexandro - over 4 years ago

Source: Bucs rework deal for hurt Pierre-Paul

8:59 AM ETField YatesESPN Insider Close The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jason Pierre-Paul have agreed to a reworked contract that includes the defensive end's compensation dropping by around $3 million for 2019, while the 2020 year of his ...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 2 years ago

Brees mourns loss of friend, Saints fan Siegel

7:25 PM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- Drew Brees, Patrick Mahomes and the New Orleans Saints are among those who have shared their condolences after Saints fan Luke Siegel died Thursday at the age of 15.Brees befriended Siegel and his family in 2015 after Siegel suffered devastating...continued

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