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Bobby @Bobby - almost 2 years ago

Sources: Cowboys TE Schultz reports to camp

10:36 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- After skipping the final week of voluntary organized team activities, Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz has shown up for this week's mandatory minicamp, sources confirmed.Had Schultz skipped the minicamp, he would have been subject to fin...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - over 3 years ago

Source: Brees making progress toward return

7:14 AM ETNew Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is improving from his 11 fractured ribs, was spotted throwing at practice this past week and is tracking to play as early as Week 14 against the Philadelphia Eagles, a source told ESPN.It's not definite that Brees will p...continued

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Marie @Marie - about 3 years ago

Panthers release former 2-time Pro Bowler Short

11:49 AM ETThe Carolina Panthers have released two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kawann Short.Short, the Panthers' best defensive player, has played in a combined five games over the past two seasons, as his 2019 and 2020 campaigns were cut short by season-ending shoulde...continued

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Colin @Colin - over 1 year ago

Chiefs DE Clark suspended two games by NFL

5:16 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark has been suspended by the NFL for two games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.Clark's suspension begins immediately. The Chiefs (5-2) have their bye this week, so Clark will miss games in Week 9 ...continued

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Webster @Webster - almost 5 years ago

WSOP run ends for ex-Patriots DL Seymour

10:51 AM ETRichard Seymour's deep run into the 2019 World Series of Poker main event came to an end late Wednesday night in Las Vegas, as the former New England Patriots defensive lineman went out in 131st place out of 8,569 total entrants.After starting Day 5 of the tour...continued

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Immanuel @Immanuel - about 4 years ago

Patriots lineman Thuney signs franchise tender

11:45 AM ETNew England Patriots guard Joe Thuney signed his franchise tender for the 2020 season that is worth a guaranteed $14,781,000, agent Mike McCartney announced.The Patriots and Thuney have until July 15 to continue to negotiate a long-term contract. By signing the...continued

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Grayce @Grayce - about 4 years ago

Witten wants to play in '20, open to other teams

9:08 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Jason Witten wants to play another NFL season but acknowledged it might have to be with a franchise other than the Dallas Cowboys."I think I have to be," Witten said when asked if he's open to playing elsewhere. "Obviously, I'd love to finish it...continued

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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - over 2 years ago

Vikes' Griffen put on NFI list after home incident

4:37 PM ETEAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings have placed defensive end Everson Griffen on the reserve/non-football illness list, the team announced Friday.Griffen, 33, was transported to a mental health facility Wednesday after he refused to come out of his home follow...continued

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Jerrold @Jerrold - over 3 years ago

QB Watson urges fans not to protest on behalf

12:57 PM ETHOUSTON -- Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson on Monday asked fans who planned what was initially called a protest on his behalf to cancel the event "for the sake of public safety.""Although I am humbled I ask that whoever is organizing the march cancel for the ...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - almost 4 years ago

NFL coaching staffs can return to facilities Friday

11:38 AM ETThe NFL informed teams on Thursday that coaching staffs will be permitted to return to team facilities and the maximum number of personnel allowed in those facilities will be increased to 100, beginning Friday."As has been emphasized in previous advice on reope...continued

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Maureen @Maureen - almost 3 years ago

Source: Cowboys cut Woods after drafting 2 DTs

11:03 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- The remaking of the Dallas Cowboys' defense continues with the release of nose tackle Antwaun Woods, who started 32 games from 2018 to 2020, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Woods was set to make $2.1 million under the restricted free agent t...continued

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Elliott @Elliott - over 1 year ago

Hamlin showing signs of progress, friend says

10:27 AM ETDoctors saw promising signs of progress overnight from Damar Hamlin, who remained hospitalized in critical condition as of Wednesday morning, according to a friend and business partner of the Buffalo Bills safety.Jordon Rooney told ESPN's Coley Harvey that Haml...continued

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Sandrine @Sandrine - over 3 years ago

Source: Chiefs seek NFL inquiry on unmasked rep

5:09 PM ETThe Kansas City Chiefs asked the NFL to begin an inquiry with the players' association after a union representative held a meeting with the full team late in October without wearing a mask, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.The National Football League Players Assoc...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 4 years ago

49ers' Garoppolo posts 0.0 QB rating in return

1:24 AM ETESPN News Services San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo went just 1-for-6 for zero yards and an interception on Monday night in his first game since he suffered a season-ending knee injury last September.Garoppolo finished the night -- which ended wit...continued

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Immanuel @Immanuel - about 4 years ago

Source: WR Gordon intends to play this season

11:59 PM ETWide receiver Josh Gordon intends to play in 2020 as he works his way back from indefinite suspension, according to a source.Commissioner Roger Goodell will oversee Gordon's reinstatement attempt, during which the player must prove he's making steady progress a...continued

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Immanuel @Immanuel - about 3 years ago

Source: Bucs' Brady to have minor knee surgery

4:42 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will undergo a minor surgical procedure on his knee this offseason, a source confirmed to ESPN.The upcoming surgery was first reported by the Tampa Bay Times.A source close to the situation told ESPN that...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - over 4 years ago

Raiders OT Brown accused of domestic violence

9:37 AM ETOakland Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown has been accused of multiple acts of domestic violence against his girlfriend as part of a lawsuit filed earlier this week.In the lawsuit, filed in Alameda County (California) Superior Court, a copy of which was obtai...continued

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Americo @Americo - about 4 years ago

Sources: NFL teams prep to draft from home

12:52 PM ETHigh-level officials from multiple NFL teams are now preparing to conduct the April 23-25 draft virtually, from home, away from their team facilities, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a leaguewide memo ...continued

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Iva @Iva - over 4 years ago

Ravens streak to 16th straight preseason victory

12:14 AM ETThe Baltimore Ravens won for the 16th straight time in the preseason, beating the Philadelphia Eagles 26-15 in a lightning-shortened game at Lincoln Financial Field.This is the longest such streak in the NFL in at least 25 years, according to Elias Sports Burea...continued

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Elaina @Elaina - about 3 years ago

Brady rips 'dumb' new NFL uniform number rule

2:50 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- While several NFL players expressed excitement this week over a newly adopted rule that allows more flexibility when it comes to the numbers worn on players' jerseys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is not at all a fan.Brady took to Ins...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - over 1 year ago

Texans to host Uvalde HS team at season opener

7:25 PM ETDJ Bien-AimeESPN The Houston Texans have invited the Uvalde High School football team to be their guests for the team's season opener against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on Sept. 11.The Texans, along with supermarket chain H-E-B, are providing the Uval...continued

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Jany @Jany - almost 2 years ago

Mahomes, KC to visit Brady, Bucs in SB rematch

8:56 AM ETThe Kansas City Chiefs will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 2 of the upcoming 2022 season, setting up a Super Bowl LV rematch in what will be the latest installment in the Patrick Mahomes-Tom Brady rivalry.The NFL announced the Week 4 game Thursday mornin...continued

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Rose @Rose - over 1 year ago

Saints to start QB Dalton; WR Thomas still out

3:20 PM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints (1-3) are preparing to start backup quarterback Andy Dalton against the Seattle Seahawks (2-2) on Sunday, according to coach Dennis Allen.Saints quarterback Jameis Winston is doubtful after missing all three practices for ...continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - over 4 years ago

Chiefs rule Mahomes out Sunday vs. Packers

2:27 PM ETThe Kansas City Chiefs have decided that quarterback Patrick Mahomes needs at least one game off to recover from his knee injury.Mahomes, who suffered a dislocated kneecap during a win over the Denver Broncos on Oct. 17, has been ruled out for Sunday's game agai...continued

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Jerrold @Jerrold - almost 4 years ago

Okung to appeal dismissed claim against NFLPA

10:43 AM ETCarolina Panthers left tackle Russell Okung will appeal a dismissed unfair labor claim against the NFL Players Association, his attorney announced Monday.The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) dismissed Okung's initial claim last week, saying the evidence "d...continued

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