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Maureen @Maureen - over 4 years ago

Eagles' McCown coaching high school team

5:24 PM ETPHILADELPHIA - New Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Josh McCown was coaching high school football back in Charlotte, North Carolina, during his brief retirement from the NFL. Though he's now back in the league, he's found a way to keep the coaching gig going -- a...continued

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Teagan @Teagan - about 3 years ago

Sources: Brady, Bucs agree to 4-year extension

10:32 AM ETQuarterback Tom Brady has reached agreement with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a four-year contract extension that voids to a one-year extension, sources tell ESPN. The deal ties Brady to Tampa through the 2022 season, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter.The move s...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - about 4 years ago

Sources: Chiefs' Bieniemy out of Colorado search

8:49 AM ETKansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Colorado head-coaching job, sources confirmed to ESPN.Bieniemy's decision, as first reported by 9News in Denver, follows that of Alabama offensive coordinato...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - about 4 years ago

WR Amendola re-signs with Lions, agent says

2:00 PM ETDanny Amendola, who is coming off one of the best seasons of his 11-year career, is re-signing with the Detroit Lions, his agent said Saturday.Agent Erik Burkhardt congratulated Amendola on social media Saturday for the "well-earned deal," which is for one seaso...continued

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Alan @Alan - about 2 years ago

Pats' Kraft lauds teens who halted runaway bus

10:35 AM ETESPN News Services TOPSHAM, Maine -- Two teenagers who helped bring a runaway school bus to a stop and called for help have been invited to the New England Patriots season opener.Team owner Robert Kraft delivered the invitation himself during a Zoom call with C...continued

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Casper @Casper - over 1 year ago

Lions' Swift deemed healthy, to return vs. Fins

4:20 PM ETEric WoodyardESPN ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- After dropping four straight games, the Detroit Lions should receive a boost on offense with running back D'Andre Swift set to return for the Sunday home matchup against the Miami Dolphins.Swift has missed the past three ga...continued

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Kari @Kari - about 2 years ago

Cowboys keep top tackler Kearse on 2-year deal

6:01 PM ETSafety Jayron Kearse has agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys on a two-year contract, the team announced Monday.Financial terms were not disclosed but the deal is worth $10 million, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Kearse, 28, started 15 of the 16 games he ...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - over 4 years ago

Pats release WR Thomas; door open for return

5:35 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- In a move that might be procedural more than permanent, the New England Patriots released veteran receiver Demaryius Thomas on Saturday.Because Thomas doesn't have to clear waivers and has expressed an interest in remaining in New England, t...continued

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Jessika @Jessika - about 3 years ago

Fauci asks for no parties to avoid Super spread

10:10 AM ETAssociated Press WASHINGTON -- The nation's top infectious disease expert doesn't want the Super Bowl to turn into superspreading.So when it comes to Super Bowl parties during the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci says people should "just lay low and cool...continued

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Pablo @Pablo - almost 2 years ago

Lions DT Penisini retires from football at age 25

9:56 AM ETEric WoodyardESPN DETROIT, Mich. -- Lions defensive lineman John Penisini is retiring after two seasons in the NFL, announcing his decision in an Instagram post Saturday morning."I have made the decision to retire from football," Penisini wrote. "I'm definitely ...continued

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Wilmer @Wilmer - over 3 years ago

Folk re-signs with Patriots after weekend visit

11:23 AM ETThe New England Patriots have re-signed Nick Folk on Monday after hosting him for a visit this weekend.Folk, 35, becomes the second kicker on the Patriots' roster after New England selected Marshall's Justin Rohrwasser in the fifth round of the draft.Folk kicke...continued

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Elvie @Elvie - over 3 years ago

Source: Bucs RB Jones gets pin put in finger

11:41 AM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones underwent a procedure Tuesday morning to have a pin inserted into his left pinkie finger, a source said Tuesday.Jones suffered a fractured pinkie early in the game against the Minnesota Vikings on Su...continued

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Torey @Torey - almost 2 years ago

Source: RB Cohen tore Achilles during IG workout

3:09 PM ETESPN News Services An MRI has revealed that former Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during a training session being livestreamed on his Instagram account, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.The hard-luck play...continued

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Bobby @Bobby - almost 4 years ago

Source: Browns rework DE Vernon's contract

Jul 7, 2020The Cleveland Browns have restructured Olivier Vernon's contract, ensuring the defensive end will be with the team this season.Vernon, who was due to make $15.25 million (non-guaranteed) in 2020, agreed to a restructured deal that will pay him $11 million guara...continued

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Ericka @Ericka - over 1 year ago

Titans LB Dupree pleads guilty, gets probation

1:39 PM ETTitans outside linebacker Bud Dupree pleaded guilty to a lesser assault charge in Nashville on Monday and was sentenced to six months of probation, according to online court records.Dupree had been cited with misdemeanor assault (fear of bodily injury) after an ...continued

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Meggie @Meggie - almost 4 years ago

Report: Redskins' minority owners looking to sell

9:05 PM ETThe three minority owners of the Washington Redskins are seeking to sell their shares in the team because they are "not happy being a partner" with owner Daniel Snyder, The Washington Post has reported, citing sources familiar with the deliberations.Prominent bu...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - over 1 year ago

Ex-Browns, Steelers CB Haden retiring from NFL

7:05 AM ETJoe Haden will sign a one-day contract to retire with the Browns, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter, as the cornerback ends a 12-year NFL career spent in Cleveland and Pittsburgh.Haden's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, confirmed the decision to retire to Schefter.Haden, ...continued

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Giles @Giles - over 1 year ago

Murray fires back at Peterson over podcast swipe

9:58 PM ETTEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray responded to former teammate Patrick Peterson on Wednesday night after the Minnesota Vikings cornerback criticized Murray on his podcast."Kyler Murray don't care about nobody but Kyler Murray," Peterson ...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - over 4 years ago

Titans put kicker Succop on IR, sign Santos

10:26 AM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans made a surprise move by placing veteran kicker Ryan Succop on injured reserve, the team...continued

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Casper @Casper - over 4 years ago

Sources: Pats cutting free-agent signee Pennel

8:47 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots have informed veteran defensive tackle Mike Pennel, one of their top free-agent signings in the offseason, that he is being released Monday, according to a league source.Pennel had signed a two-year deal with the Pat...continued

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Madalyn @Madalyn - almost 2 years ago

Watson set to meet with NFL, host Bahamas trip

12:04 PM ETBEREA, Ohio -- NFL officials are scheduled to meet with Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson this week, a source confirmed to ESPN.The meeting will take place in Texas, according to multiple reports.The NFL has been investigating Watson to determine if h...continued

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Moises @Moises - over 2 years ago

Bears DC clears COVID protocols, back for MNF

9:12 AM ETESPN News Services Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai has cleared COVID-19 protocols and will return for the Monday Night Football game against the Minnesota Vikings, coach Matt Nagy said on WBBM-AM in Chicago.Desai, along with offensive coordinator ...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - over 3 years ago

Sources: Saints' Fontenot finalist for Falcons GM

8:59 AM ETNew Orleans Saints vice president/assistant general manager of pro personnel Terry Fontenot is one of "two or three finalists" for the Atlanta Falcons' general manager job, league sources told ESPN.If New Orleans loses Fontenot to division rival Atlanta, it coul...continued

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Ericka @Ericka - over 1 year ago

Patriots leading WR Meyers inactive vs. Ravens

9:20 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, who leads the New England Patriots with 13 receptions for 150 yards, will not play in Sunday's home opener against the Baltimore Ravens.Meyers, who was listed as inactive, has a left knee injury that he initially...continued

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Casper @Casper - about 2 years ago

Jets' Clark ending career due to risk of paralysis

10:23 AM ETMOBILE, Ala. -- New York Jets offensive lineman Cameron Clark, who missed the season after suffering a spinal cord injury in training camp, is ending his football career, his agent told ESPN."Based on the advice of Dr. Andrew Hecht, a prominent orthopedic surge...continued

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