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Kristina @Kristina - over 1 year ago

Rams' Stafford: No plans to retire this offseason

9:09 PM ETLOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is on injured reserve with a spinal cord contusion but said the injury won't force him into retirement.In an interview on "The Morning After" podcast, hosted by his wife, Kelly, Stafford was asked whet...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 4 years ago

Source: Ex-Pats QB Hoyer signing with Colts

9:46 AM ETThe Indianapolis Colts are filling their thin quarterback ranks by signing former Patriot Brian Hoyer to a three-year, $12 million deal that includes $9 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Andrew Luck abruptly retired from the NFL this preseas...continued

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Hank @Hank - about 1 year ago

Chiefs' Kelce announced as SNL host on March 4

10:34 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Winning a second Super Bowl in four seasons has its privileges for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. One is that he will be guest hosting NBC's "Saturday Night Live" on March 4.Kelce announced the news as a guest on "The Tonight Sho...continued

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Madalyn @Madalyn - about 2 years ago

Source: Bengals LB Wilson had shoulder surgery

12:18 PM ETCINCINNATI -- Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson had successful surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Wilson had the procedure last week and is expected to make a full recovery, sources told ESPN.The second-year player...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - over 2 years ago

Source: Panthers plan to start Darnold vs. Pats

10:10 AM ETThe Carolina Panthers plan for quarterback Sam Darnold to start Sunday against the New England Patriots barring any pregame setbacks, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Darnold officially is listed as questionable because of a shoulder injury. He also suffered ...continued

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Jerrold @Jerrold - almost 3 years ago

Source: Packers add defense with ILB Campbell

11:25 AM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers are shoring up perhaps their only weak spot on defense by bringing in inside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell, a source told ESPN.The Packers are expected to sign the former Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals starter as ...continued

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Juliet @Juliet - almost 5 years ago

Charges filed in shooting of Giants CB Ballentine

12:27 AM ETCharges were filed Friday against a teenager in the shooting of New York Giants cornerback Corey Ballentine and the murder of his friend Dwane Simmons.Francisco Alejandro Mendez, 18, faces seven felony counts, including murder in the first degree. He was also c...continued

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Ericka @Ericka - over 1 year ago

Saints RB Kamara (rib) inactive vs. Buccaneers

1:00 AM ETNew Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been listed as inactive and will not play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a rib injury.But the Saints (1-0) have better news elsewhere on offense. New Orleans quarterback Jameis Winston (back) and r...continued

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Roger @Roger - about 2 years ago

AB's glove from sideline meltdown sells for $16K

10:46 AM ETThe glove that former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown threw into the stands during his infamous sideline meltdown at MetLife Stadium last month has sold for $16,911.60 in an online auction.The glove, which was auctioned off by Lelands, received...continued

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Myles @Myles - over 3 years ago

Source: Seven NFL officials opt out of season

11:03 AM ETFive game officials have opted out of the 2020 season because of the coronavirus pandemic, the NFL announced Friday, and a source told ESPN that two replay officials also have opted out.The voluntary decisions, in conjunction with an agreement reached last week...continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - over 2 years ago

Sources: Colts make Leonard highest-paid ILB

8:28 AM ETThe Indianapolis Colts and linebacker Darius Leonard have agreed to an extension, the team announced Sunday.Sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter it is a five-year, $98.5 million extension that will make Leonard the highest-paid inside linebacker in NFL history.Leon...continued

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - over 4 years ago

Sources: Rams open to dealing Talib, other vets

Oct 20, 2019Despite completing three separate trades in one day earlier this month, the Los Angeles Rams might not be done dealing before Tuesday's trade deadline.The Rams still could be open to moving on from veteran players in the last year of their contracts as part of...continued

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Grayce @Grayce - over 3 years ago

Source: Taylor won't file grievance vs. Chargers

10:11 AM ETTyrod Taylor has decided not to file a grievance against the Los Angeles Chargers or a team doctor who punctured the quarterback's lung before a game this season, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.Taylor lost his starting role in Week 2 after a team docto...continued

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Jessika @Jessika - over 4 years ago

Sources: Browns eye OT help, Jets get trade calls

10:04 PM ETTwo teams that could be busy as Tuesday's trade deadline approaches are the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets, sources told ESPN.The Browns have been calling around the league, seeking help at offensive tackle, according to league sources. The Browns benched s...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - over 2 years ago

Eagles TE Goedert returns from COVID-19 list

11:33 AM ETThe Philadelphia Eagles activated tight Dallas Goedert from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday.The move allows Eagles' starting tight end to return to practice and bolsters the depth chart at the position after Philadelphia traded veteran tight end Zach Ertz...continued

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Hulda @Hulda - about 2 years ago

Report: NFL commish Goodell may ink extension

12:29 PM ETRoger Goodell may extend his time as commissioner of the NFL, according to a report in Sports Business Journal published on Friday.Goodell is negotiating a fourth contract extension which could be in place in the coming months, according to Sports Business Jour...continued

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Elliott @Elliott - over 3 years ago

Sources: Seahawks give Carroll multiyear deal

7:08 AM ETThe Seahawks have awarded a multiyear contract extension to head coach Pete Carroll, all but ensuring he will coach nowhere else and finish his decorated career in Seattle, league sources told ESPN.The Seahawks made the move quietly, long before their game Sunda...continued

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Rex @Rex - over 2 years ago

Ravens backup QB McSorley (back) out for weeks

11:46 AM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Trace McSorley will miss the rest of the preseason with a back injury.With McSorley sidelined, Tyler Huntley becomes the frontrunner to become the primary backup to Lamar Jackson.McSorley injured his back...continued

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Alexzander @Alexzander - almost 5 years ago

Browns' Duke Johnson hires agent Rosenhaus

5:39 PM ETCleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson Jr. signed Thursday with agent Drew Rosenhaus.Johnson is still expected to seek a trade from Cleveland.Rosenhaus this offseason helped facilitate a trade from the Browns for client Emmanuel Ogbah and also got Breshad Pe...continued

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Elody @Elody - about 2 years ago

Eagles bring back Pro Bowler Cox on 1-year deal

11:12 AM ETThe Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to a one-year deal with Fletcher Cox, two days after releasing the Pro Bowl defensive tackle in a cost-cutting move.The new deal is worth $14 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.At 4 p.m. ET Thursday, $18 ...continued

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Erik @Erik - over 4 years ago

Source: Cardinals CB Alford suffers tibia fracture

12:54 AM ETGLENDALE, Ariz. -- Arizona Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford has a fractured tibia after he was injured during an outdoor practice Tuesday, a source confirmed to ESPN.A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Alford is expected to be sidelined for six to eight w...continued

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Emmie @Emmie - over 2 years ago

Dolphins' Fuller out vs. Bills with personal issue

11:13 AM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI -- Dolphins wide receiver Will Fuller will miss Sunday's game against the Bills with a personal issue, coach Brian Flores announced Friday.Flores didn't get into specifics but said the issue came as a surprise."He has my support. ...continued

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Rex @Rex - about 2 years ago

Source: Baker becomes 2nd female Giants asst.

9:03 PM ETField 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 ESPN ...continued

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Anderson @Anderson - almost 3 years ago

Jags cut RB Armstead after season lost to COVID

3:45 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars waived running back Ryquell Armstead, who missed the entire 2020 season because of complications related to COVID-19.Armstead, 24, was twice placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list last season. He spent 19 days on the l...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - over 4 years ago

Sources: Ben fined for Apple Watch on sideline

6:36 AM ETBen Roethlisberger's first game back on the Pittsburgh Steelers' sideline since undergoing elbow surgery was painful -- in the wallet.The NFL fined Roethlisberger $5,000 for a uniform violation because the star quarterback wore an Apple Watch when the Steelers h...continued

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