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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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Ryleigh @Ryleigh - over 1 year ago

Source: 49ers add S Gipson after Ward's injury

11:09 AM ETThe San Francisco 49ers are signing veteran safety Tashaun Gipson Sr., a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Gipson gives the 49ers insurance at the safety position, where starting free safety Jimmie Ward is in danger of missing Week 1 because of a hamstring injur...continued

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Joe @Joe - over 3 years ago

Browns have another player test positive for virus

9:52 AM ETThe Cleveland Browns closed their practice facility again to conduct contact tracing after a second player tested positive for COVID-19 in as many days, the team announced Thursday.This is the fifth time a Browns player has tested positive for COVID-19 in the pa...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - almost 4 years ago

Six players put on NFL's reserve/COVID-19 list

8:04 PM ETSix players have been placed on the NFL's reserve/COVID-19 list as teams prepare to report to training camp this week.The six players included two veterans (Cleveland Browns running back Dontrell Hilliard and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jon'Vea Johnson) and fou...continued

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Dayton @Dayton - over 1 year ago

Mayfield gets nod for Panthers' preseason opener

10:36 AM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Baker Mayfield will start at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers in today's preseason opener at Washington.Mayfield is in what the Panthers call an "open'' competition with 2021 starter Sam Darnold for the starting job. He will play the fir...continued

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Kari @Kari - over 4 years ago

Source: Tomlin coaching Redskins 'so far-fetched'

9:02 AM ETPittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has been connected to the Washington Redskins' head-coaching job, and the Cleveland Browns were rumored to be shopping wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this past week.Sources said you can file both of those under the not-goin...continued

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George @George - over 4 years ago

Cowboys Williams' season ends with torn ACL

5:11 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Just as the Dallas Cowboys received good news regarding the health of wide receiver Amari Cooper's left knee following Thursday's loss to the Buffalo Bills, the team lost left guard Connor Williams to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his rig...continued

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Jany @Jany - over 2 years ago

Sources: Rodgers' toe injury to linger all season

4:52 AM ETGreen Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' toe injury is expected to last for the remainder of the season, sources told ESPN.One source told ESPN that doctors can't completely numb the fractured left pinkie toe because Rodgers has to feel his foot to throw -- ...continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - over 4 years ago

Sources: Mahomes could return in under 3 weeks

5:36 AM ETKansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who suffered a dislocated kneecap Thursday night against Denver, could return in three weeks, if not sooner, league sources tell ESPN.The Chiefs are expected to exercise extreme caution with Mahomes, and the time o...continued

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Raoul @Raoul - over 4 years ago

Jets' Adams calls NFL 'a damn joke' for fining him

11:24 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets safety Jamal Adams, fined $21,506 for a roughing the passer penalty against Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield on Monday night, blasted the NFL on social media Wednesday night.Adams posted a video clip of the play fr...continued

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Grayce @Grayce - about 2 years ago

Source: Eagles GM Roseman signs 3-year deal

9:03 AM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has agreed to a three-year contract extension, a league source confirmed to ESPN.The deal runs through 2025 -- the same length remaining on head coach Nick Sirianni's contract. Roseman was in the ...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - almost 5 years ago

Trade-seeking Duke Johnson parts with agent

10:37 AM ETAs he continues to seek a trade by the Cleveland Browns, running back Duke Johnson Jr. has parted ways with his agent.In a text to Cleveland.com, agent Kristin Campbell confirmed that she is no longer representing Johnson."I am very proud that we were able to s...continued

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Maida @Maida - over 1 year ago

Cowboys name Brian Schottenheimer as new OC

3:36 PM ETThe Dallas Cowboys have named Brian Schottenheimer as the team's new offensive coordinator, it was announced Saturday.The Cowboys agreed to part ways with previous offensive coordinator Kellen Moore last week and owner and general manager Jerry Jones has said co...continued

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Teagan @Teagan - over 4 years ago

NFL upholds 1-game ban for Browns' Ogunjobi

4:58 PM ETThe one-game suspension for Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi was upheld by appeals officer James Thrash on Wednesday, the NFL announced.Thrash, however, rescinded Ogunjobi's fine of $10,527.Ogunjobi had been disciplined for shoving Mason Rudolph ...continued

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Leda @Leda - almost 3 years ago

Source: NFL to unveil bid system to host combine

5:18 PM ETThe NFL has informed its teams that it will accept bids from cities other than Indianapolis to host its annual scouting combine beginning in 2023, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.According to the source, all NFL teams will have the opportunity to let the...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - over 2 years ago

Source: Bears RB Montgomery out 4-5 weeks

10:06 AM ETChicago Bears starting running back David Montgomery has a sprained left knee that is expected to keep him out of action for four to five weeks, a source told ESPN's Dan Graziano.Montgomery, 24, injured his knee on a short 5-yard run in the fourth quarter of th...continued

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Leda @Leda - almost 2 years ago

49ers' Williams first OL to join Madden 99 Club

11:29 AM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Like many offensive linemen, San Francisco 49ers tackle Trent Williams wears No. 71 on his jersey. But in the virtual football world, he now owns digits never before associated with his position group: 99.EA Sports, the developer of the p...continued

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Americo @Americo - over 2 years ago

Sources: Chiefs' Mathieu tests positive for COVID

5:32 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu has been placed on the NFL's reserve/COVID-19 list after sources told ESPN he tested positive for the coronavirus.Mathieu is vaccinated, according to a source.1 RelatedTo be moved off the reserve/COVID...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - over 4 years ago

Brown, Payton ranked among NFL's 12 best RBs

9:36 PM ETAssociated Press Jim Brown and Walter Payton are unanimous choices at running back for the NFL's All-Time Team.As part of its celebration of its centennial season, the league announced the first portion of the squad Friday night. A 26-member panel is selecting t...continued

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Allene @Allene - over 3 years ago

Bills' O-line suffers hit as Ford lost for season

10:53 AM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Cody Ford will miss the remainder of the season, the team announced Friday, after suffering a knee injury in practice.A league source confirmed Ford tore his meniscus, which was first reported by NFL Netw...continued

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Allene @Allene - over 4 years ago

Colts' Brissett starting Sunday against Jaguars

2:37 PM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett will be the starter for Sunday's AFC South game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, coach Frank Reich said Friday.Brissett missed Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins due to a sprained MCL in his left knee. He origin...continued

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