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Jany @Jany - over 2 years ago
32 NFL teams, 32 big free-agent decisions: Which players will return to their 2021 team?
7:00 AM ETNFL NationESPN The NFL playoffs are down to just four teams, which means the 28 others are giving a hard look at their rosters and planning to make some decisions regarding free agents in 2022.It may seem like the regular season just finished, but we are a mere ...continued
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Ariel @Ariel - about 3 years ago
Browns sign Clowney to play opposite Garrett
12:40 PM ETFree-agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney has signed a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns, it was announced Wednesday.The deal is worth up to $10 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Clowney will have an opportunity to thrive playing opposite fellow f...continued
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Torey @Torey - almost 2 years ago
Belichick praises Mac's 'dramatic improvement'
9:32 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said he's observed "dramatic improvement" from quarterback Mac Jones as he enters his second NFL season."He's made tremendous strides," Belichick said Tuesday morning, the day before the Patriots' fi...continued
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Webster @Webster - over 2 years ago
Snyder hires firm to investigate latest allegations
9:23 AM ETThe Washington Commanders have hired an independent investigative team to look into Tiffani Johnston's allegations of sexual harassment against team owner Dan Snyder.The Commanders announced Wednesday that Pallas Global Group LLC, led by former Assistant United ...continued
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Marjory @Marjory - about 4 years ago
GM: Giants 'open for business' for No. 4 pick
1:45 PM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- The fourth pick in this year's NFL draft can be had for the right price. The New York Giants are "open for business," according to general manager Dave Gettleman.The Giants join the Detroit Lions, who pick third overall in this April's draft, as ...continued
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Sandrine @Sandrine - about 4 years ago
Joe Burrow's 9-inch hands mean nothing -- here's why NFL scouts care anyway
7:00 AM ETWHEN GIFS OF the "Tiny Hands" guy from Burger King started showing up on his phone before the NFL combine, Brandon Allen began to wonder if the pre-draft process had finally gotten just a little bit, well, out of hand. After a rough start as the quarterback at A...continued
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Devin @Devin - over 2 years ago
Lawrence to Jags: Robinson needs to be on field
5:06 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson has one teammate in his corner -- and it's probably the most important one.Quarterback Trevor Lawrence said Wednesday that he made it clear to the Jaguars' coaching staff that Robinson needs ...continued
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Dayton @Dayton - over 4 years ago
Biggest Week 3 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: Latest on Johnson, Singletary, Williams and...
8:19 PM ETNFL NationESPN Quarterbacks around the league have fallen victim to a variety of maladies in recent weeks, and following Week 2, Ben Roethlisberger, Drew Brees and Cam Newton joined the ranks of passers on the shelf.But there's more to the sport than just the pl...continued
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Jaydon @Jaydon - over 1 year ago
Jeudy defends Wilson against 'false narratives'
6:07 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- With their seventh consecutive playoff miss already assured and coach Nathaniel Hackett already fired, Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson's play has become a flashpoint for criticism from both near and far.Hackett was fired Monday, jus...continued
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Joe @Joe - about 3 years ago
Suspended WR Gordon: 'There's no quit in me'
11:35 AM ETSuspended wide receiver Josh Gordon says he is "staying in the right frame of mind" and training in the hopes he can play again in the NFL.Appearing on The Adam Schefter Podcast, Gordon said he is currently training at Ford Sports Performance in Bellevue, Washi...continued
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Eleanora @Eleanora - over 2 years ago
Winless Vikings 'to continue to play' Cook (ankle)
4:20 PM ETEAGAN, Minn. -- Dalvin Cook racked up 148 all-purpose yards and a right ankle injury that was classified as a "little sprain" by Vikings coach Mike Zimmer late in Minnesota's 34-33 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.Yet despite Cook's injury, the Vikings still plan t...continued
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Moises @Moises - over 2 years ago
Garoppolo returns; Lance, 2 others out for 49ers
4:55 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- After a three-week hiatus, Jimmy Garoppolo is set to return as the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback on Sunday night.Niners coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that Garoppolo's right calf has healed enough for him to start against the ...continued
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Alexie @Alexie - over 1 year ago
Snyders hire bank to explore Commanders sale
11:35 AM ETThe Washington Commanders released a statement Wednesday saying that owners Dan and Tanya Snyder have hired Bank of America Securities to consider "potential transactions" involving the franchise."Dan and Tanya Snyder and the Washington Commanders announced tod...continued
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Kraig @Kraig - over 4 years ago
Jets QB Darnold ruled out indefinitely with mono
10:36 AM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will be sidelined indefinitely after being diagnosed with mononucleosis, coach Adam Gase announced Thursday. Trevor Siemian will start Monday night against the Cleveland Browns.The Jets, who lost start...continued
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Joe @Joe - over 4 years ago
Rivers wants to play on, will 'regroup' after '19
11:34 AM ETCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- For now, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers says he still wants to play football.However, with the final year of his contract up at the end of the year, Rivers says he'll take some time once the season is over to evaluate ...continued
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Rex @Rex - over 1 year ago
Raiders RB Jacobs (finger) plans to play vs. Pats
6:16 PM ETHENDERSON, Nev. -- Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who leads the NFL with 1,402 rushing yards but suffered a "nasty" injury to his right pinkie finger last week and is wearing a brace, said Friday he plans on playing Sunday against the New England Pa...continued
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Immanuel @Immanuel - almost 2 years ago
Distraught family wants answers in Ruggs case
LAS VEGAS -- On the drive home from an overnight shift at Paris Casino, Pedja Komazec came upon a crash scene. To his right, a burned husk of metal rested in the middle of the road. He couldn't tell whether it was a car or an SUV; its features had melted into anonymity.On...continued
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Marjory @Marjory - over 1 year ago
Pickett: Lawson 'went after my knee' after throw
6:35 PM ETORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Searching for somewhere to throw the ball late in the fourth quarter during Sunday's 38-3 loss, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett scrambled toward the sideline at Highmark Stadium with Buffalo Bills defender Shaq Lawson hot in p...continued
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Felicita @Felicita - 9 months ago
Blindsided: Michael Oher claims he was never legally adopted by the Tuohy family in court filing
Michael Oher just finished a press tour for his new book. The preface discusses how he became a rarity — a famous offensive lineman — and how the 2009 movie that chronicled his journey to Ole Miss and the NFL, The Blind Side, made him well known beyond footba…
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Hulda @Hulda - about 3 years ago
Nike, Beats by Dre halt Watson sponsorships
Apr 7, 2021HOUSTON -- Nike has suspended its endorsement deal with Deshaun Watson, and sources told ESPN that Beats by Dre is ending its sponsorship of Watson amid the sexual assault and inappropriate behavior allegations against the Texans quarterback."We are deeply conc...continued
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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - over 3 years ago
Source: Ravens QB Jackson expected to start
9:21 AM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is expected to start in Tuesday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Jackson, who tested positive for the coronavirus on Thanksgiving, completed his 10-day qua...continued
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Allene @Allene - almost 2 years ago
Sources: Broncos ownership eyes role for Peyton
12:41 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Walton-Penner group that agreed to buy the Denver Broncos this week has contacted Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning about a role in the organization that could eventually lead to an equity stake in the franchise, sources told ESPN'...continued
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Cyril @Cyril - almost 5 years ago
Barnwell's NFL fact check: Don't be surprised if these 7 things happen
7:05 AM ETAn NFL season lasts only 16 games, but in terms of our memories, it seems to be the only football we can possibly remember. Both fans and analysts alike are subject to recency bias, in which we treat the most recent information we have as the most important info...continued
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George @George - over 1 year ago
Belichick mum on starter after in-game QB switch
2:26 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick wasn't ready to name a starting quarterback in the aftermath of a 33-14 blowout loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday night.Belichick pulled starter Mac Jones after three series, inserting rookie Baile...continued
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Kari @Kari - over 2 years ago
Nagy commits to Fields as Bears' starting QB
1:07 PM ETLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The changing of the guard at quarterback in Chicago is now complete.Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy changed course Wednesday and announced that rookie Justin Fields is the team's starting quarterback moving forward, regardless of veteran ...continued
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