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Maureen @Maureen - almost 2 years ago
Mahomes: Surprised by Hill's critical comments
1:36 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Patrick Mahomes said Thursday that he was surprised by the comments made by Tyreek Hill on a recent podcast that were critical of him and the Chiefs."I'm surprised a little just because I feel like we love Tyreek here," Mahomes said as the Ch...continued
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Izaiah @Izaiah - over 4 years ago
Ex-Giant Moore cleared in domestic violence case
11:17 AM ETFormer New York Giants safety Kamrin Moore was cleared of domestic violence charges when a Union County, New Jersey, grand jury declined to indict.Moore, 23, has moved for reinstatement to the NFL. He was placed on the suspended list after charges were filed ea...continued
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Jaydon @Jaydon - over 3 years ago
Quiet playcalls, eating alone and more trash-talking: Here's what NFL game day feels like in 2020
7:01 AM ETCourtney CroninCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered the 49ers, Raiders and Warriors for the San Jose Mercury News. She joined ESPN in 2017.NFL NationWelcome to NFL game day in the midst of a global coronavirus pandemic. Please remember to wash your hands, wear a mask a...continued
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Anderson @Anderson - over 4 years ago
Scandrick: Eagles 'living off that Super Bowl high'
11:42 AM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Recently released cornerback Orlando Scandrick ripped his former team, the Eagles, during a television appearance Friday, taking shots at everyone from respected safety Malcolm Jenkins to general manager Howie Roseman."Let's just say, where ther...continued
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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - over 2 years ago
Sources: Washington QB Heinicke on COVID list
10:08 AM ETASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Football Team, with a roster already depleted by COVID-19, added starting quarterback Taylor Heinicke to the reserve list for players affected by the virus, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Field Yates on Friday.Heinicke is t...continued
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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - about 3 years ago
WFT owner Snyder files motion against Allen
3:11 PM ETWashington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder filed a motion of discovery against former team president Bruce Allen in a federal court, seeking to go through his text messages and documents that allegedly led to negative reporting against him.Snyder filed the sui...continued
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Pablo @Pablo - about 2 years ago
How the NFL Draft's likely No. 1 pick made it all happen
WHEN HE WAS IN FIFTH GRADE, Aidan Hutchinson told his dad he was going to play football at the University of Michigan. That's where Chris had tied the school's single-season sack record (11) in 1992."Aw, that's so cute," Chris thought.It was cute, too: Aidan had never pla...continued
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Marlon @Marlon - about 4 years ago
Frustrated Dak clarifies his weekend gathering
3:26 PM ETOn the same day Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the organization had communicated with Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott after a report of a party on Friday at the quarterback's house in Prosper, Texas, that would have violated guidelin...continued
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Zetta @Zetta - 2 months ago
The Story Behind Toby Keith’s Controversial 9/11 Anthem “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue”
The country singer, who died on Monday at the age of 62, was known for a controversial rally-around-the-flag anthem released after 9/11
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Moises @Moises - over 2 years ago
Broncos star LB Chubb to undergo ankle surgery
6:40 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb, who left Sunday's 23-13 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars with a left ankle injury just before halftime, will have arthroscopic surgery Wednesday to remove a bone spur.Chubb said Tuesday he...continued
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Elaina @Elaina - almost 4 years ago
Agent: RB Mostert requests trade from 49ers
5:41 PM ETRunning back Raheem Mostert is requesting a trade from the San Francisco 49ers, his agent announced Wednesday.Agent Brett Tessler tweeted that the trade request comes after "months of unproductive talks" with the 49ers on adjusting his contract.After months of u...continued
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Zetta @Zetta - almost 2 years ago
Sources: Broncos WR Patrick suffers torn ACL
4:08 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- An MRI on the right knee of Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick has revealed a season-ending torn ACL, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.Patrick caught a pass during team drills Tuesday in front of cornerback Essang Bassey, and as Patrick tur...continued
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Kari @Kari - almost 4 years ago
Packers RB Jones thinking long term despite deal
3:38 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Jones is like Aaron Rodgers in at least one way: He wants to finish his career with the Packers but doesn't know whether that can happen.The fourth-year running back, who tied for the NFL lead with 19 touchdowns last season, is entering ...continued
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Wilmer @Wilmer - almost 3 years ago
Sirianni, Eagles cancel minicamp, alter OTA drills
5:56 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles modified their offseason model after meeting with veteran players, and will not hold mandatory minicamp this year, the team announced Tuesday.Additionally, there will be no team or 7-on-7 drills during OTAs."We had some really good con...continued
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Elian @Elian - almost 4 years ago
Driveways, canyons, pools: NFL players create clever workouts
8:00 AM ETKimberley A. MartinA farm. A field. A canyon. A pool. Even a driveway. As NFL players wait for a return to normalcy before the 2020 regular season begins, they have had to get creative with how and where they train.The ripple effects of these unprecedented times...continued
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Raoul @Raoul - about 3 years ago
Patriots owner on spending: In business to win
5:25 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, whose team went on a free-agent splurge that broke the NFL record for guaranteed money spent on signings, described the aggressive approach as strategic."It's like investing in the stock market," Kraf...continued
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Hannah @Hannah - about 4 years ago
Saints rework Jenkins' deal, save $7M vs. cap
11:09 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- The Saints worked out a new contract agreement with cornerback Janoris Jenkins that will save the team more than $7 million in salary-cap space and keep the ninth-year veteran in New Orleans for a second season, according to ESPN's Field Yates....continued
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Alexander @Alexander - almost 5 years ago
Browns WR Callaway suspended 4 games by NFL
3:00 PM ETBEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy."I take full responsibility for my actions," Callaway said in a statement issued by the Browns. "I made a mistake and I ow...continued
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Manley @Manley - about 3 years ago
Ex-Bucs, Seminoles LB Geno Hayes dies at 33
10:30 AM ETFormer Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Florida State linebacker Geno Hayes has died after being diagnosed with liver disease two years ago and while awaiting a liver transplant. He was 33."We are deeply saddened to learn of Geno Hayes' passing," the Bucs said in a sta...continued
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Allene @Allene - almost 4 years ago
Ravens owner voices support for black players
9:10 AM ETBaltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said he would be "the worst kind of hypocrite" if he didn't speak out about social injustice.In a 10-minute video released by the team on Twitter Friday, Bisciotti was among the 20 people in the organization who called for ...continued
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Muriel @Muriel - almost 5 years ago
Fantasy football sleepers, busts, breakouts for 2019
With the fantasy football preseason nearly upon us, our ESPN Fantasy Football experts are here with their top sleepers, busts and breakout players for the 2019 campaign, as defined here:Sleeper: A player who will far surpass his average draft position (ADP) in standard ES...continued
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Madalyn @Madalyn - over 1 year ago
Adam Zimmer, son of ex-Vikes coach, dies at 38
9:24 AM ETAdam Zimmer, the son of former Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer and an NFL assistant coach for 16 seasons, died Monday at age 38.Corri Zimmer White, Mike's daughter and Adam's sister, confirmed the news Tuesday morning on Instagram. No cause of death was give...continued
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Nestor @Nestor - over 4 years ago
Steelers blast Kitchens for controversial shirt
6:18 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- Cleveland Browns coach Freddie Kitchens downplayed his "Pittsburgh started it" T-shirt in the aftermath of his team's 20-13 loss Sunday, but Steelers players blasted the coach for putting his team in a bad position."I know that our coach never woul...continued
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Zetta @Zetta - over 2 years ago
The day John Madden met the turducken
10:28 AM ETRyan HockensmithGLENN MISTICH TOOK slow, tiny steps toward the entrance to the Superdome. His hands shook inside the gloves he wore to carry a monstrous 17-pound dish covered in foil. His wife, Leah, and three young kids bounced alongside him.A friend, New Orle...continued
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Mariano @Mariano - almost 4 years ago
Shaq urged Saints to stay unified, source says
11:35 AM ETShaquille O'Neal urged the New Orleans Saints not to let the media divide them in the wake of Drew Brees' national anthem comments last Thursday in their virtual team meeting, a source confirmed to ESPN."They're going to try to divide you, just like they divide...continued
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