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Rose @Rose - about 4 years ago

No record-setting deals, a weak corner market and more: Barnwell's NFL free-agency lessons

6:45 AM ETNFL free agency isn't over, but with the vast majority of notable players under contract, we can get a sense of the bigger picture and what it tells us about the state of the league.As the NFL dealt with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and started free ag...continued

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Immanuel @Immanuel - over 1 year ago

Source: Packers, Jenkins reach $68M extension

10:40 AM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Wherever Elgton Jenkins lines up for the Green Bay Packers, he will be one of the highest paid players at either guard or tackle after he agreed Friday to a four-year, $68 million contract extension, a source told ESPN.As part of the deal, wh...continued

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Giles @Giles - over 2 years ago

Cowboys release former Pro Bowl LB Smith

8:52 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys have released linebacker Jaylon Smith.Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday that "multiple factors" went into the move and that "this was the best time to make this decision," without getting into specifics why that was t...continued

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Clarissa @Clarissa - almost 2 years ago

Lawyer says 20 lawsuits against Watson settled

11:55 AM ETTwenty of the 24 lawsuits against Deshaun Watson have settled, according to the attorney representing the women who accused the Cleveland Browns quarterback of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior.Attorney Tony Buzbee announced Tuesday that Ashley Solis' c...continued

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Abbie @Abbie - over 2 years ago

Welcome to Thanksgiving in the NFL: Everything you need to know about the history, records,...

Nov 23, 2021Todd ArcherCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered NFL since 1997, Cowboys since 2003Previously covered Bengals and DolphinsLives in Dallas area with his wife and two childrenEric WoodyardThanksgiving Day to sports fans is as much about football as it is about the tradi...continued

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Felicita @Felicita - about 4 years ago

Young says he's 'definitely' the best in NFL draft

8:18 PM ETAs the NFL draft approaches and experts debate the best overall prospect, there is still no doubt in Chase Young's mind as to who is at the top.On Instagram, ESPN's Maria Taylor asked Young if he thought he was the best player in the draft and his answer was con...continued

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Grayce @Grayce - over 2 years ago

Fins rule Tua out vs. Raiders with fractured ribs

11:21 AM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI -- Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will miss Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders with fractured ribs, coach Brian Flores said Wednesday.Jacoby Brissett will start against the Raiders with practice squad quarterback Rei...continued

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Maureen @Maureen - over 4 years ago

WR Gordon lands on IR as run with Patriots over

4:52 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The Patriots placed Josh Gordon on injured reserve Wednesday, ending the receiver's run in New England.Gordon had been playing through a left knee injury and then was knocked out of the team's Oct. 10 win over the New York Giants when he inj...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - about 3 years ago

NFL, PA approve first position-specific helmet

2:51 PM ETThe NFL and NFL Players Association have approved a position-specific helmet design for the first time since they began regulating equipment for players, representatives for both groups confirmed Tuesday.The helmet, known as the VICIS ZERO2-R TRENCH, was built f...continued

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Iva @Iva - almost 5 years ago

Shanahan joins first Broncos practice in 11 years

3:22 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos rolled out the welcome mat Saturday for the winningest coach in franchise history, as Mike Shanahan attended his first Broncos practice since he was fired as head coach in 2008.Shanahan, who was 146-91 (including playoffs) ...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - over 1 year ago

Which NFL teams added new No. 1 wideouts this offseason? Why 12 moves could work out -- or fail

6:29 AM ETNFL NationESPN ESPN polled over 50 league executives, coaches, scouts and players in order to rank the top 10 at each position, and of the top five wide receivers, two will be wearing new uniforms this season, including No. 1 Davante Adams, who's now a member of...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - almost 3 years ago

Bell sorry for airing Reid feelings on social media

9:15 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Running back Le'Veon Bell said in a series of tweets on Sunday that he wished he hadn't aired his complaint about Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid on social media. But Bell also said he hadn't changed his opinion about never playing for Rei...continued

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Jarod @Jarod - over 1 year ago

Eagles' Brown: Not a 'diva,' but I want the ball

3:03 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Eagles receiver A.J. Brown dove into the mentality of a top-end wide receiver Wednesday as he faced questions about his visible frustration on the sideline late in a blowout win over the New York Giants on Saturday."They throw the ball to me 100 ...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - over 1 year ago

Ravens' Jackson sorry for vulgar response to fan

2:43 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was contrite Friday about sending a vulgar response to a fan five days ago and believes he has learned from his mistake."I apologize if I hurt feelings out there," Jackson said in addressing reporte...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - over 4 years ago

Long regrets swinging helmet at Bears teammate

7:13 PM ETLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears offensive guard Kyle Long expressed remorse over his role in a heated practice fight last week that culminated with Long attacking a teammate with the teammate's own helmet."Obviously, what I did was absolutely unacceptable," L...continued

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Joe @Joe - about 4 years ago

Falcons' O-boss: Gurley durability could factor in

11:42 AM ETAtlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter says newly acquired running back Todd Gurley can "still do it'' at a high level but added the team is taking a wait-and-see approach regarding the health of the three-time Pro Bowler's left knee.Gurley, who was...continued

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Ismael @Ismael - over 1 year ago

Sources: Brady broke 2 tablets during Saints tilt

5:03 AM ETTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady broke two tablets out of frustration during last Sunday's victory over the New Orleans Saints, sources told ESPN.A third tablet also was stepped on and broken on the Buccaneers' sideline, sources said, leaving Tampa Bay...continued

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Kristina @Kristina - almost 5 years ago

Lawyer: Peterson in debt, trusted wrong people

4:15 PM ETWashington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson was "trusting the wrong people," his attorney said, and is deep in debt after making nearly $100 million during his NFL career.Peterson is being sued for failing to repay a $5.2 million loan, The Athletic reported...continued

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Alexzander @Alexzander - almost 4 years ago

NFL gives Antonio Brown eight-game suspension

2:42 PM ETFree-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown has received an eight-game suspension without pay for multiple violations of the NFL's personal conduct policy, the league announced Friday.Brown had been the subject of an NFL investigation following an accusation of sexua...continued

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Nelson @Nelson - over 4 years ago

Bears' Roquan Smith says he's playing Sunday

2:52 PM ETLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith announced that he will play versus the Oakland Raiders in London Sunday, but Smith refused to discuss the nature of the "personal reasons" that forced Chicago to deactivate him last weekend."I will play,...continued

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Pablo @Pablo - over 1 year ago

Broncos' Wilson 'doing good,' expects to play TNF

4:25 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Though Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson was officially listed as "limited" on the team's injury report for consecutive days this week with a right shoulder injury, Wilson said Tuesday he expects to be a full go for the Broncos' Thurs...continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - almost 2 years ago

Browns: Watson to start preseason opener

4:46 PM ETBEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is expected to start Friday's preseason opener against the Jaguars.The team made the announcement Wednesday just before boarding a flight to Jacksonville, Florida.Watson and the Browns are waiting to see...continued

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Elian @Elian - over 3 years ago

Mahomes out of protocol, cleared to play Sunday

1:11 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Patrick Mahomes cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and will play for the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium."Talking to all of the doctors and going through all of the testin...continued

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Pablo @Pablo - almost 2 years ago

Mahomes: K.C.'s offense will involve 'everybody'

4:38 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- After a couple of days of offseason practice, sessions that saw him feed the ball to many different receivers, Patrick Mahomes was confident in predicting a different type of offense for the Kansas City Chiefs."That's what you're going to see...continued

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Giles @Giles - almost 2 years ago

Cardinals pull plug on Murray's film study clause

9:46 PM ETGLENDALE, Ariz. -- A tumultuous and chaotic week for Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals might have reached its conclusion Thursday night when the team removed the independent study addendum from the quarterback's contract after it received significant backla...continued

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