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Leda
@Leda -
over 3 years ago
Sources: Payton struggled with Hill-Jameis choice
6:44 AM ETNew Orleans coach Sean Payton struggled with choosing the Saints' starting quarterback for Sunday's game before ultimately deciding to go with Taysom Hill, but multiple players and people within the organization thought Jameis Winston should have been the starte...continued
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Jimmy
@Jimmy -
almost 3 years ago
Jets coach Knapp battling life-threatening injuries
12:02 PM ETNew York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp is battling life-threatening injuries suffered in a bicycling accident Saturday near his home in Danville, California.Knapp, 58, was struck by a single motorist at approximately 2:49 p.m., according to the San Ramon Poli...continued
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Bobby
@Bobby -
over 1 year ago
Which NFL teams are most, least analytics-advanced? We surveyed 21 team staffers
7:00 AM ETThe Cleveland Browns are still the most analytically advanced organization in the NFL, according to an ESPN poll of analytics staffers around the league.The Browns took the mantle from the Baltimore Ravens in 2021 and kept it this season after receiving a plural...continued
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Moises
@Moises -
over 3 years ago
Packers allowing 6,000 fans for divisional round
8:25 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Frozen Tundra won't be the completely empty tundra for the playoffs.The Green Bay Packers announced Thursday that approximately 6,000 ticketed fans will be allowed to attend the team's first playoff game, either Jan. 16 or 17 in the NFC di...continued
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Devin
@Devin -
about 3 years ago
Pats' Herron honored for helping stop sex assault
5:10 PM ETNew England Patriots reserve offensive tackle Justin Herron was honored as a hero by the Tempe (Arizona) Police Department on Wednesday for helping to stop an attempted sexual assault in a park four days earlier.Police said a 30-year-old suspect was seen Saturda...continued
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Iva
@Iva -
over 2 years ago
Source: Giants 'optimistic' on Golladay's injury
8:19 AM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants are "optimistic" about wide receiver Kenny Golladay's leg injury, a source told ESPN. Early indications are the injury is not believed to be serious.Golladay, who was signed in the offseason, will undergo more tests W...continued
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Alan
@Alan -
almost 2 years ago
Jefferson: Adams is best WR, but I will be soon
8:31 AM ETJustin Jefferson already established himself as one of the NFL's best wide receivers after just two seasons in the league. The Minnesota Vikings star said it won't be long before he's considered the very best at his position.Jefferson praised Davante Adams as th...continued
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Juliet
@Juliet -
about 3 years ago
Packers release veterans Wagner, Kirksey
4:31 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers released a pair of veteran starters, offensive tackle Rick Wagner and linebacker Christian Kirksey, on Friday as they continued to shed salary-cap burdens.Even if the Packers weren't over the projected cap, both players wo...continued
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Bobby
@Bobby -
over 4 years ago
TE Watson 'disappointed' after release from Pats
5:02 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots released veteran tight end Benjamin Watson as his roster exemption expired at 4 p.m. ET on Monday, making him a free agent.Watson, who had returned from a four-game NFL suspension last week, reacted to the decision o...continued
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Colin
@Colin -
almost 2 years ago
Mayfield on Browns: Both sides have moved on
12:30 PM ETQuarterback Baker Mayfield didn't completely rule out the possibility of a reconciliation with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday in the event that the NFL suspends his replacement, Deshaun Watson, for the entire 2022 season.Mayfield, however, added that the Brown...continued
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Cyril
@Cyril -
about 3 years ago
Source: Bernard agrees to deal with Buccaneers
5:00 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms with running back Giovani Bernard on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN on Monday, giving the Bucs an eight-year veteran's presence and solid pair of hands in a running back room that already has Rona...continued
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Elian
@Elian -
about 3 years ago
Cowboys DL Crawford to retire, McCarthy says
2:07 PM ETAfter nine seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford has opted to retire, coach Mike McCarthy said Thursday.Crawford, 31, battled numerous injuries the past few seasons, including double hip surgery that limited him to just four games in...continued
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Patrick
@Patrick -
over 4 years ago
NFL veteran Vontae Davis quit the NFL midgame. Here's what happened next
8:00 AM ETBrendan MeyerVONTAE DAVIS WAKES just after sunrise on a weekday in August and wonders how he'll start the day. He has little on his schedule -- a lunch meeting with his business partner and maybe some household chores -- so he decides to spend his morning doing ...continued
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Teagan
@Teagan -
over 1 year ago
Sources: Pack tried to trade for Claypool, Waller
4:40 AM ETThe Green Bay Packers were unable to pull off any deals before last Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, but it wasn't for a lack of effort.The Packers made aggressive attempts to acquire Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Chase Claypool and Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darre...continued
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Pablo
@Pablo -
over 4 years ago
NFL Week 1: Suspended players for opener (and beyond)
7:44 AM ETNFL NationESPN The NFL season will start a bit later for many players across the league. Here's a look at who is suspended for Week 1 (and beyond for some) and how that player's absence might affect his team.Eight-time Pro Bowler Patrick Peterson will return to ...continued
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Assunta
@Assunta -
over 3 years ago
WR Benjamin first 49ers player to opt out
11:50 PM ETSan Francisco 49ers wide receiver Travis Benjamin has opted out of the 2020 NFL season, he announced Tuesday night.Benjamin is the first member of the 49ers to opt out for the season, and his announcement comes one day after general manager John Lynch said he h...continued
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Maida
@Maida -
about 2 years ago
GM Keim: 'Zero chance' Cards will trade Murray
5:40 PM ETArizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim made it clear Thursday that any speculation that the franchise might trade quarterback Kyler Murray is just that.Keim said there is "zero chance" he will trade Murray when asked Thursday.Murray's future in Arizona has...continued
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Alexandro
@Alexandro -
about 3 years ago
How the New England Patriots spent $159.6 million over nine days to overhaul their roster
7:30 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Well, that was fun. The New England Patriots went on a free-agent splurge unlike any other in NFL history, dominating headlines with their bold, free-spending moves.The Patriots' $159.6 million in guaranteed money spent on free agents signed...continued
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Priscilla
@Priscilla -
about 4 years ago
Poll: No public consensus on NFL season's start
10:00 AM ETWith sports at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, Americans offered mixed opinions in a recent poll when asked whether the NFL season should start on time, with a little less than half of respondents indicating it should not.By a 46% to 36% margin, t...continued
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
over 1 year ago
Ejected Packers LB apologizes for shoving trainer
11:11 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- For the second time this season, Green Bay Packers rookie linebacker Quay Walker has been ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.Walker was thrown out of Sunday night's regular-season finale with 7:24 left after he shoved a member of the Detroit...continued
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Webster
@Webster -
8 months ago
Cincinnati makes Big 12 bow against Eastern Kentucky
There are a lot of firsts taking place for the Cincinnati football team this weekend.Read more...
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Alexzander
@Alexzander -
over 1 year ago
Packers WR Lazard doubtful Sunday vs. Vikings
4:10 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- It looks like Aaron Rodgers might not have the receiver whom he has referred to as his new No. 1 ever since the Green Bay Packers traded Davante Adams in the offseason.That's because Allen Lazard was listed as doubtful for Sunday's season open...continued
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George
@George -
over 2 years ago
Report: Goodell paid nearly $128M past 2 years
11:36 PM ETNFL commissioner Roger Goodell made a total of nearly $128 million via a combination of salary, bonuses and other benefits over the past two fiscal years, The New York Times reported Thursday night.According to the newspaper, the total was divulged at the just-...continued
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Abbie
@Abbie -
over 1 year ago
Sources: Eagles trade for DB Gardner-Johnson
11:50 AM ETPHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles acquired defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson from the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Eagles received Gardner-Johnson and the Saints' 2025 seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a 2023 fifth...continued
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Maida
@Maida -
over 2 years ago
Sources: Gilmore likely to make Panthers debut
10:53 AM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore has been activated off the physically unable to perform list Saturday, clearing the way for him to make his debut for the Carolina Panthers in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.Outside linebacker Sh...continued
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