American Football
Anything to do with American Football
Jerrold
@Jerrold -
almost 3 years ago
Watson wants to join Broncos, ex-teammate says
2:43 PM ETDeshaun Watson, who had requested a trade from the Houston Texans before multiple lawsuits alleging sexual assault and inappropriate behavior were filed against the quarterback, wants to join the Denver Broncos, former teammate Kareem Jackson said on a podcast."...continued
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Moises
@Moises -
over 4 years ago
Ben Roethlisberger's complicated quest to be a better leader
Sep 10, 2019After devouring a steamy slop bucket of seafood, red potatoes and corn, Ben Roethlisberger gathered his skill players by his rectangular pool overlooking Lake Oconee.It was a late evening in mid-May, and just about every skill-position player was in attendance...continued
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Teagan
@Teagan -
over 1 year ago
Dallas signs kicker Vizcaino as added insurance
4:12 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys still plan to have Brett Maher kick in Sunday's divisional round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, but signed Tristan Vizcaino to the practice squad on Wednesday as insurance.Maher missed four extra points in Monday's w...continued
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Marjory
@Marjory -
over 1 year ago
49ers, eyeing top seed, get Deebo, Mitchell back
7:05 PM ETAssociated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers could have their full complement of playmakers for the regular-season finale with receiver Deebo Samuel and running back Elijah Mitchell set to return from injuries.Coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday t...continued
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Eleanora
@Eleanora -
over 1 year ago
49ers get positive news on injured Samuel, Purdy
6:24 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- When San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters Monday morning, he didn't have much in the way of injury updates on key players such as receiver Deebo Samuel and quarterback Brock Purdy.That's because Samuel and Purdy wer...continued
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Rahsaan
@Rahsaan -
almost 3 years ago
Report: 2 NFL teams less than 50% vaccinated
10:23 AM ETESPN News Services Two NFL teams remain under 50% vaccinated less than two weeks from the start of training camp, a person familiar with the vaccination rates told The Associated Press.As of Friday, Washington and Indianapolis had the two lowest COVID-19 vaccin...continued
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Cameron
@Cameron -
about 3 years ago
NFL to test new position-specific helmet
3:40 PM ETESPN News Services SEATTLE -- The NFL says the first position-specific helmet created for its players represents a major step in helmet technology, though it must still undergo testing by the league and the players' union before being authorized for use.The helm...continued
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Ariel
@Ariel -
over 2 years ago
Current NFL playoff picture: 49ers and Colts rise, plus clinching scenarios on deck
11:35 PM ETHow unsettled is the NFL playoff race? With one game remaining in Week 14, not a single team has qualified for the postseason. That could all change Monday night, when the Cardinals host the Rams. The Cardinals will clinch a playoff berth with a win. A loss, on...continued
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Liliane
@Liliane -
9 months ago
Chelsea hold out for more after Milan make second bid for Christian Pulisic
Milan make bid of up to £18.9m while Lyon have bid £21.5mPulisic has been inconsistent since joining Chelsea in 2019Chelsea want Milan to raise their offer for Christian Pulisic after the Italian side made a second bid worth up to £…
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Gregoria
@Gregoria -
over 1 year ago
Kupp expected to miss 6-8 weeks, sources say
4:55 AM ETLos Angeles Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp is expected to miss six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery this past week for a high ankle sprain, league sources told ESPN.The last-place Rams, who are 3-6 entering Sunday's contest against the New Orleans Saints,...continued
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Dayton
@Dayton -
over 1 year ago
Mahomes: Black QBs subject to specific criticism
2:45 PM ETST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Patrick Mahomes said he read about the study clause inserted into Kyler Murray's contract and heard the criticism of his own play and that of other Black quarterbacks.Mahomes said he wouldn't go as far as to say Black quarterbacks are evaluate...continued
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Angus
@Angus -
over 2 years ago
NFL brings back social justice helmet decals
9:27 AM ETAssociated Press NFL players can wear social justice messages on their helmets again this season and "It Takes All of Us" and "End Racism" will be stenciled in end zones for the second straight year as part of the league's Inspire Change platform.The league will...continued
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Delia
@Delia -
about 3 years ago
Pats' Chung reverses course, decides to retire
9:56 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Longtime New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung, who had intended to play this season after opting out of the 2020 NFL campaign, has reversed course and announced his retirement Thursday.Chung, 33, said on Instagram that "it's time to sta...continued
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Liliane
@Liliane -
over 4 years ago
TE Witten among Jones backers after critique
3:24 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- The pointed comments made by owner and general manager Jerry Jones about the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff after Sunday's loss to the New England Patriots have not affected the players in the locker room."Passion, emotion, the energy he brings, ...continued
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Joe
@Joe -
over 2 years ago
Short-handed Broncos add depth in LB Weatherly
5:23 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- With seven linebackers on injured reserve as well as two more linebackers who might be limited in practice next week, the Denver Broncos acquired Stephen Weatherly from the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday.The Broncos sent a seventh-round pick i...continued
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Patrick
@Patrick -
over 2 years ago
Sources: Saquon OK after contact, eyes Week 1
2:17 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley cleared yet another hurdle when he came through his first contact at practice late last week with no issues, multiple sources told ESPN.If all goes well in Wednesday's padded practice, Barkley ...continued
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Josiah
@Josiah -
over 4 years ago
Florida Man 2.0: Behind Minshew's mustache lie 'genius tendencies'
8:00 AM ETSUNRISE ISN'T FOR at least another hour. The air reeks of that sweet, sweet Florida sulfur. The only light comes from the glint of a rusted streetlamp off the community trash compactor, yet still -- still -- Gardner Minshew is smiling as he pulls out of his apar...continued
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Jany
@Jany -
8 months ago
Study: CTE in 40% of athletes who died before 30
A new study conducted by Boston University shows that the degenerative brain disease, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, was discovered in more than 40 percent of athletes who were exposed to repetitive head trauma and died before age 30.
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Elian
@Elian -
over 1 year ago
Source: Bears WR Harry's left ankle injury severe
3:36 PM ETLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears wide receiver N'Keal Harry suffered what appeared to be a severe ankle injury during Saturday's training camp practice, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Harry, 24, went down on the first play of team drills when a screen pass...continued
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Hank
@Hank -
over 2 years ago
Cowboys DT Hill's suspension reduced on appeal
10:35 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- The NFL reduced the suspension of Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Trysten Hill to one game after hearing an appeal on Tuesday.He will miss Thursday's game against the New Orleans Saints.On Monday, the NFL announced Hill would be suspended two g...continued
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Marjory
@Marjory -
about 4 years ago
Home school: Payton opens up Saints playbook
11:45 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- Sean Payton offered some isolation entertainment on Sunday night by sharing a handful of his favorite play calls on Twitter.Not only did the New Orleans Saints coach post drawings from his playbook, but he also explained the meaning of such ter...continued
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Zackery
@Zackery -
about 4 years ago
Fauci: Sports return quickly only if fans prohibited
8:52 AM ETESPN News Services Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases expert and one of the faces of the United States' fight against the coronavirus, says the only way professional sports will happen this summer is by holding events without fans in attenda...continued
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Elvie
@Elvie -
almost 4 years ago
Ex-Steelers coach Cowher positive for virus
9:21 AM ETFormer Steelers head coach and Hall of Famer Bill Cowher says he can be added to the list of sports figures who have battled the coronavirus.Cowher told The Athletic that he and his wife, singer Veronica Stigeler -- known by the stage name Queen V -- weren't tes...continued
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Ericka
@Ericka -
almost 2 years ago
Bell to focus on boxing, won't play in NFL in '22
7:08 PM ETLe'Veon Bell said Tuesday that he won't be playing in the NFL this season as he shifts his focus to boxing.The running back made the announcement at a news conference held by Social Gloves to promote his upcoming fight against fellow star running back Adrian Pet...continued
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Raoul
@Raoul -
about 4 years ago
DEA: Ex-Browns LT Robinson had 157 lbs. of pot
2:05 PM ETNFL offensive tackle Greg Robinson was being held Wednesday in a Texas jail on a pending drug distribution charge, records show.Robinson, 27, a former Auburn standout who played for the Cleveland Browns last season, was booked by the Drug Enforcement Administrat...continued
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