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Jarod @Jarod - almost 2 years ago
Steelers DE Tuitt retiring after eight seasons
2:32 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- After eight years in the NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt announced his retirement Wednesday.Tuitt, 29, didn't play during the 2021 season following the death of his brother in a hit-and-run crash."After the tragic loss of my br...continued
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Minnie @Minnie - almost 5 years ago
Jags' Ramsey arrives in camp in armored truck
8:10 AM ETLooking for a raise, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Jalen Ramsey showed up at training camp in an armored bank truck Wednesday.At least he showed up. Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue did not report to the team facility with the rest of his teammates because he...continued
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Madalyn @Madalyn - over 3 years ago
Culley: Took job knowing Watson is Texans' QB
2:46 PM ETHOUSTON -- A day after it was reported that Deshaun Watson had requested a trade, new Houston Texans head coach David Culley said during his introductory news conference that he took the job knowing Watson was the Texans' quarterback."He's the quarterback of the...continued
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Elliott @Elliott - over 1 year ago
Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: All you need to know to win in Week 2
6:23 AM ETAJ MassESPN Staff Writer CloseFantasy football, baseball and college basketball contributor.Author of book, "Yes, It's Hot in Here."So much changes from week to week around the NFL, and we're here to make sure you're on top of it all heading into Week 2 of the 2...continued
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Alan @Alan - over 1 year ago
Chiefs K Butker, Chargers WR Allen out for TNF
3:24 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker will not play in Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers because of an ankle injury.The Chargers, meanwhile, will be without starting wide receiver Keenan Allen, who suffered a hamstring injury in ...continued
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Allene @Allene - over 3 years ago
NFL playoffs wild-card round guide: Picks, bold predictions and more for every game
7:15 AM ETESPN staffThe opening weekend of the NFL playoffs has arrived, with six games on the wild-card round slate. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the keys to every game, a bold prediction for each matchup and final score picks.Additionally, ESPN Stats & Informat...continued
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Oren @Oren - over 4 years ago
Cowboys' Cooper likely out for rest of preseason
4:11 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Amari Cooper will likely not play in a preseason game because of a heel injury suffered while in Oxnard, California, but the Pro Bowl wide receiver is hopeful he can practice with the Dallas Cowboys by the end of the week.Cooper has not practice...continued
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Juliet @Juliet - about 4 years ago
Ravens' Lamar Jackson working out with AB
4:46 PM ETIt's not surprising that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is working out with Marquise "Hollywood" Brown this offseason. What has created a buzz is Jackson tossing passes to his top wide receiver's famous cousin.Antonio Brown, a free-agent wide receive...continued
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Myles @Myles - over 4 years ago
Browns coach admits late draw play a 'bad call'
12:50 AM ETCLEVELAND -- Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens admitted that it was a "bad call" to try a draw play on fourth-and-9 during Sunday night's 20-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.The Browns had the ball at the Rams' 40-yard line in the fourth quarter, with...continued
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Oren @Oren - about 3 years ago
Source: Pats, TE Henry agree to 3 years, $37.5M
10:15 AM ETThe New England Patriots are signing former Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry to a three-year, $37.5 million deal, including $25 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Henry, 26, clicked with rookie quarterback Justin Herbert and had a...continued
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Elliott @Elliott - about 4 years ago
Arians' offseason priority is defense, not Bucs' QB
3:08 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- While the status of former first overall draft pick Jameis Winston remains one of the Buccaneers' biggest storylines this offseason, coach Bruce Arians said Thursday that his priority is the defense, particularly re-signing outside linebacker Shaq...continued
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Immanuel @Immanuel - over 3 years ago
Brady touts relationship, 'dialogue' with Arians
9:47 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- If there was any more speculation about a possible rift between Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bruce Arians -- speculation largely driven from outside Tampa Bay -- Brady seemed to put an end to it Thursday.He and Arians were ...continued
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Cyril @Cyril - about 3 years ago
Sources: Newton returning to Pats on 1-year deal
8:25 AM ETCam Newton is re-signing with the Patriots on a one-year deal, sources have confirmed to ESPN.The contract is worth up to close to $14 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. About $6 million of the deal is tied to incentives, a source told ESPN's Mike Reis...continued
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Alvah @Alvah - over 2 years ago
Sources: OBJ-Pack talks nixed by GB's low offer
5:04 AM ETThe Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers were the two most appealing teams to Odell Beckham Jr. during the wide receiver's recent free agency.Although he ended up joining the Rams, Beckham had a sincere interest in playing for the Packers, sources told ESPN.Gr...continued
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Alexandro @Alexandro - over 1 year ago
Vikings GM expects Cousins to return next season
4:25 PM ETEAGAN, Minn. -- When the Minnesota Vikings signed Kirk Cousins to a contract extension last spring, the unspoken expectation was that he would remain the team's quarterback through at least the 2023 season. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah confirmed that timet...continued
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Rex @Rex - over 2 years ago
Judge doesn't halt suspension of Cowboys' Collins
8:04 PM ETAssociated Press SHERMAN, Texas -- A federal judge has denied a request by Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman La'el Collins for an injunction that would have halted his five-game suspension with one game remaining.U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant suggested in his ...continued
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Kraig @Kraig - almost 4 years ago
Darnold, Jets teammates to hold group workouts
11:05 AM ETThe New York Jets will cap their virtual offseason with in-person workouts this weekend in the Miami area, where quarterback Sam Darnold will gather with about two dozen teammates for an informal three-day passing camp.Almost every key offensive skill position ...continued
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Leda @Leda - over 3 years ago
Source: Ravens practice canceled amid outbreak
10:19 AM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The NFL canceled the Baltimore Ravens' practice for Monday morning, a day before the team is scheduled to play the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Ravens are in the midst of one of the biggest coronavi...continued
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Rose @Rose - about 2 years ago
Watson at Browns program, Mayfield stays away
11:33 AM ETESPN News Services Deshaun Watson reported Tuesday for his first voluntary offseason program with the Cleveland Browns, who mortgaged their future in acquiring the quarterback in a trade.With snow falling, Watson arrived at the team's facility in Berea, Ohio, o...continued
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Jerrold @Jerrold - over 4 years ago
Graziano: Fantasy tips and nuggets from Colts, Bengals, Browns and Steelers camps
6:55 AM ETBack at home after this year's training camp trip, and I thought I'd pass along some notes from my final few stops. Last week, I filled you in on what I learned at Vikings, Packers and Bears camps. After that, I hit four more stops in Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylva...continued
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Josiah @Josiah - about 1 year ago
Source: Purdy surgery delayed due to swelling
10:47 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been waiting for swelling in his right elbow to reduce so he can have the torn ulnar collateral ligament in it repaired.That procedure was supposed to happen Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. B...continued
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Rex @Rex - about 1 year ago
Sources: All-Pro LB Wagner, Rams to part ways
5:16 PM ETAfter one season together, the Los Angeles Rams and linebacker Bobby Wagner are separating.With the Rams approximately $13.7 million over the salary cap heading toward the new league year, according to the Roster Management System, Wagner and the Rams mutually a...continued
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Manley @Manley - over 1 year ago
Sources: Jimmy G surgery nixed Washington deal
4:57 AM ETThe San Francisco 49ers had the parameters of a trade agreement in place that would have sent Jimmy Garoppolo to the Washington Commanders at this year's NFL scouting combine, but the deal fell apart once the quarterback decided to have shoulder surgery, sources...continued
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Jarod @Jarod - over 3 years ago
Sources: Dallas' Diggs (foot) to miss 4-6 weeks
8:59 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- The promising season of Dallas Cowboys rookie cornerback Trevon Diggs could be over and is definitely on hold.Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed Diggs broke a bone in his foot late in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and multiple...continued
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Marjory @Marjory - about 1 year ago
Untold stories of the Kelce brothers ahead of Super Bowl LVII
7:00 AM ETMultiple ContributorsGLENDALE, Ariz. -- Brothers Jason and Travis Kelce didn't know if this whole podcast thing was a good idea at first.They had been rolling around the thought of launching "New Heights" for a couple of years, but had reservations. What if it's...continued
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