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Anderson @Anderson - almost 2 years ago
Welcome back, NFL: Everything you missed from a wild, QB-dominated offseason
7:00 AM ETStephen HolderESPN When news of quarterback Tom Brady's retirement broke in late January, no one knew then what is unmistakably clear now: The NFL was in the beginning stages of what would become a whiplash-inducing 2022 offseason of change. Even the conclusion ...continued
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Erik @Erik - over 1 year ago
Giants QB Taylor 'should be OK' after hard hit
2:23 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor suffered a back injury on a hard hit in Sunday's preseason game against the New York Jets and was carted to the locker room.Taylor was starting the Giants' preseason finale with starter Dan...continued
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Bobby @Bobby - almost 2 years ago
2022 NFL schedule: Analysis and a bold prediction for all 32 teams
8:05 PM ETNFL NationESPN The 2022 NFL schedule was released on Thursday.Can quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams repeat as champs?Stafford and the Rams will kick off the NFL season Thursday, Sept. 8, by hosting the Buffalo Bills. ESPN's Monday Night Footb...continued
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Kristina @Kristina - about 4 years ago
Burrow: Team I go to will be a challenge for me
11:01 AM ETJoe Burrow understands what he will be tasked to overcome when he enters the NFL.During a radio interview on Tuesday morning, the former LSU quarterback and projected No. 1 overall pick in next week's NFL draft was asked about playing for a franchise that hasn'...continued
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Jarod @Jarod - over 2 years ago
Source: Giants expected to activate RB Barkley
8:46 AM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley is expected to be activated off the physically unable to perform list and return to practice Monday for the first time since tearing the ACL in his right knee early last season, a source t...continued
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Sandrine @Sandrine - over 4 years ago
Sources: Diggs fined over $200K for absences
8:33 AM ETChris MortensenCloseNFL reporter ESPN Senior NFL Analyst Joined ESPN in 1991 George Polk Award winner; Twice nominated for Pulitzer PrizeAdam SchefterCloseESPN Senior Writer ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of...continued
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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 2 years ago
Sources: Titans' Henry potentially out for season
9:20 AM ETTennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry suffered a potentially season-ending foot injury during Sunday's 34-31 win over the Indianapolis Colts, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Henry is undergoing an MRI on Monday to determine the full extent of the damage,...continued
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Manley @Manley - over 1 year ago
McVay: Akers must 'maximize' his opportunities
6:34 PM ETLOS ANGELES -- A day after Cam Akers played only 12 snaps in the Los Angeles Rams' season-opening loss to the Buffalo Bills, coach Sean McVay said his running back needs to "maximize his [opportunities] when he gets them.""No matter who you're talking about, you...continued
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Abbie @Abbie - almost 3 years ago
Sources: Jets signing RT Moses to one-year deal
5:56 PM ETThe New York Jets are signing right tackle Morgan Moses to a one-year deal, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday.Moses, 30, released by the Washington Football Team on May 20 in a salary-cap move, will compete with incumbent George Fant at right tackle.Not only d...continued
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Zetta @Zetta - over 4 years ago
Party like it's 2007? Barnwell's case for 16-0 -- again -- in New England
8:30 AM ETBy now, we've learned to expect greatness from the New England Patriots. Winning is our default expectation for them. Bill Belichick & Co. have been favored in more than 90% of Tom Brady's starts since the future Hall of Famer returned from his torn ACL in 2...continued
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Minnie @Minnie - over 4 years ago
What they're saying about the Seahawks' OT win over the 49ers
3:45 AM ETThe Seattle Seahawks outlasted the San Francisco 49ers 27-24 on Monday Night Football in what might not just be the game of the year in the NFC West, but the best game the NFL has seen through 10 weeks.The game featured haymaker after haymaker between the two de...continued
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Josiah @Josiah - almost 4 years ago
Source: RB Hyde agrees to deal with Seahawks
6:12 PM ETThe Seattle Seahawks and running back Carlos Hyde have reached an agreement on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.Hyde, who turns 30 in September, scored six touchdowns and ran for a career-best 1,070 yards on 245 carries for the Houst...continued
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Arvid @Arvid - over 1 year ago
Source: Injury to Pats WR under NFLPA scrutiny
1:44 PM ETThe NFL Players Association has initiated an inquiry into why Monday night's game wasn't stopped when New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker showed concussion symptoms, a source told ESPN's Dan Graziano on Tuesday.Parker was wobbly getting up after a ...continued
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Webster @Webster - about 4 years ago
Source: Pats add first QB post-Brady with Hoyer
4:02 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer, a source confirms.The Boston Globe first reported the agreement.A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Hoyer's contract with the Patr...continued
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Jessika @Jessika - over 2 years ago
Howard practices, opens door to remain a Dolphin
8:05 PM ETMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Xavien Howard is leaving the door open for the Miami Dolphins to fix his contract issues."It's up to them," Howard, an All-Pro cornerback, said on Saturday in his first public comments since requesting a trade.Howard on Tuesday night poste...continued
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Angus @Angus - about 2 years ago
Earl Thomas, out 2 years, seeking return to NFL
9:45 AM ETSeven-time Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas wants to resume his NFL career after being out of the league for the past two seasons."I'm ready," Thomas texted ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday. "I'm in shape. My timing is on point -- I'm proud of that."Thomas, who turns 3...continued
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Geovany @Geovany - about 4 years ago
McCarthy: Prescott is QB to get Dallas a title
3:47 PM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- Mike McCarthy believes Dak Prescott can do for him with the Dallas Cowboys what Aaron Rodgers did for him with the Green Bay Packers: win a Super Bowl."I think No. 1, you just look at what he's done during his time in the league. I think he's bee...continued
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Torey @Torey - over 1 year ago
Week 9 betting odds, picks, tips: Evaluating trade impact, Bills-Jets and more
7:00 AM ETWeek 9 kicked off Thursday with the Philadelphia Eagles continuing their perfect start after a 29-17 win over the Houston Texans. Action continues Sunday with 10 more games during the day (six teams have byes). So what can we expect from a betting perspective? A...continued
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Arvid @Arvid - over 3 years ago
Harbaugh mum on Jackson's return vs. Cowboys
3:55 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh declined to address whether reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson would play Tuesday against the Dallas Cowboys.Jackson, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Thanksgiving, will complete his 10-day quarantine this...continued
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Myles @Myles - almost 4 years ago
Golladay, Hockenson among 5 Lions to COVID list
6:24 PM ETThe Detroit Lions placed Pro Bowl receiver Kenny Golladay and tight end T.J. Hockenson, last year's first-round pick, on the COVID-19/reserve list on Wednesday, a day after the team reported to training camp.The two starters were among five Detroit players to la...continued
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Jarod @Jarod - almost 3 years ago
Harbaugh: 'Possible' injured OT James back in '21
4:06 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens' addition of offensive tackle Ja'Wuan James may provide more immediate dividends than originally thought.A day after the Ravens struck a two-year deal with James, coach John Harbaugh did not rule him out for the 2021 sea...continued
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Kristina @Kristina - over 4 years ago
Source: L.A. RB Gordon plans to report Thursday
8:11 PM ETRunning back Melvin Gordon contacted the Los Angeles Chargers and told them he plans to report on Thursday, ending his 64-day holdout, sources confirmed to ESPN.Although he now is set to rejoin his teammates, Gordon expects 2019 will be his final season with the...continued
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Casper @Casper - over 1 year ago
Bowles on facing Tomlin: 'We don't look at color'
10:18 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles on Wednesday downplayed the attention on his upcoming coaching matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers' Mike Tomlin, one of the few games this season that will feature two Black head coaches."I have a very g...continued
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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 3 years ago
Source: 3 more from Titans positive for virus
9:25 AM ETESPN News Services A total of eight Tennessee Titans players have tested positive for COVID-19 this week after another player and two staff members tested positive Saturday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.In all, 16 members of the Titans organization -- the ...continued
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Juliet @Juliet - over 2 years ago
Cowboys OL Nsekhe hospitalized, out Sunday
12:37 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Ty Nsekhe spent Thursday night in a local hospital after being taken by ambulance from practice because of a heat-related illness and will not play Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.Coach Mike McCarthy sai...continued
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