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Jarod
@Jarod -
5 months ago
Jets owner would pay for QB, the 'missing piece'
2:22 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Owner Woody Johnson believes the New York Jets are a quarterback away from ending their 12-year playoff drought, and he's willing to spend big bucks for a proven veteran."Absolutely," he told a small group of reporters Thursday in his offic...continued
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Colin
@Colin -
5 months ago
Carr thanks Raiders fans, says goodbye to Vegas
Jan 12, 2023HENDERSON, Nev. -- Two weeks and a day after being benched by the Las Vegas Raiders, quarterback Derek Carr broke his silence and bade farewell to the team's fans in a statement on social media Thursday.Carr had been the Raiders' starting quarterback since bei...continued
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Nelson
@Nelson -
5 months ago
Pats to search for OC, in talks to extend Mayo
7:32 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- After a season in which the New England Patriots plummeted to the bottom of the league rankings in several key offensive categories, the club announced Thursday that it will begin interviewing candidates next week to fill the role of offensi...continued
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Giles
@Giles -
5 months ago
Fins rule Tua out, prep Thompson to start at QB
11:50 AM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI -- Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled out for Sunday's wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills, coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday.The third-year pro has been in the concussion protocol since Dec. 26 after sufferi...continued
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Jerrold
@Jerrold -
5 months ago
Bills' Hamlin discharged from Buffalo hospital
11:44 AM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- After more than nine days in two hospitals, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was discharged from Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute, the team announced Wednesday.Hamlin is now back at his home in Buff...continued
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Alexandro
@Alexandro -
5 months ago
Source: Jets making OC change after struggles
6:28 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- After a season marked by profound struggles on offense and the regression of quarterback Zach Wilson, the New York Jets and offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur parted ways Wednesday, a source told ESPN.The speculation about LaFleur's job sta...continued
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Roger
@Roger -
5 months ago
Sources: Warren bolts Big Ten for Bears CEO job
10:22 AM ETCHICAGO -- The Chicago Bears will name Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren as their president and CEO, sources have confirmed to ESPN.Warren will replace outgoing president and CEO Ted Phillips, who announced his retirement last September following the 2022 seaso...continued
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Colin
@Colin -
5 months ago
Lions GM: Goff proved he's starting QB for us
5:32 PM ETEric WoodyardESPN ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Before exiting Lambeau Field on Sunday night, quarterback Jared Goff took a victory lap around the stadium to slap hands with Detroit Lions fans who were hanging around to celebrate.After leading Detroit (9-8) to its first ...continued
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Jimmy
@Jimmy -
5 months ago
Commanders seek 'fresh start' at OC, fire Turner
4:41 PM ETASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Commanders fired offensive coordinator Scott Turner on Tuesday after yet another disappointing season offensively.Turner, who signed a three-year extension last offseason, had been with coach Ron Rivera for seven years, including t...continued
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Jerrold
@Jerrold -
5 months ago
Tracking NFL head-coach firings: Five jobs open heading into offseason
Jan 9, 2023ESPN staffAs the 2022 NFL season winds down, there are four open head-coach jobs with the Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals each looking for the next person to lead their franchises.The coaching changes ...continued
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Abbie
@Abbie -
5 months ago
Who should fill vacancies? Try our NFL head-coach carousel
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Which candidate is a match for each position? Pair Sean Payton, DeMeco Ryans and others with a team.Source: www.espn.com - NFL
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Anderson
@Anderson -
5 months ago
Rodgers happy Pack playing 'meaningful games'
6:28 PM ETIf Aaron Rodgers thought things were "looking up" for the Green Bay Packers last week, imagine how he felt leaving Florida with a three-game winning streak after Sunday's upset of the Miami Dolphins."Definitely better than three weeks ago," Rodgers said. "Four [...continued
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Rex
@Rex -
5 months ago
Raiders' Adams wants to return, be in loop on QB
7:21 PM ETHENDERSON, Nev. -- Pro Bowl receiver Davante Adams said Wednesday he wants to return to the Las Vegas Raiders next season -- despite the apparent impending departure of his good friend Derek Carr and an underwhelming season by a team expected to return to the pl...continued
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Cyril
@Cyril -
5 months ago
Thomas, Revis, Freeney among '23 HOF finalists
8:55 PM ETThree first-time eligible players and a player who has waited 25 years highlight the list of 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2023.Tackle Joe Thomas, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection as well as a six-time first-team All Pro, cornerback Darre...continued
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Kristina
@Kristina -
5 months ago
Jones: 'Complete confidence' in McCarthy, staff
10:47 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has backed Mike McCarthy one more time.Asked on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas on Tuesday if a wild-card loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football could impact McCarthy's status as h...continued
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Gregoria
@Gregoria -
5 months ago
The backup blueprint: What 49ers' Brock Purdy must do to join championship QB fraternity
7:00 AM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Moments after San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo broke his left foot in a Dec. 4 win against the Miami Dolphins, general manager John Lynch's phone pinged.The message was from Tony Dungy, one of Lynch's mentors and his former ...continued
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Ryleigh
@Ryleigh -
5 months ago
Titans fire four assistants, including OC Downing
5:18 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans fired four assistant coaches on Monday, including offensive coordinator Todd Downing, who ...continued
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Angus
@Angus -
5 months ago
Cardinals fire Kingsbury; GM Keim stepping aside
12:05 PM ETTEMPE, Ariz. -- The Cardinals on Monday fired coach Kliff Kingsbury 10 months after signing him to a contract extension through the 2027 season.The team also announced that general manager Steve Keim has decided to "step away from his position in order to focus...continued
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Mariano
@Mariano -
5 months ago
Bills' Hamlin back in Buffalo to continue recovery
3:17 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was released from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center on Monday after spending almost a week in the hospital following his cardiac arrest on the field at Paycor Stadium.The news was...continued
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Ismael
@Ismael -
5 months ago
Browns fire defensive coordinator Woods
7:08 AM ETThe Cleveland Browns fired defensive coordinator Joe Woods Sunday night following consecutive losing seasons.The Browns finished with a 7-10 record, capped by Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.Woods had been Cleveland's defensive coordinator under h...continued
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
5 months 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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Torey
@Torey -
5 months ago
The NFL playoffs are here! Our guide to all 14 teams, from the favorites to the underdogs
6:00 AM ETNFL NationESPN The 2022 NFL season came down to the end once again, as the Lions' victory over the Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday night sent the Seahawks to the playoffs. Seattle was in that position thanks to its overtime win against the Rams. The Dolphins ...continued
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Liliane
@Liliane -
5 months ago
Texans fire Smith hours after end of first season
11:16 PM ETDJ Bien-AimeESPN The Houston Texans fired coach Lovie Smith on Sunday night, hours after the team finished 3-13-1 in his first season."We are grateful for [Smith's] leadership and character, and we wish him the best moving forward," chairman and CEO Cal McNair ...continued
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Alexzander
@Alexzander -
5 months ago
Belichick to return for 24th season as Pats coach
10:10 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Bill Belichick, who is the NFL's longest-tenured coach and turns 71 in April, said Monday that he plans to return for his 24th season as New England Patriots coach in 2023.The Patriots had their season end Sunday in a 35-23 loss to the Buff...continued
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Roger
@Roger -
5 months ago
Fumble return TD clinches AFC South for Jags
11:13 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars won the AFC South pretty much the way they did everything else this season: the hard way.The Jaguars trailed for more than 57 minutes, managed just one offensive touchdown and didn't gain a single yard in the fourt...continued
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