American Football
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Zetta
@Zetta -
over 3 years ago
Source: WR Gordon files for NFL reinstatement
4:23 PM ETVeteran wide receiver Josh Gordon has submitted his reinstatement letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and hopes to be with a team for training camp, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The NFL has been randomly drug testing Gordon for the past three m...continued
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Pablo
@Pablo -
over 3 years ago
XFL planning 2023 return after CFL talks tabled
Jul 7, 2021The XFL announced on Wednesday that it is planning to relaunch in 2023 after talks with the Canadian Football League about collaboration between the two leagues were tabled.The XFL and CFL both said in separate statements that the decision was jointly reached b...continued
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Rex
@Rex -
about 2 years ago
Saints stick with QB Dalton after mulling change
3:50 PM ETThe New Orleans Saints are sticking with quarterback Andy Dalton, according to coach Dennis Allen."We're going to go with Andy. We discussed it as a staff. I got an opportunity to talk to both quarterbacks, and I feel like right now, Andy is the direction that w...continued
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Alexandro
@Alexandro -
over 3 years ago
Sources: Rodgers nixed deal to be top-paid QB
9:41 AM ETAaron Rodgers turned down a two-year extension offer from the Green Bay Packers this offseason, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The deal, sources said, would have tied the reigning MVP to the Packers for five more seasons and made him the highest-paid quarterb...continued
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Jeffrey
@Jeffrey -
over 5 years ago
Source: Zeke won't play for Dallas without deal
8:56 AM ETRepresentatives for running back Ezekiel Elliott have told the Dallas Cowboys that he will not play in the 2019 season without a new contract, a source close to the situation told ESPN's Josina Anderson on Tuesday.The source added that at this time, it is not li...continued
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Torey
@Torey -
over 3 years ago
Packers WR apologizes for anti-Asian remark
10:57 AM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Green Bay Packers receiver Devin Funchess apologized early Sunday morning after he used an anti-Asian slur and gesture during a news conference Saturday night."I want to apologize for the disparaging remark I used tonight," Funchess tweeted. ...continued
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Marlon
@Marlon -
almost 4 years ago
Chiefs' Mahomes practices, remains in protocol
3:02 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, taking another step to possibly clearing the concussion protocol in time for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills."He's done well up to this poi...continued
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Roger
@Roger -
almost 4 years ago
Source: Saints' Thomas facing multiple surgeries
11:08 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas is likely to have surgeries on the torn deltoid and other injured ligaments in his ankle that plagued him all season, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.The expectation is that Thomas would ...continued
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Webster
@Webster -
about 2 years ago
Steelers put Watt on IR until star LB OK to play
11:32 AM ETPITTSBURGH -- The Steelers officially placed outside linebacker T.J. Watt on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least four games.Watt, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, tore his pectoral muscle in the final seconds of regulation in the Steelers...continued
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Elliott
@Elliott -
over 5 years ago
Lions extend DT 'Snacks' Harrison through 2021
7:50 PM ETThe Detroit Lions have signed defensive tackle Damon "Snacks" Harrison to a one-year contract extension.Financial terms were not disclosed but a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the deal is worth $11 million.The deal brings Harrison's guaranteed money to $1...continued
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Juliet
@Juliet -
almost 2 years ago
Sources: Jags 'full steam ahead,' won't rest stars
5:00 AM ETThe Jaguars have no plans to rest any players Sunday against the Texans, team sources told ESPN, even though their Week 18 showdown with the Titans almost certainly will decide the AFC South."It's full steam ahead," one Jaguars official told ESPN about the team'...continued
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Nelson
@Nelson -
about 5 years ago
Source: Cam expected back at practice after bye
6:41 PM ETESPN News Services Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's foot injury has healed well and he is expected to be ready to practice after the team's bye this week, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Kyle Allen, an undrafted free agent, has gone 4-0 as th...continued
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Elody
@Elody -
about 3 years ago
Tomlin tersely halts college speculation: 'Never'
1:16 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- Steelers coach Mike Tomlin emphatically said Tuesday that he's not contemplating a move to the college coaching ranks -- not now, not ever.Tomlin shut down speculation that he could be in the mix to fill college coaching vacancies at USC or LSU at ...continued
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Alexie
@Alexie -
about 3 years ago
Sources: Ravens receiving trade inquiries on RBs
7:28 AM ETThe Baltimore Ravens, after losing three running backs to season-ending injuries during the preseason and then scrambling to replace them, have received trade inquiries from teams interested in their current group of running backs, league sources told ESPN.The R...continued
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Manley
@Manley -
about 2 years ago
Sources: New 49er McCaffrey likely to face Chiefs
10:14 PM ETChristian McCaffrey is expected to make his San Francisco 49ers debut Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.McCaffrey's availability comes just three days after the 49ers and Carolina Panthers agreed to a blockbuster trade for...continued
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Kristina
@Kristina -
over 2 years ago
Nassib: Publicly coming out was 'for the kids'
10:04 AM ETBefore defensive end Carl Nassib announced he was gay in June 2021, he agonized over the decision, he says.Nassib, who is a free agent after being released by the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this year, told "Good Morning America" co-anchor Michael Strahan in an i...continued
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Elaina
@Elaina -
over 5 years ago
When your NFL career is over, try pro wrestling
8:00 AM ETORLANDO, Fla. -- Sabby Piscitelli's football career ended like a striking knife edge chop to the chest.The 2007 second-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had started the final game of the 2011 season at safety for the Kansas City Chiefs, putting a bow on his...continued
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Meggie
@Meggie -
over 3 years ago
No. 1 pick Lawrence signs $36.8M rookie deal
11:43 AM ETESPN News Services JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars quarterback and No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence signed his four-year rookie contract Monday, clearing the way for him to attend the start of training camp in three weeks.Under the NFL's rookie slotting system,...continued
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Kraig
@Kraig -
about 4 years ago
Eagles without WRs Jackson, Jeffery vs. 49ers
5:06 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Eagles wide receivers DeSean Jackson and Alshon Jeffery have been ruled out of Sunday night's game at the San Francisco 49ers, leaving quarterback Carson Wentz with a patchwork group of skill-position players once again.J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, mea...continued
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Kari
@Kari -
over 4 years ago
Source: Browns, DE Garrett finalizing $125M deal
3:15 PM ETThe Cleveland Browns are finalizing a massive five-year extension worth $125 million with star pass-rusher Myles Garrett, a league source confirmed to ESPN. The deal is not done yet, but the sides are said to be close.The deal, which is worth a total of $144 mil...continued
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Grayce
@Grayce -
almost 3 years ago
Eagles not optimistic Hurts will play, source says
7:59 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles are not optimistic quarterback Jalen Hurts will play Sunday against the New York Jets, but want to see how his injured ankle is feeling before making a final determination on his status, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter....continued
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Angus
@Angus -
over 2 years ago
Former All-Pro safety Thomas arrested in Texas
12:45 PM ETFormer Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas was arrested Friday in his hometown of Orange, Texas, more than two weeks after a warrant was issued following his alleged violation of a court protective order.According to a report by WFAA in Dallas, Thomas was arres...continued
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Juliet
@Juliet -
about 5 years ago
OBJ, Landry troll Tomlin with yawns in end zone
10:11 PM ETCLEVELAND -- Browns receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry let Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin know they didn't sleep on his offseason gesture about Beckham.Both receivers pretended to yawn in the end zone after big plays in Thursday night's game, ...continued
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Kraig
@Kraig -
over 4 years ago
The best of Saints players and fans live-tweeting 2006 Superdome homecoming
3:52 PM ETOn Sept. 25, 2006, the New Orleans Saints were returning to the rebuilt Superdome for the first time after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city and forced the team to spend an entire season out of town.On Monday, April 6, ESPN will continue its partnership with...continued
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Alexie
@Alexie -
over 2 years ago
Sources: Chiefs LT Brown to report to camp
6:18 AM ETKansas City Chiefs left offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. will report to camp Monday and sign his franchise tender, sources told ESPN's Robert Griffin III.The blindside protector for quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be playing on the franchise tag this season a...continued
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