American Football

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Webster @Webster - over 4 years ago

How the events of 2020 forced the Washington NFL team's name change

Jul 14, 2020The road to a new nickname, from one that has existed for 87 years for Washington's football team, was decades in the making for some.But for Washington owner Dan Snyder, it was almost an overnight decision.While the battle with opponents of the franchise's na...continued

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Immanuel @Immanuel - over 3 years ago

Lesser-known stories of J.J. Watt's impact on Houston off the field

6:00 AM ETJ.J. Watt has touched the lives of many people in the Houston area -- including the Martinez Family -- and will continue to do so as he begins the next chapter of his career in Arizona. Courtesy Houston TexansJ.J. Watt had been living in Houston for less than a ...continued

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Ryleigh @Ryleigh - about 5 years ago

Jones placed on IR; future with Fins in doubt

10:51 AM ETDAVIE, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins placed veteran safety Reshad Jones on injured reserve Wednesday, possibly marking the end to his nine-year run with the team.Jones, the Dolphins' longest-tenured player, has two more seasons left on a five-year, $60 million dea...continued

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Rex @Rex - over 4 years ago

49ers' Kittle looking for more than top TE money

7:35 AM ETGeorge Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers haven't made much progress on a new contract, with his agent saying he is looking for more than a deal that makes Kittle the highest-paid tight end in the NFL."I don't care about the tight end market," Kittle's agent, Ja...continued

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - over 2 years ago

Nassib says publicly coming out was to help kids

Jul 19, 2022Before 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 ...continued

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Delia @Delia - about 5 years ago

Harbaugh denies NFL interest; rumors 'total crap'

11:13 AM ETJim Harbaugh is refuting reports of interest in NFL jobs by sending a letter to parents of current players and commitments that addresses recent rumors of an exit strategy from Michigan.The letter was first reported by The Michigan Insider and was confirmed to ...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - about 4 years ago

Arians, NFLPA's Smith continue 'protest' squabble

4:54 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians continued a back-and-forth with DeMaurice Smith on Friday after the NFLPA executive director said Arians was "woefully misinformed about the history of protest."After George Floyd was killed earlier this sum...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 4 years ago

Inside NFL free-agent contract numbers: Who really got the best deals?

7:15 AM ETYou hear a lot of numbers thrown around during NFL free agency, but they don't always reflect reality. That five-year, $70 million deal you heard about might turn out to really be a three-year deal that the team can escape after just two.That doesn't make it a b...continued

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Alvah @Alvah - over 5 years ago

Big Ben hosts Steelers' skill players at lake house

8:28 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- This is one way to address concerns over team bonding and leadership.Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger -- who's stayed quiet this offseason despite criticisms from several ex-teammates, including Antonio Brown -- hosted his offensi...continued

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Leda @Leda - about 4 years ago

Saints WR Thomas (ankle) ruled out vs. Packers

5:57 PM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas won't play in Sunday night's game against the Green Bay Packers after he was ruled out for the second straight week with his high ankle sprain.Thomas has not practiced since he suffered the ankle injury...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - 9 days ago

Ranieri: 'Fate' said I would finish career at Roma

Claudio Ranieri has described his return to Roma as "fate" after the Italian coach was appointed as head coach of the Serie A club for a third time.

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Madalyn @Madalyn - over 2 years ago

RB Powell signs one-day deal to retire with Jets

4:36 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Former New York Jets running back Bilal Powell, who spent much of his career as a backup but climbed to eighth on the franchise's all-time rushing list, announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday by signing a ceremonial one-day contra...continued

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Delia @Delia - over 3 years ago

Broncos, tailback Lindsay decide to part ways

10:38 AM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Running back Phillip Lindsay and the Denver Broncos have "mutually agreed'' to go their separate ways.Just hours after the Broncos signed running back Mike Boone in free agency, Lindsay's representatives and the Broncos agreed the best cours...continued

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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 3 years ago

Sources: Seahawks' Adams to sit out minicamp

11:39 AM ETSeattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams officially will not participate in the team's mandatory minicamp this week, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The 25-year-old, who is scheduled to play on the fifth-year option in his rookie contract worth $9.86 million this ...continued

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Jarod @Jarod - over 3 years ago

Edelman writes open letter to Leonard after slur

12:34 PM ETNew England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, who is Jewish, posted an open letter to Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard about Leonard's use of an anti-Semitic slur during a recent video game livestream.In a video that surfaced Tuesday on social media, Leona...continued

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Pablo @Pablo - almost 3 years ago

Kap to offer autopsies for 'police-related' deaths

12:40 PM ETAssociated Press Colin Kaepernick is launching an initiative through his Know Your Rights Camp that will offer free, secondary autopsies to family members of anyone whose death is "police-related."The initiative collaborates with a panel of board-certified fore...continued

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - 9 days ago

Former NFL player charged in Jan 6 Capitol riot

Antwoine Williams, who played for the Detroit Lions, was charged with two felonies and other crimes.

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - about 5 years ago

Garrett: Vander Esch injury not career-threatening

Nov 21, 2019FRISCO, Texas -- Leighton Vander Esch will not play Sunday at New England because of a neck injury, Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said Friday, and it is not clear whether the linebacker will be able to play again this season."Leighton was having some symp...continued

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Marlon @Marlon - over 4 years ago

Source: Pats bring in Folk for visit, might sign him

5:43 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. --- The New England Patriots hosted veteran kicker Nick Folk on a visit Saturday, according to a league source and multiple reports, and could potentially sign him if he passes a physical and coronavirus testing.Folk, 35, would possibly add a s...continued

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Colin @Colin - almost 3 years ago

Nagy assumes he'll coach Bears' final 2 games

2:39 PM ETAmid swirling rumors about his job security, Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy said Monday he is operating under the assumption that he will coach the team's final two games of the regular season.The Bears have never fired a coach during the season, but a new NFL ru...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 3 years ago

'Aggressive' Tua picked off five times at minicamp

4:49 PM ETDAVIE, Fla. -- Tua Tagovailoa brushed off a very rough Day 1 of Miami Dolphins minicamp -- one that included five interceptions -- as a product of emphasizing more aggression in the passing game.It was the closest thing to real football for the Dolphins, who wor...continued

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Patrick @Patrick - over 2 years ago

Kaepernick throws for scouts: 'I can still play'

4:06 PM ETANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN -- Quarterback Colin Kaepernick threw to undrafted receivers at halftime of Michigan's spring game for NFL scouts on Saturday.Kaepernick was invited to Michigan by coach Jim Harbaugh, who mentored Kaepernick with the San Francisco 49ers, and ...continued

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Zetta @Zetta - about 2 years ago

Thumb's up: Injury doesn't worry Rodgers, Pack

3:06 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- The hit that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers took on the final play of Sunday's loss to the New York Giants in London kept him out of practice on Wednesday but should not affect his status for Sunday's game against the New York Jet...continued

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Maida @Maida - over 2 years ago

Bengals' Sample wants relatives out of Ukraine

9:52 AM ETCINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample is looking to extract family members out of Ukraine during Russia's invasion of the country.Sample and his wife, Angelina, told Fox News on Monday morning that Ang's aunt and her grandparents on both sides o...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - about 5 years ago

Browns waive Whitehead after threatening posts

8:56 AM ETDENVER -- The Cleveland Browns waived safety Jermaine Whitehead on Monday morning, just hours after he posted profanity-laced and threatening comments on social media following Sunday's loss at Denver."Jermaine Whitehead's social media posts following today's ga...continued

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