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Maureen @Maureen - about 5 years ago
Falcons get S Cyprien from Eagles for Riley, pick
6:40 PM ETThe Atlanta Falcons, in need of safety help, traded linebacker Duke Riley and a 2020 sixth-round draft pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for safety Johnathan Cyprien and a '20 seventh-round draft pick, the teams announced Monday.Cyprien, 29, has started 70 career ...continued
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Jarod @Jarod - about 5 years ago
Hopkins: Need 'someone new' deciding PI calls
5:59 PM ETBALTIMORE -- After what appeared to be a clear instance of pass interference wasn't called even after a replay review, Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins called for action by the NFL.In the first quarter of the Texans' 41-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens...continued
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Ericka @Ericka - over 4 years ago
Raiders owner seeks 'solutions' amid protests
2:10 AM ETLAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis elaborated with ESPN on Sunday night on his statement regarding the death of George Floyd, saying that he already has had conversations with Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford and Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombar...continued
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Ariel @Ariel - over 2 years ago
DT Goldman latest ex-Bear to sign with Falcons
4:38 PM ETAnother former Chicago Bears player is headed to the Atlanta Falcons.Defensive tackle Eddie Goldman, who was released by the Bears in March, signed a one-year contract with the Falcons on Wednesday. Atlanta released safety Brad Hawkins in a corresponding move.Go...continued
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Madalyn @Madalyn - over 3 years ago
Source: Colts extend RT Smith with $72.4M deal
10:32 AM ETWESTFIELD, Ind. -- The Indianapolis Colts have signed right tackle Braden Smith to a four-year, $72.4 million contract extension, with $42 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler."We want to take care of our players," general manager Chris Ballar...continued
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Elaina @Elaina - about 5 years ago
Source: Flacco out 4-6 weeks, won't need surgery
1:51 PM ETDenver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco is expected to miss four to six weeks because of a neck injury, pending reviews from doctors, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Flacco received a second opinion on the bulging disk in his neck and, a source told Schefter, w...continued
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Giles @Giles - over 4 years ago
Conner: 'It would be hard' to leave Pittsburgh
9:36 AM ETSteelers running back James Conner is scheduled to be a free agent after this season and says it "would be hard" to play for another team because of how connected he is to the city of Pittsburgh."It would be hard, it would be hard to put another helmet on. Just ...continued
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Jaydon @Jaydon - about 3 years ago
Freeman likely to start as injuries hit Ravens' RBs
4:33 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Devonta Freeman is expected to be the latest running back to start for the Baltimore Ravens as injuries once again hit their backfield.Latavius Murray (sprained left ankle) was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals after ...continued
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Jerrold @Jerrold - almost 2 years ago
Cautious Chiefs prepping as if Mahomes will play
2:20 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals as if Patrick Mahomes will play.But coach Andy Reid said Monday the Chiefs aren't certain whether they will be able to go with Mahomes or have t...continued
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Elian @Elian - over 4 years ago
Sources: NFL sets up tech safeguards for draft
9:37 AM ETAnyone who has ever held a fantasy draft online knows you have to log on early to make sure it works. This year, the NFL will be doing more or less the same thing for its actual draft.With teams forced to conduct the NFL draft from their homes due to the isolati...continued
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Erik @Erik - over 5 years ago
Answering biggest NFC West questions: Can Gurley stay healthy? Can the Kyler-Kliff show work?
7:56 AM ETIt might seem as though summer just got into full swing, but we are a few weeks from the start of NFL training camp and only two and half months from the 2019 season.NFL Nation is setting up the biggest storylines for each division. Here's what to look for in th...continued
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Pablo @Pablo - over 3 years ago
Report: Brady played entire season with torn MCL
7:03 AM ETTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady played the entirety of last season with a torn medial collateral ligament in his left knee, according to a report in the Tampa Bay Times.Brady suffered the injury in his final season with the New England Patriots and it...continued
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Muriel @Muriel - over 3 years ago
Source: Bengals declining Price's 5th-year option
10:53 AM ETThe Cincinnati Bengals will not pick up the fifth-year option on center Billy Price's rookie deal, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.Price now is slated to become a free agent after this season. If the Bengals had picked up his option, Price was s...continued
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Bart @Bart - almost 2 years ago
Source: Colts RB Taylor likely done for season
10:27 AM ETStephen HolderESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor is feared to have a high ankle sprain and seems "likely" to miss the remaining three games of the season, a team source told ESPN.The Colts have not made any final decisi...continued
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Muriel @Muriel - over 1 year ago
Chelsea owners agree deal to buy majority stake in Strasbourg
Chelsea's owners agree a deal to buy a majority stake in French Ligue 1 club Strasbourg.
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Liliane @Liliane - about 3 years ago
NFLPA votes to retain Smith as executive director
8:28 PM ETThe NFL Players Association board of player representatives voted to retain executive director DeMaurice Smith for another term in a close vote Friday evening.In a conference call that included the player reps from all 32 NFL teams, Smith received 22 votes in fa...continued
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Raoul @Raoul - over 2 years ago
Haskins memorial service to be held in Pittsburgh
12:44 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- A memorial service for Dwayne Haskins, who was killed this past Saturday when he was hit by a dump truck, will be held April 22 in Pittsburgh.The service will be held at the Allegheny Center Alliance Church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a visitation...continued
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Erik @Erik - over 5 years ago
NFL preseason Week 3 takeaways: Browns might have the defensive muscle to match their offense
Aug 22, 2019It's Week 3 of the NFL preseason, when we're supposed to get the most serious look at teams before the regular season begins. Unless, of course, you're playing on an 80-yard field in Winnipeg -- as the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers did Thursday -- and ...continued
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Giovanni @Giovanni - about 3 years ago
Jags trade Minshew to Eagles for 6th-round pick
10:11 AM ETThe Jacksonville Jaguars have traded quarterback Gardner Minshew II to the Philadelphia Eagles for a conditional 2022 sixth-round pick, it was announced Saturday.The sixth-round pick could rise to a fifth-rounder if Minshew is involved in 50% of the plays in th...continued
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Erik @Erik - almost 4 years ago
Cowboys' Martin (calf) could be done for season
2:48 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys All-Pro offensive lineman Zack Martin might be done for the NFL season because of a calf injury.The Cowboys placed Martin on injured reserve Monday, which means he will miss at least the next three games, starting Tuesday against ...continued
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Maida @Maida - over 5 years ago
Offseason Zim: Vikings coach finds solace on his sprawling ranch
Aug 13, 2019WALTON, Ky. -- Avid outdoorsman Mike Zimmer long wanted a place of his own to hunt. But the volatile nature of the coaching profession kept holding him back -- until he bought into a piece of advice from his wife, Vikki."I would always say I'd like to do somet...continued
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Ericka @Ericka - almost 2 years ago
Falcons WR Batson faces 5 charges after arrest
8:39 AM ETATLANTA -- Atlanta Falcons practice squad receiver Cameron Batson has been officially booked and charged with five crimes stemming from his arrest early Saturday morning.Batson was booked Saturday, according to Fulton County jail records, and charged with assaul...continued
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Arvid @Arvid - over 2 years ago
Adrian Peterson agrees to counseling after arrest
9:55 PM ETFree agent running back Adrian Peterson has agreed to complete 20 sessions of domestic violence and alcohol counseling within the next six months following his February arrest on suspicion of domestic violence, a Los Angeles City Attorney's Office spokesman told...continued
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Marjory @Marjory - over 3 years ago
Report: Chiefs' Clark faces felony weapon charge
7:58 PM ETLos Angeles prosecutors on Friday charged Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark with one felony weapons violation stemming from his arrest on March 13 by the California Highway Patrol, according to a report in The Kansas City Star.The Los Angeles County D...continued
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Roger @Roger - over 4 years ago
Source: Saints' Spence tears ACL while training
9:57 PM ETNew Orleans Saints defensive end Noah Spence suffered a torn ACL while training away from the team, a source confirmed Tuesday.Spence was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list since the injury did not occur as part of New Orleans' offseason training pro...continued
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