American Football
Anything to do with American Football
Emmie
@Emmie -
over 4 years ago
Lynn: Chargers considered Cam, but like own QBs
7:53 AM ETWhen Cam Newton was released by the Carolina Panthers, the Los Angeles Chargers were widely viewed as a good fit for the star quarterback.But the Chargers didn't sign Newton, choosing to stick with veteran Tyrod Taylor and second-year backup Easton Stick before ...continued
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Jeffrey
@Jeffrey -
about 5 years ago
Tomlin: Rudolph still Steelers QB when healthy
11:50 AM ETPITTSBURGH -- When he returns from the concussion protocol, Mason Rudolph will be the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback. Coach Mike Tomlin made that much clear in his brief bye week press conference Wednesday afternoon."That guy is our quarterback when h...continued
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Joe
@Joe -
about 4 years ago
Panthers activate McCaffrey for game vs. Chiefs
9:27 AM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers on Saturday activated running back Christian McCaffrey from injured reserve to make him eligible for Sunday's game at Kansas City.The move comes as no surprise as coach Matt Rhule said Friday that McCaffrey was expected t...continued
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Meggie
@Meggie -
over 2 years ago
Division favorites, win totals and the NFL's best (and worst) teams: Takeaways from the 2022...
7:00 AM ETThe Bills might have ended last season with a coin flip and heartbreak, but according to ESPN's Football Power Index, they enter the 2022 NFL season as the best team in football and the Super Bowl favorites.Buffalo leads ESPN's FPI preseason ratings -- which wer...continued
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Myles
@Myles -
over 3 years ago
Chiefs' Long injured, has 'zero regrets' on return
12:22 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs are hopeful guard Kyle Long can return for the start of the regular season after he injured his knee Wednesday.Coach Andy Reid revealed Thursday that Long's injury was to his knee and that the Chiefs are still evaluating the injur...continued
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Rahsaan
@Rahsaan -
over 5 years ago
Irsay: Luck injury, absence related to bone issue
9:40 AM ETAndrew Luck's ongoing absence from Indianapolis Colts training camp is related to a bone issue in his lower left leg, according to team owner Jim Irsay.Irsay told SiriusXM NFL Radio on Monday that Luck's injury is similar to that of former Colts defensive end Ra...continued
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Nestor
@Nestor -
over 4 years ago
Retired Kuechly considers job as Panthers scout
10:12 AM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Retired Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly is considering a front-office job as a pro scout, the team said Wednesday.Kuechly, 29, surprisingly retired in January, saying he wasn't sure if he could play as "fast, physical and str...continued
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Americo
@Americo -
11 months ago
The Excitement of 70,000 Swifties Can Shake the Earth
The Economist reports: "Shake, shake, shake, shake," Taylor Swift sings from the stage of Lumen Field in Seattle at 10.35 in the evening on July 22nd. The fans respond, enthusiastically; the stadium duly shakes; a nearby seismometer takes note. To pop aficion…
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Cameron
@Cameron -
almost 3 years ago
NFL experts debate: 2022 MVP and Super Bowl LVII picks, plus teams to watch this offseason
7:15 AM ETESPN NFL ExpertsWelcome to the NFL offseason. The Los Angeles Rams are Super Bowl LVI champs, and we're already looking ahead to the favorites for next year's title game. Caesars Sportsbook says it's the Kansas City Chiefs (13-2 odds), followed by the Buffalo Bi...continued
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Allene
@Allene -
over 4 years ago
Is Tua Tagovailoa ready to become Miami's biggest star since Dan Marino?
7:20 AM ETLeaps into swimming pools. Emotional moments of jubilation. Tears of joy. Fifteen words delivered by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell -- "With the fifth pick in the 2020 NFL draft, the Miami Dolphins select Tua Tagovailoa" -- elicited all that plus a belief the mo...continued
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Pablo
@Pablo -
over 3 years ago
Spring League football adding two teams, weeks
9:00 AM ETThe Spring League is planning a notable expansion in the coming weeks by adding two teams and two weeks to the structure the developmental football league used in 2020, CEO Brian Woods confirmed this week.Its growth comes at an unstable moment in the industry, a...continued
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Adelia
@Adelia -
over 5 years ago
Everything you missed this NFL offseason
Jul 19, 2019Kevin SeifertNFL Nation CloseESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008Already? It's over? Nearly six months have passed since Super Bowl LIII, which means the NFL offseason is dr...continued
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Elody
@Elody -
almost 4 years ago
Sources: Mahomes clears steps, still in protocol
3:35 PM ETKansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, and it's too early to say that he definitely will play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Mahomes cleared certain...continued
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Nelson
@Nelson -
over 2 years ago
Weddings, real estate and gym gains: The 2022 NFL offseason as told by social media
7:00 AM ETTory BarronESPN Editor CloseTory Barron is a Bristol-based writer and editor for ESPN.com. After retiring from playing lacrosse at UConn, the DC native decided to try her hand at writing about people playing sports.And just like that, players have reported for t...continued
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Jessika
@Jessika -
over 4 years ago
Source: Bengals' Waynes suffers pectoral injury
9:22 AM ETCINCINNATI -- Bengals cornerback Trae Waynes could be on the mend for a while after suffering a pectoral injury during Monday's practice, a source confirmed to ESPN.According to a report from NFL Network, Waynes is seeking a second opinion on the injury and coul...continued
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Gregoria
@Gregoria -
almost 2 years 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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Marjory
@Marjory -
11 months ago
EMU apologizes for postgame bowl sucker punch
Eastern Michigan has apologized and has promised a full investigation with the MAC after one of its players punched a South Alabama player after the 68 Ventures Bowl.
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Jeffrey
@Jeffrey -
about 3 years ago
NFL to hold international combine in London
10:49 AM ETAssociated Press LONDON -- The NFL will stage an international combine for 50 athletes from 14 countries next month in London.The invitational scouting showcase is mirrored after the annual NFL combine usually held in Indianapolis. The idea is to find internati...continued
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Clarissa
@Clarissa -
over 4 years ago
Three-time Pro Bowler Bennett says he's retiring
8:15 AM ETVeteran defensive end Michael Bennett, a three-time Pro Bowl selection who has 69.5 career sacks and won a Super Bowl ring during his career, is retiring after 11 NFL seasons, he announced on Instagram on Tuesday."Retiring feels a little like death of self, but ...continued
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Anderson
@Anderson -
about 5 years ago
Texans extend Scarlett; OLB filling in for Clowney
6:35 PM ETHOUSTON -- The Texans signed outside linebacker Brennan Scarlett to a one-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday, putting him under contract with Houston through 2020.Terms were not disclosed, but the Houston Chronicle reported the deal is worth $...continued
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Cyril
@Cyril -
over 3 years ago
Brady rookie card nets auction-record $3 million
2:32 PM ETIt has been four months since quarterback Tom Brady threw his last pass in a game, helping lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, but that hasn't stopped him from setting more records.The latest came Friday night...continued
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Anderson
@Anderson -
about 2 years ago
Retired Kerrigan rejoins Commanders as a coach
11:17 AM ETASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Commanders turned to a familiar face to help their young defensive ends be more productive, naming Ryan Kerrigan as their new assistant defensive line coach.Kerrigan will assist Jeff Zgonina, who was elevated to defensive line coa...continued
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Eleanora
@Eleanora -
over 2 years ago
LB Houston returning to Ravens on 1-year deal
Jul 7, 2022Justin Houston and the Baltimore Ravens have reached an agreement on a one-year deal for the four-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker to return to the team, it was announced Thursday.The Ravens tendered Houston after the draft -- much as the Kansas City Chiefs did...continued
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Alexandro
@Alexandro -
almost 3 years ago
Cowboys' Hill suspended two games for punch
5:41 PM ETThe NFL suspended Cowboys defensive tackle Trysten Hill without pay for two games on Monday for punching Raiders guard John Simpson following Dallas' Thanksgiving Day loss to Las Vegas.The suspension was issued by NFL vice president of football operations Jon Ru...continued
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Alexzander
@Alexzander -
over 2 years ago
UGA's Walker consensus favorite to be No. 1 pick
11:36 AM ETGeorgia defensive end Travon Walker has gone from long shot to the consensus odds-on favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in this week's NFL draft at sportsbooks around the nation.Walker, who was not even listed when some sportsbooks set the odds on which play...continued
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