American Football
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Zackery
@Zackery -
over 2 years ago
Giants linebacker Hilliard suspended two games
4:43 PM ETNew York Giants linebacker Justin Hilliard was suspended two games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.Hilliard, an undrafted free agent who spent most of last year on injured reserve, spent time this spring working with the fir...continued
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Manley
@Manley -
over 4 years ago
Source: CB Desir joins Jets after Colts cut him
2:26 PM ETThin at cornerback after releasing their 2019 starters, the New York Jets agreed to terms Sunday with former Indianapolis Colts cornerback Pierre Desir, a source confirmed.Desir, 29, released Saturday by the Colts, will sign a one-year contract, another source s...continued
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Rose
@Rose -
over 4 years ago
Five NFL teams trending up, and where they upgraded most this offseason
Apr 8, 2020Mike ClayESPN Writer CloseFantasy football, NFL analyst for ESPN.com Member of Pro Football Writers of America Founding director of Pro Football Focus Fantasy 2013 FSTA award winner for most accurate preseason rankingsThe bulk of NFL free agency is in the rearv...continued
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Elvie
@Elvie -
over 2 years ago
Sources: Z. Wilson out 2-4 weeks with leg injury
11:31 AM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson will miss two to four weeks after an MRI exam Saturday morning revealed a bone bruise and a meniscus tear in his right knee, sources confirmed.The Jets believe there is a chance Wilson could be ready f...continued
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Kraig
@Kraig -
about 3 years ago
Source: Jets WR Crowder positive for COVID-19
2:11 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder tested positive for COVID-19, a source confirmed Friday, jeopardizing his status for the season opener against the Carolina Panthers.Crowder's vaccination status isn't known, and that will likely ...continued
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Wilmer
@Wilmer -
over 4 years ago
Folk re-signs with Patriots after weekend visit
11:23 AM ETThe New England Patriots have re-signed Nick Folk on Monday after hosting him for a visit this weekend.Folk, 35, becomes the second kicker on the Patriots' roster after New England selected Marshall's Justin Rohrwasser in the fifth round of the draft.Folk kicke...continued
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Colin
@Colin -
almost 2 years ago
Sources: Browns owners seek 25% stake in Bucks
4:55 PM ETESPN News Services CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam are in talks to buy a minority stake in the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, sources confirmed to ESPN's Tim Bontemps.The Haslams, who have explored expanding their pro sports portfolio outside O...continued
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Immanuel
@Immanuel -
over 2 years ago
'Overwhelming' demand for NFL Germany tickets
10:05 AM ETThe NFL say they have been "overwhelmed" by demand for tickets for their first regular-season game in Germany later this year.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Seattle Seahawks at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena on Nov. 13, with legendary quarterback Tom Bra...continued
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Bobby
@Bobby -
over 4 years ago
Source: Browns rework DE Vernon's contract
Jul 7, 2020The Cleveland Browns have restructured Olivier Vernon's contract, ensuring the defensive end will be with the team this season.Vernon, who was due to make $15.25 million (non-guaranteed) in 2020, agreed to a restructured deal that will pay him $11 million guara...continued
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Giles
@Giles -
almost 2 years ago
49ers' Omenihu arrested after domestic incident
11:59 AM ETSan Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Charles Omenihu was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence Monday, according to a news release from the San Jose Police Department.Omenihu was booked at the Santa Clara County jail and was released after he ...continued
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Wilmer
@Wilmer -
over 4 years ago
Punter steals show at combine on bench press
6:20 PM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- In a sea of All-Americans and award winners from this past college football season at the NFL scouting combine, it was a punter who snatched at least some of the attention away from the quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends who were working...continued
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Iva
@Iva -
over 3 years ago
RB Bell: 'I'd retire' before playing for Reid again
9:58 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs showed no interest in re-signing running back Le'Veon Bell, and the feeling seems to be mutual.Bell, responding to a comment on Instagram about his time with the Chiefs in 2020, said, "I'd never play for Andy Reid again ... I'd ret...continued
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Bart
@Bart -
about 4 years ago
Source: Trubisky won't need shoulder surgery
10:10 AM ETChicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is considered week-to-week with a shoulder injury, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Trubisky visited Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon for further evaluation on his right shoulder, and it was ...continued
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Raoul
@Raoul -
about 2 years ago
Why coaching is a family affair for the Belichicks, from Bill to Amanda to Steve to Brian
6:00 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Amanda Belichick shares a picture of one of the most meaningful moments in her lacrosse coaching career. In the photo, she's on the sideline at Gillette Stadium. Watching closely nearby are her father, Bill, and brother Steve.Amanda's primar...continued
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Ariel
@Ariel -
about 2 years ago
Ex-Browns, Steelers CB Haden retiring from NFL
7:05 AM ETJoe Haden will sign a one-day contract to retire with the Browns, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter, as the cornerback ends a 12-year NFL career spent in Cleveland and Pittsburgh.Haden's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, confirmed the decision to retire to Schefter.Haden, ...continued
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Arvid
@Arvid -
over 5 years ago
Quinn confirms season-ending ACL for Wilcox
11:48 AM ETAtlanta Falcons safety J.J. Wilcox has suffered a season-ending ACL injury, coach Dan Quinn confirmed Tuesday.Wilcox suffered the injury on the first day of training camp Monday and had been scheduled to get a second opinion.The 28-year-old veteran remained on ...continued
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Kari
@Kari -
over 5 years ago
Texans' Coutee, McCarron won't be healthy soon
12:26 PM ETHOUSTON -- Texans coach Bill O'Brien said he doesn't expect wide receiver Keke Coutee (ankle) or backup quarterback AJ McCarron (thumb) to be back "soon" for the Texans."Tomorrow? No. A week from now? Probably not," O'Brien said. "And so we'll just keep playing...continued
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Elliott
@Elliott -
almost 5 years ago
Sibling fights to Super Bowls: Kelce boys have always been life of party
6:00 AM ETEd and Donna Kelce have slightly different versions of the epic fight between their sons Jason and Travis -- the one that resulted in a shattered casserole dish and a shift in the dynamic between the highly competitive brothers.Both agree it carried over from th...continued
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Felicita
@Felicita -
about 5 years ago
Timeline of Jalen Ramsey's tumultuous tenure with Jaguars
9:18 PM ETThe Jacksonville Jaguars have picked their share of busts in the first round of the NFL draft in recent history, but they certainly didn't in 2016 when they selected Jalen Ramsey out of Florida State with the fifth overall pick. He quickly blossomed into an elit...continued
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Marjory
@Marjory -
about 5 years ago
Sources: Union mulls potential AB grievances
9:05 AM ETThe NFL Players Association was scheduled to hold a conference call to determine how to proceed on Antonio Brown's potential grievances, and decisions on how the union will proceed are expected in the next couple of days, sources tell ESPN's Dan Graziano.Brown's...continued
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Liliane
@Liliane -
about 5 years ago
Titans put kicker Succop on IR, sign Santos
10:26 AM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans made a surprise move by placing veteran kicker Ryan Succop on injured reserve, the team...continued
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Muriel
@Muriel -
almost 3 years ago
Week 17 NFL injury updates for Jimmy Garoppolo, Derek Carr, Jared Goff and more
4:56 PM ETNFL NationESPN Week 17 of the NFL season is here. Six teams have already clinched a postseason berth, which leaves eight remaining playoff spots. As squads try to make a late-season push, they have to deal with injuries and players in COVID-19 protocols.The Minn...continued
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Muriel
@Muriel -
almost 4 years ago
Sources: Saints' Fontenot finalist for Falcons GM
8:59 AM ETNew Orleans Saints vice president/assistant general manager of pro personnel Terry Fontenot is one of "two or three finalists" for the Atlanta Falcons' general manager job, league sources told ESPN.If New Orleans loses Fontenot to division rival Atlanta, it coul...continued
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Kraig
@Kraig -
over 3 years ago
Falcons set to play game in London this season
7:16 PM ETThe Atlanta Falcons are heading back to London.The organization announced it will serve as the home team for one of the NFL's International Series games at Tottenham Hotspur in 2021, with a date and opponent to be determined when the league releases its schedule...continued
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Wilmer
@Wilmer -
about 5 years ago
Kraft: 'Can pray and hope' for Gronkowski return
7:28 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has yet to file his retirement papers, team owner Robert Kraft said in a pregame interview Thursday night on NFL Network.Gronkowski has said he doesn't have plans to return, but Kraft said...continued
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