American Football
Anything to do with American Football
Dayton
@Dayton -
over 4 years ago
Sources: NFL opt-out deadline likely to move up
6:07 PM ETThe opt-out deadline for NFL players is now expected to be moved up to either Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on talks this weekend, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The NFL is pushing to move up the deadline from one week after the new collective bargai...continued
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Elliott
@Elliott -
over 5 years ago
Jags LT Robinson off PUP list; Marrone 'happy'
9:05 AM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Just two days after saying he wasn't sure if Cam Robinson would be able to play in the season opener, Jaguars coach Doug Marrone said the team's starting left tackle is being activated from the physically unable to perform list and will par...continued
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Alexzander
@Alexzander -
about 5 years ago
Gronkowski to debut as Fox analyst on Thursday
11:53 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Fox has hired former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski as a football analyst, the network announced Tuesday."I'm extremely excited to be joining Fox Sports," Gronkowski said in a statement, adding that he looks forward to learni...continued
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Zetta
@Zetta -
over 3 years ago
Source: Veteran RB Lewis to announce retirement
11:00 AM ETVeteran running back Dion Lewis, who played eight NFL seasons over 10 years and won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots, is retiring from the NFL, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.Lewis, who played for the New York Giants last season, had fie...continued
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Myles
@Myles -
almost 4 years ago
Source: Washington RB Gibson suffered turf toe
9:57 AM ETWashington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson suffered a turf toe injury in Monday night's 23-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the star rookie's status is uncertain for Week 14, a source confirmed to ESPN.NFL Network first reported Wednesday t...continued
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Jimmy
@Jimmy -
about 5 years ago
Patriots rule out Chung, Burkhead, Ebner
1:54 PM ETWASHINGTON, D.C. -- The New England Patriots have ruled out starting safety Patrick Chung and one of their top running backs, Rex Burkhead, for Sunday's road game against the Washington Redskins.Chung, whose physical presence and versatility has been an importan...continued
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Marie
@Marie -
over 3 years ago
Football, fashion and footwear: How Titans' Kristian Fulton built a brand in Nashville
Jul 16, 2021Turron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Although Tennessee Titans defensive back Kristian Fulton is entering his second season in the NFL, ...continued
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Leda
@Leda -
over 5 years ago
KC radio host loses job over remarks about Reid
10:02 PM ETESPN News Services KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A sports radio host has lost his job after a comment he made about Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid and his family stirred outrage.Union Broadcasting announced Friday afternoon that it had reached a mutual agreement to p...continued
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Ariel
@Ariel -
over 3 years ago
Plenty of potential suitors if (when?) Jets opt to trade Sam Darnold
7:00 AM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- A look at what's happening around the New York Jets:1. Days numbered? Sam Darnold's chances of returning in 2021 seemed to improve with the hiring of coach Robert Saleh, who spoke of the quarterback in glowing terms (privately to friends as...continued
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Elian
@Elian -
over 4 years ago
Phyllis George, co-host of 'NFL Today,' dies at 70
6:58 PM ETESPN News Services Phyllis George, the former Miss America who became a female sportscasting pioneer on CBS' "The NFL Today" and served as the first lady of Kentucky, has died. She was 70.A family spokeswoman said George died Thursday at a Lexington, Kentucky, h...continued
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Patrick
@Patrick -
over 5 years ago
Sources: Foerster resurfaces in role with 49ers
5:58 PM ETChris Foerster, the former Miami Dolphins offensive line coach who resigned after video surfaced showing him snorting a white powdery substance, has found his way back into coaching, taking a job with the San Francisco 49ers, two sources told ESPN on Friday.Foer...continued
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Maida
@Maida -
over 3 years ago
Source: Rams' Akers ruptures Achilles; out for '21
10:38 AM ETLos Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers is expected to miss the entire 2021 season after rupturing his Achilles while working out, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Akers underwent testing that confirmed the injury, the source told Schefter. The Rams had not f...continued
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Zetta
@Zetta -
over 2 years ago
Former Browns, Steelers WR Switzer retires
12:04 PM ETRyan Switzer, a former standout receiver at North Carolina who had a five-year career in the NFL, has retired from football.Switzer, who has not appeared in an NFL game since 2019, announced his decision Monday on Twitter.Switzer spent the last two seasons in C...continued
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Manley
@Manley -
over 2 years ago
Bills' Saffold missing camp start after car crash
10:20 AM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN PITTSFORD, N.Y -- Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Rodger Saffold is opening training camp on the non-football injury list after injuring his ribs in a car crash.Coach Sean McDermott announced Saffold's status before the team's first trainin...continued
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Ryleigh
@Ryleigh -
over 3 years ago
Source: Dolphins to release team captain McCain
10:16 AM ETThe Miami Dolphins have informed team captain and starting safety Bobby McCain that they are releasing him on Thursday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.McCain, a fifth-round draft pick by the Dolphins in 2015, had 46 tackles and an interception in 2020. In h...continued
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Nestor
@Nestor -
over 4 years ago
Unlike the Tom Brady years, Patriots can aim high at QB in NFL draft
6:00 AM ETQuick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:1. Patriots open spot to add rookie QB in draft: The Patriots' lone transaction of last week, in which they released No. 3 quarterback Cody Kessler, wasn't a headline-grabbing move. But it was ...continued
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Kari
@Kari -
over 3 years ago
Cardinals sign ex-Steelers running back Conner
11:49 AM ETTEMPE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Cardinals added much-needed depth in the backfield on Tuesday when they agreed to terms on a one-year contract with former Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner.Conner, 25, will be paired with Chase Edmonds to form the Cardin...continued
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George
@George -
over 4 years ago
Steelers' Conner surprises mom with new house
Jul 4, 2020It's not quite Christmas in July, but James Conner still played Santa Claus for his mom, Kelly Bibbs.The Steelers running back surprised Bibbs with a new house, posting a video of the unveiling to Instagram late Saturday afternoon.Conner pulled off the surprise...continued
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Giles
@Giles -
over 5 years ago
Kaepernick tweets he's 'still ready' for NFL return
3:11 PM ETColin Kaepernick has made another statement that he is continuing to pursue an NFL job despite not having played in the league since 2016.In a video posted to Twitter and Instagram on Wednesday, Kaepernick is shown working out in a gym, saying he has been doing ...continued
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Jessika
@Jessika -
about 5 years ago
Week 7 NFL QB awards: Rodgers' gem and Dalton's stinker
7:30 AM ETIt has been difficult to avoid pangs of sympathy in recent years for Aaron Rodgers, a transcendent quarterback held back by franchise complacency, injuries to his favorite targets and undermanned protection. Now, "the old man," as his coach lovingly referred to ...continued
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Delia
@Delia -
about 5 years ago
Fantasy fallout: How real are Lamar Jackson and the Ravens?
12:39 AM ETFirst of all, congratulations on your Week 1 fantasy victory if you were lucky enough to have the Baltimore Ravens prominently involved in your lineup.Unfortunately, the Ravens won’t get another chance to play in Miami unless they reach Super Bowl LIV. But they...continued
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Rose
@Rose -
over 2 years ago
New England Patriots players see 'same intensity' from 70-year-old Bill Belichick
6:00 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:1. Same ol' Bill: Bill Belichick at 70 years old. Same as it ever was.There were several takeaways from the media's first look at Patriots spring practice last week, but pe...continued
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Elliott
@Elliott -
over 2 years ago
Ravens, after missing on Wagner, re-sign Bynes
5:50 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens re-signed middle linebacker Josh Bynes to a one-year deal, the team announced Friday, one week after missing out on Bobby Wagner.Bynes, 32, started 12 games last season for the Ravens, recording 76 tackles and two sacks....continued
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Madalyn
@Madalyn -
almost 3 years ago
Chiefs TE Kelce still in protocol, out vs. Steelers
9:28 AM ETKansas City Chiefs Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce did not clear protocols Sunday morning and is out for the team's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.Kelce, linebacker Nick Bolton and offensive tackle Lucas Niang were added to Kansas City's active roster Satu...continued
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Giovanni
@Giovanni -
over 3 years ago
From jumbo New York Jet to Andre the Giant: Matthew Willig's wild path to Hollywood
8:00 AM ETMatthew Willig first met Dwayne Johnson about a decade ago at an Equinox gym outside Los Angeles. Willig was a fledgling actor, a few years removed from a 14-year career in the NFL trenches. Johnson was ... well, The Rock.The Rock wore a hoodie that day, Willig ...continued
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