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Wilmer @Wilmer - about 5 years ago
Eli Manning's legacy through the eyes of those who know him best
8:00 AM ETEli Manning's time as the starting quarterback of the New York Giants has ended. It spanned parts of 16 seasons -- a franchise record -- and included two Super Bowl victories. Not a bad run.His Super Bowl MVPs and postseason performances are the stuff of legend....continued
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Raoul @Raoul - over 1 year ago
Will the Patriots pay up to keep free agent WR Jakobi Meyers?
6:00 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:1. Meyers’ market: The Patriots are entering the red zone when it comes to answering one of the most pressing questions of their offseason: How far will they extend to reta...continued
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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - over 4 years ago
Source: Titans, Henry won't reach deal by Wed.
6:58 AM ETTennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry and the team are not expected to reach a long-term deal by Wednesday's deadline for franchise players, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Henry, 26, signed his franchise tender in April is scheduled to make $10.27 mill...continued
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Alan @Alan - about 5 years ago
Source: Browns' Callaway benched for late arrival
4:39 PM ETBEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway was benched before Sunday's 19-16 victory over the Buffalo Bills for showing up late to FirstEnergy Stadium, a source confirmed to ESPN.Cleveland.com first reported that Callaway was late in part bec...continued
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Elvie @Elvie - almost 2 years ago
With Tom Brady retired, what are the Buccaneers' QB options?
Feb 3, 2023TAMPA, Fla. -- A day after the season ended, Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles knew change could come quickly.The Bucs’ 31-14 wild-card playoff loss to the Dallas Cowboys marked the start of the offseason and served as a dose of reality that quarterback To...continued
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Allene @Allene - almost 4 years ago
Ravens' Smith, family safe after gunpoint robbery
4:15 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith informed the team that he and his family were robbed at gunpoint Tuesday after being followed from Los Angeles International airport."We are aware of the situation involving Jimmy Smith," the Ravens sa...continued
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Alan @Alan - almost 4 years ago
Burfict arrested on battery charge in Nevada
9:56 AM ETFree-agent linebacker Vontaze Burfict was arrested early Saturday in Nevada on a misdemeanor battery charge, according to Clark County court records.According to Clark County Detention Center records, Burfict was being held on $1,000 bond. A hearing in the case ...continued
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Anderson @Anderson - about 5 years ago
Fantasy fallout: Which replacement RBs have staying power?
6:00 AM ETThis was a big week for backup running backs, with fantasy ownership of Chase Edmonds, Ty Johnson and Latavius Murray all vaulting by at least 24% in ESPN leagues.But which of these guys can you actually trust in your starting lineups in Week 8 and beyond? As al...continued
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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - about 3 years ago
Source: Vikings' Cook (ankle) unlikely for Sun.
3:00 AM ETAs the week progressed, there was a less confident tone that Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook would play in Sunday's home game against the Seattle Seahawks due to a sprained ankle, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Cook, who was listed as questionable...continued
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Adelia @Adelia - about 4 years ago
OBJ still not at facility after negative COVID test
10:50 AM ETBEREA, Ohio -- Despite testing negative for COVID-19 a day earlier, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was not at the team's practice facility Friday as he continues to deal with an unknown illness.The Browns learned of Beckham's negative coronavi...continued
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Erik @Erik - over 3 years ago
Jets trade QB Darnold to Panthers for 3 picks
4:06 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Three years after hailing him as a franchise savior, the New York Jets traded Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers on Monday, ending months of intense speculation about their quarterback plans.In return for Darnold, the No. 3 overall draft ...continued
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Elian @Elian - over 5 years ago
Fantasy fallout: Can rookie sleepers David Montgomery, Miles Sanders be lead backs?
11:00 PM ETTwo rookie running backs have generated some of the loudest buzz during the first two weeks of NFL training camp.Unfortunately, both the Chicago Bears' David Montgomery and the Philadelphia Eagles' Miles Sanders are stuck in crowded timeshares that could limit ...continued
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Cameron @Cameron - over 2 years ago
Mac Jones' deep throws show potential for a more explosive Patriots attack
6:00 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:1. Mac's deep ball: Spring practices are the appetizer to the main menu, and quarterback Mac Jones and the Patriots' offense provided a tasty preview of what they hope to b...continued
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Priscilla @Priscilla - over 4 years ago
'Share the pain'? The NFL and NFLPA could be headed toward another showdown
6:55 AM ETWe've spent a lot of time discussing the logistics of getting an NFL season off the ground in the pandemic era, but one of the most important discussions between the league and its players hasn't happened yet. It revolves around (surprise!) money, because even i...continued
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Manley @Manley - over 2 years ago
Source: Commanders, OL Norwell reach deal
10:35 AM ETASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Commanders filled a hole at guard, agreeing to terms with free agent Andrew Norwell on Thursday, according to a source close to the situation.He is expected to arrive at Washington's facility later in the day. Terms were not yet d...continued
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Alvah @Alvah - 4 months ago
Tim Walz Joins the Anti-weirdness Ticket
Kamala Harris picks a no-drama Middle American.
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Izaiah @Izaiah - over 4 years ago
Source: Bolts guarantee Ingram's pay for '20
9:06 AM ETLos Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram's return to practice this week came after he and the team restructured his contract to guarantee his pay for the 2020 season, a source confirmed to ESPN.Ingram, a Pro Bowler the past three seasons, will now make a...continued
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Sandrine @Sandrine - about 4 years ago
Vikings' Cook has adductor strain, source says
10:43 AM ETMinnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has an adductor strain, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Cook was injured on the first play of Minnesota's opening drive in the second half of Sunday night's loss to Seattle.Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said the running...continued
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Jaydon @Jaydon - almost 2 years ago
Sources: Giants' Barkley (neck) '50-50' to play
11:30 PM ETThe New York Giants are describing running back Saquon Barkley as a "legit 50-50" for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles and want to see how he feels in pregame warmups before deciding whether he will play, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturd...continued
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Bobby @Bobby - almost 5 years ago
Thanksgiving NFL game picks, playoff picture, schedule guide and more
7:30 AM ETThe Week 13 NFL slate kicks off with some great Thanksgiving Day football. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the keys to every Thursday game, a bold prediction for each matchup and final score predictions.Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information provides a sta...continued
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Pablo @Pablo - almost 5 years ago
NFL reinstates Browns' Garrett from suspension
10:31 AM ETThe NFL reinstated Myles Garrett on Wednesday, two days after the Cleveland Browns' star defensive end met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.Garrett was suspended indefinitely after ripping the helmet off Mason Rudolph and hitting the Pittsburgh Steelers quar...continued
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Immanuel @Immanuel - almost 3 years ago
Pandemic life offered Zach and Julie Ertz a glimpse of their marriage after pro sports
6:00 AM ETTEMPE, Ariz. -- For the majority of their 4½-year marriage, Zach and Julie Ertz didn't know what it was like to be a "normal married couple."Their respective careers -- Zach a tight end with the Arizona Cardinals and Julie a defender for the U.S. women's nationa...continued
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Juliet @Juliet - 10 months ago
Here's what it will take to win Super Bowl LVIII
Football fans across the globe, be sure to enjoy the build up to Super Bowl LVII, San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs. Another NFL game of significance will not be played until Sept. 5. That Thursday evening will be in the midst of an American presiden…
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Maureen @Maureen - about 5 years ago
Sources: Bengals WR Green could be out a while
8:46 AM ETCincinnati Bengals Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Green will not play Monday night against the Steelers and could be out a while as he continues to recover from preseason ankle surgery, sources told ESPN.Green, 31, got out of a protective boot a few weeks ago and h...continued
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Moises @Moises - about 4 years ago
Source: Jets sent home after positive COVID test
10:00 AM ETThe New York Jets had a positive COVID-19 test for a player and sent all their players and coaches home Friday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Jets player who tested positive has been retested, and results should be known at some point Friday, a source ...continued
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