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Casper
@Casper -
over 5 years ago
How do you stop pass-rushers like Von Miller? Blockers gather, swap secrets
Jul 19, 2019FRISCO, Texas -- More than 40 offensive linemen were flanked in a horseshoe formation with their eyes plastered to the screen at the front of the room. They were all transfixed.The oversized group was watching clips of Denver Broncos pass-rusher Von Miller dom...continued
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Josiah
@Josiah -
over 5 years ago
Panthers' Newton has sprain, hopeful for Week 1
11:41 AM ETThe Carolina Panthers are "cautiously optimistic" that quarterback Cam Newton will be available to play Week 1 after he was injured during Thursday's preseason game, general manager Marty Hurney said Friday.Newton has a mild sprain of his left foot, Hurney said...continued
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Allene
@Allene -
over 4 years ago
Franchise QB or bust? How Dolphins will handle NFL draft smokescreens
6:00 AM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- The Miami Dolphins are expected to target a franchise quarterback in the 2020 NFL draft, sources told ESPN. Miami has publicly kept its options open at every position, and that's the best move to protect leverage. One of the challenges for Dolphi...continued
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Josiah
@Josiah -
over 4 years ago
Super Bowl odds and over/unders for all 32 NFL teams
Apr 16, 2020Joe KlingeleAction was fast and furious over the NFL offseason. New England has uncertainty at quarterback for the first time in two decades after Tom Brady opted to leave via free agency and join the Buccaneers, and the Patriots are no longer favorites to win...continued
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Rex
@Rex -
almost 3 years ago
'Grateful' Roethlisberger retires after 18 seasons
10:13 AM ETPITTSBURGH -- After 18 seasons as the quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger officially announced his retirement Thursday morning.In a video posted to his Twitter account, Roethlisberger announced what became obvious over the final weeks of ...continued
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Leda
@Leda -
over 5 years ago
There's no stopping Alabama's 'super fast' receiving corps
8:00 AM ETTUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Xavier McKinney struggled to follow directions during Alabama's media day this past Saturday. The veteran safety was asked by a reporter to use one word to describe each of the Crimson Tide's top four receivers and he simply couldn't play alo...continued
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Immanuel
@Immanuel -
about 3 years ago
NFL Week 9 fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?
6:52 AM ETAJ MassESPN Staff Writer CloseFantasy football, baseball and college basketball contributor.Author of book, "Yes, It's Hot in Here."Who should you start? Who should you sit? To help you set your fantasy football lineups and to avoid starting a player who won't b...continued
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Roger
@Roger -
about 5 years ago
NFL rookie pass-catching debuts that deserve attention
6:00 AM ETNFL NationESPN Several rookie pass-catchers stood out in Week 1, producing at a level few could have seen coming so early in their careers. It was only one game, though -- can they keep the good times rolling?Our NFL Nation reporters take a look at each performa...continued
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Joe
@Joe -
about 3 years ago
WR Brown rejoins Buccaneers from COVID list
9:58 AM ETThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers have activated wide receiver Antonio Brown from the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced Thursday.Brown missed Sunday's 34-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams after going on the reserve list Sept. 22. Sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter l...continued
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Abbie
@Abbie -
over 5 years ago
Ex-Texans star Williams accused of trespassing
4:49 PM ETAssociated Press KATY, Texas -- Former Texans star Mario Williams has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge accusing him of trespassing at a woman's Houston-area home.Harris County court records show Williams was arrested Tuesday and freed on $100 bond. Online r...continued
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Elian
@Elian -
over 4 years ago
Jets' Sam Darnold will profit from additions of Joe Flacco, Frank Gore
6:00 AM ETA look at what's happening around the New York Jets:1. Darnold & Wise Men: In addition to a revamped offensive line and a couple of new wide receivers, quarterback Sam Darnold received a new set of encyclopedias this offseason -- quarterback Joe Flacco and r...continued
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Bobby
@Bobby -
over 2 years ago
Patriots rookie Jack Jones has emerged as contender to fill top cornerback role
6:00 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:1. Jones for Jackson? One of the Patriots' top questions entering training camp is who will replace J.C. Jackson as a starting cornerback, and fourth-round pick Jack Jones ...continued
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Erik
@Erik -
about 2 years ago
Cardinals extend safety Thompson through '25
4:11 PM ETTEMPE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Cardinals extended safety Jalen Thompson on Friday, giving the former supplemental draft pick a long-term deal that will keep him under contract through the 2025 season.His new deal is worth up to $40 million, including $24.5 million ...continued
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Minnie
@Minnie -
almost 5 years ago
Best, worst NFL QBs of Week 12: Baker's back, and Rodgers is sent reeling
7:30 AM ETIt was Baker Mayfield's turn Sunday to take his whacks at the Dolphins' awful pass defense. He didn't disappoint and, in fact, extended a trend that might yet save the story of his season.For the first time this campaign, Mayfield capitalized on having one of th...continued
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Jany
@Jany -
over 4 years ago
Is prototypical Justin Herbert the right QB for Dolphins in NFL draft?
6:00 AM ETLess than 10 days before the 2020 NFL draft, it's a perfect time to delve deeper into how the Miami Dolphins might get their franchise quarterback.We continue our four-part series analyzing each top quarterback prospect and his chances of landing in Miami, espec...continued
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Muriel
@Muriel -
over 5 years ago
New York Giants go way outside the box to find guard Austin Droogsma
1:00 AM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The call from Big Blue came from out of the blue. It was so random that Austin Droogsma thought it might be a joke. A former shot-putter from Florida State receiving a call to try out with the New York Giants a full year after he was don...continued
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Jany
@Jany -
over 2 years ago
New York Jets' Zach Wilson 'doesn't need to be Tom Brady,' but must show progress
6:00 AM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- A look at what's happening around the New York Jets:1. QB evaluation: Robert Saleh is a media-savvy coach who knows how to control the message, and that's exactly what he tried to do with this comment about quarterback Zach Wilson: "He does...continued
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Erik
@Erik -
about 4 years ago
Sources: Bridgewater's knee OK; CMC likely out
10:27 AM ETThe Carolina Panthers might be without both starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and top running back Christian McCaffrey next Sunday against the Detroit Lions.An MRI showed no structural damage in Bridgewater's right knee, a source told ESPN's Chris Mortense...continued
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Joe
@Joe -
almost 2 years ago
Live NFL playoff picture updates: Chances to clinch, tight races to watch
Playoff probabilities are updated as the games progress, based on ESPN Analytics' live win probabilities and its NFL Football Power Index projections. Live in-game win probabilities measure multiple factors, including ...continued
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Sandrine
@Sandrine -
almost 2 years ago
Projecting the NFL playoff picture: Updated chances to clinch, tight races to watch
Playoff probabilities are updated as the games progress, based on ESPN Analytics' live win probabilities and its NFL Football Power Index projections. Live in-game win probabilities measure multiple factors, including ...continued
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Americo
@Americo -
over 5 years ago
Fan's suit vs. NFL drops Saints from subpoena
11:04 AM ETAssociated Press NEW ORLEANS -- A Louisiana lawyer suing the NFL over the failure to call a crucial penalty in a January playoff game says he won't force the New Orleans Saints to comply with a subpoena for records regarding the game.Antonio LeMon said in a Fri...continued
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Alexander
@Alexander -
almost 3 years ago
Browns' Mayfield available to start vs. Packers
4:01 PM ETBEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns have activated quarterback Baker Mayfield off the reserve/COVID-19 list, officially clearing the way for him to play Saturday against the Green Bay Packers.Mayfield has been on the COVID list since Dec. 15. He missed Monday's ...continued
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Teagan
@Teagan -
over 3 years ago
'Technician' Ja'Marr Chase could be playmaker Bengals, Joe Burrow need
5:00 AM ETCINCINNATI -- His Cincinnati Bengals teammates had already left the field following a summer workout, but rookie wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was still on the turf at Paul Brown Stadium getting familiar with his job.Chase plotted his place in the offensive format...continued
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
over 3 years ago
Dolphins' Howard reports despite contract issues
10:58 AM ETAssociated Press MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard joined the rest of the Miami Dolphins reporting for training camp Tuesday after he sat out mandatory minicamp because he's unhappy about his contract.Howard wants to renegotiate the $75.25...continued
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Marjory
@Marjory -
almost 4 years ago
Rodgers wins MVP; Donald DPOY over T.J. Watt
9:28 PM ETGreen Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers became just the sixth player to be named the NFL's MVP at least three times, taking the award as a runaway winner at Saturday's NFL Honors show.Rodgers, who accepted the Most Valuable Player award virtually, received 4...continued
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