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Elaina @Elaina - about 5 years ago
DeAndre Hopkins' game evolves thanks to Texans' supporting cast
6:00 AM ETHOUSTON -- If you ask Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins who his favorite NFL receiver is right now, it might not be who you think.The reason for his choice is not because of a similar skill set or any familiar background. It’s because he makes plays a...continued
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Izaiah @Izaiah - over 5 years ago
11 weird and wonderful treasures from the Pro Football Hall of Fame
1993 A shirt worth 325 wins Shula alone as winningest coach On Nov. 14, 1993, against the Philadelphia Eagles,...continued
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Ismael @Ismael - almost 4 years ago
It's flipping madness: 'Startling' amount bet on Super Bowl coin toss
10:00 AM ETWhat's the most popular prop bet for the big game? The coin toss, of course. Christopher Hanewinckel/USA TODAY SportsWith kickoff of the Super Bowl just minutes away, the scene inside the backroom of the Las Vegas sportsbook is intense.Bookmakers stare at their...continued
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Jarod @Jarod - about 5 years ago
Dareus (core muscle surgery) out 4-6 weeks
10:32 AM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Marcell Dareus is undergoing core muscle surgery on Thursday and will miss four to six weeks.Jaguars coach Doug Marrone said on Wednesday that Dareus was in Philadelphia to receive treatment from noted...continued
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Assunta @Assunta - about 4 years ago
Sources: Texans fire VP of communications Palcic
9:21 AM ETHOUSTON -- The Houston Texans have fired vice president of communications Amy Palcic, telling her she no longer was "a cultural fit," sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Palcic was the first woman to have full public relations responsibilities for an NFL team.In 2...continued
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Leda @Leda - over 4 years ago
Football Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell dies at 84
8:56 PM ETESPN News Services Bobby Mitchell, who was the first African American player to sign with the Washington Redskins, died Sunday at 84, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced."I was extremely saddened to hear the news about the passing of the great Bobby Mitchell...continued
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Bobby @Bobby - over 4 years ago
Ravens' draft goal: Make record offense 'undefendable'
6:00 AM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Revolutionary? That’s so 2019 for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens.General manager Eric DeCosta set a new goal heading into an NFL draft, where the Ravens must infuse more young talent into the NFL’s highest-scoring offense.“Hopefully ...continued
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Myles @Myles - over 5 years ago
LB Wagner, contract in hand, credits talk with MJ
7:25 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. -- When Bobby Wagner decided a few years ago that he wanted to eventually serve as his own agent, part of his reasoning was that he wanted to gain some "real-world experience" while he was still playing so he'd be better prepare...continued
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Josiah @Josiah - over 2 years ago
Inside the paths Lamar Jackson's contract situation could take with the Ravens
6:00 AM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- On his first day back with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, quarterback Lamar Jackson rolled to his right and flicked a 30-yard pass downfield to tight end Mark Andrews while on the run.Jackson is a one-of-a-kind playmaker, and his contract ...continued
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Izaiah @Izaiah - over 5 years ago
What we know about Kliff Kingsbury's mysterious offense in Arizona
3:30 AM ETTEMPE, Ariz. -- There are state secrets, and then there is first-year coach Kliff Kingsbury's offense with the Arizona Cardinals.Yes, they'll have an offense -- that much has been confirmed. Beyond that we've heard only whispers. What will it look like? Will it ...continued
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Alvah @Alvah - over 3 years ago
Source: Ex-Seahawks C Britt signs with Texans
8:09 PM ETHOUSTON -- The Houston Texans have signed former Seattle Seahawks center Justin Britt to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Britt, who did not play during the 2020 season after Seattle released him in April, indicated he i...continued
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Allene @Allene - over 3 years ago
Football from Brady's 1st TD toss going to auction
7:45 AM ETThe football that Tom Brady threw to complete his first touchdown pass in the NFL is going up for auction with Lelands on Sunday.It's a unique piece of sports history that has been with the seller, who wishes to remain anonymous, since the game on Oct. 14, 2001,...continued
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Leda @Leda - almost 2 years ago
Sources: Jets' White not cleared; Wilson to start
10:44 AM ETNew York Jets team doctors are not clearing quarterback Mike White for contact ahead of Sunday's game, meaning Zach Wilson will get the start against the Detroit Lions, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.White suffered an unspecified rib injury during ...continued
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Wilmer @Wilmer - over 4 years ago
Source: Chargers' Williams has shoulder sprain
11:21 AM ETLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is considered week-to-week after suffering a sprained AC joint in his shoulder during Sunday's practice, according to ESPN and multiple reports.Williams is expected to be ready for the Chargers' regular-season op...continued
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Hank @Hank - over 4 years ago
Players blitz NFL with tweets about safe return
1:05 PM ETNFL players took to Twitter on Sunday in a coordinated effort to urge the NFL to listen to its experts' guidelines on safely opening training camps amid the coronavirus pandemic.Many of the players used the hashtag #WeWantToPlay to accompany their tweets.NFL Pla...continued
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Ismael @Ismael - about 5 years ago
Christian McCaffrey evades three defenders en route to 25-yard TD
10:43 AM ETLONDON -- Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey gave the fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium a taste of why he's a candidate for NFL MVP by making three Tampa Bay Buccaneers defenders miss him on his way to a 25-yard touchdown catch.❄️ CMC JUST SO IC...continued
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Alexzander @Alexzander - over 2 years ago
NFL experts debate free agency: Which team has improved the most?
7:00 AM ETNFL expertsThe 2022 NFL free agency deals are just now starting to slow down, but a handful of the top names are still on the market. Numerous playmakers and impact talents have agreed to terms for 2022 and beyond, and we've seen some wild movement on the trade ...continued
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Wilmer @Wilmer - over 3 years ago
Adams on Seahawks deal: 'Momma knows best'
2:14 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. -- It took five months of negotiations, $38 million in guarantees and a piece of motherly advice for Jamal Adams' record-breaking contract extension to finally get done.Michelle Adams helped push the deal through when she sent h...continued
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Meggie @Meggie - over 4 years ago
Ranking Tom Brady's top 10 playoff performances: Can he add to list?
7:05 AM ETEditor's note: This story originally published on Jan. 1, 2020. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- On Saturday at 8:15 p.m. ET (CBS), New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will play in his 41st career playoff game, which is one of many eye-popping totals he's produced ov...continued
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Giovanni @Giovanni - almost 2 years ago
From pranks to bonding among the NFL's elite, Pro Bowl Games are about making memories
Feb 4, 2023Stephen HolderESPN LAS VEGAS - When Eli Manning reflects on his four trips to the Pro Bowl, he doesn't dwell on whether his conference won or lost, or how many yards he passed for.The former New York Giants quarterback can barely remember either, if he's being ...continued
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Juliet @Juliet - about 5 years ago
QB Newton's status unclear after re-injuring foot
11:51 AM ETCam Newton's status for the Carolina Panthers' Week 3 game against the Cardinals is unclear after the star quarterback aggravated a foot injury last week.Panthers general manager Marty Hurney told reporters that Newton informed the team of the aggravated injury...continued
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Dayton @Dayton - over 2 years ago
Steelers' Haskins dies after being struck by truck
Apr 9, 2022ESPN News Services Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins died early Saturday morning after he was struck by a dump truck while he was walking on a South Florida highway. Haskins was 24 years old.Florida Highway Patrol spokesperson Lt. Indiana Miranda s...continued
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Moises @Moises - almost 2 years ago
Buccaneers rule out RB Fournette vs. Browns
2:24 PM ETTampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.Fournette had suffered a hip pointer during the Buccaneers' previous game two weeks ago in Munich, and the team had taken a cautious approach to...continued
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Maureen @Maureen - almost 5 years ago
'Dak Dance' is a viral sensation -- and a pregame necessity for Prescott
6:00 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was not expecting his warm-up routine to become a meme.After all, he has done the same warm-up for the past two years, but less than three weeks ago it became a viral sensation, so much so the Cowboys' onl...continued
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Hulda @Hulda - over 4 years ago
How Tom Brady can help O.J. Howard take a step forward
6:00 AM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- Perhaps no player should be more excited about quarterback Tom Brady signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers than tight end O.J. Howard, who found himself on the trade block last year while struggling to adjust to coach Bruce Arians’ offense.No quar...continued
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