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Jessika @Jessika - over 5 years ago

Dolphins WR Stills stands by criticism of owner

1:08 AM ETMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- An emotional Kenny Stills stood his ground in the postgame locker room Thursday, expounding upon his bewilderment at how Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross could host a fundraiser for President Donald Trump at his home and claim to fight fo...continued

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Jarod @Jarod - about 5 years ago

Crash course: 49ers' Justin Skule catching up in effort to fill in for Joe Staley

6:00 AM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Minutes after he was diagnosed with a broken left fibula that will keep him out for six to eight weeks, San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Joe Staley stood on crutches in Cincinnati's visiting locker room on Sunday, vowing to do whatever...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - over 5 years ago

Cowboys extend Smith; Jerry responds to Zeke

3:51 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- It wasn't a contract extension for Dak Prescott or Ezekiel Elliott or Amari Cooper, but Jaylon Smith's seven-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys that was signed Tuesday allowed owner and general manager Jerry Jones to feel happy."Y'all have been b...continued

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Madalyn @Madalyn - over 2 years ago

House chair implores Snyder to testify at hearing

7:31 PM ETThe House Oversight Committee chairwoman implored Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to reconsider his decision not to testify at a hearing next week, saying his reasons for rejecting their invitation were based on inaccuracies.Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney, D-...continued

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Dayton @Dayton - over 3 years ago

QB Wilson: 'Unfortunate frustrations' after season

7:45 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. -- Russell Wilson joining several of his veteran Seattle Seahawks teammates in reporting for the final week of organized team activities was the latest indication that, at least for now, the tension between the organization and ...continued

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Oren @Oren - almost 2 years ago

Lawrence leads Jags from 27-0 hole in epic rally

11:42 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Trevor Lawrence was bad. Then he was really good. Then he was clutch.And now he and the rest of the Jacksonville Jaguars are playing another weekLawrence rebounded from an awful first half in which he threw four interceptions to throw four...continued

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Elvie @Elvie - almost 5 years ago

Brees to 'make another run at it' with Saints

12:09 PM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- Drew Brees isn't done yet.The New Orleans Saints quarterback and the NFL's career passing leader will return for a 20th season after posting to Instagram on Tuesday that he will "make another run at it."Brees, who turned 41 in January, was sche...continued

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Roger @Roger - over 1 year ago

No Hockenson, no problem: Lions' success at TE offers optimism for 2023, beyond

6:00 AM ETEric WoodyardESPN DETROIT -- At 1-6, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes knew he had to shake things up ahead of the NFL trade deadline.So, he made an unpopular move to send Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson to their division rivals, the Minnesota Vikings,...continued

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Jerrold @Jerrold - over 2 years ago

Dawson, Super Bowl-winning QB for Chiefs, dies

7:42 AM ETESPN News Services Len Dawson, who led the Kansas City Chiefs to victory in Super Bowl IV and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as both a player and broadcaster, has died at the age of 87, according to his family."With wife Linda at his side, it is wi...continued

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Giovanni @Giovanni - about 5 years ago

Gruden: Plan is for Brown to play Monday night

2:02 PM ETALAMEDA, Calif. --- Antonio Brown will suit up and play for the Oakland Raiders in their season opener against the Denver Broncos on Monday night."That's the plan. That's the plan, yes," coach Jon Gruden said before Friday's practice."Antonio is back today," Gru...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - about 2 years ago

Bucs center: 'Love' that Brady chewed out O-line

6:13 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady was shown on TV directing an expletive-laden tirade at his offensive line in last Sunday's 20-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but center Robert Hainsey said Wednesday that it's what he wants, and it's what thei...continued

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Gregoria @Gregoria - almost 4 years ago

Dez: Tested positive for COVID just before kickoff

7:47 PM ETBALTIMORE -- Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant surprisingly announced he tested positive for COVID-19 just 30 minutes before his much-anticipated reunion with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday night."Tell me why they pull me from warming up so I can go get tested," Br...continued

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Elody @Elody - over 3 years ago

With contract in hand, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott must deliver

7:19 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Gone are the days of Dak Prescott, fourth-round-pick success story.Now that the quarterback has signed a multiyear deal with the Dallas Cowboys, he will be defined by the $160 million contract, which includes $126 million guaranteed, a source to...continued

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Casper @Casper - over 5 years ago

Saints' Alvin Kamara, Ted Ginn Jr. headline million-dollar race

1:00 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- Alvin Kamara knows he doesn’t have the same level of “elite speed” as a handful of former track stars playing in the NFL.“I’m all right, though,” the New Orleans Saints running back quickly interjected.And he decided that he is willing to go up ...continued

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Elvie @Elvie - over 2 years ago

Ex-NFL DT Siragusa, 'the Goose,' dies at age 55

4:08 PM ETTony Siragusa, the NFL defensive tackle who became one of the game's biggest players and personalities, died Wednesday at the age of 55.The cause of Siragusa's death was not immediately available.Affectionately known as "Goose," Siragusa served as a vital cog in...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - almost 5 years ago

Tomlin defends Rudolph against Garrett's claims

12:22 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- Two days after issuing a statement supporting his quarterback, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin appeared on First Take to defend Mason Rudolph in the wake of another allegation made by Myles Garrett in an interview with ESPN's Mina Kimes, and to voice f...continued

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - over 4 years ago

Tom Brady falling to sixth round one of several forgettable draft moments

6:00 AM ETESPN Stats and InfoTwenty years ago, the New England Patriots drafted quarterback Tom Brady in the sixth round with the 199th overall selection. Brady has an NFL-record six Super Bowl rings, one for every quarterback drafted ahead of him in 2000.The last quarter...continued

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Ryleigh @Ryleigh - about 5 years ago

With Clowney, Seahawks tout 'scary' defense

11:04 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. -- The addition of Jadeveon Clowney had Pete Carroll drawing comparisons to the defensive-end duos from the Seattle Seahawks' recent Super Bowl teams.It had Clowney's new position coach, Clint Hurtt, giving a public thank-you t...continued

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Ismael @Ismael - about 5 years ago

Cards' Pugh: Guys neglect health to stay on field

6:22 PM ETTEMPE, Ariz. -- As the NFL continues to deal with the aftermath of two of its biggest stars going public about why they walked away from the game in their prime, Arizona Cardinals left guard Justin Pugh said the league is dealing with a risk vs. reward issue amo...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 2 years ago

Longtime NFL reporter John Clayton dies at 67

10:22 PM ETJohn Clayton, whose list of contacts in the NFL was matched only by his attention to detail and dedication to his craft, died Friday in Washington after a brief illness, his family said.He was 67.Clayton, nicknamed "The Professor," was one of the country's fore...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - about 5 years ago

Can Patrick Mahomes be the first to 6K passing yards and 60 TDs?

8:32 AM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Patrick Mahomes turned 24 this week, but he's been blowing out the NFL for more than a year now.The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has a strong and accurate arm and isn't shy about going down the field to his cadre of big-play receivers. The ...continued

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Hank @Hank - over 4 years ago

Rodgers: Retiring a Packer 'may not be a reality'

5:05 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Rodgers still wants to finish his career with the Green Bay Packers, but he knows that became more difficult when his team traded up to No. 26 to select his possible replacement, Utah State quarterback Jordan Love, in last month's NFL dr...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - almost 4 years ago

49ers' Shanahan: Arizona 'best scenario for us'

3:02 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers have found their home for the holidays.Days after they were blindsided by the announcement from Santa Clara County that contact sports are banned for the next three weeks, the 49ers have officially decided to move t...continued

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Angus @Angus - almost 2 years ago

Kittle's 'unbelievable' catch fuels 49ers' fire in win

12:49 AM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- In desperate need of a spark for an offense that for most of the first three quarters had been unable to solve the Dallas Cowboys' defense, the San Francisco 49ers finally got exactly what they needed from a player who wasn't really a fac...continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - about 5 years ago

Lloyd serious about NFL try, but not until 2020

7:43 PM ETGraham HaysespnW.com Close Carli Lloyd's 55-yard field goal at a Philadelphia Eagles-Baltimore Ravens practice last week generated enough buzz that the soccer star said she's now mulling multiple offers from NFL teams to explore kicking.Just don't...continued

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