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Hank @Hank - almost 5 years ago

Will Saints finally find a WR sidekick for Michael Thomas?

6:00 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- Michael Thomas' 274 catches over the past two years? Remarkable, ridiculous, unprecedented.The fact that no other New Orleans Saints wide receiver has more than 47 catches combined over the past two seasons? Well, that’s a problem.The Saints sco...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - over 5 years ago

Giants' Tate handed 4-game ban for fertility drug

Jul 27, 2019EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- In yet another blow to the New York Giants' receiving corps, Golden Tate has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, he confirmed Saturday.Tate, who said the banned substance wa...continued

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Nelson @Nelson - over 4 years ago

Washington picks temporary name for season

12:21 PM ETEffective immediately, Washington will call itself the "Washington Football Team" pending the adoption of a new name, the NFL franchise announced Thursday.This is not a final renaming and rebranding for the team; this is the name it will use until the adoption ...continued

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Kraig @Kraig - about 2 years ago

NFL, NFLPA agree to amend concussion protocol

5:48 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN The NFL and NFL Players Association released a joint statement Saturday finalizing their review of the application of the league's concussion protocol following Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's apparent head injury Sept. 25, i...continued

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Jany @Jany - about 5 years ago

What the 49ers need to fix with challenging schedule ahead

6:00 AM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Although the San Francisco 49ers' loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 11 and win this past Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals revealed some warts, there have been issues bubbling under the surface for most of the season.But the results ...continued

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Anderson @Anderson - about 5 years ago

Steelers' Rudolph concussed on hit vs. Ravens

3:31 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph scrambled left, extending the play by escaping a collapsed pocket and rifling a pass downfield to his favorite receiver in college.But the cheers for James Washington's 26-yard reception quickly subside...continued

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Josiah @Josiah - about 5 years ago

Vikings' Dalvin Cook running into the MVP conversation

6:00 AM ETMINNEAPOLIS -- Dalvin Cook has covered a lot of ground this season, entering and exiting Week 8 leading the NFL in rushing yards (823) and yards from scrimmage (1,116).When he finds a cutback lane or can bounce his way to the outside, the Minnesota Vikings runni...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - about 5 years ago

Agent: AB ready to 'fit in, work hard' for Belichick

12:31 AM ETThe agent for Antonio Brown called joining the New England Patriots an "amazing opportunity" for the star wide receiver and said his client's goal going forward is to achieve something missing from his illustrious NFL career -- a Super Bowl title.In an intervie...continued

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Delia @Delia - over 2 years ago

NFL bans Ridley for season for betting on games

3:40 PM ETAtlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for at least the 2022 season after gambling on games in 2021.The NFL released a statement Monday announcing his suspension, saying Ridley gambled on games over a five-day stretch in November 2021 whe...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - almost 4 years ago

Mel Kiper Jr. on 2021 NFL draft QBs: Go (real) early, or good luck

6:00 AM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The most likely scenario at quarterback for the Denver Broncos in 2021 is still Drew Lock, despite any and all calls that have been made.Doesn't mean that won't change if one of those calls turns into something more.And it doesn't mean the Br...continued

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Casper @Casper - over 3 years ago

Haskins' goal: Prove love of football to Steelers

11:44 AM ETPITTSBURGH -- Speaking for the first time since his release from Washington, former first-round quarterback Dwayne Haskins said he has one primary goal as he attempts to reboot his career with the Steelers."I just wanted to prove to the coaching staff and my te...continued

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Meggie @Meggie - over 3 years ago

Centennial, 2020 class enshrined in football HOF

6:43 PM ETCANTON, Ohio -- After some waited decades to get the call from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, they waited an additional 12 months for the ceremony because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the Hall's class of 2020 and the Centennial class each got their moment Satur...continued

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Ismael @Ismael - almost 2 years ago

Steelers work to keep playoff hopes, Mike Tomlin's streak alive

6:00 AM ETPITTSBURGH -- Montravius Adams paused as he considered the question.How did Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin change the trajectory of the nose tackle’s career?“I really don't want to say this, but if I'm being 100% honest, I could possibly be home with my f...continued

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Gregoria @Gregoria - about 2 years ago

Niners' Lance breaks ankle, will undergo surgery

4:41 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Trey Lance's season is over less than five full quarters into his first year as the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback.Lance broke his right ankle with 2:20 to go in the first quarter of Sunday's 27-7 win against the Seattle Seahawk...continued

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Pablo @Pablo - about 5 years ago

Dolphins top Jets and ex-coach Gase, get 1st win

4:29 PM ETMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- It's not quite a pop-the-champagne moment, but the Miami Dolphins are winless no more.The Ryan Fitzpatrick-led Dolphins ended their 10-game losing streak with a 26-18 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. There was an extra satisfacti...continued

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Leda @Leda - over 5 years ago

Cooper Kupp's return gives Rams 'four-headed monster' at receiver

1:43 AM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballIRVINE, Calif. -- Cooper Kupp cut across the training camp field as quarterback Jared Goff threw a p...continued

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Priscilla @Priscilla - about 5 years ago

Miami DB Fitzpatrick focused on Pats, not trade

3:39 PM ETDAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick said he is focused on the large role he's expected to play for the team Sunday against the New England Patriots and not on talk of a trade."I'm a big part of this week's game plan, so I'm just going...continued

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Elliott @Elliott - over 4 years ago

Can Todd Gurley, Dante Fowler help the Falcons get back to the playoffs?

10:40 AM ETIt seemed only appropriate when recently acquired Falcons defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. took to social media Thursday and nudged his “big brother" Todd Gurley to join him in Atlanta.The former Los Angeles Rams teammates, who played in Super Bowl LIII together ...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - about 2 years ago

Carr emotional at podium after Raiders' latest loss

9:58 PM ETLAS VEGAS -- Derek Carr, rocking back and forth at the podium with tears in his eyes and a halting voice, apologized for being "emotional" in the wake of the Las Vegas Raiders' 25-20 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.The Colts came in...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - about 5 years ago

Kliff Kingsbury adjusts to NFL, but holds tight to rare formation

6:00 AM ETTEMPE, Ariz. -- One month into his NFL career, Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury has noticed one major difference between coaching in college and the NFL.And it has forced Kingsbury to adapt. His offenses averaged 81.9 offensive plays per game in six seaso...continued

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Casper @Casper - about 3 years ago

Winston, Saints rout Packers, do it 'for the city'

7:26 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Despite losing Drew Brees to retirement and their home stadium to Hurricane Ida for Week 1, the New Orleans Saints and Jameis Winston got off to a stunningly dominant start in Week 1.Winston threw five touchdown passes in his starting debut...continued

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Giles @Giles - almost 2 years ago

Fins rule Tua out, prep Thompson to start at QB

11:50 AM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI -- Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled out for Sunday's wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills, coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday.The third-year pro has been in the concussion protocol since Dec. 26 after sufferi...continued

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Elaina @Elaina - about 5 years ago

Garrett ejected after striking Rudolph with helmet

11:48 PM ETJake TrotterCloseESPN Staff WriterCovers the Big 12Joined ESPN.com in 2011Graduate of Washington & Lee UniversityBrooke PryorCloseESPN Staff WriterPreviously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.C...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - over 5 years ago

Handicapping the Redskins' wide-open quarterback race

1:00 AM ETRICHMOND, Virginia -- As Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy exited the room, teammate and fellow quarterback Case Keenum entered. It was podium day for all three Redskins quarterbacks, none of whom know which one will start the season. That could lead to...continued

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Priscilla @Priscilla - over 5 years ago

Frank Reich's latest comeback gives Colts great expectations

12:59 AM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- Last year, the question was whether Frank Reich could be a successful NFL head coach. This year, it's about whether he can lead the Indianapolis Colts another step forward.Twelve months ago, nobody knew what to expect from Reich, a former offens...continued

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