American Football

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Mariano @Mariano - about 5 years ago

Winless Redskins fire Gruden after 6 seasons

6:06 AM ETASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Redskins fired coach Jay Gruden on Monday in the midst of yet another disappointing season.Gruden entered the season on the hot seat, and after Sunday's 33-7 loss to the New England Patriots dropped the Redskins to 0-5, it became c...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - over 2 years ago

Goodell, Bills greats visit memorial, volunteers

6:21 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Thurman Thomas and his wife, Patricia, have been at the forefront in the wake of the racially motivated shooting at Tops Friendly Markets in East Buffalo that killed 10 and injured three, fundraising and working to support ...continued

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Colin @Colin - over 5 years ago

Raiders, Pack play on 80-yard field due to issues

8:46 PM ETWINNIPEG, Manitoba -- Due to holes in the end zones of IG Field, where goalposts for the Canadian Football League's bigger field are usually planted, the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers played on a shorter field Thursday night.Long conversations among NFL,...continued

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Leda @Leda - over 3 years ago

Lamar Jackson's absence delays critical growth of Ravens' passing attack

5:00 AM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- After the news circulated that Lamar Jackson had tested positive for COVID-19, a fan tweeted Wednesday morning that he was boarding a flight from Los Angeles to see Jackson at training camp and the former NFL MVP was not going to be there.Ja...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - over 5 years ago

Losing record, no playoff wins: Adam Gase takes control of Jets

May 15, 2019If the New York Jets had decided to clean house following the 2018 season, firing general manager Mike Maccagnan along with coach Todd Bowles, it would not have registered a high number on the shock meter. After all, it was the Jets' third straight losing seas...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - over 5 years ago

Zeke a no-show; Cowboys continue negotiations

3:40 PM ETOXNARD, Calif. -- Even though Ezekiel Elliott is not at training camp, the Dallas Cowboys' goal is to sign the two-time NFL rushing champion to a long-term deal along with quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver Amari Cooper.The order of who signs does not ma...continued

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Marlon @Marlon - almost 3 years ago

NFL hires ex-SEC chair White for Snyder inquiry

5:44 PM ETThe NFL has informed the House Committee on Oversight and Reform that Mary Jo White will lead the investigation into new allegations surrounding Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder.The league said it will release a written report publicly, something that was ...continued

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Arvid @Arvid - over 4 years ago

Woods, Manning win The Match, help raise $20M

9:01 PM ETRain filled the South Florida air on Sunday, threatening to make a mess of The Match: Champions for Charity at Medalist Golf Club.Instead, four sporting icons didn't let bad weather dampen what turned out to be an exciting, fun-filled exhibition that raised $20 ...continued

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Torey @Torey - about 3 years ago

Saints put 2 defenders on IR, plus 7 coaches out

5:58 PM ETFORT WORTH, Texas -- The New Orleans Saints will be without seven assistant coaches Sunday in Carolina due to COVID-19 protocols and will be missing at least three starters due to injuries.Defensive end Marcus Davenport (shoulder) and linebacker Kwon Alexander (...continued

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Teagan @Teagan - over 5 years ago

Boycotts, bruised egos: How players reacted to 'Madden NFL 20' ratings

Jul 14, 2019NFL players will report to training camp in mere days, but some of their minds aren't on the practice field just yet. Right now, they are reacting to how EA Sports employees rated them in the upcoming video game "Madden NFL 20," which will be released Aug. 2.T...continued

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Joe @Joe - over 4 years ago

Snyder vows culture change amid allegations

Jul 17, 2020ESPN News Services Washington NFL owner Dan Snyder said Friday he is committed to improving the culture inside the team after allegations of sexual harassment, while the league said it will wait for a law firm's review before taking action.The allegations of s...continued

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Webster @Webster - about 5 years ago

Jaguars' Foles breaks clavicle, out indefinitely

1:51 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Quarterback Nick Foles' debut for the Jacksonville Jaguars lasted less than a quarter.Foles suffered a broken left clavicle when Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones drove him into the ground after Foles released the ball on a 35-yard touchd...continued

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Iva @Iva - about 5 years ago

Sources: Kap reps sought different workout date

5:17 PM ETNFL clubs were informed Tuesday that a private workout will be held for free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick on Saturday in Atlanta, according to a copy of a memo obtained by ESPN.The session will include on-field work and an interview. All teams are invited ...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - almost 3 years ago

Arians: 'No regrets' adding AB, cares about WR

1:27 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- One day after now-former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown jogged off the field in the middle of the Bucs' 28-24 win at the New York Jets, resulting in his dismissal from the team, coach Bruce Arians said he does not regre...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - over 3 years ago

Nassib first active NFL player to come out as gay

6:32 PM ETHENDERSON, Nev. -- Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib on Monday became the first active NFL player to come out as gay.Nassib, 28, made the announcement in an Instagram post."What's up people?" Nassib posted. "I'm at my house here in West Chester, Pennsy...continued

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Joe @Joe - over 2 years ago

QB Matt Ryan showed 'great command' in first offseason with Indianapolis Colts

6:00 AM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- Yet another offseason of workouts with a new quarterback came and went for the Indianapolis Colts last week, this time with Matt Ryan under center.This quarterback change -- the fifth in as many years for the Colts -- had a different feel than th...continued

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Erik @Erik - almost 5 years ago

How the Bengals can set up Joe Burrow to succeed as a rookie

6:00 AM ETCINCINNATI -- What happens with the first overall pick in the NFL draft should be cut and dry.Since the Cincinnati Bengals secured the top slot, everything has pointed toward the selection of LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, the Heisman Trophy winner who led the Tige...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - over 4 years ago

Ticket sellers voice support for 'all-in' pricing

7:38 PM ETTisha ThompsonESPNThree of the country's biggest ticket sellers told a congressional committee Wednesday that they would support a federal mandate to disclose "all-in" ticket prices, meaning ticketing fees would be revealed up front to fans, instead of only afte...continued

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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago

Neither Jaguars nor Yannick Ngakoue appear to be blinking at deadline

6:00 AM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Unless a trade gets done, Yannick Ngakoue has a change or heart or the Jacksonville Jaguars make him an offer he can’t refuse, the defensive end will have to wait until 2021 to get a long-term deal.ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday mo...continued

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Webster @Webster - over 3 years ago

Dunlap returning to Seahawks, but Reed to exit

8:23 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN SEATTLE -- In a major shake-up to their defensive line, the Seattle Seahawks are bringing back Carlos Dunlap and moving on from Jarran Reed.A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the team is expected to trade or release Reed, which will save...continued

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Moises @Moises - over 4 years ago

Redskins' optimism stems from front four, likely Chase Young addition

6:00 AM ETThe Washington Redskins' newcomers on defense didn't need to search far for optimism. They all pointed in the same direction: to the talented front four. Plus, the newcomers know one more name -- Chase Young -- could be added to that group via the 2020 NFL draft...continued

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Marlon @Marlon - about 3 years ago

Sources: Seahawks' Wilson could miss 4-8 weeks

6:18 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is expected to miss four to eight weeks, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, after undergoing surgery for a ruptured tendon in the middle finger of his right hand.Wilson, who injured the finger Thurs...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - almost 5 years ago

Steelers QB Hodges: I don't have anything to lose

6:28 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had one piece of advice for Devlin "Duck" Hodges on Wednesday afternoon."Just be yourself," he told the Pittsburgh Steelers' newest starting quarterback at practice. "Be Duck."That's all Pittsburgh needs Hodges to be ...continued

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Giovanni @Giovanni - over 5 years ago

Sweet 16: An 'excited' Eli Manning hits reset button

1:00 AM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Plenty has changed for Eli Manning since his first training camp with the New York Giants. Back then he was just trying to earn the respect of established teammates such as Michael Strahan, Tiki Barber, Amani Toomer and Ike Hilliard. The...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - about 5 years ago

Daniel Jones is right quarterback for Giants -- right now

3:59 AM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants coach Pat Shurmur cracked open the door to make the switch from quarterback Eli Manning to Daniel Jones. He might as well have let in a tsunami. There's no turning back now.The Giants decided to begin the transition, nami...continued

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