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Emmie @Emmie - about 5 years ago

Seahawks' Wilson ties career-high 5 pass TDs

8:13 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN SEATTLE -- Russell Wilson added to his MVP candidacy and his résumé of game-winning drives while bailing out the Seattle Seahawks' defense and their kicker, Jason Myers.Most importantly for Seattle, Wilson's latest brilliant performance kept ...continued

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Rex @Rex - almost 4 years ago

Cowboys strength coach Markus Paul, 54, dies

6:30 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys strength and conditioning coordinator Markus Paul, who was rushed to the hospital Tuesday morning after experiencing a medical emergency, has died, the team announced Wednesday. He was 54.Surrounded by family, Paul died Wednesday ...continued

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Marie @Marie - almost 2 years ago

Colts' Irsay to critics: Reich firing 'not personal'

6:40 PM ETStephen HolderESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay pushed back on recent characterizations of his handling of the team's coaching change and firing of coach Frank Reich, telling ESPN, "It's not personal. It's the very opposite from being perso...continued

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Marie @Marie - over 5 years ago

'That's a fine!' Bengals have fun holding each other accountable

12:57 AM ETCINCINNATI -- When Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert addressed a crowd of reporters in the locker room during OTAs, he already knew what was coming.“That’s a fine!” Yelled teammate C.J. Uzomah, who happened to be walking by.In the Bengals' tight ends ro...continued

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Priscilla @Priscilla - almost 4 years ago

Jets captain calls out DC for ill-fated blitz call

4:34 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Seconds away from their first win, the New York Jets took an unnecessary gamble on defense -- an all-out blitz that resulted in a touchdown and a 31-28 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.Afterward, Jets safety Mar...continued

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Madalyn @Madalyn - over 3 years ago

Packers' Love 'definitely' ready to start Week 1

3:38 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Watch Jordan Love one day and he will look miles away from being the Green Bay Packers' starting quarterback. Come back the next day and he will look ready right now.Such was the case for Love's first two days of the team's mandatory minicamp ...continued

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Kraig @Kraig - almost 2 years ago

Commanders dispute costly penalties, missed PI

2:02 AM ETJohn KeimCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered the Redskins for the Washington Examiner and other media outlets since 1994Authored or co-authored three books on the Redskins and one on the Cleveland BrownsJordan RaananLANDOVER, Md. -- A game with major playoff implicati...continued

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Delia @Delia - almost 2 years ago

Herbert sets passing mark for QB's 1st 3 seasons

2:35 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 basketballINGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert faked a handoff, rolled to his ri...continued

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Oren @Oren - over 2 years ago

Baker Mayfield faces another opportunity to revive his career after trade to Carolina Panthers

12:12 PM ETBaker Mayfield has been here before.Almost a decade ago, the quarterback defied the odds to reset his college career when he transferred from Texas Tech to Oklahoma.Now, he has a similar opportunity in the NFL.On Wednesday, the Carolina Panthers acquired Mayfie...continued

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Myles @Myles - over 2 years ago

No charges for Watson; QB vows to 'rebuild' name

4:48 PM ETHOUSTON -- A grand jury on Friday declined to indict Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson following a police investigation sparked by lawsuits filed by 22 women who have accused him of harassment and sexual assault.Prosecutors from the district attorney's o...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - over 3 years ago

Jags take ex-Clemson stars Lawrence, Etienne

8:26 PM ETThe wait is over. Trevor Lawrence is finally the Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback, as the club selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.The pick ended a process that began last December when the New York Jets' Week 16 upset of...continued

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Colin @Colin - over 4 years ago

Two surgeons say Tua will be healthy for camp

8:08 PM ETThe two orthopedic surgeons directly involved in Tua Tagovailoa's hip surgery and recovery indicated that the quarterback would be fully healthy to participate when NFL training camp begins.Lyle Cain, the head team physician at the University of Alabama, and Chi...continued

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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - about 5 years ago

Seahawks get 'unique talent' Gordon off waivers

4:56 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks claimed former New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon off waivers Friday, adding what coach Pete Carroll calls a "unique talent" to their offense.For Gordon, it's a fresh start in a place he wants...continued

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Teagan @Teagan - about 5 years ago

Suspend Myles Garrett for the season: The Browns' pass-rusher deserves record punishment

1:30 AM ETOn Thursday night, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett committed the closest thing we've seen to an on-field crime in the modern era of pro football. Only one response will suffice. The NFL must issue the longest suspension for a single on-field act in ...continued

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Jerrold @Jerrold - over 3 years ago

Bears execute plan, draft QB Fields after trade

9:52 PM ETCHICAGO -- Four years after trading up for Mitchell Trubisky, an experiment that eventually fizzled out, the Chicago Bears once again pulled off a stunning move Thursday night in the NFL draft when they traded up nine spots with the New York Giants to take Ohio ...continued

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Zetta @Zetta - almost 2 years ago

Jets' White not cleared; Wilson starts vs. Lions

Dec 16, 2022FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets made an unexpected quarterback change Friday, announcing that Mike White is out Sunday and that former starter Zach Wilson is back in the lineup to face the Detroit Lions.White, who told reporters Friday that he suffered...continued

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Kari @Kari - over 3 years ago

Agent: Wilson OK in Seattle, but has 4-team list

1:50 PM ETBrady HendersonJeremy FowlerCloseESPN Staff WriterESPN staff writerPreviously a college football reporter for CBSSports.comUniversity of Florida graduateSeattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has not demanded a trade, his agent Mark Rodgers told ESPN's Adam...continued

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Delia @Delia - almost 4 years ago

GM lukewarm on Big Ben's future with Steelers

2:19 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- Ben Roethlisberger is the quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers right now, general manager Kevin Colbert said in a Wednesday news conference.Beyond that, though, Colbert was lukewarm in his assessment of the franchise quarterback's future with the...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - over 5 years ago

Cards rookie QB Murray 6-for-7 in 'smooth' debut

10:56 PM ETGLENDALE, Ariz. -- Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Kyler Murray was nearly perfect in his first NFL action.The first overall draft pick went 6-for-7 for 44 yards in 10 snaps in a 17-13 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night at State Farm Stadi...continued

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Gregoria @Gregoria - about 2 years ago

McDermott sits Araiza, acknowledges new info

5:38 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN Buffalo Bills rookie punter Matt Araiza, who was accused in a lawsuit Thursday of gang raping a 17-year-old girl when he was at San Diego State last year, did not dress for Friday night's 21-0 preseason loss to the Carolina Panthers.Coach S...continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - about 5 years ago

Seahawks steal Jadeveon Clowney even if he's a one-year rental

1:30 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN The Seattle Seahawks badly needed a premier pass-rusher and paid a worthwhile price to get one.The same thing that was true about Ezekiel Ansah in May is true now about Jadeveon Clowney, who is headed to Seattle in a trade with the Houston Te...continued

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Iva @Iva - almost 5 years ago

Could the future (quarterback) be now? Packers GM won't rule it out

3:52 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Brian Gutekunst admitted early in his tenure as the Green Bay Packers' general manager that one of his tasks will be to find Aaron Rodgers' eventual replacement.That was nearly two years ago.With a team that was on the cusp of the Super Bowl l...continued

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Ericka @Ericka - almost 3 years ago

Ravens lose star CB Humphrey for rest of season

3:11 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey was diagnosed with a season-ending right pectoral muscle tear on Monday, perhaps the biggest loss in a season filled with injuries for the Baltimore Ravens.Humphrey, 25, became the seventh starter (and thi...continued

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Moises @Moises - over 2 years ago

T.O. joins pro league, says he's ready for NFL call

8:30 AM ETPHILADELPHIA -- The popcorn: Get it ready.At 48 years old, Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens is returning to professional football. He is joining the Fan Controlled Football league, where he is expected to be paired with quarterback Johnny Manziel on the ...continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - over 3 years ago

Unvaccinated Cousins vows to follow protocols

2:53 PM ETEAGAN, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins vowed to follow the NFL's COVID-19 protocols to avoid contracting the virus or being deemed a close contact ahead of returning to practice Thursday after being activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list.Cou...continued

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