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Patrick @Patrick - almost 3 years ago

Rams' Henderson off to IR; Akers may play Sun.

9:44 PM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Sony Michel's recent emergence as the Los Angeles Rams' go-to running back co...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - almost 3 years ago

Big Ben says MNF likely his last game at Heinz

Dec 30, 2021PITTSBURGH -- Acknowledging that he doesn't speak in "definites" or "guarantees," Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said that Monday night against the Browns will likely be his final home regular-season game with the franchise."Looking at the bigger pict...continued

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Rowan @Rowan - over 3 years ago

Lawyer: 10 police complaints filed vs. Watson

3:57 PM ETJohn BarrESPN.com Close Joined ESPN in June 2003 Winner: 2013 Peabody Award; 2011 Edward R. Murrow Award/Video Investigative Reporting Covers breaking news, investigative pieces and human interest featuresTen women have now filed complaints with Houston police a...continued

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Elliott @Elliott - over 3 years ago

Amid Rodgers drama, Pack get 5 prime-time tilts

9:04 PM ETKevin SeifertCloseESPN Staff WriterESPN.com national NFL writerESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008Rob DemovskyCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered Packers for Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1997-2013Two-time Wisco...continued

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Elvie @Elvie - over 3 years ago

WR Metcalf runs 100 in 10.37 vs. elite sprinters

4:44 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN DK Metcalf did not run fast enough in the 100 meters Sunday to advance to the finals in his professional track debut.But the Seattle Seahawks wide receiver fared better than some expected for an NFL player competing against some of the world'...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - over 3 years ago

Seahawks talk to Sherman as DB mulls future

8:29 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN SEATTLE -- Seahawks coach Pete Carroll confirmed that he's been in communication with Richard Sherman, but said a reunion with the former All-Pro cornerback isn't currently in the works."That's not one of our thoughts right now that we're goi...continued

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Emmie @Emmie - about 5 years ago

Ex-fullback McClain asks NFL for help with head

7:03 AM ETESPN News Services Former Pro Bowl fullback Le'Ron McClain complained of head issues related to football and asked the league for help in a series of tweets since Saturday."I have to get my head checked. Playing fullback since high school. Its takes too f---ing ...continued

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Meggie @Meggie - about 5 years ago

Elway calls out OT Bolles for holding penalties

11:13 AM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos have tried patience, constructive criticism and a sliver of tough love for penalty-prone left tackle Garett Bolles. And now, after another rash of yellow flags in the Broncos' first two games, the clock is ticking on the f...continued

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Colin @Colin - almost 5 years ago

Blough starts hot but can't get Lions win in debut

6:46 PM ETDETROIT -- Before their full team meeting Wednesday night, Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia pulled quarterback David Blough aside. He had been receiving a bunch of reps throughout the week, but this was confirmation. He would be th...continued

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Roger @Roger - over 3 years ago

Pro Bowl receiver Thomas retiring as a Bronco

1:07 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Demaryius Thomas announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday in a typically understated fashion for the four-time Pro Bowl selection.Quiet off the field, driven to succeed on it, Thomas -- known as "D.T.'' to most everyone associated with...continued

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Kristina @Kristina - about 5 years ago

Prescott pristine in opener amid extension talks

7:36 PM ETARLINGTON, Texas -- By not agreeing to a contract extension before the season, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is betting on himself.He put his cards on the table in the Cowboys' 35-17 season-opening victory Sunday against the New York Giants.Prescott co...continued

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Jessika @Jessika - almost 3 years ago

Aaron Rodgers enters offseason of speculation about Packers' future after playoff dud

11:31 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. – It’s speculation season now that the Green Bay Packers’ actual season ended with a thud.As usual, Aaron Rodgers is in the middle of it all.In what could be considered his greatest playoff failure, the likely season MVP failed to lead the Packe...continued

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Erik @Erik - over 3 years ago

Prepped? Rodgers tried to 'crush' 'Jeopardy!' role

Apr 2, 2021How did Aaron Rodgers prepare for his two-week run as "Jeopardy!" guest host?Exactly how you would expect the Green Bay Packers quarterback to do it: like he was preparing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Championship Game.Even though Rodgers has watched...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - about 2 years ago

Panthers rip penalty as Mayfield denied revenge

4:33 PM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Baker Mayfield didn't get his revenge against the Cleveland Browns thanks in part to what Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey referred to as "horrid'' roughing the passer penalty on defensive end Brian Burns, but he came close.A...continued

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Allene @Allene - almost 4 years ago

Washington vaults into first place in NFC East

7:58 PM ETThe Washington Football Team dropped its former name, had a coach who faced cancer and benched its quarterback after four weeks this season. Washington wasn't anyone's pick to contend in the NFC East; it was more likely to compete for a top-five draft pick.That'...continued

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Torey @Torey - about 5 years ago

QB Goff: Rams' 3rd straight loss a 'gut check'

7:28 PM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballLOS ANGELES -- Behind a large contingent of fans chanting, "Let's go, Niners!" at the L.A. Memorial ...continued

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Giovanni @Giovanni - over 2 years ago

Wright retires as Seahawk after 11 NFL seasons

3:36 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. -- Veteran linebacker K.J. Wright signed a ceremonial one-day contract Wednesday to retire as a member of the Seattle Seahawks, the team announced.Wright's retirement ends an 11-year playing career that included 10 seasons as a ...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - almost 5 years ago

Friends Larry Fitzgerald, Kevin Streelman tackle Pebble Beach again

6:00 AM ETSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Anyone can see just how good Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is at football, but Fitzgerald's acumen on the golf course isn't as public.This week, however, Fitzgerald's golf game will be on full display when he pairs with PG...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - over 5 years ago

Redskins WR Josh Doctson: 'I think I'm hitting free agency next year'

1:00 AM ETASHBURN, Va. -- The production hasn't matched the investment. And that means receiver Josh Doctson is likely entering his final season in Washington. There have been flashes; there has been frustration. There have been others to blame; there are times it's all o...continued

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Webster @Webster - almost 2 years ago

Hamlin conveys gratitude in 1st public comments

7:54 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Bills safety Damar Hamlin shared his first public comments since suffering cardiac arrest on Jan. 2 by posting a nearly six-minute video to his Instagram account on Saturday night thanking everyone for the continued support...continued

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Josiah @Josiah - over 2 years ago

Prolific Raiders passer Lamonica dies at age 80

3:35 PM ETDaryle Lamonica, the aptly nicknamed "Mad Bomber" thanks to his affinity for the deep pass, and who led the Raiders to their first Super Bowl when he won the 1967 AFL MVP award, has died at the age of 80.The Fresno County Sheriff's Office said Lamonica died at h...continued

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Maida @Maida - almost 3 years ago

Steelers GM Colbert stepping down after draft

2:03 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- Longtime Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert will step down after the 2022 NFL draft in April, team owner Art Rooney II said Friday."We have left the door open, Kevin and I, to possibly have him fill an ongoing role after the draft," Rooney said...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - about 5 years ago

Artist says Antonio Brown sent 'intimidating' texts

Sep 20, 2019The lawyer for a woman who earlier this week alleged sexual misconduct by Antonio Brown reached out to the NFL on Thursday night after the wide receiver apparently sent what were described as threatening text messages to her client, Sports Illustrated reports....continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - almost 2 years ago

Dak laments 'unacceptable' INTs, vows response

12:10 AM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- For the third time in his career, Dak Prescott had the Dallas Cowboys in the divisional round of the playoffs, and for the third time, his season ended there.This time, it was in a 19-12 loss on Sunday to the San Francisco 49ers, the same...continued

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Ariel @Ariel - over 4 years ago

Source: Clowney-Seahawks reunion not likely

3:21 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN While Jadeveon Clowney remains open to re-signing with the Seattle Seahawks, the defensive end would have to take significantly less money than what the team previously offered him in order for a reunion to happen, a league source told ESPN.T...continued

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