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Adelia @Adelia - about 5 years ago

Jay Gruden laments injuries, lack of 'total say'

10:01 PM ETASHBURN, Va. -- Former Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden sensed trouble for a couple of weeks. When he received a text late Sunday night asking him to come in early the next morning, he knew his job was in jeopardy.The Redskins fired Gruden around 5:30 a.m. ...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - almost 3 years ago

Rodgers feels 'thankful' for Pack, still undecided

12:25 AM ETAaron Rodgers hasn't made a decision about whether he wants to return to the Green Bay Packers next season, but he made it clear that the animosity he felt toward the organization at this time last year is gone.After accepting his fourth career NFL MVP on Thurs...continued

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - over 3 years ago

QB Matt Ryan has 'a lot of good football' left

12:34 PM ETMatt Ryan isn't going to play forever. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback, entering his 14th season with the franchise, understands he's closer to the end of his career than the start of it. He has been around the NFL long enough, seen enough players come and go, ...continued

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Josiah @Josiah - almost 5 years ago

Williams: 'All eyes' on work-in-progress Haskins

5:53 PM ETThe Washington Redskins liked where Dwayne Haskins finished the season; they also know there's a lot of work ahead for their young quarterback, which is why new coach Ron Rivera said at his first news conference he'll take his time before he names a starter."Dwa...continued

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Joe @Joe - over 5 years ago

Seahawks rookie WR Metcalf set for knee surgery

1:07 AM ETBrady HendersonESPN Seattle Seahawks rookie receiver DK Metcalf needs knee surgery, but coach Pete Carroll expressed optimism that he won't be sidelined for long."DK's got an injury to his knee that we found after a couple days," Carroll told reporters Sunday ni...continued

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Rowan @Rowan - about 2 months ago

‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ Review: FX’s Distressing True Crime Series Targets Football

Mired by Wikipedia-like plotting, clunky dialogue, and an exorbitant runtime, FX's latest "Story" hits its stride whenever it centers the perils of sports culture.

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Delia @Delia - over 4 years ago

'Prison workouts,' 'human weights' and 'Rocky IV': NFL players getting creative with workouts

6:40 AM ETNew England Patriots Pro Bowl special teamer Matthew Slater bought exercise equipment online so he could stay in shape now that most gyms, and NFL facilities, are closed during the coronavirus pandemic.The Patriots captain then realized he already had workout ac...continued

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - about 5 years ago

Lynn on Gordon chatter: 'Time to play football'

6:24 PM ETCOSTA MESA, Calif. -- With Melvin Gordon's holdout now reaching 41 days and extending into the regular season, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn told reporters that his focus is fully on his team's Week 1 opponent this Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts."...continued

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Rex @Rex - almost 2 years ago

Ravens: Lamar's injury won't end QB's season

2:50 PM ETBALTIMORE -- Lamar Jackson's knee injury is not a season-ending one, but there is no definitive timetable for the Pro Bowl quarterback's return, coach John Harbaugh said after the Baltimore Ravens' 10-9 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday.Jackson is schedu...continued

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Patrick @Patrick - over 2 years ago

Saints' Olave catches on fast, works with Thomas

9:41 PM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- Chris Olave's first day of New Orleans Saints rookie camp technically was Friday. The 11th overall pick in the NFL draft, however, has already spent most of the past two weeks getting familiar with his new running mate, Michael Thomas, in their ...continued

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Rex @Rex - about 5 years ago

Neck injury to keep Flacco out against Browns

2:37 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco will miss Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns with a herniated disk in his neck, and his season could be in jeopardy if the Broncos don't get a favorable medical report after the team's Nov. 10 bye...continued

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Kristina @Kristina - over 5 years ago

Sources: Saints, WR Thomas reach $100M deal

8:37 AM ETMichael Thomas has reached agreement with the New Orleans Saints on a five-year, $100 million extension that includes $61 million guaranteed and makes him the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.Thomas is now t...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - about 5 years ago

49ers RB McKinnon has setback in ACL rehab

1:36 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. - San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon's latest attempt at a comeback from a torn ACL hit another snag on Tuesday, leaving his status for this season up in the air.On what should have been a step in the right direction, McKinnon r...continued

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Alexzander @Alexzander - about 5 years ago

Newton on loss: All fingers 'pointing back to me'

2:49 AM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton said his surgically repaired shoulder and recently injured foot were not to blame for his poor performance Thursday night, but he did take the blame for his team's 20-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - almost 2 years ago

Colts officially hire Eagles' Steichen as new HC

9:16 AM ETStephen HolderESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- A coaching search that spanned five weeks and combed through 14 initial candidates has finally come to an end.The Indianapolis Colts have announced the hire of Shane Steichen as their new head coach, putting the former Philadel...continued

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Jaydon @Jaydon - about 5 years ago

Lions safety Walker goes off on referees after loss

1:16 AM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- "Awful." It was the first word out of Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker's mouth late Monday night when he was asked about the unnecessary roughness call against him when he collided with Packers receiver Geronimo Allison on the first play of t...continued

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Alexandro @Alexandro - over 4 years ago

Peyton Manning's post-football career highlighted by tribute to NFL

6:00 AM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Peyton Manning turned 44 at the end of March. If he celebrated if will likely be the first of many in a year figures to be notable as far as football goes.Manning, who retired in the weeks following the Denver Broncos' Super Bowl 50 win, is e...continued

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Allene @Allene - over 5 years ago

Why Calvin Ridley is poised for a breakout in Year 2 with Falcons

12:54 AM ETFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Calvin Ridley possesses the right mentality.Sure, the Atlanta Falcons wide receiver appreciates the pats on the back and high praise coming off his rookie year, as he led the team with 10 touchdown receptions. But Ridley understands it wo...continued

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Myles @Myles - almost 3 years ago

Seahawks' Wilson acknowledges future uncertain

8:08 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN SEATTLE -- Russell Wilson hopes Sunday won't be his last time playing at Lumen Field as the Seattle Seahawks quarterback.Wilson volunteered as much during his weekly news conference in a somewhat out-of-nowhere comment that acknowledged his u...continued

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Colin @Colin - over 3 years ago

Sources: Seattle's Jackson gets deal after trade

7:01 PM ETBrady HendersonJeremy FowlerCloseESPN Staff WriterESPN staff writerPreviously a college football reporter for CBSSports.comUniversity of Florida graduateSEATTLE -- The Seattle Seahawks gave veteran guard Gabe Jackson a new three-year, $22.575 million contract af...continued

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Maida @Maida - over 4 years ago

Roethlisberger details off-field addiction battles

7:51 PM ETSpeaking over the weekend at a virtual conference for Christian men, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger acknowledged he has fought off-the-field vices over the years."It's not always easy," Roethlisberger said, talking to Tunch Ilkin, a former St...continued

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Rose @Rose - about 5 years ago

Wins? Not so much, yet. Aggression? Josh Rosen will bring it for Dolphins

6:00 AM ETDAVIE, Fla. -- The Josh Rosen era is upon us -- for however long it might last -- and his evaluation goes beyond wins and losses.It's clear the Miami Dolphins (0-3) won't win many (any?) games in 2019, but Rosen has shown tiny glimpses of what he will provide to...continued

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Maureen @Maureen - over 2 years ago

Rivera: McLaurin deal impacts whole organization

12:06 PM ETASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera viewed receiver Terry McLaurin as more than just a receiver who needed to be extended. He was a key player for an organization trying to rebuild its image amid a congressional investigation."He's an organiz...continued

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Torey @Torey - almost 3 years ago

McVay expects 'a lot more' OBJ, Miller vs. Packers

6:34 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. -- Coach Sean McVay expects wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and outside lineback...continued

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Kari @Kari - over 2 years ago

Mayfield thanks fans as Browns meet with Watson

10:59 PM ETAs the Browns' brass flew back from a meeting with Deshaun Watson, who they hope will be the team's future quarterback, its current quarterback, Baker Mayfield, posted a statement to social media Tuesday night thanking the city of Cleveland and its fans "who tr...continued

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