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Gregoria @Gregoria - about 5 years ago

Brees says he plans on returning vs. Cardinals

6:10 PM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton said he might wait until Sunday to name his starting quarterback. But Drew Brees hopes to make the decision easy for him.When asked if he is playing Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, Brees said, "That's t...continued

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Torey @Torey - over 4 years ago

Patriots can't lose with incentive-laden deal for Cam Newton

10:20 PM ETCam Newton’s one-year, incentive-laden contract with the New England Patriots is mostly a no-lose situation in a post-Tom Brady world. So why wouldn’t the Patriots take the plunge?If Newton is healthy and performs at the high level he did when he was named NFL ...continued

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Mariano @Mariano - over 5 years ago

Patrick Peterson's suspension leaves another major question for Cardinals

9:56 AM ETTEMPE, Ariz. -- In what, by all accounts, will be a rebuilding season for the Arizona Cardinals, their defense was going to be the one steadying factor in a sea of new faces and playbooks.It was supposed to be the one area that was getting a quick fix following ...continued

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Elaina @Elaina - about 5 years ago

Antonio Brown accused of rape in civil lawsuit

9:05 PM ETAntonio Brown has been accused of sexually assaulting his former trainer, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in the Southern District of Florida.In the lawsuit, a copy of which was reviewed by ESPN, Brown's former trainer, Britney Taylor, accuses the newly sig...continued

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Priscilla @Priscilla - over 4 years ago

Report seeks closer look at Jets owner's conduct

10:32 AM ETNew York Jets owner Woody Johnson, in his current post as U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom, "sometimes made inappropriate or insensitive comments on topics generally considered Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-sensitive, such as religion, sex, or color,"...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - almost 3 years ago

Steelers' Roethlisberger mum on future after win

10:07 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- Ben Roethlisberger isn't talking about his future.At least, not right now.Fresh off a 20-19 comeback victory against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night, Roethlisberger was mum about any potential plans to conclude his 18-year career in Pittsburg...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - over 4 years ago

Source: QB Prescott plans to sign franchise tag

2:32 PM ETDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott plans to sign his $31.4 million exclusive franchise tender by Monday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The two sides still have until July 15 to work out a long-term deal. The Cowboys had placed the franchise tag on Pres...continued

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Eleanora @Eleanora - about 5 years ago

Rodgers: Time for Packers offense to 'do our part'

4:40 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Rodgers doesn't view himself as a game manager just because the Green Bay Packers finally appear to have a top-caliber defense. Nor does he want that defense to have the carry this team like it has on the way to its 3-0 start.Yes, Rodger...continued

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Roger @Roger - over 4 years ago

Goff confident in Rams despite big player moves

6:21 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 basketballFrom hiring three new coordinators to releasing running back Todd Gurley and trading wide receiver B...continued

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Rose @Rose - over 3 years ago

Report: Ex-NFL player kills 5 in SC, then himself

9:57 AM ETAssociated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The gunman who killed five people, including a prominent doctor in South Carolina, was former NFL player Phillip Adams, who killed himself early Thursday, according to a source who was briefed on the investigation.The source, w...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - about 3 years ago

Ravens' Tucker wins game on record 66-yard FG

4:24 PM ETDETROIT -- As soon as Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker hit the ball, he veered left hoping he would not come up short like he did on a couple of 65-yarders in pregame warm-ups.But, after the ball bounced high off the crossbar and through the uprights, Tucke...continued

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Ryleigh @Ryleigh - almost 2 years ago

Titans fire four assistants, including OC Downing

5:18 PM ETTurron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney UniversityNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans fired four assistant coaches on Monday, including offensive coordinator Todd Downing, who ...continued

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Casper @Casper - almost 3 years ago

New Seahawk Peterson playing for 'love of game'

7:43 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. -- Four days after he was waived by the Tennessee Titans last week, Adrian Peterson went to see his alma mater, Oklahoma, play rival Oklahoma State in Stillwater. He was getting out of his car to begin tailgating when his agent ...continued

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Delia @Delia - almost 5 years ago

LaFleur: GB outcoached in loss, Jones needs ball

7:35 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Head coach Matt LaFleur was willing to admit two things the day after the San Francisco 49ers embarrassed -- his word -- the Green Bay Packers on Sunday: He and his staff got outcoached, and they need to get back to feeding running back Aaron ...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - about 5 years ago

Artist says Pats' Brown sent 'intimidating' texts

1:12 AM ETThe lawyer for a woman who earlier this week alleged sexual misconduct by Antonio Brown reached out to the NFL on Thursday night after the New England Patriots wide receiver apparently sent what were described as threatening text messages to her client, Sports I...continued

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Arvid @Arvid - over 4 years ago

NFL combine records and the best, worst performances

4:45 PM ETThe NFL combine is taking place this week in Indianapolis. On-field workouts for 337 players begin Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Players will be measured against each other in a variety of drills as scouts, coaches and general managers gather to get a better id...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - about 3 years ago

WR Ruggs released by Raiders after fatal crash

12:04 AM ETHENDERSON, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders released wide receiver Henry Ruggs III on Tuesday night following his involvement in a vehicle crash earlier in the morning that left a woman dead.Ruggs faces felony charges of driving under the influence of alcohol resu...continued

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Maida @Maida - about 3 years ago

NFL picks 3 German cities to bid to host game

6:22 AM ETESPN News Services LONDON -- The NFL selected the cities of Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich on Tuesday to enter a final bidding stage to host a regular-season game in Germany.Next season is the target for Germany to host its first game, though the NFL's announc...continued

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Gregoria @Gregoria - about 5 years ago

Source: Chiefs' Mahomes dislocates right kneecap

9:26 PM ETKansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a right patellar (kneecap) dislocation in the second quarter of Thursday night's road win over the Denver Broncos, a source told ESPN's Stephania Bell, confirming multiple reports.Mahomes will undergo an MR...continued

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Dayton @Dayton - about 5 years ago

Texans' Watt 'gutted' over season-ending injury

6:26 PM ETHOUSTON -- Texans defensive end J.J. Watt confirmed on social media that he is done for the year after he was injured in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Oakland Raiders."This game can be beautiful and it can also be brutal," Watt tweeted Sunday. "Absolutely gutted t...continued

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Myles @Myles - over 2 years ago

Bowles: Bucs' Jensen will miss 'significant time'

Jul 29, 2022TAMPA, Fla. -- Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen is expected to miss months after suffering a left knee injury during practice Thursday, coach Todd Bowles said Friday.The Buccaneers are awaiting results from an MRI before determining how long Jensen will be out."W...continued

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Juliet @Juliet - about 5 years ago

Jerry Jones pays Ezekiel Elliott: Time for Cowboys to win Super Bowl

7:15 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Now that running back Ezekiel Elliott has his contract extension, there is one thing left for the Dallas Cowboys to do -- win the Super Bowl.The Cowboys' goal has been to keep their core pieces in place. It started with Pro Bowl pass-rusher DeMa...continued

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Immanuel @Immanuel - over 4 years ago

Seahawks DE Collier vows redemption after dud

3:44 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN The Seattle Seahawks are counting on some of their younger defensive linemen to improve what was one of the NFL's least effective pass rushes last season. One of them, 2019 first-round pick L.J. Collier, is eager to prove himself after a disa...continued

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Americo @Americo - over 3 years ago

McVay: Happiness with Stafford no slight to Goff

7:14 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 basketballINGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay was asked Thursday what he thought of new quart...continued

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Kristina @Kristina - over 5 years ago

Colts GM says Luck now has high-ankle problem

8:07 PM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- The Colts have gone from feeling good that quarterback Andrew Luck would be ready for the start of the regular season to now not being able to say for sure he'll play Sept. 8 at the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1."We're 3½ weeks away from the reg...continued

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