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Jaydon @Jaydon - over 3 years ago

Pats get Bama's Jones; Belichick: 'Cam's our QB'

10:22 PM ETThe New England Patriots selected quarterback Mac Jones with the 15th pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, hoping they've found their franchise signal-caller one season after Tom Brady's free-agent departure.The Patriots entered Thursday not knowing if they...continued

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Americo @Americo - almost 4 years ago

Source: Texans hiring Pats exec Caserio as GM

9:49 PM ETHOUSTON -- The Houston Texans are hiring longtime New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio as their next general manager, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.Caserio was in Houston to interview with the team earlier in the day. He...continued

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Bart @Bart - about 3 years ago

Attorney: Watson settlement talks broke down

5:55 PM ETJohn BarrCloseESPN.com 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 featuresSarah BarshopCloseESPN Staff WriterCovered the Packers for...continued

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Arvid @Arvid - about 5 years ago

Rams' Goff grateful negotiations stayed in-house

9:10 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. -- Jared Goff has been among the countless spectators who have watched as cont...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - almost 2 years ago

Broncos QB Wilson leaves loss with concussion

7:18 PM ETDENVER -- In a season that has had almost nothing on offense go according to plan, Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson now will deal with a concussion that could impact if, or how much, he plays over the team's final four games of the season.Wilson was for...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - almost 4 years ago

Washington hires 49ers exec Mayhew as GM

7:41 PM ETThe Washington Football Team has hired Martin Mayhew as its new general manager, the team announced Friday, adding another experienced voice to help coach Ron Rivera.Mayhew, who most recently was an executive in the San Francisco 49ers' front office, interviewed...continued

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Geovany @Geovany - about 5 years ago

Saints: 'We all knew' Lutz would nail 58-yard FG

1:55 AM ETNEW ORLEANS -- The New Orleans Saints burned through 11 kickers in Sean Payton's first 11 years as head coach. But they finally found a keeper when they signed Baltimore Ravens castoff Wil Lutz during Week 1 of the 2016 season.He made history for them Monday wit...continued

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Jarod @Jarod - over 3 years ago

Warrant out for Aldon Smith on battery charge

2:12 PM ETA warrant has been issued for the arrest of Seattle Seahawks defensive end Aldon Smith for an alleged second-degree battery that occurred in the New Orleans area on Saturday evening, St. Bernard Parish District Attorney Perry Nicosia confirmed.Nicosia said that ...continued

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Delia @Delia - over 5 years ago

Giants' Tate gets 4-game ban for fertility drug

11:00 AM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- In yet another blow to the New York Giants' receiving corps, Golden Tate has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, he confirmed Saturday.Tate, who said the banned substance was...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - almost 5 years ago

QB Jackson dazzles with 5 TD passes vs. Rams

11:13 PM ETLOS ANGELES -- Lamar Jackson was an unstoppable force in one of the greatest performances ever in Monday Night Football history, showing the football world once again why he is perhaps the best player in the game.In a 45-6 rout of the Los Angeles Rams, Jackson ...continued

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Eleanora @Eleanora - almost 4 years ago

Super Bowl loss fuels Rams in beatdown of Pats

11:14 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 defensive tackle Aaron Donald had one lasting memory of Super...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - over 3 years ago

TE Rudolph released by Vikings after 10 seasons

6:34 PM ETMINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings have released veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph after 10 seasons, the team announced on Tuesday.The move saves Minnesota $5.1 million against the salary cap for 2021. Rudolph, 31, will become a free agent for the first time in h...continued

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Webster @Webster - over 3 years ago

Sources: Seahawks cut Smith for off-field issue

Aug 11, 2021Brady HendersonESPN SEATTLE -- Aldon Smith's hopes of continuing his NFL comeback with the Seattle Seahawks are over.The team waived the veteran defensive end, it announced, with sources telling ESPN the move was because of an off-the-field matter. The decisio...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - about 3 years ago

Browns' Mayfield (shoulder) out; Keenum starts

Oct 20, 2021BEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns quarterback Case Keenum will get the start Thursday against the Denver Broncos in place of Baker Mayfield, who is battling a torn labrum in his left, non-throwing shoulder and has officially been ruled out.A limited participant ...continued

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Giovanni @Giovanni - over 3 years ago

Saints' Payton vents at timing of Thomas surgery

7:44 PM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- Sean Payton expressed frustration Wednesday night over the fact that New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas did not have ankle surgery until June, though he declined to elaborate on why the procedure was delayed.Thomas, who was plagued by th...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - about 3 years ago

Jags: No players cut due to vaccination status

10:41 AM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jaguars released a statement Wednesday morning saying the team didn't release any players on Tuesday because of their vaccination status, one day after head coach Urban Meyer said it was a consideration."Availability is one of the many...continued

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Delia @Delia - about 3 years ago

WFT to retire Taylor's 21 in rare honor for team

9:38 AM ETASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Football Team will retire late safety Sean Taylor's No. 21 jersey, making him only the third player in franchise history to receive such an honor.Taylor's jersey number will be retired during a ceremony before Sunday's home game ag...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - almost 4 years ago

Source: Giants believe Jones' injury 'pretty bad'

3:21 PM ETNew York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a hamstring injury in the third quarter of Sunday's 19-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals that could force him to miss some time.A source told ESPN the initial belief is that it's a "pretty bad" hamstring inj...continued

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Izaiah @Izaiah - over 3 years ago

Williams stays with 49ers on historic $138M deal

5:40 AM ETTrent Williams and the San Francisco 49ers have reached a six-year, $138.06 million deal that will make him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history, his agency announced Wednesday morning.The deal has $55.1 million in guaranteed money, Williams' agency...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - about 5 years ago

Jerry irked by 'little darling' ref's flag on Garrett

10:06 PM ETARLINGTON, Texas -- Normally reserved coach Jason Garrett initially was unsure why he had been penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct in the Dallas Cowboys' 34-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, and Jerry Jones was exasperated when he learned it was for...continued

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Maida @Maida - about 4 years ago

RB Bell signs with defending champion Chiefs

6:37 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs added some potential punch to their running game Thursday as veteran back Le'Veon Bell has signed a deal to join the defending Super Bowl champions.Bell, who was released by the New York Jets earlier this week, agreed t...continued

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Meggie @Meggie - about 5 years ago

WR Brown files defamation countersuit vs. Taylor

8:44 PM ETAntonio Brown is countersuing Britney Taylor for defamation and interference with his NFL contracts and endorsements, according to documents obtained Wednesday by ESPN.Brown, the subject of an NFL investigation over Taylor's allegations of rape and sexual assaul...continued

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Emmie @Emmie - over 3 years ago

Steelers' Schobert: Trade 'came out of the blue'

2:24 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- When Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke told Joe Schobert he needed to talk with him after the team's final team meeting Thursday, the veteran inside linebacker knew something was off.But Schobert hardly expected what Baalke told him...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - over 2 years ago

Sources: Bills, WR Diggs reach $104M extension

7:30 AM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Josh Allen will be working with his favorite weapon for years to come, as the Buffalo Bills have reached agreement with wide receiver Stefon Diggs on a four-year, $104 million extension that includes $70 million guaranteed,...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - over 5 years ago

Skins optimistic after Williams is camp no-show

5:40 PM ETRICHMOND, Va. -- Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams did not report to training camp Wednesday, but coach Jay Gruden expressed optimism about the eventual outcome.Williams' absence wasn't surprising, given that he stayed away from the mandatory minica...continued

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