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Colin @Colin - almost 2 years ago

Lions GM: Goff proved he's starting QB for us

5:32 PM ETEric WoodyardESPN ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Before exiting Lambeau Field on Sunday night, quarterback Jared Goff took a victory lap around the stadium to slap hands with Detroit Lions fans who were hanging around to celebrate.After leading Detroit (9-8) to its first ...continued

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Minnie @Minnie - about 5 years ago

Rehabbing Antonio Brown will be Bill Belichick's biggest challenge yet

6:48 PM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has taken notable chances on uber-talented, "troubled" star players in the past, and Antonio Brown now shoots to the top of the list.Running back Corey Dillon in 2004. Randy Moss in 2007. Albert Hayn...continued

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Hank @Hank - over 4 years ago

QB Wilson shuns football talk, opens up on race

8:09 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson did not want to talk about football during a video conference call with reporters Wednesday, saying "none of that matters" compared to "life and what the black community is going through right now."...continued

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Zetta @Zetta - over 4 years ago

NFL combine Friday preview: Offensive linemen, running backs take the field

7:00 AM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- Friday will be the second day of on-field workouts at the NFL scouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium, after the quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends worked out for all 32 teams on Thursday.A look at what you need to know:The workouts: From ...continued

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Josiah @Josiah - almost 2 years ago

Steelers WR wants Rudolph to start if Pickett out

1:00 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- With the Steelers' starting quarterback plans still up in the air, wide receiver Diontae Johnson voiced his support for backup Mason Rudolph."Yeah, I want to see him play," Johnson said Thursday when asked if he'd like to see Rudolph "get a shot.""...continued

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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago

Moss' son, Thaddeus, out to forge 'own identity'

4:44 PM ETWashington Redskins rookie tight end Thaddeus Moss wants to do what any other pass-catcher does: create separation. The difference is he wants separation from his father's Pro Football Hall of Fame legacy.Moss said he isn't tired of the questions about his last ...continued

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Manley @Manley - over 5 years ago

Josh Gordon's return just what depleted Patriots needed

5:24 PM ETNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- One of the New England Patriots' biggest questions could now become a top strength.That changed in a "Flash" with Josh Gordon's conditional reinstatement.In Thursday's practice, the depleted state of the Patriots' wide receiver corps was high...continued

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Rose @Rose - over 2 years ago

Kraft bothered by Patriots' 3-year playoff skid

10:37 AM ETPALM BEACH, Fla. -- New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft expressed frustration with his team's recent slide, but he has hope for the future led by coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Mac Jones."I'm a Patriot fan, big time, first. More than anything, it both...continued

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Mariano @Mariano - almost 4 years ago

Giant steps: OBJ, Saquon team up for ACL rehab

10:16 AM ETNew York Giants running back Saquon Barkley and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. are in similar spots. Both are rehabbing torn ACLs and are using each other as resources in the process.The former Giants teammates speak regularly, and they plan t...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - over 5 years ago

Jets' Gase blames self for Williamson's torn ACL

10:26 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Jets coach Adam Gase took the blame for Avery Williamson's season-ending knee injury, second-guessing his decision of playing the starting linebacker for as long as he did Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons.That injury,...continued

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Allene @Allene - over 2 years ago

Trade gives 'clarity' to Watson, Texans, GM says

3:02 PM ETHOUSTON -- After trading quarterback Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns, Texans general manager Nick Caserio says he feels both parties now have "clarity" moving forward."Deshaun has clarity on his end, relative to what his future holds from a football stand...continued

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - about 5 years ago

Flacco calls out Broncos' conservative calls

6:22 PM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- After the Denver Broncos' 15-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, an angry Joe Flacco called into question the team's conservative approach down the stretch, including first-year offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello's playcalling given ...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - over 4 years ago

Browns touch on old title past with new uniforms

12:22 PM ETAs star defensive end Myles Garrett put it, the Cleveland Browns are getting back to their roots with their new uniforms.On Wednesday, Cleveland unveiled its uniforms for the 2020 season and beyond, which were inspired by the championship Browns teams of the pa...continued

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Eleanora @Eleanora - over 4 years ago

Rams' McVay: Hard to anticipate cutting Gurley

6:39 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 basketballTodd Gurley is no longer a Los Angeles Ram, and that's not exactly a scenario that Rams coach Sean M...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - over 4 years ago

QB Smith cleared for full activity after broken leg

7:12 PM ETWashington quarterback Alex Smith, who suffered a devastating tibia and fibula fracture in 2018, has received clearance from his surgical team to return to full football activity.Smith, who spoke to ESPN while filming an update for his E:60 documentary, "Project...continued

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Arvid @Arvid - over 2 years ago

Carroll: Lock's nixed start a 'missed opportunity'

9:43 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. -- Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said quarterback Drew Lock was feeling so sick that he "barely made it off the practice field" on Tuesday, shortly before he tested positive for COVID-19."He was dragging," Carroll said Wed...continued

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Elian @Elian - over 4 years ago

Report: Brady, Bucs work out despite virus spike

1:54 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- Despite seeing two players diagnosed with the coronavirus and an assistant coach test positive last week, Tampa Bay Buccaneers players are continuing to hold group workouts at a local high school.The Tampa Bay Times reported that quarterback Tom B...continued

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Marlon @Marlon - over 4 years ago

Jenkins on virus risk: Football 'nonessential'

12:03 PM ETNew Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins said the risk surrounding the coronavirus "has to really be eliminated" before he would be comfortable returning to play this season.Jenkins, a 12-year veteran and member of the NFL Players Association's executive commi...continued

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Marie @Marie - over 2 years ago

NFL OT change gains support; 24 votes 'not easy'

12:19 PM ETThere is "a lot of momentum" for changing NFL overtime rules, competition committee chairman Rich McKay said Friday, but it is unclear whether enough owners will agree on a specific proposal when they gather next week for their annual meetings in Palm Beach, Fl...continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - over 5 years ago

Sources: AB says no football without old helmet

2:54 PM ETWide receiver Antonio Brown has told the Oakland Raiders he will not play football again unless he can wear his old helmet, league sources told ESPN on Friday.Brown had a two-hour conference call with an independent arbitrator on Friday, sources said, to argue w...continued

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Devin @Devin - about 3 years ago

Report: Active NFL staff, clubs avoid email fallout

7:28 PM ETESPN News Services The NFL has found no other current team or league personnel to have sent emails containing racist, anti-gay or misogynistic language similar to messages written by Jon Gruden that led to his resignation as Las Vegas Raiders coach, a person fam...continued

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Elvie @Elvie - about 5 years ago

Reid: Kap accomplished goal, proved he can play

7:19 PM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid could have thrown his team's management under the bus for not attending quarterback Colin Kaepernick's workout on Saturday after his quarterback threw four interceptions in Sunday's 29-3 loss to the Atlanta F...continued

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Erik @Erik - almost 2 years ago

New Ravens OC not worried if Lamar holds out

3:51 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- At his introductory news conference Tuesday, new Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken praised quarterback Lamar Jackson for an "elite skill set" and said he believes Jackson is underrated as a passer.It's just unknown when Monk...continued

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Kraig @Kraig - about 5 years ago

Source: Jets trade DL Leonard Williams to Giants

12:43 PM ETThe New York Giants made a rare trade with the rival Jets for defensive lineman Leonard Williams, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.The Jets will receive a third-round pick in 2020 and a fifth-rounder in 2021, a source told Schefter. The fifth-round ...continued

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Joe @Joe - over 3 years ago

Sources: Bears' voluntary OTAs see high turnout

9:32 PM ETLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears had approximately 70 players attend Day 1 of Phase 2 of the club's voluntary offseason program on Monday -- and enjoyed near-perfect attendance on offense, sources told ESPN.A layer of uncertainty surrounding the level of p...continued

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