American Football

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Patrick @Patrick - over 4 years ago

Fromm apologizes for 'elite white people' text

2:48 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm apologized Thursday after screenshots emerged of a text conversation in which he said only "elite white people" should be able to purchase guns.The conversation, which took place in 2019 and wa...continued

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Sandrine @Sandrine - about 5 years ago

Jets DC objects to OBJ's claim of 'cheap shots'

2:45 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams refuted Odell Beckham Jr.'s accusations that he coaches his players to injure opponents, claiming Friday, "We don't do that. Never done that anywhere I've been."Williams also seemed to scof...continued

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Giles @Giles - over 3 years ago

Landry: OBJ looks 'amazing' after knee surgery

10:22 AM ETESPN News Services EASTLAKE, Ohio -- Odell Beckham Jr.'s knee looks fine for football. His softball swing still needs work.The Browns wide receiver, who suffered a season-ending knee injury last season, took part Saturday in teammate Jarvis Landry's charity sof...continued

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Bobby @Bobby - over 2 years ago

McLaurin 'humbled' by Commanders extension

Jun 28, 2022Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is signing a three-year extension worth up to $71 million in new money that places him among the NFL's five highest-paid WRs, sources told ESPN.Agents Buddy Baker and Tony Bonagura of Exclusive Sports Group fi...continued

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Americo @Americo - about 5 years ago

Jones carries Packers with 159 receiving yards

1:40 AM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Aaron Jones has his individual goals written on the mirror at his apartment back in Green Bay. Nowhere on it does it say anything about becoming the first Packers running back since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970 to have a game with at least 150 ...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - over 4 years ago

Manziel describes football career as 'in the past'

9:39 AM ETJohnny Manziel is at a point in his life where he's ready to concede that his football career is probably "in the past."The former Cleveland Browns quarterback made the declaration in an interview with the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal for a story that was published...continued

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Priscilla @Priscilla - almost 2 years ago

Bengals confident for title game at 'Burrowhead'

1:51 PM ETCINCINNATI -- Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton has a unique name for the Kansas City Chiefs' stadium -- "Burrowhead."Hilton coined the moniker for Arrowhead Stadium during the team's divisional round victory over the Buffalo Bills. Hilton said he knew he would ruf...continued

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Moises @Moises - over 3 years ago

Jets QB Wilson a 'fanboy' around idol Rodgers

4:49 PM ETNew York Jets rookie Zach Wilson, who grew up idolizing Aaron Rodgers, was admittedly starstruck upon meeting the Green Bay Packers' quarterback for the first time at a joint practice Wednesday in Green Bay. So too was Jets second-year quarterback James Morgan, ...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - over 4 years ago

Rock on: XFL sale to Johnson's group approved

11:03 AM ETThe sale of the XFL to a group that includes actor Dwayne Johnson was approved Friday morning in a Delaware bankruptcy court.U.S. District Judge Laurie Silverstein allowed the transaction after the XFL resolved a dispute over the $15 million sale price with the...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - almost 2 years ago

Goff: Feel like I'm playing best football of career

5:34 PM ETEric WoodyardESPN ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Jared Goff didn't bat an eye following Wednesday's practice session as he delivered a bold claim in front of his locker room stall."I feel like I am playing the best football of my career right now," the Detroit Lions quart...continued

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Abbie @Abbie - over 5 years ago

Ross' nonprofit 'empathizes' with Stills' criticism

9:25 PM ETThe chief executive of RISE, a nonprofit whose mission statement says it aims to "eliminate racial discrimination, champion social justice and improve race relations," acknowledged Friday that the organization will face major challenges retaining the support of ...continued

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Manley @Manley - almost 3 years ago

Judge rules Watson can be deposed in 9 cases

7:38 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 featuresA judge in Houston ruled Monday that Deshaun Watson can f...continued

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Joe @Joe - almost 5 years ago

OTL: Garrett again accuses Rudolph of using slur

9:55 PM ETCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett again alleged that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph used a racial slur toward him just prior to the brawl at the end of their November game."He called me the N-word," Garrett told Outside the Lines' Mina ...continued

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Alan @Alan - about 4 years ago

Bucs bring in veteran kicker Succop, waive Fry

8:40 AM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- The Buccaneers' kicking carousel has let one off and another one on.The Bucs on Tuesday waived kicker Elliott Fry, following his disappointing performance during a scrimmage at Raymond James Stadium on Friday, and signed veteran Ryan Succop, who w...continued

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Casper @Casper - almost 3 years ago

Bears fire Nagy, GM Pace following 6-11 season

9:25 AM ETThe Chicago Bears fired coach Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace on Monday after the team finished with a 6-11 record this season.Nagy was named NFL Coach of the Year after his first season in 2018, when he led the Bears to a 12-4 record and reached the playoffs for the...continued

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Jessika @Jessika - about 3 years ago

Texans set to keep Watson past trade deadline

11:29 PM ETThe Houston Texans are prepared to keep Deshaun Watson past Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, league sources told ESPN.Although many in the Texans organization want to turn the page and move on from Watson as soon as possible, Houston is ready to reopen trade discu...continued

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Colin @Colin - almost 5 years ago

Sources: King set to rejoin Rivera as full-time asst.

7:57 PM ETASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Redskins are working to make Jennifer King the first African American female full-time assistant coach in the NFL after meeting with her late last month, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.King would join the staff as an offensive ...continued

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Giles @Giles - about 5 years ago

Browns humiliated in Monday Night Football debacle

11:24 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The Cleveland Browns were humiliated, humbled and, ultimately, hammered on Monday Night Football in a wholly hapless showing. The San Francisco 49ers rolled 31-3, effectively putting the Browns away on the first series of the second half ...continued

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Iva @Iva - about 5 years ago

Jets fuming Darnold's 'ghosts' remark made air

2:04 PM ETOne day after a rattled Sam Darnold unwittingly told a national television audience he was "seeing ghosts" on the field, the New York Jets were seeing red.The Jets were angry their quarterback's miked-up comment was aired on ESPN's Monday Night Football."It both...continued

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Juliet @Juliet - over 4 years ago

Bolts' Lynn reveals on 'Hard Knocks' he had virus

11:06 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 Chargers coach Anthony Lynn revealed on Tuesday's season debut of "Hard Knocks: Los Ang...continued

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Felicita @Felicita - about 5 years ago

Saints rule out RB Kamara, TE Cook vs. Bears

4:23 PM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints' four-game win streak will be put to a serious test Sunday at Chicago. The team has ruled out running back Alvin Kamara and tight end Jared Cook because of injuries.Kamara (ankle, knee) and Cook (ankle) rank second and thi...continued

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Manley @Manley - about 3 years ago

Tomlin backs taunting rule: Must clean up game

1:22 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- The NFL's increased emphasis on the taunting penalty has been a lightning rod for criticism through the first half of the season, but Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is a proponent of the rule and its enforcement."We're just trying to clean o...continued

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George @George - almost 4 years ago

'Dialed in' Mahomes leads Chiefs back to SB

10:17 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- After last weekend's playoff win against the Cleveland Browns, safety Tyrann Mathieu stole a look in the Kansas City Chiefs locker room at injured quarterback Patrick Mahomes. That quick peek told him Mahomes would not only return to play in...continued

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Kraig @Kraig - almost 4 years ago

WFT, cheerleaders reach settlement over videos

4:24 PM ETThe Washington Football Team reached a settlement with its former cheerleaders, who appeared in lewd videos made without their knowledge during swimsuit calendar photo shoots in 2008 and 2010.Attorneys for both sides confirmed the settlement, which, one source s...continued

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Bart @Bart - over 3 years ago

Brady returns to White House to celebrate Bucs

1:22 PM ETAssociated Press WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden welcomed Tom Brady and the Super Bowl-winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the White House on Tuesday, the first visit by the reigning NFL champions since 2017.It was Brady's first visit since 2005 with the New Engla...continued

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