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Hank @Hank - over 2 years ago

Brady to join Fox when NFL playing career ends

9:05 AM ETESPN News Services Tom Brady will join Fox Sports as its lead NFL analyst when his playing career ends.Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch announced the news Tuesday during a corporate investor call. The seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback will call games alongside le...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - almost 5 years ago

Brees: 'Bigger fish to fry' after N.O. 1st to clinch

11:41 PM ETATLANTA -- One down, 11 to go.The New Orleans Saints became the first NFL team to clinch a playoff spot, winning the NFC South on Thanksgiving night and serving up some revenge on the rival Atlanta Falcons for good measure.The Saints (10-2) sacked Matt Ryan nin...continued

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Abbie @Abbie - over 3 years ago

FBI joins investigation into Watson allegations

12:36 PM ETHOUSTON -- The allegations of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior against Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson are being investigated by the FBI, Watson's lawyer, Rusty Hardin, said Wednesday.Hardin also said that Watson spoke to the FBI about allegations of...continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - about 3 years ago

NFL fines McKenzie, Beasley for COVID violations

10:03 AM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills wide receivers Isaiah McKenzie and Cole Beasley on Thursday disclosed they were fined for violating the NFL's COVID-19 protocol.McKenzie tweeted out a picture of the letter he was sent by the NFL detailing...continued

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George @George - over 4 years ago

NFL's positive weekend tests come back negative

8:14 AM ETThe NFL has cleared all individuals who tested positive over the weekend for the coronavirus, following what its testing partner called an "isolated contamination during test preparation." All of the original test results have been classified as false positives....continued

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Hank @Hank - almost 4 years ago

Giants QB Jones uncertain to play vs. Browns

2:46 PM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is listed as questionable for Sunday night's matchup against the Cleveland Browns with ankle and hamstring injuries.A source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Saturday that the Giants are "trending" to...continued

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Torey @Torey - about 5 years ago

OBJ, Landry told by NFL to change cleats or sit

6:54 PM ETDENVER -- The NFL told Cleveland Browns wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry to change their cleats at halftime of Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos or they wouldn't be allowed to play the second half.According to the NFL rulebook, "a player may ...continued

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Pablo @Pablo - about 2 years ago

Emotional Sirianni cites Reich firing after win

7:19 PM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- With time running down in the Eagles' 17-16 win over the Colts on Sunday, Philadelphia coach Nick Sirianni ripped off his visor, stood on the visitors bench at Lucas Oil Stadium and yelled into the crowd.He worked to collect himself as he walked ...continued

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Devin @Devin - almost 4 years ago

Report: Jackson may have died days before found

9:00 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- Former NFL receiver Vincent Jackson might have died in his Florida hotel room up to three days before being pronounced dead there, according to new information released by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner on Thursday.Jackson, the former Ta...continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - about 5 years ago

Saints get Brees back, but Kamara again sits out

3:21 PM ETEd WerderCloseESPN NFL InsiderCovers NFL for ESPN shows, including Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Countdown, NFL Live and SportsCenter Covers the Dallas Cowboys for ESPNDallas.comDianna RussiniNew Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will start Sunday agai...continued

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Izaiah @Izaiah - about 3 years ago

Sources: Ravens' Dobbins likely out for season

10:22 AM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins is undergoing an MRI on Sunday for a left knee injury sustained Saturday night, but the expectation is the injury will end his season, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Dobbins was carted off the f...continued

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Gregoria @Gregoria - about 5 years ago

Lynn on Rivers INTs: 'Just has to execute better'

2:15 AM ETMEXICO CITY -- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers knows he's costing his team games because of his turnovers.However, through 11 games, Rivers hasn't found the magic elixir."It's a football game," he said. "If you could just pick and choose and never...continued

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Ericka @Ericka - about 5 years ago

Jets' Bell, Gase clear air over RB's usage in loss

5:35 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Upset with his lack of involvement last Sunday, New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell texted coach Adam Gase after the game and later vented his frustrations in a conversation with the coach.Bell shared his feelings in his Thursday media ...continued

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Izaiah @Izaiah - about 5 years ago

RT Collins, Cowboys agree to 5-year extension

8:22 AM ETFRISCO, Texas -- With contract talks focused primarily on Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott, the Dallas Cowboys have agreed on a five-year extension with another key piece, right tackle La'el Collins.Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed Tuesday to 105.3 The Fan in...continued

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Marie @Marie - almost 3 years ago

Fins' McDaniel: 'Extremely proud' to be biracial

4:31 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI -- Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, clarifying comments this week in which he said he identified "as a human being," affirmed that his racial background is not something he simply identifies as -- it's what he is."First and foremost, ...continued

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Joe @Joe - about 3 years ago

Baker on Browns fans booing: 'Don't really care'

2:03 PM ETBEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns fans booed Baker Mayfield multiple times in the second half of Sunday's 13-10 victory over the winless Detroit Lions.Mayfield's reaction to it?"Those are probably the same fans that won't be quiet while we're on offense and trying...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - over 4 years ago

Falcons sign ex-Bengals 1st-rounder Dennard

9:00 AM ETThe Atlanta Falcons added to their secondary Monday by signing former Cincinnati Bengals starter and 2014 first-round draft pick Darqueze Dennard.Dennard signed a one-year deal with the Falcons, a source said.In March, Dennard had agreed to a three-year, $13.5 m...continued

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Giovanni @Giovanni - almost 4 years ago

Sources: Watson irked by Texans' hiring process

7:19 PM ETBy hiring former New England Patriots executive Nick Caserio to solve a large set of problems within the organization, the Houston Texans have created additional ones with star quarterback Deshaun Watson.Watson offered input on potential general manager candidat...continued

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Abbie @Abbie - over 4 years ago

Seahawks monitoring AB, open to Gordon return

7:19 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll acknowledged that the team has interest in Antonio Brown, saying general manager John Schneider has been monitoring the All-Pro wide receiver's "complex" situation.Carroll went a step further when aske...continued

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Rose @Rose - almost 4 years ago

Eagles hiring Sirianni as head coach, VP says

2:07 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles are hiring Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni as their next head coach, executive vice president Howie Roseman told ESPN's Sal Paolantonio on Thursday.Sirianni, 39, had an extensive interview for the head-coaching j...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - over 2 years ago

Buzbee, Solis criticize initial Watson punishment

4:29 PM ETDJ Bien-AimeESPN HOUSTON -- Attorney Tony Buzbee and Ashley Solis criticized the NFL on Thursday for the initial ruling on Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's discipline for violating the league's personal conduct policy after accusations of sexual mis...continued

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Minnie @Minnie - almost 4 years ago

Ravens' logo stomps about 'unity' not disrespect

6:38 PM ETThe Baltimore Ravens insist their celebration on the Tennessee Titans' logo after Marcus Peters' game-sealing interception wasn't planned.In the final two minutes of the Ravens' 20-13 wild-card victory Sunday, 15 Ravens defenders followed Peters and stormed midf...continued

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Kari @Kari - over 2 years ago

Chicago mayor proposes dome for Soldier Field

4:23 PM ETLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed three proposals on Monday for renovations to Soldier Field to entice the Bears to remain at their home stadium of the past 50 years.At the center of the proposal is the construction of a domed stadium, w...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - almost 4 years ago

Eagles intend to keep QB Wentz, sources say

6:55 AM ETPhiladelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts will make his first NFL start Sunday, but team sources told ESPN that the Eagles still have every intention to keep Carson Wentz and have him be a major part of their team.Despite his struggles throughout this s...continued

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Elaina @Elaina - about 2 years ago

Jets LT Brown (shoulder) out, could head to IR

11:21 AM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Stung by injuries in the preseason, the New York Jets will be without left tackle Duane Brown for their opener Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium.Brown, 37, who signed a two-year, $20 million contract Aug. 15 to replace...continued

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