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Arvid @Arvid - about 5 years ago

Jags LT Robinson suffers non-contact knee injury

3:55 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are down to their third-string left tackle for Sunday's game against Kansas City after Cam Robinson suffered a non-contact right knee injury during Thursday's practice and backup Cedric Ogbuehi has been ruled out wi...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - over 5 years ago

Stills calls out Fins owner for Trump fundraiser

2:52 PM ETDAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills called out the motivations of team owner Stephen Ross on Twitter on Wednesday morning after finding out about a Donald Trump fundraiser luncheon scheduled at Ross' home in New York later this week."You can't ha...continued

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Oren @Oren - about 3 years ago

Other execs irked at Pack's following of protocols

4:56 AM ETMultiple coaches and front-office executives have complained that their teams apparently were held to different COVID-19 protocol standards over the summer than the Green Bay Packers.While the NFL instructed teams that unvaccinated players were required to wear ...continued

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Mariano @Mariano - almost 2 years ago

Bills' Miller injures knee, expected to have MRI

2:10 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN DETROIT -- Buffalo Bills pass-rusher Von Miller is expected to undergo an MRI on Friday after he exited the 28-25 win against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving with a knee injury.A source told ESPN the team is "cautiously optimistic" that M...continued

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Erik @Erik - over 5 years ago

Jags DE Ngakoue ends holdout without new deal

7:40 AM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue reported to the team's facility Sunday, ending his 11-day holdout without a new contract.Ngakoue said he's not angry that he couldn't reach an agreement on a long-term contract with the Jaguars, but sai...continued

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Emmie @Emmie - over 4 years ago

Belichick: D. McCourty inspires on social justice

11:26 PM ETNew England Patriots owners Robert and Jonathan Kraft donated $100,000 in safety Devin McCourty's name as part of their social-justice initiative on Tuesday night, and head coach Bill Belichick highlighted how McCourty's tireless work in that area has sparked h...continued

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Alexander @Alexander - over 5 years ago

Packers plan to have Rodgers back on field Sun.

6:51 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who was a last-minute scratch from Thursday's preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens because his back tightened up, is expected back on the field the next time the Green Bay Packers practice.That session is sche...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - over 2 years ago

49ers make Iowa State QB Purdy 'Mr. Irrelevant'

8:40 PM ETSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Before Saturday, Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy had a wide range of potential outcomes in mind for his football future. In the days leading up to the NFL draft, he had been told he could be drafted as early as Round 4 or go un...continued

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Ryleigh @Ryleigh - over 3 years ago

Four more lawsuits filed vs. Watson; total to 7

11:36 AM ETHOUSTON -- Four more civil lawsuits have been filed against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, alleging similar inappropriate conduct and sexual assault to the previous three that had been filed.This brings the total to seven lawsuits filed against Wats...continued

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - almost 2 years ago

Chargers WR Williams to return; James doubtful

6:20 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 basketballCOSTA MESA, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Chargers cannot escape the injury situation that has engulfed th...continued

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Leda @Leda - almost 5 years ago

Redskins' Reed remains in concussion protocol

3:22 PM ETASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed remains in the concussion protocol, nearly six months after a helmet-to-helmet hit in the third preseason game, according to coach Ron Rivera.Rivera told The Athletic about Reed's status at a yard sale in...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - over 3 years ago

Rodgers: Offseason focus was on mental health

2:39 PM ETAaron Rodgers took a holistic approach to a very tumultuous offseason.During a news conference Monday, the Green Bay Packers quarterback spoke at length about the steps taken to improve and preserve his mental health amid questions about his long-term future wit...continued

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Nelson @Nelson - about 2 years ago

Source: NFLPA wants review of quick Tua return

5:56 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI -- The NFL Players Association has told the NFL it wants to initiate a review of the league's concussion protocols following Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's return to Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills, a league so...continued

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Elaina @Elaina - over 4 years ago

Dalton eyes '20 as setup to 'second half' of career

8:14 PM ETAndy Dalton already understands the Dallas Cowboys are Dak Prescott's team."My mindset is, I'm going to try to be the biggest asset to this team, try to help out this offense, help out Dak, help out everybody as much as I can," Dalton said during a conference ca...continued

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Joe @Joe - about 2 years ago

Chargers QB Herbert has fracture to rib cartilage

5:29 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 basketballCOSTA MESA, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a fracture to his rib c...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - over 2 years ago

McDaniels on Kap tryout: Carr knows team is his

6:03 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN HENDERSON, Nev. -- Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels said Thursday he didn't feel the need to give quarterback Derek Carr a heads-up that the team was taking a look at Colin Kaepernick.McDaniels, speaking after a Raiders organized team a...continued

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Felicita @Felicita - over 3 years ago

Chiefs hope Mahomes (toe) ready for minicamp

12:27 PM ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs are hopeful quarterback Patrick Mahomes will have recovered from recent toe surgery to participate in the team's June minicamp. The expectation is that he will be ready to go by the start of training camp later in the ...continued

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Rex @Rex - almost 3 years ago

No playoff push: Raiders eye win, not tie for bid

10:44 AM ETHENDERSON. Nev. -- The scenario that has the Las Vegas Raiders (9-7) and Los Angeles Chargers (9-7) only needing to tie in Sunday night's season finale at Allegiant Stadium for both AFC West rivals to clinch a playoff spot has the Raiders quizzical and bemused....continued

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Patrick @Patrick - over 5 years ago

Before camp grind, Mike Tomlin pours back into his hometown

1:00 AM ETHAMPTON, Va. -- The line to the VIP room snaked through two hallways. Mike Tomlin, the centerpiece of the Hampton (Va.) Roads Youth Foundation's "Casino Night," was positioned in the back of the room as fans entered for pictures and autographs.&• Why paying ...continued

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Elliott @Elliott - over 2 years ago

Kupp looking for deal 'fair' to both him, Rams

6:43 PM ETLos Angeles Rams star wide receiver Cooper Kupp said Tuesday that he's not looking to reset a wide receiver market that has already exploded this offseason.Kupp, who is coming off a season in which he was named Super Bowl MVP and Offensive Player of the Year, is...continued

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Jarod @Jarod - over 2 years ago

Panthers QB Corral (foot) likely out for season

6:15 PM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Matt Corral likely will miss the 2022-23 season with what coach Matt Rhule called a "significant'' Lisfranc ligament tear."I would assume it would be a while; I would assume it would be a significant amount...continued

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Leda @Leda - about 5 years ago

Falcons praise OL for playing with broken foot

7:01 PM ETFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons rookie right guard Chris Lindstrom received high praise from his teammates for playing nine offensive snaps with a broken right foot in last Sunday's 28-12 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.Lindstrom, the first-round draft pick...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - about 3 years ago

Barkley to increase drills, with eye on opener

7:21 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley is expected to participate more in drills during this week's joint practice with the New England Patriots as he continues to impress with his physical progression from a torn ACL in his right ...continued

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Anderson @Anderson - over 2 years ago

Burrow: Appendix ruptured, prompting surgery

1:41 PM ETCINCINNATI -- What initially felt like discomfort for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow turned into a more serious and pressing matter, he said Wednesday.In his first news conference since his appendectomy on July 26, Burrow said his appendix ruptured, w...continued

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Colin @Colin - over 3 years ago

Source: Rams' Akers out for '21 with Achilles tear

Jul 20, 2021Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers has a torn Achilles, and a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter that the second-year star is expected to miss the entire 2021 season.Akers suffered the injury while working out and underwent testing to confirm the diagnosis...continued

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