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Cameron @Cameron - over 2 years ago

Hill adamant 'Tua is a very accurate quarterback'

4:03 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI -- Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has only caught passes from Tua Tagovailoa for a month, but already has high praise for his new quarterback.Hill told reporters during his introductory news conference in March that he knew Tua...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - over 3 years ago

Source: Bills GM hears from NFL on vaccine talk

2:00 PM ETBrandon Beane got a call from the NFL league office this week, a league source said, about the Buffalo Bills general manager's comments during a radio interview about whether he would hypothetically release an unvaccinated player if it meant the team reaching a ...continued

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Kristina @Kristina - almost 2 years ago

Source: Johnson tells Lions he'll return as OC

9:23 PM ETEric WoodyardESPN DETROIT -- After experiencing the first winning season in the Motor City since 2017, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has informed the team that he'll return for the 2023 season, a league source confirmed to ESPN's David Newton o...continued

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Juliet @Juliet - over 3 years ago

Cam views '21 season as 'put-up or shut-up time'

11:39 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Acknowledging that actions will speak louder than his words, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton said Thursday that he views the 2021 season as "put-up or shut-up time."Newton, who said he will be reporting for training camp July 22...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - over 5 years ago

Cam impresses with deep throws in camp opener

10:20 PM ETSPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Cam Newton admittedly couldn't throw more than 30 yards at the end of last season due to a sore right shoulder, so two completions of 40-plus yards in the first practice of training camp were a positive sign for the Carolina Panthers' ninth...continued

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Joe @Joe - over 3 years ago

Source: Bears cut Fuller; WR Robinson signs tag

7:43 PM ETCHICAGO -- The Bears are releasing veteran cornerback Kyle Fuller in a cost-cutting move that frees up $14 million worth of salary cap space, a league source confirmed to ESPN.Wide receiver Allen Robinson will remain in Chicago after signing his franchise tender...continued

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Kristina @Kristina - about 4 years ago

No Matthews deal with Denver but LB not retired

11:28 AM ETThe Denver Broncos, with star linebacker Von Miller out for an extended period of time, attempted to sign veteran linebacker Clay Matthews, but the two sides could not come to an agreement, Matthews' agent said Thursday.A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that t...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - over 4 years ago

Diversity group 'troubled' by Jets owner report

10:55 AM ETThe Fritz Pollard Alliance, which champions diversity in the NFL, is "deeply troubled" by allegations that New York Jets owner Woody Johnson made racist and sexist remarks in his role as the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom.Fritz Pollard chairman Harry Car...continued

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Oren @Oren - almost 3 years ago

Bucs' Arians: NFL must dig deeper on vax issues

1:04 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said Friday that he believes the NFL needs to take a closer look at other teams after two of his players -- Antonio Brown and Mike Edwards -- and one former player, John Franklin III, were found to have provided fake ...continued

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Elody @Elody - about 5 years ago

Bolts in disbelief over loss: 'Won it twice' on field

10:02 PM ETNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Los Angeles Chargers players were still in disbelief after losing a game in which officials signaled touchdown on the field twice for go-ahead scores in the final minute Sunday, only to have both calls overturned in a 23-20 loss to the Tenne...continued

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Jimmy @Jimmy - almost 3 years ago

Sources: Vikes to introduce HC O'Connell Thurs.

1:11 PM ETThe Vikings are planning to introduce Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell as their next head coach Thursday, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Vikings had not been permitted to announce that they were hiring O'Connell while the Rams were still ...continued

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Joe @Joe - about 3 years ago

Mayfield proud of Browns, wishes OBJ the best

5:48 PM ETCINCINNATI -- Baker Mayfield says he wishes Odell Beckham Jr. the best.But after his and his team's most impressive performance of the season -- a 41-16 rout of the Cincinnati Bengals, only days after OBJ essentially forced his way out of Cleveland -- the Browns...continued

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - over 4 years ago

NFLPA tells agents to inform players of virus risks

5:58 PM ETAs the scheduled start of NFL training camps gets closer, the NFL Players Association has instructed player agents to talk to all of their clients about risk factors that could make them more susceptible to severe illness as a result of the coronavirus.In a lett...continued

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Kristina @Kristina - over 3 years ago

NFL says it'll review Chung's discrimination claim

11:33 AM ETThe NFL will review allegations that former NFL player and coach Eugene Chung was told during a recent job interview that he was "not the right minority" while interviewing for a job he did not get, the league said in a statement Monday morning.The decision fol...continued

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Jarod @Jarod - over 4 years ago

WR Sanders agrees to 2-year deal with Saints

10:22 PM ETVeteran wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has agreed to a two-year deal with the New Orleans Saints, he told ESPN's Josina Anderson and Ed Werder.Sanders had appealing NFC options. He spoke with the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers but preferred to wind up wit...continued

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Elvie @Elvie - over 4 years ago

Rhule 'absolutely' expects Cam to be on roster

3:47 PM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule says he "absolutely'' expects Cam Newton to be on his roster in September, but stopped short of saying the Pro Bowl quarterback would be his starter because he didn't want to guarantee any player a spot in his f...continued

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Clarissa @Clarissa - about 2 years ago

Chargers QB Herbert sustains rib injury in loss

1:06 AM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Twenty minutes after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers quarte...continued

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Americo @Americo - over 5 years ago

Rookie QB Stidham shines in first Pats audition

1:30 AM ETEver since they surprisingly traded Jimmy Garoppolo in the middle of the 2017 season, the New England Patriots have been searching for their next possible quarterback of the future. Rookie Jarrett Stidham made a strong first impression in Thursday's preseason op...continued

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Eleanora @Eleanora - over 2 years ago

Source: Fins add to pass rush with DE Ingram

5:31 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI -- The Dolphins and defensive end Melvin Ingram have agreed to a contract, a league source confirmed to ESPN, adding quality depth to a pass rush that ranked as one of the NFL's most aggressive last season.Ingram agreed to a one-ye...continued

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Elian @Elian - over 4 years ago

Sources: Ravens to release or trade Thomas

11:08 AM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens are abruptly parting ways with seven-time Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas two days after he punched fellow safety Chuck Clark, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.Thomas, 31, was sent home Friday and never returned ...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - about 5 years ago

Gurley unsure on status, but clear on NCAA views

8:36 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. -- Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley expressed uncertainty Thursday ab...continued

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Oren @Oren - over 4 years ago

Source: Seahawks acquire CB Quinton Dunbar

6:43 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN While the Seattle Seahawks continue to play the waiting game with defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, they have bolstered their secondary by agreeing to acquire cornerback Quinton Dunbar in a trade with the Washington Redskins, a source told ESPN...continued

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - about 1 year ago

After death of player Adam Johnson, how dangerous is ice hockey?

The death of Adam Johnson on the ice sheds light on the risks of the fast-paced sport.

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Grayce @Grayce - over 4 years ago

Jaguars DE Lynch, 27, tells team he's retiring

8:17 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jaguars suffered another loss along their defensive line when veteran end Aaron Lynch told them on Monday he is retiring for personal reasons, the team announced.The 27-year-old is the sixth defensive lineman to either opt out, go on in...continued

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Casper @Casper - over 4 years ago

58 prospects to participate remotely in NFL draft

9:19 PM ETAssociated Press NEW YORK -- Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow and Ohio State edge rusher Chase Young are among 58 prospects who will participate virtually in the NFL draft.Burrow is one of eight LSU players who will take part in the April 23-25 draft, one more t...continued

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