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Minnie @Minnie - about 5 years ago

Ravens' Jackson elevates MVP candidacy in win

1:48 AM ETBALTIMORE -- Lamar Jackson inserted his name into the NFL Most Valuable Player conversation as he catapulted the Ravens into the race for the AFC's top seed.In Sunday night's 37-20 win over the defending Super Bowl champion Patriots, Jackson outplayed Tom Brady ...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - about 5 years ago

Bausby: I couldn't move for 30 minutes after hit

2:38 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos cornerback De'Vante Bausby, who was taken off the field Sunday on a backboard after colliding with a teammate, said Tuesday he "couldn't move'' for 30 minutes after the hit, but he hopes to return to the field as soon as possib...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - over 3 years ago

NFL's top two draft picks set for London games

9:41 AM ETQuarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson, the top two picks in the 2021 NFL draft, will be on the international stage this season with their teams set to play in London.As part of the NFL schedule release, the league announced its return to London on Wednesd...continued

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Casper @Casper - almost 5 years ago

Source: Redskins' Reed cleared, will be cut soon

2:44 PM ETASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed was finally cleared from the concussion protocol, a source confirmed, clearing the way for his eventual release.Reed suffered the concussion on a helmet-to-helmet hit in August, during the third preseason...continued

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Izaiah @Izaiah - almost 3 years ago

Vikings' Cook called 'warrior' after 205-yard return

Dec 9, 2021MINNEAPOLIS -- Dalvin Cook gingerly walked up to the podium, sans shoes, following the Minnesota Vikings' thrilling 36-28 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night."My feet hurt," Cook said. "You've gotta give the dogs a break. I'm good, though."The Vi...continued

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Hulda @Hulda - about 4 years ago

Source: Saints still playing at Superdome for now

11:28 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints will remain at home in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, a source confirmed to ESPN.Although the Saints and the NFL have talked with officials in Baton Rouge about the idea of mo...continued

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Ericka @Ericka - almost 5 years ago

Thomas calls shot: Ravens will be in Super Bowl

1:55 PM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas offered a confident take when asked if Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers will be a Super Bowl preview."You think the 49ers are going to the Super Bowl?" Thomas said Wednesday. "It could be. Let...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 2 years ago

Bills: 'Unrealistic' for Trubisky to return as QB2

6:21 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- Mitchell Trubisky signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills to reset his career after four years in the spotlight with the Chicago Bears.But the Bills are being realistic about the quarterback's future, understanding tha...continued

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Delia @Delia - over 2 years ago

QB Winston returns to Saints on two-year deal

2:49 PM ETThe New Orleans Saints are bringing back quarterback Jameis Winston after missing out on their pursuit of Deshaun Watson.Winston and the Saints agreed to terms on a two-year contract, the team announced Tuesday.Financial details were not announced but the deal h...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - about 3 years ago

Steelers' Watt on record deal: 'I'm built for this'

4:17 PM ETPITTSBURGH -- After months of contentious negotiating and a fast-approaching deadline to get a deal done with the Steelers, T.J. Watt on Friday expressed joy that the saga was over.The 26-year-old star edge rusher officially signed a five-year deal with the team...continued

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Sandrine @Sandrine - over 3 years ago

Giants sign Benjamin, could move him to TE

10:23 AM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants have signed former Carolina Panthers first-round pick Kelvin Benjamin, the team announced Sunday.Benjamin and former Philadelphia Eagles running back and Super Bowl hero Corey Clement impressed over the weekend durin...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - about 3 years ago

Owner: Meyer must regain Jags' trust, respect

11:32 AM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars owner Shad Khan issued a public reprimand of coach Urban Meyer for Meyer's behavior over the weekend."I have addressed this matter with Urban. Specifics of our conversation will be held in confidence," Khan said in a statement. "Wh...continued

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Elian @Elian - over 4 years ago

NFL combine Thursday preview: QBs and pass-catchers take the field

7:00 AM ETThe on-field workouts begin Thursday at the NFL's scouting combine inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.A look at what you need to know:The workouts: 7-11 p.m. ET (NFL Network), quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends do the vertical jump, broad jump, 40...continued

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Marjory @Marjory - over 4 years ago

Top-rated CB Okudah will work out at combine

10:06 AM ETINDIANAPOLIS - In a year when some of the biggest names at the NFL scouting combine have decided against working out, players like LSU quarterback Joe Burrow and Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah said he is all-in.So much s...continued

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Rex @Rex - over 3 years ago

Saints' Onyemata discloses failed test, faces ban

10:01 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints' defense could be even more depleted to start the 2021 season after standout defensive tackle David Onyemata announced that he is facing a suspension for testing positive for a banned substance.Onyemata, 28, was also susp...continued

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Jaydon @Jaydon - over 2 years ago

Bills GM frustrated by Washington's McKissic offer

7:07 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Bills general manager Brandon Beane expressed his frustration with the Washington Commanders after they offered running back J.D. McKissic a contract this week, despite McKissic already agreeing to terms with Buffalo."...continued

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Marlon @Marlon - over 5 years ago

Reich: Luck still not comfortable with calf pain

3:01 PM ETINDIANAPOLIS -- The wait for Andrew Luck's return to the practice field will extend for at least three more practices.Luck and Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich talked Friday morning, and it was determined that the quarterback still is not ready to return to ...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - over 5 years ago

Jets' Bell: 'Need' teammates to hit me in practice

9:35 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Before practice each day, New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell tells his defensive teammates, "Give me a little something."Bell, who is being held out of the preseason games as a precaution, wants to get his body acclimated to contact be...continued

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Jerrold @Jerrold - over 2 years ago

Source: Dolphins put franchise tag on TE Gesicki

9:19 AM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN The Miami Dolphins have placed the franchise tag on tight end Mike Gesicki, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter, bringing him back for a fifth season.The 2018 second-round pick has increased his reception and receiving yard totals ...continued

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Garnet @Garnet - over 1 year ago

Caleb Farley: NFL player’s father killed in home explosion

Titans player Caleb Farley was not at home when his North Carolina house was reduced to rubble.

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Josiah @Josiah - over 2 years ago

Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson dies at 26

8:04 AM ETOWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died at the age of 26, the team announced Wednesday."We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon Ferguson," the team said in a statement. "He was a kind, respectful young...continued

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Rex @Rex - almost 5 years ago

Packers claim OT Veldheer with Bulaga hurting

4:56 PM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- When Matt LaFleur said the Green Bay Packers will "look at everything" to find a fill-in for injured right tackle Bryan Bulaga, he wasn't kidding.The Packers added another veteran to that spot on Wednesday when they claimed retired veteran Jar...continued

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Oren @Oren - about 5 years ago

McCaffrey, 23, youngest to join Madden 99 club

8:32 PM ETCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Christian McCaffrey's acrobatic and lightning-quick moves have been compared by opponents to those seen on video games, so it should come as no surprise the Carolina Panthers running back now is a member of the exclusive Madden 99 club.The 23-...continued

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Jany @Jany - over 3 years ago

Source: Broncos, CB Fuller agree to one-year deal

5:54 PM ETENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Free-agent cornerback Kyle Fuller, who earned one of his two Pro Bowl selections with Vic Fangio as his defensive coordinator, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos, sources confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.Denver moved quickly t...continued

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Anderson @Anderson - about 5 years ago

Jets still angry over Jags running up score

5:48 PM ETFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets remember what happened last season when they visited the Jacksonville Jaguars -- and it has some players seething."Simply put, it was disrespectful as hell," linebacker Brandon Copeland told ESPN on Thursday, three days be...continued

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