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Ariel @Ariel - about 5 years ago

Vinatieri's struggles give Irsay cause for 'concern'

7:08 PM ETNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Indianapolis Colts have a kicking problem the team said must be addressed immediately.The Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 19-17 on Sunday, but veteran kicker Adam Vinatieri, the NFL's all-time leading scorer, missed two more extra point k...continued

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Joe @Joe - over 3 years ago

Winfield turns SB fine into positive with donation

1:54 PM ETSafety Antoine Winfield Jr. is donating $7,815, the amount he was fined for taunting the Kansas City Chiefs' Tyreek Hill in Super Bowl LV, to support the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Youth Leadership Program at Tampa's Young Middle Magnet School.The Buccaneers Foundati...continued

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Madalyn @Madalyn - over 3 years ago

Source: Saints' Thomas could miss season start

10:40 AM ETMETAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas underwent ankle surgery in June and could miss time at the start of the season as a result, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.Thomas, 28, was plagued by the ankle injury throughout l...continued

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Wilmer @Wilmer - over 4 years ago

Godwin: Jameis gets undeserved blame for INTs

11:16 AM ETJameis Winston has been widely criticized for his 30-interception season in 2019. But one of his former Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates thinks the quarterback is being unfairly blamed."I definitely think he got more of the blame than he deserved," Bucs wide rece...continued

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Adelia @Adelia - over 5 years ago

Rodgers to Ravens' Jackson: 'Slide a little bit'

10:06 AM ETBALTIMORE -- Lamar Jackson provided the highlight moment Thursday night when the Baltimore Ravens quarterback faked out one Green Bay Packers defender before leaping over another to reach the end zone.The apparent 18-yard touchdown was nullified by an illegal b...continued

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Ericka @Ericka - over 5 years ago

Norton cited for crash in which arm amputated

11:48 AM ETMIAMI -- Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton was cited as at-fault for the July 4 accident that led to his left arm being amputated, Florida Highway Patrol determined in its accident report.Norton was cited with improper lane change, pulling in front of a...continued

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Izaiah @Izaiah - about 5 years ago

Minshew: 'Gotta make the most of' opportunity

11:36 PM ETJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Not only is Gardner Minshew capably filling in for the injured Nick Foles, but the rookie sixth-round pick is beginning to show he might be able to carry the Jaguars' offense.The Jaguars' run game was essentially nonexistent Thursday night...continued

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Rowan @Rowan - about 2 years ago

Source: Bills' Allen being evaluated for UCL injury

5:02 PM ETAlaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is being evaluated for a right elbow injury to the ulnar collateral ligament and related nerves, a source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.His status is uncertain for the team's game against ...continued

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Elaina @Elaina - over 3 years ago

Panthers waive Ibe after hit injures WR Kirkwood

11:12 AM ETSPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Reserve safety J.T. Ibe was waived by the Carolina Panthers shortly after he delivered an illegal hit to the head of Keith Kirkwood that sent the wide receiver to the hospital in an ambulance during Tuesday's practice, the team's first in p...continued

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Anderson @Anderson - about 3 years ago

Belichick clarifies: Vaccines alone won't fix issues

10:58 AM ETFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick clarified his remarks on vaccinations Monday, saying even though the team would be better off if everyone was vaccinated, it wouldn't solve all problems.Belichick's comments came five days after he ...continued

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Rose @Rose - almost 4 years ago

Bucs head into NFC title game without WR Brown

12:29 PM ETTAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will not have wide receiver Antonio Brown for Sunday's NFC Championship Game at the Green Bay Packers, coach Bruce Arians announced Friday."I just talked to him this morning, and to put him on the plane and fly up there a...continued

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Dayton @Dayton - almost 2 years ago

Sources: Ravens to play both Huntley, Brown

9:44 AM ETCINCINNATI -- With Lamar Jackson sidelined, the Baltimore Ravens are preparing to go with an unusual strategy at quarterback to start the playoffs.The Ravens are planning to use both of their quarterbacks -- banged-up backup Tyler Huntley and undrafted rookie An...continued

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Leda @Leda - over 5 years ago

Source: Packers to release veteran DT Daniels

10:52 AM ETGREEN BAY, Wis. -- A big salary, an injury and some high-priced additions on defense spelled the end for Mike Daniels with the Green Bay Packers.The team will release Daniels, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday, one day before the Packers' first tr...continued

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Wilmer @Wilmer - about 3 years ago

Cowboys' Lamb confused by NFL's 'weird' fines

4:07 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has been fined nearly $50,000 this season for uniform violations and a wave after his walk-off winning touchdown against the New England Patriots, while Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was fin...continued

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Bobby @Bobby - about 3 years ago

Jets vs. Falcons - Game Summary - October 10, 2021 - ESPN

first QuarterNYJATLFG8:51Younghoe Koo Made 31 Yrd Field Goal14 plays, 62 yards, 6:1403TD1:42Kyle Pitts Pass From Matt Ryan for 2 Yrds, Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Harris, Holder-D.Colquitt.10 plays, 92 yards, 5:16010second QuarterNYJATLTD11:01Hayden Hurst Pass Fro...continued

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Manley @Manley - about 5 years ago

Jets release Osemele after unauthorized surgery

3:34 PM ETJACKSONVILLE -- After an eight-day standoff with Kelechi Osemele, the New York Jets decided Saturday to release the former Pro Bowl guard, who filed an injury grievance last week against the team.But the battle isn't over.One of Osemele's agents, Andrew Kessler,...continued

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Rex @Rex - over 3 years ago

Source: OL Fulton is 3rd Giant to retire in 4 days

9:25 AM ETEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Veteran offensive lineman Zach Fulton became the third New York Giants player to retire in four days, a source confirmed to ESPN.Fulton had started 44 games the previous three seasons with the Houston Texans. He joined veteran offensive ...continued

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Cameron @Cameron - over 2 years ago

Seahawks trade for WR/TE Arcega-Whiteside

4:38 PM ETBrady HendersonESPN SEATTLE -- The Seahawks acquired wide receiver/tight end J.J. Arcega-Whiteside in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for defensive back Ugo Amadi on Monday.The Seahawks were planning to cut Amadi as part of their first wave of r...continued

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Sandrine @Sandrine - almost 3 years ago

Sources: Agents threaten boycott of NFL combine

7:55 AM ETWith the NFL scouting combine set to begin next week in Indianapolis, a group of player agents is threatening to organize a boycott of key elements of the annual event if its concerns about a COVID-19 "bubble" for prospects are not addressed, sources told ESPN.T...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - about 3 years ago

Tua talked with Flores, confident in status as QB

5:46 PM ETMarcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI -- Amid reports of the Dolphins' interest in trading for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, current starter Tua Tagovailoa was asked whether he felt wanted by the team.He smiled while he answered."I don't not feel wanted," ...continued

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Wilmer @Wilmer - almost 5 years ago

Trump pardons former 49ers owner DeBartolo

11:33 AM ETAssociated Press WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has pardoned Edward DeBartolo Jr., the former San Francisco 49ers owner convicted in a gambling fraud scandal.DeBartolo, 73, who helped to build the 49ers' dynasty of the 1980s and '90s, was involved in one ...continued

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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - over 2 years ago

Source: XFL makes pitch in meeting to foil USFL

9:03 AM ETThe XFL continued its efforts to counterprogram the USFL's return to the field by convening a virtual meeting of agents Monday night to pitch them on the league's plans for 2023 and beyond, a source told ESPN.The XFL's top football executives -- Marc Ross, Doug ...continued

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Dayton @Dayton - about 2 years ago

Bears president/CEO Phillips to retire after season

12:58 PM ETLAKE FOREST, Ill. -- After four decades with the Chicago Bears, team president and chief executive officer Ted Phillips has announced he will retire from his role at the conclusion of the 2022 season."I have been truly blessed with the honor of working for the ...continued

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Ismael @Ismael - almost 2 years ago

Eagles LT: Parsons should worry about Cowboys

3:40 PM ETPHILADELPHIA -- Eagles players on Wednesday swatted away comments by Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons, who questioned how much Jalen Hurts has to do with Philadelphia's success.That pushback was made most forcefully by Hurts' blindside protector, left ta...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - over 4 years ago

NFL at odds with GMs on April draft, sources say

9:09 PM ETAdam SchefterCloseESPN Senior Writer ESPN NFL Insider Joined ESPN in 2009 Former president of the Pro Football Writers of America and the author of four booksDianna RussiniThe NFL plans to stick with its April 23-25 schedule for this year's draft despite a rec...continued

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